Question 1

All of the following are listed in your text as possible indicators of child molestation EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  secretiveness. 
B)  decreases in risk-taking behavior. 
C)  depression or anxiety. 
D)  unusual avoidance or more interest in sexual matters. 
A)  secretiveness. 
B)  decreases in risk-taking behavior. 
C)  depression or anxiety. 
D)  unusual avoidance or more interest in sexual matters.

Question 2

With respect to safer sex practices and HIV/AIDS, which of the following is a FALSE statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  The AIDS epidemic has had a large impact on high school and college students and decreased their willingness to engage in casual sex and dramatically increased their use of condoms. 
B)  Many victims of HIV simply do not look or act sick, which gives a false impression about the dangers of HIV infection and encourages foolish risk taking. 
C)  Drinking alcohol greatly increases the likelihood of engaging in risky sex with an infected person. 
D)  Among gay men there was a sharp decrease in risky sex initially, but this trend has recently reversed. 
A)  The AIDS epidemic has had a large impact on high school and college students and decreased their willingness to engage in casual sex and dramatically increased their use of condoms. 
B)  Many victims of HIV simply do not look or act sick, which gives a false impression about the dangers of HIV infection and encourages foolish risk taking. 
C)  Drinking alcohol greatly increases the likelihood of engaging in risky sex with an infected person. 
D)  Among gay men there was a sharp decrease in risky sex initially, but this trend has recently reversed.

Question 3

Regarding current sexual trends among young people, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oral sex is seen by young people as less risky, more acceptable, and "not a big deal." 
B)  The chances of getting a sexually transmitted disease through oral sex are practically nil. 
C)  Casual sex is usually associated with alcohol use and unsafe sexual behaviors, such as unprotected sex. 
D)  One study found that 20 percent of American ninth graders have already had oral sex and more than 30 percent intend to try it soon. 
A)  Oral sex is seen by young people as less risky, more acceptable, and "not a big deal." 
B)  The chances of getting a sexually transmitted disease through oral sex are practically nil. 
C)  Casual sex is usually associated with alcohol use and unsafe sexual behaviors, such as unprotected sex. 
D)  One study found that 20 percent of American ninth graders have already had oral sex and more than 30 percent intend to try it soon.

Question 4

Based on frequency of orgasm, the peak of sexual activity occurs

Accepted Answer

A)  at age 18 for males and a little later for females. 
B)  at age 40 for males and females. 
C)  between the ages of 25 and 30 in males and in the mid-30s for women. 
D)  between 16 and 18 years for both males and females. 
A)  at age 18 for males and a little later for females. 
B)  at age 40 for males and females. 
C)  between the ages of 25 and 30 in males and in the mid-30s for women. 
D)  between 16 and 18 years for both males and females.

Question 5

Studies of sexual arousal show that

Accepted Answer

A)  women are more physically aroused by erotic stimuli than men are. 
B)  arousal has a large emotional element for women. 
C)  women are less physically responsive than men. 
D)  arousal requires physical stimulation of an erogenous zone. 
A)  women are more physically aroused by erotic stimuli than men are. 
B)  arousal has a large emotional element for women. 
C)  women are less physically responsive than men. 
D)  arousal requires physical stimulation of an erogenous zone.

Question 6

The prejudice against and dislike of gays and lesbians is referred to as

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

The stress that results from the conflict between your personal "reality" and the expectations associated with a gender role is called

Accepted Answer

A)  androgyny. 
B)  psychosocial conflict. 
C)  cognitive dissonance. 
D)  gender role strain. 
A)  androgyny. 
B)  psychosocial conflict. 
C)  cognitive dissonance. 
D)  gender role strain.

Question 8

Chuck, Margot, and Leesa have been college roommates for a year.They enjoy spending time together.Although the three have no romantic ideas regarding each other, both Margot and Leesa have each had sex with Chuck on separate occasions.In contemporary society, these roommates are following the sexual script known as the __________ script.

Accepted Answer

A)  hook-up 
B)  friends with benefits 
C)  group sex 
D)  random dating 
A)  hook-up 
B)  friends with benefits 
C)  group sex 
D)  random dating

Question 9

Female sexual interest/arousal disorder refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  women responding with little or no desire or physical arousal to sexual stimulation. 
B)  pain in the genitals before, during, or after sexual intercourse. 
C)  muscle spasms of the vagina prevent intercourse. 
D)  women with an inability to reach orgasm during lovemaking. 
A)  women responding with little or no desire or physical arousal to sexual stimulation. 
B)  pain in the genitals before, during, or after sexual intercourse. 
C)  muscle spasms of the vagina prevent intercourse. 
D)  women with an inability to reach orgasm during lovemaking.

Question 10

For the last two months, Josey has been engaging in casual sex with Marcus, a young man in her college study group.Recently, Marcus was seen on campus with his long-time high school sweetheart who has come for a visit.Marcus introduces Josey as a friend in his study group.Josey has been depressed since this encounter, which most likely occurred because

Accepted Answer

A)  Josey was following a "friends with benefits" script, while Marcus was following a "hook-up" script. 
B)  Josey was following a "hook-up" script, while Marcus was following a "friends with benefits" script. 
C)  Josey was following a "romantic" script, while Marcus was following a "friends with benefits" script. 
D)  Josey was following a "friends with benefits" script, while Marcus was following a "romantic" script. 
A)  Josey was following a "friends with benefits" script, while Marcus was following a "hook-up" script. 
B)  Josey was following a "hook-up" script, while Marcus was following a "friends with benefits" script. 
C)  Josey was following a "romantic" script, while Marcus was following a "friends with benefits" script. 
D)  Josey was following a "friends with benefits" script, while Marcus was following a "romantic" script.

Question 11

Achieving sexual arousal by wearing clothes of the opposite sex is known as __________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual sadism 
B)  voyeuristic 
C)  exhibitionistic 
D)  transvestic 
A)  sexual sadism 
B)  voyeuristic 
C)  exhibitionistic 
D)  transvestic

Question 12

Which disorder exists when a specific sexual response occurs reflexively or when the man cannot tolerate high levels of excitement at the plateau stage of arousal?

Accepted Answer

A)  male orgasmic disorder 
B)  premature ejaculation 
C)  male erectile dysfunction 
D)  dyspareunia 
A)  male orgasmic disorder 
B)  premature ejaculation 
C)  male erectile dysfunction 
D)  dyspareunia

Question 13

When Bem administered her Sex Role Inventory to a group of male and female participants, she found what percent of participants scored higher on traits of the opposite sex?

Accepted Answer

A)  five percent 
B)  15 percent 
C)  25 percent 
D)  35 percent 
A)  five percent 
B)  15 percent 
C)  25 percent 
D)  35 percent

Question 14

In a study, infant sons and daughters and their mothers played together with gender-neutral toys.During this play, the mothers of the girls

Accepted Answer

A)  engaged in more interpretation and conversation. 
B)  commented more and offered more instruction. 
C)  exhibited all of these behaviors with their daughters. 
D)  exhibited none of these behaviors with their daughters. 
A)  engaged in more interpretation and conversation. 
B)  commented more and offered more instruction. 
C)  exhibited all of these behaviors with their daughters. 
D)  exhibited none of these behaviors with their daughters.

Question 15

Regarding exhibitionism, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exhibitionists are typically unmarried males. 
B)  Between one-third and two-thirds of all sexual arrests are for "flashing." 
C)  Many exhibitionists go on to commit more serious sexual crimes and other offenses. 
D)  Exhibitionists have a high repeat rate among sexual offenders. 
A)  Exhibitionists are typically unmarried males. 
B)  Between one-third and two-thirds of all sexual arrests are for "flashing." 
C)  Many exhibitionists go on to commit more serious sexual crimes and other offenses. 
D)  Exhibitionists have a high repeat rate among sexual offenders.

Question 16

Carl and Jack, two males, have cohabitated in a sexual relationship for a number of years.Carl and Jack's sexual orientation would best be characterized as

Accepted Answer

A)  homosexual. 
B)  bisexual. 
C)  heterosexual. 
D)  transsexual. 
A)  homosexual. 
B)  bisexual. 
C)  heterosexual. 
D)  transsexual.

Question 17

Arianna is a Latina woman working in the business world.According to recent surveys, she can expect to earn how many cents for every dollar earned by men?

Accepted Answer

A)  52 
B)  65 
C)  74 
D)  88 
A)  52 
B)  65 
C)  74 
D)  88

Question 18

To a large extent, gender identity is acquired through the combined effects of

Accepted Answer

A)  labeling and gender role socialization. 
B)  hormones and physiological development. 
C)  socialization and hormones. 
D)  prenatal development and labeling of behaviors. 
A)  labeling and gender role socialization. 
B)  hormones and physiological development. 
C)  socialization and hormones. 
D)  prenatal development and labeling of behaviors.

Question 19

Secondary sexual characteristics include

Accepted Answer

A)  the development of breasts and body shape in the female and facial hair and voice deepening in the male. 
B)  the sexual and reproductive organs in males and females. 
C)  the development of appropriate sex roles. 
D)  menarche and menopause in women. 
A)  the development of breasts and body shape in the female and facial hair and voice deepening in the male. 
B)  the sexual and reproductive organs in males and females. 
C)  the development of appropriate sex roles. 
D)  menarche and menopause in women.

Question 20

Regarding delayed ejaculation, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Among males, delay or absence of orgasm was once considered a rare problem, but milder forms of delayed ejaculation account for an increasing number of clients seeking therapy. 
B)  Delayed ejaculation may be caused by a symbolic inability to give of oneself. 
C)  Delayed ejaculation may be caused by unacknowledged homosexuality. 
D)  All of these statements are true. 
A)  Among males, delay or absence of orgasm was once considered a rare problem, but milder forms of delayed ejaculation account for an increasing number of clients seeking therapy. 
B)  Delayed ejaculation may be caused by a symbolic inability to give of oneself. 
C)  Delayed ejaculation may be caused by unacknowledged homosexuality. 
D)  All of these statements are true.

All of the following are listed in your text as possible indicators of child molestation EXCEPT

With respect to safer sex practices and HIV/AIDS, which of the following is a FALSE statement?

Regarding current sexual trends among young people, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Based on frequency of orgasm, the peak of sexual activity occurs

Studies of sexual arousal show that

The prejudice against and dislike of gays and lesbians is referred to as

The stress that results from the conflict between your personal "reality" and the expectations associated with a gender role is called

Female sexual interest/arousal disorder refers to

Achieving sexual arousal by wearing clothes of the opposite sex is known as __________ disorder.

Which disorder exists when a specific sexual response occurs reflexively or when the man cannot tolerate high levels of excitement at the plateau stage of arousal?

When Bem administered her Sex Role Inventory to a group of male and female participants, she found what percent of participants scored higher on traits of the opposite sex?

In a study, infant sons and daughters and their mothers played together with gender-neutral toys.During this play, the mothers of the girls

Regarding exhibitionism, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Carl and Jack, two males, have cohabitated in a sexual relationship for a number of years.Carl and Jack's sexual orientation would best be characterized as

Arianna is a Latina woman working in the business world.According to recent surveys, she can expect to earn how many cents for every dollar earned by men?

To a large extent, gender identity is acquired through the combined effects of

Secondary sexual characteristics include

Regarding delayed ejaculation, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

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

Exam 11: Sex, Gender, and Sexuality.

All of the following are listed in your text as possible indicators of child molestation EXCEPT

With respect to safer sex practices and HIV/AIDS, which of the following is a FALSE statement?

Regarding current sexual trends among young people, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Based on frequency of orgasm, the peak of sexual activity occurs

Studies of sexual arousal show that

The prejudice against and dislike of gays and lesbians is referred to as

The stress that results from the conflict between your personal "reality" and the expectations associated with a gender role is called

Female sexual interest/arousal disorder refers to

Achieving sexual arousal by wearing clothes of the opposite sex is known as __________ disorder.

Which disorder exists when a specific sexual response occurs reflexively or when the man cannot tolerate high levels of excitement at the plateau stage of arousal?

When Bem administered her Sex Role Inventory to a group of male and female participants, she found what percent of participants scored higher on traits of the opposite sex?

In a study, infant sons and daughters and their mothers played together with gender-neutral toys.During this play, the mothers of the girls

Regarding exhibitionism, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Carl and Jack, two males, have cohabitated in a sexual relationship for a number of years.Carl and Jack's sexual orientation would best be characterized as

Arianna is a Latina woman working in the business world.According to recent surveys, she can expect to earn how many cents for every dollar earned by men?

To a large extent, gender identity is acquired through the combined effects of

Secondary sexual characteristics include

Regarding delayed ejaculation, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

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