Question 1

Declining differences between male and female scores on the SAT Reasoning Test are probably the result of

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing structural similarity between the right and left brains. 
B)  increasing similarity in male and female interests, experiences, and educational goals. 
C)  changes in the proportion of the population included in the norm group. 
D)  changes in hormone levels in the brain. 
A)  increasing structural similarity between the right and left brains. 
B)  increasing similarity in male and female interests, experiences, and educational goals. 
C)  changes in the proportion of the population included in the norm group. 
D)  changes in hormone levels in the brain.

Question 2

A male who previously could have an erection but can no longer do so is said to be suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  primary erectile disorder. 
B)  secondary erectile disorder. 
C)  general sexual dysfunction. 
D)  repressed ejaculation. 
A)  primary erectile disorder. 
B)  secondary erectile disorder. 
C)  general sexual dysfunction. 
D)  repressed ejaculation.

Question 3

In a recent study, college men read one of three stories, the first describing voluntary intercourse, the second depicting stranger rape, and the third describing date rape.This study showed that

Accepted Answer

A)  those high in gender role stereotyping were more aroused by the first story, but not by the second or third types of stories. 
B)  only ten percent of the college men in the study would ever consider rape, even if they could be sure of not being caught. 
C)  the arousal patterns of those subjects high in gender role stereotyping were similar to the arousal patterns of actual rapists. 
D)  their degree of gender role stereotyping had little influence on their arousal levels. 
A)  those high in gender role stereotyping were more aroused by the first story, but not by the second or third types of stories. 
B)  only ten percent of the college men in the study would ever consider rape, even if they could be sure of not being caught. 
C)  the arousal patterns of those subjects high in gender role stereotyping were similar to the arousal patterns of actual rapists. 
D)  their degree of gender role stereotyping had little influence on their arousal levels.

Question 4

After finding out his cousin was gay, Jess stopped socializing with him, did not take his calls, and did not talk to his boss about a summer job he had promised his cousin.Jess' prejudice toward his cousin's sexual orientation is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  egocentrism. 
B)  homophobia. 
C)  homogenism. 
D)  sexual orientation bias. 
A)  egocentrism. 
B)  homophobia. 
C)  homogenism. 
D)  sexual orientation bias.

Question 5

Which of the following is most characteristic of exhibitionists?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exhibitionists lack consistent structure and discipline as children with parents being overly permissive. 
B)  Exhibitionists have a compulsive need to prove their "manhood" by frightening women. 
C)  Exhibitionists are usually unmarried males. 
D)  Exhibitionists are basically harmless and rarely go on to commit more serious sexual crimes. 
A)  Exhibitionists lack consistent structure and discipline as children with parents being overly permissive. 
B)  Exhibitionists have a compulsive need to prove their "manhood" by frightening women. 
C)  Exhibitionists are usually unmarried males. 
D)  Exhibitionists are basically harmless and rarely go on to commit more serious sexual crimes.

Question 6

Sadists and masochists who voluntarily associate with people who share their sexual interests would

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A)  be diagnosed with sexual dysfunctions. 
B)  be diagnosed with paraphilic disorders. 
C)  not be violating any local laws or public standards. 
D)  not automatically be diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder. 
A)  be diagnosed with sexual dysfunctions. 
B)  be diagnosed with paraphilic disorders. 
C)  not be violating any local laws or public standards. 
D)  not automatically be diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT an example of a paraphilic disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  frotteuristic disorder 
B)  hypersexual disorder 
C)  fetishistic disorder 
D)  sexual masochism disorder 
A)  frotteuristic disorder 
B)  hypersexual disorder 
C)  fetishistic disorder 
D)  sexual masochism disorder

Question 8

Although she dated in high school and college Michelle, who is preparing to become a nun, has voluntarily chosen not to act on her sexual attractions.Michelle is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

A)  hypoactive sexual desire. 
B)  sexual aversion. 
C)  celibacy. 
D)  asexuality. 
A)  hypoactive sexual desire. 
B)  sexual aversion. 
C)  celibacy. 
D)  asexuality.

Question 9

Regarding the sexual behavior of adolescents, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The United States has one of the highest teenage pregnancy rates among all industrialized nations. 
B)  Research confirms that sex education delays the age at which young people first engage in sexual intercourse. 
C)  There has been a recent decline in sexual intercourse during early adolescence. 
D)  Adolescents are showing lower rates of contraceptive use. 
A)  The United States has one of the highest teenage pregnancy rates among all industrialized nations. 
B)  Research confirms that sex education delays the age at which young people first engage in sexual intercourse. 
C)  There has been a recent decline in sexual intercourse during early adolescence. 
D)  Adolescents are showing lower rates of contraceptive use.

Question 10

Mike has had no interest in sex for the last three years, but he is untroubled by this.Mike's diagnosis is

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual aversion. 
B)  hypoactive sexual desire. 
C)  male erectile disorder. 
D)  none of these. 
A)  sexual aversion. 
B)  hypoactive sexual desire. 
C)  male erectile disorder. 
D)  none of these.

Question 11

When the stresses of stigma and discrimination are factored out, homosexual persons are still significantly more likely to have emotional problems than heterosexual people are.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When a person's biological sex does not match his or her preferred gender, this person would be said to be

Accepted Answer

A)  psychologically androgynous. 
B)  gender variant. 
C)  homosexual. 
D)  bisexual. 
A)  psychologically androgynous. 
B)  gender variant. 
C)  homosexual. 
D)  bisexual.

Question 13

The slower female response during intercourse probably occurs

Accepted Answer

A)  because the vagina is hypersensitive to touch. 
B)  because stimulation to the clitoris is less direct. 
C)  because women skip the plateau phase. 
D)  for all of these reasons. 
A)  because the vagina is hypersensitive to touch. 
B)  because stimulation to the clitoris is less direct. 
C)  because women skip the plateau phase. 
D)  for all of these reasons.

Question 14

Regarding the double standard, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  In past decades, males were largely forgiven for engaging in premarital sex. 
B)  In past decades, women who were sexually active before marriage ran the risk of being labeled "promiscuous." 
C)  Many men during the past decades were tacitly encouraged to seek casual sex as a step toward manhood. 
D)  The double standard would be described as "alive and well and making a comeback" due to the conservative counter-movement. 
A)  In past decades, males were largely forgiven for engaging in premarital sex. 
B)  In past decades, women who were sexually active before marriage ran the risk of being labeled "promiscuous." 
C)  Many men during the past decades were tacitly encouraged to seek casual sex as a step toward manhood. 
D)  The double standard would be described as "alive and well and making a comeback" due to the conservative counter-movement.

Question 15

Jim has had no interest in sex for the last three years and this greatly troubles him.Jim's diagnosis would be

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual aversion. 
B)  hypoactive sexual desire. 
C)  male erectile disorder. 
D)  none of these. 
A)  sexual aversion. 
B)  hypoactive sexual desire. 
C)  male erectile disorder. 
D)  none of these.

Question 16

Masturbation is an expression of immaturity and low self-esteem and can lead to sterility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Regarding the four dimensions of biological sex, your predominance of androgens or estrogens determines your __________ sex.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Regarding the four dimensions of biological sex,...

Question 18

When Bem administered her Sex Role Inventory to a group of male and female participants, she found what percent of participants fell into traditional feminine or masculine categories?

Accepted Answer

A)  35 percent 
B)  50 percent 
C)  75 percent 
D)  90 percent 
A)  35 percent 
B)  50 percent 
C)  75 percent 
D)  90 percent

Question 19

Primary sexual characteristics refer to

Accepted Answer

A)  all those physical structures and psychological traits influenced by the sex hormones. 
B)  the development of breasts and body shape in the female, and changes in hair development and voice in the male. 
C)  the sexual and reproductive organs themselves. 
D)  the psychological and social characteristics associated with being male or female. 
A)  all those physical structures and psychological traits influenced by the sex hormones. 
B)  the development of breasts and body shape in the female, and changes in hair development and voice in the male. 
C)  the sexual and reproductive organs themselves. 
D)  the psychological and social characteristics associated with being male or female.

Question 20

What percent of new HIV infections in the United States are transmitted through heterosexual sex?

Accepted Answer

A)  two percent 
B)  five percent 
C)  15 percent 
D)  28 percent 
A)  two percent 
B)  five percent 
C)  15 percent 
D)  28 percent

Declining differences between male and female scores on the SAT Reasoning Test are probably the result of

A male who previously could have an erection but can no longer do so is said to be suffering from

In a recent study, college men read one of three stories, the first describing voluntary intercourse, the second depicting stranger rape, and the third describing date rape.This study showed that

After finding out his cousin was gay, Jess stopped socializing with him, did not take his calls, and did not talk to his boss about a summer job he had promised his cousin.Jess' prejudice toward his cousin's sexual orientation is referred to as

Which of the following is most characteristic of exhibitionists?

Sadists and masochists who voluntarily associate with people who share their sexual interests would

Which of the following is NOT an example of a paraphilic disorder?

Although she dated in high school and college Michelle, who is preparing to become a nun, has voluntarily chosen not to act on her sexual attractions.Michelle is exhibiting

Regarding the sexual behavior of adolescents, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Mike has had no interest in sex for the last three years, but he is untroubled by this.Mike's diagnosis is

When the stresses of stigma and discrimination are factored out, homosexual persons are still significantly more likely to have emotional problems than heterosexual people are.

When a person's biological sex does not match his or her preferred gender, this person would be said to be

The slower female response during intercourse probably occurs

Regarding the double standard, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Jim has had no interest in sex for the last three years and this greatly troubles him.Jim's diagnosis would be

Masturbation is an expression of immaturity and low self-esteem and can lead to sterility.

Regarding the four dimensions of biological sex, your predominance of androgens or estrogens determines your __________ sex.

When Bem administered her Sex Role Inventory to a group of male and female participants, she found what percent of participants fell into traditional feminine or masculine categories?

Primary sexual characteristics refer to

What percent of new HIV infections in the United States are transmitted through heterosexual sex?

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Declining differences between male and female scores on the SAT Reasoning Test are probably the result of

A male who previously could have an erection but can no longer do so is said to be suffering from

In a recent study, college men read one of three stories, the first describing voluntary intercourse, the second depicting stranger rape, and the third describing date rape.This study showed that

After finding out his cousin was gay, Jess stopped socializing with him, did not take his calls, and did not talk to his boss about a summer job he had promised his cousin.Jess' prejudice toward his cousin's sexual orientation is referred to as

Which of the following is most characteristic of exhibitionists?

Sadists and masochists who voluntarily associate with people who share their sexual interests would

Which of the following is NOT an example of a paraphilic disorder?

Although she dated in high school and college Michelle, who is preparing to become a nun, has voluntarily chosen not to act on her sexual attractions.Michelle is exhibiting

Regarding the sexual behavior of adolescents, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Mike has had no interest in sex for the last three years, but he is untroubled by this.Mike's diagnosis is

When the stresses of stigma and discrimination are factored out, homosexual persons are still significantly more likely to have emotional problems than heterosexual people are.

When a person's biological sex does not match his or her preferred gender, this person would be said to be

The slower female response during intercourse probably occurs

Regarding the double standard, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Jim has had no interest in sex for the last three years and this greatly troubles him.Jim's diagnosis would be

Masturbation is an expression of immaturity and low self-esteem and can lead to sterility.

Regarding the four dimensions of biological sex, your predominance of androgens or estrogens determines your __________ sex.

When Bem administered her Sex Role Inventory to a group of male and female participants, she found what percent of participants fell into traditional feminine or masculine categories?

Primary sexual characteristics refer to

What percent of new HIV infections in the United States are transmitted through heterosexual sex?

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.

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