Question 1

Research studies on the cause of homosexuality have shown that

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A)  hormonal differences during pregnancy may alter areas of the brain that determine sexual behavior. 
B)  genes affect hormone levels beginning at puberty with low adult hormone levels often resulting in homosexuality. 
C)  homosexuality is clearly a choice made because of various learning experiences. 
D)  homosexuality is caused by poor parenting by heterosexual couples or a child being raised by a homosexual couple. 
A)  hormonal differences during pregnancy may alter areas of the brain that determine sexual behavior. 
B)  genes affect hormone levels beginning at puberty with low adult hormone levels often resulting in homosexuality. 
C)  homosexuality is clearly a choice made because of various learning experiences. 
D)  homosexuality is caused by poor parenting by heterosexual couples or a child being raised by a homosexual couple.

Question 2

Regarding sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because most of the more common STDs are treatable, many people dismiss the impact they can have on their health. 
B)  It is easy to have an infection without knowing it and often impossible to tell whether a sexual partner is infectious. 
C)  Chlamydia can, without symptoms, damage a woman's reproductive organs, resulting in infertility. 
D)  Gonorrhea causes outward symptoms but has not been shown to damage the fertility of either men or women. 
A)  Because most of the more common STDs are treatable, many people dismiss the impact they can have on their health. 
B)  It is easy to have an infection without knowing it and often impossible to tell whether a sexual partner is infectious. 
C)  Chlamydia can, without symptoms, damage a woman's reproductive organs, resulting in infertility. 
D)  Gonorrhea causes outward symptoms but has not been shown to damage the fertility of either men or women.

Question 3

Regarding the human sex drive, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  A woman's sex drive is weaker because her body tends to be insensitive to the large amounts of androgens she produces. 
B)  Women produce smaller amounts of testosterone than men do, but their bodies are more sensitive to testosterone than men's bodies. 
C)  Large amounts of alcohol increase the sex drive in both men and women. 
D)  Substances that increase sexual desire or pleasure are known as sexual scripts. 
A)  A woman's sex drive is weaker because her body tends to be insensitive to the large amounts of androgens she produces. 
B)  Women produce smaller amounts of testosterone than men do, but their bodies are more sensitive to testosterone than men's bodies. 
C)  Large amounts of alcohol increase the sex drive in both men and women. 
D)  Substances that increase sexual desire or pleasure are known as sexual scripts.

Question 4

Sex as indicated by the presence of a clitoris and vagina in females and a penis and scrotum in males refers to __________ sex.

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic 
B)  gonadal 
C)  hormonal 
D)  genital 
A)  genetic 
B)  gonadal 
C)  hormonal 
D)  genital

Question 5

The release of ova (eggs)from the ovaries is called

Accepted Answer

A)  endometriosis. 
B)  ovulation. 
C)  menopause. 
D)  menarche. 
A)  endometriosis. 
B)  ovulation. 
C)  menopause. 
D)  menarche.

Question 6

Persons with which paraphilic disorder tend to victimize unwilling participants?

Accepted Answer

A)  frotteuristic disorder 
B)  voyeuristic disorder 
C)  exhibitionistic disorder 
D)  all of these 
A)  frotteuristic disorder 
B)  voyeuristic disorder 
C)  exhibitionistic disorder 
D)  all of these

Question 7

Treatment of genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder is similar to what might be done for a nonsexual phobia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If you use the words "always" or "never" when disagreeing with your significant other, you are probably

Accepted Answer

A)  mounting a character attack. 
B)  exhibiting the "big freeze." 
C)  whining. 
D)  gunnysacking. 
A)  mounting a character attack. 
B)  exhibiting the "big freeze." 
C)  whining. 
D)  gunnysacking.

Question 9

Monty has been experiencing extreme distress for the last 10 years regarding his gender variance and has sought professional help from a counselor.Using the newest DSM-5 guidelines, this counselor will most likely diagnose Monty with

Accepted Answer

A)  a dissociative disorder. 
B)  sexual dysfunction. 
C)  gender dysphoria. 
D)  an atypical sexual orientation. 
A)  a dissociative disorder. 
B)  sexual dysfunction. 
C)  gender dysphoria. 
D)  an atypical sexual orientation.

Question 10

Researcher Alfred Kinsey

Accepted Answer

A)  verified instances of orgasm in boys as young as five months. 
B)  verified instances of orgasm in girls as young as four months. 
C)  found that two-to-five-year-old children spontaneously touch and exhibit their genitals. 
D)  found all of these to be true. 
A)  verified instances of orgasm in boys as young as five months. 
B)  verified instances of orgasm in girls as young as four months. 
C)  found that two-to-five-year-old children spontaneously touch and exhibit their genitals. 
D)  found all of these to be true.

Question 11

The AIDS virus can be transmitted by

Accepted Answer

A)  eating foods prepared by an infected person. 
B)  sweat and tears. 
C)  social kissing. 
D)  none of these. 
A)  eating foods prepared by an infected person. 
B)  sweat and tears. 
C)  social kissing. 
D)  none of these.

Question 12

Sexually deviant disorders, such as exhibitionistic and voyeuristic disorders, are characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual inhibitions. 
B)  immature sexual expression. 
C)  compulsive behavior. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  sexual inhibitions. 
B)  immature sexual expression. 
C)  compulsive behavior. 
D)  all of these.

Question 13

According to Sandra Bem, which statement is FALSE regarding highly masculine men?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have difficulty expressing warmth, playfulness, and concern, even when these emotions are appropriate to the situation. 
B)  They are able to accept emotional support from women, but not from other men. 
C)  They tend to be interested in sports and sit with their knees wide apart. 
D)  They tend to have mostly male friends and dislike feminists. 
A)  They have difficulty expressing warmth, playfulness, and concern, even when these emotions are appropriate to the situation. 
B)  They are able to accept emotional support from women, but not from other men. 
C)  They tend to be interested in sports and sit with their knees wide apart. 
D)  They tend to have mostly male friends and dislike feminists.

Question 14

Regarding erectile problems, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  If a man can have an erection at other times, such as during sleep, the problem is probably physical. 
B)  Erectile problems in men are a normal part of aging. 
C)  Secondary erectile problems often start with repeated sexual failures caused by drinking too much alcohol or by premature ejaculation. 
D)  Secondary erectile disorders may be related to anxiety about sex in general, guilt because of an extramarital affair, or resentment or hostility toward a sexual partner. 
A)  If a man can have an erection at other times, such as during sleep, the problem is probably physical. 
B)  Erectile problems in men are a normal part of aging. 
C)  Secondary erectile problems often start with repeated sexual failures caused by drinking too much alcohol or by premature ejaculation. 
D)  Secondary erectile disorders may be related to anxiety about sex in general, guilt because of an extramarital affair, or resentment or hostility toward a sexual partner.

Question 15

Regarding forcible rape, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rapists often inflict more violence on their victims than is necessary to achieve their goal. 
B)  Some rapists harbor deep-seated resentment or outright hatred of women. 
C)  Most psychologists do not believe that rape is strictly a sexual act. 
D)  Most rapists feel remorse or guilt about their deed. 
A)  Rapists often inflict more violence on their victims than is necessary to achieve their goal. 
B)  Some rapists harbor deep-seated resentment or outright hatred of women. 
C)  Most psychologists do not believe that rape is strictly a sexual act. 
D)  Most rapists feel remorse or guilt about their deed.

Question 16

According to Sandra Bem, a person who is cheerful, compassionate, loyal, independent, self-reliant, and assertive would be considered

Accepted Answer

A)  masculine. 
B)  feminine. 
C)  androgynous. 
D)  extroverted. 
A)  masculine. 
B)  feminine. 
C)  androgynous. 
D)  extroverted.

Question 17

The "plot" which guides our sexual behavior and determines the order of events in lovemaking is supplied by

Accepted Answer

A)  sex role biases. 
B)  sexual scripts. 
C)  sex role dialogues. 
D)  sexual activity dialogues. 
A)  sex role biases. 
B)  sexual scripts. 
C)  sex role dialogues. 
D)  sexual activity dialogues.

Question 18

The stress associated with a conflict between your personal "reality" and the expectations associated with a gender role is called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The stress associated with a conflict between...

Question 19

A child that is born with only one X chromosome and no additional X or Y chromosomes is genetically considered to

Accepted Answer

A)  have Turner's syndrome. 
B)  have Klinefelter's syndrome. 
C)  be androgynous. 
D)  be transsexual. 
A)  have Turner's syndrome. 
B)  have Klinefelter's syndrome. 
C)  be androgynous. 
D)  be transsexual.

Question 20

Because Armando has become consumed with viewing Internet pornography, he has recently joined an online support group to help him quit viewing porn and slowly get back to healthier relationships with real flesh-and-blood women​.This support group is called

Accepted Answer

A)  ​NoFap 
B)  ​QuitIt 
C)  ​HandsOff 
D)  ​Anti-Porn 
A)  ​NoFap 
B)  ​QuitIt 
C)  ​HandsOff 
D)  ​Anti-Porn

Research studies on the cause of homosexuality have shown that

Regarding sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding the human sex drive, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Sex as indicated by the presence of a clitoris and vagina in females and a penis and scrotum in males refers to __________ sex.

The release of ova (eggs)from the ovaries is called

Persons with which paraphilic disorder tend to victimize unwilling participants?

Treatment of genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder is similar to what might be done for a nonsexual phobia.

If you use the words "always" or "never" when disagreeing with your significant other, you are probably

Monty has been experiencing extreme distress for the last 10 years regarding his gender variance and has sought professional help from a counselor.Using the newest DSM-5 guidelines, this counselor will most likely diagnose Monty with

Researcher Alfred Kinsey

The AIDS virus can be transmitted by

Sexually deviant disorders, such as exhibitionistic and voyeuristic disorders, are characterized by

According to Sandra Bem, which statement is FALSE regarding highly masculine men?

Regarding erectile problems, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding forcible rape, which of the following statements is FALSE?

According to Sandra Bem, a person who is cheerful, compassionate, loyal, independent, self-reliant, and assertive would be considered

The "plot" which guides our sexual behavior and determines the order of events in lovemaking is supplied by

The stress associated with a conflict between your personal "reality" and the expectations associated with a gender role is called __________.

A child that is born with only one X chromosome and no additional X or Y chromosomes is genetically considered to

Because Armando has become consumed with viewing Internet pornography, he has recently joined an online support group to help him quit viewing porn and slowly get back to healthier relationships with real flesh-and-blood women.This support group is called

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Exam 11: Sex, Gender, and Sexuality.

Research studies on the cause of homosexuality have shown that

Regarding sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding the human sex drive, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Sex as indicated by the presence of a clitoris and vagina in females and a penis and scrotum in males refers to __________ sex.

The release of ova (eggs)from the ovaries is called

Persons with which paraphilic disorder tend to victimize unwilling participants?

Treatment of genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder is similar to what might be done for a nonsexual phobia.

If you use the words "always" or "never" when disagreeing with your significant other, you are probably

Monty has been experiencing extreme distress for the last 10 years regarding his gender variance and has sought professional help from a counselor.Using the newest DSM-5 guidelines, this counselor will most likely diagnose Monty with

Researcher Alfred Kinsey

The AIDS virus can be transmitted by

Sexually deviant disorders, such as exhibitionistic and voyeuristic disorders, are characterized by

According to Sandra Bem, which statement is FALSE regarding highly masculine men?

Regarding erectile problems, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding forcible rape, which of the following statements is FALSE?

According to Sandra Bem, a person who is cheerful, compassionate, loyal, independent, self-reliant, and assertive would be considered

The "plot" which guides our sexual behavior and determines the order of events in lovemaking is supplied by

The stress associated with a conflict between your personal "reality" and the expectations associated with a gender role is called __________.

A child that is born with only one X chromosome and no additional X or Y chromosomes is genetically considered to

Because Armando has become consumed with viewing Internet pornography, he has recently joined an online support group to help him quit viewing porn and slowly get back to healthier relationships with real flesh-and-blood women​.This support group is called

Psychology, Critical Thinking, and Science

Brain and Behavior.

Human Development

Sensation and Perception.

States of Consciousness.

Conditioning and Learning.

Memory.

Cognition, Language, and Creativity.

Intelligence.

Motivation and Emotion.

Personality.

Health, Stress, and Coping.

Psychological Disorders.

Therapies.

Social Thinking and Social Influence.

Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior.

Applied Psychology.

Filters

Because Armando has become consumed with viewing Internet pornography, he has recently joined an online support group to help him quit viewing porn and slowly get back to healthier relationships with real flesh-and-blood women.This support group is called