Question 1

Female orgasmic disorder is most appropriately viewed as resulting from a(n)

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A)  problem shared by couples. 
B)  physiologically deficient female. 
C)  insensitive or unskilled male partner. 
D)  psychologically disabled female. 
A)  problem shared by couples. 
B)  physiologically deficient female. 
C)  insensitive or unskilled male partner. 
D)  psychologically disabled female.

Question 2

A study that compared happily married couples with unhappily married couples found that, in almost every regard, the happily married couples

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A)  never had any arguments. 
B)  had a good sex life that helped them through the bad times. 
C)  showed superior communication skills. 
D)  had stable financial resources. 
A)  never had any arguments. 
B)  had a good sex life that helped them through the bad times. 
C)  showed superior communication skills. 
D)  had stable financial resources.

Question 3

Biological biasing can best be described as the

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A)  link between prenatal hormones and the development of sex organs. 
B)  effect of physiological sex structures on the brain. 
C)  subtle influences of sex hormones on the development of the body and nervous system, and later behavior patterns. 
D)  way in which one's sex chromosomes ultimately determine gender identity. 
A)  link between prenatal hormones and the development of sex organs. 
B)  effect of physiological sex structures on the brain. 
C)  subtle influences of sex hormones on the development of the body and nervous system, and later behavior patterns. 
D)  way in which one's sex chromosomes ultimately determine gender identity.

Question 4

To prevent child molestation, children should be taught

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A)  not to keep secrets from their parents. 
B)  to tell their parents if anyone they are chatting with on the Internet wants to meet them in person. 
C)  to shout "no" if any adult tries to engage them in sexual activity. 
D)  to do all of these. 
A)  not to keep secrets from their parents. 
B)  to tell their parents if anyone they are chatting with on the Internet wants to meet them in person. 
C)  to shout "no" if any adult tries to engage them in sexual activity. 
D)  to do all of these.

Question 5

Pedophilic disorder involves sexual arousal

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A)  associated with other people's feet. 
B)  derived from receiving pain as part of the sex act. 
C)  associated with inanimate objects. 
D)  by having sex with children. 
A)  associated with other people's feet. 
B)  derived from receiving pain as part of the sex act. 
C)  associated with inanimate objects. 
D)  by having sex with children.

Question 6

A three-year-old child that spontaneously touches or exhibits his or her genitals is showing signs of

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A)  normal sexual development. 
B)  the androgenital syndrome. 
C)  an excess production of sex hormones. 
D)  impending sexual adjustment problems. 
A)  normal sexual development. 
B)  the androgenital syndrome. 
C)  an excess production of sex hormones. 
D)  impending sexual adjustment problems.

Question 7

According to the biological biasing effect, men tend to be more "left-brained" and score higher than women on tests of language ability.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Traditional sexual scripts involve

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A)  casual sex between strangers. 
B)  casual sex between friends. 
C)  sex taking place between a couple only after marriage. 
D)  sex that may be premarital or not but involves courtship and romance. 
A)  casual sex between strangers. 
B)  casual sex between friends. 
C)  sex taking place between a couple only after marriage. 
D)  sex that may be premarital or not but involves courtship and romance.

Question 9

Regarding sexual orientation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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A)  Differences in neurotransmitter levels have been detected in the hypothalamus in homosexual and heterosexual persons. 
B)  Some researchers estimate that sexual orientation is from 30 to 70 percent genetic. 
C)  It is unlikely that parenting makes children homosexual since there is little difference in the development of children with gay or lesbian parents and those who have heterosexual parents. 
D)  Homosexuality is caused by hormone imbalances in adulthood with the hormone levels of most gay men and lesbians being significantly below average. 
A)  Differences in neurotransmitter levels have been detected in the hypothalamus in homosexual and heterosexual persons. 
B)  Some researchers estimate that sexual orientation is from 30 to 70 percent genetic. 
C)  It is unlikely that parenting makes children homosexual since there is little difference in the development of children with gay or lesbian parents and those who have heterosexual parents. 
D)  Homosexuality is caused by hormone imbalances in adulthood with the hormone levels of most gay men and lesbians being significantly below average.

Question 10

Masturbation or self-stimulation in a three-year-old child would be a sign of

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A)  normal sexual development. 
B)  the androgenital syndrome. 
C)  an excess production of sex hormones. 
D)  severe depression. 
A)  normal sexual development. 
B)  the androgenital syndrome. 
C)  an excess production of sex hormones. 
D)  severe depression.

Question 11

Regarding the sex drives of men and women, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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A)  Large doses of alcohol suppress orgasm in women and erections in men. 
B)  The drugs amphetamines, cocaine, and Ecstasy will impair sexual response. 
C)  Men's and women's sex drives are closely related to the testosterone level in their bloodstreams. 
D)  Men have a stronger sex drive than women do. 
A)  Large doses of alcohol suppress orgasm in women and erections in men. 
B)  The drugs amphetamines, cocaine, and Ecstasy will impair sexual response. 
C)  Men's and women's sex drives are closely related to the testosterone level in their bloodstreams. 
D)  Men have a stronger sex drive than women do.

Question 12

Regarding androgyny, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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A)  People who express gender-appropriate traits tend to be more satisfied with their lives than androgynous persons. 
B)  Having "feminine" traits primarily means that a person is nurturing and interpersonally oriented. 
C)  Androgynous people are able to use both instrumental and emotionally expressive capacities to enhance their relationships. 
D)  When confronted with an onslaught of negative events, strongly masculine or feminine persons become more depressed than androgynous individuals do. 
A)  People who express gender-appropriate traits tend to be more satisfied with their lives than androgynous persons. 
B)  Having "feminine" traits primarily means that a person is nurturing and interpersonally oriented. 
C)  Androgynous people are able to use both instrumental and emotionally expressive capacities to enhance their relationships. 
D)  When confronted with an onslaught of negative events, strongly masculine or feminine persons become more depressed than androgynous individuals do.

Question 13

Mrs.Hathorne, the tenth grade biology teacher, is explaining to her class that the 23rd pair of chromosomes is different in males and females.Males have an XY, and females have an XX.Mrs.Hathorne is describing which dimension of sex?

Accepted Answer

A)  androgyny 
B)  gender identity 
C)  genetic sex 
D)  genital sex 
A)  androgyny 
B)  gender identity 
C)  genetic sex 
D)  genital sex

Question 14

According to the text, which of the following is one of the guidelines for maintaining a healthy emotional relationship with someone?

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A)  Try to read your partner's mind. 
B)  It is important to try to win a fight. 
C)  It is better to attack character than to lose an argument. 
D)  Be open about your feelings. 
A)  Try to read your partner's mind. 
B)  It is important to try to win a fight. 
C)  It is better to attack character than to lose an argument. 
D)  Be open about your feelings.

Question 15

Regarding sexual anticipation in a healthy sexual relationship, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Looking forward to lovemaking can be inhibited by routine and poor communication between partners. 
B)  ​It is wise for busy couples to set aside time to spend together. 
C)  ​Unexpected, spontaneous lovemaking should be encouraged within a relationship. 
D)  All of these are true statements. 
A)  ​Looking forward to lovemaking can be inhibited by routine and poor communication between partners. 
B)  ​It is wise for busy couples to set aside time to spend together. 
C)  ​Unexpected, spontaneous lovemaking should be encouraged within a relationship. 
D)  All of these are true statements.

Question 16

Sex as indicated by a preponderance of estrogens (female)or androgens (male)in the body refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic sex. 
B)  gonadal sex. 
C)  hormonal sex. 
D)  gender identity. 
A)  genetic sex. 
B)  gonadal sex. 
C)  hormonal sex. 
D)  gender identity.

Question 17

In Western cultures, boys are encouraged to

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A)  prepare for the world of work. 
B)  be goal-oriented. 
C)  control their emotions. 
D)  do all of these. 
A)  prepare for the world of work. 
B)  be goal-oriented. 
C)  control their emotions. 
D)  do all of these.

Question 18

Orgasm disorders are sexual dysfunctions

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A)  in which the person fails to reach orgasm during sexual activity. 
B)  in which the person reaches orgasm too soon or too late during sexual activity. 
C)  based very much on the expectations of the couple. 
D)  characterized by all of these statements. 
A)  in which the person fails to reach orgasm during sexual activity. 
B)  in which the person reaches orgasm too soon or too late during sexual activity. 
C)  based very much on the expectations of the couple. 
D)  characterized by all of these statements.

Question 19

Which of the following sexual dysfunctions usually starts with repeated sexual failures caused by drinking too much alcohol or by premature ejaculation with initial doubts soon becoming severe fears of failure?

Accepted Answer

A)  primary erectile disorder 
B)  secondary erectile disorder 
C)  paraphilic disorder 
D)  genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder 
A)  primary erectile disorder 
B)  secondary erectile disorder 
C)  paraphilic disorder 
D)  genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder

Question 20

According to recent research, when men are sexually aroused, they tend to

Accepted Answer

A)  make better decisions. 
B)  make poorer decisions. 
C)  become less aggressive. 
D)  have a better memory. 
A)  make better decisions. 
B)  make poorer decisions. 
C)  become less aggressive. 
D)  have a better memory.

Female orgasmic disorder is most appropriately viewed as resulting from a(n)

A study that compared happily married couples with unhappily married couples found that, in almost every regard, the happily married couples

Biological biasing can best be described as the

To prevent child molestation, children should be taught

Pedophilic disorder involves sexual arousal

A three-year-old child that spontaneously touches or exhibits his or her genitals is showing signs of

According to the biological biasing effect, men tend to be more "left-brained" and score higher than women on tests of language ability.

Traditional sexual scripts involve

Regarding sexual orientation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Masturbation or self-stimulation in a three-year-old child would be a sign of

Regarding the sex drives of men and women, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding androgyny, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Mrs.Hathorne, the tenth grade biology teacher, is explaining to her class that the 23rd pair of chromosomes is different in males and females.Males have an XY, and females have an XX.Mrs.Hathorne is describing which dimension of sex?

According to the text, which of the following is one of the guidelines for maintaining a healthy emotional relationship with someone?

Regarding sexual anticipation in a healthy sexual relationship, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

Sex as indicated by a preponderance of estrogens (female)or androgens (male)in the body refers to

In Western cultures, boys are encouraged to

Orgasm disorders are sexual dysfunctions

Which of the following sexual dysfunctions usually starts with repeated sexual failures caused by drinking too much alcohol or by premature ejaculation with initial doubts soon becoming severe fears of failure?

According to recent research, when men are sexually aroused, they tend to

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Female orgasmic disorder is most appropriately viewed as resulting from a(n)

A study that compared happily married couples with unhappily married couples found that, in almost every regard, the happily married couples

Biological biasing can best be described as the

To prevent child molestation, children should be taught

Pedophilic disorder involves sexual arousal

A three-year-old child that spontaneously touches or exhibits his or her genitals is showing signs of

According to the biological biasing effect, men tend to be more "left-brained" and score higher than women on tests of language ability.

Traditional sexual scripts involve

Regarding sexual orientation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Masturbation or self-stimulation in a three-year-old child would be a sign of

Regarding the sex drives of men and women, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding androgyny, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Mrs.Hathorne, the tenth grade biology teacher, is explaining to her class that the 23rd pair of chromosomes is different in males and females.Males have an XY, and females have an XX.Mrs.Hathorne is describing which dimension of sex?

According to the text, which of the following is one of the guidelines for maintaining a healthy emotional relationship with someone?

Regarding sexual anticipation in a healthy sexual relationship, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

Sex as indicated by a preponderance of estrogens (female)or androgens (male)in the body refers to

In Western cultures, boys are encouraged to

Orgasm disorders are sexual dysfunctions

Which of the following sexual dysfunctions usually starts with repeated sexual failures caused by drinking too much alcohol or by premature ejaculation with initial doubts soon becoming severe fears of failure?

According to recent research, when men are sexually aroused, they tend to

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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