Question 1

An intersexual person has

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A)  no androgens present. 
B)  no internal sexual organs. 
C)  no external reproductive organs. 
D)  ambiguous sexual anatomy. 
A)  no androgens present. 
B)  no internal sexual organs. 
C)  no external reproductive organs. 
D)  ambiguous sexual anatomy.

Question 2

According to Sandra Bem, being psychologically androgynous is adaptable for

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A)  only adult women. 
B)  only adult men. 
C)  both adult men and women. 
D)  neither adult men nor adult women. 
A)  only adult women. 
B)  only adult men. 
C)  both adult men and women. 
D)  neither adult men nor adult women.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Testosterone supplements have not been shown to restore the sex drive in older men and women. 
B)  There is no decline in sex drive as one ages. 
C)  Castration will immediately stop the sex drive in humans. 
D)  Regularity and opportunity are crucial factors related to an extended sex life. 
A)  Testosterone supplements have not been shown to restore the sex drive in older men and women. 
B)  There is no decline in sex drive as one ages. 
C)  Castration will immediately stop the sex drive in humans. 
D)  Regularity and opportunity are crucial factors related to an extended sex life.

Question 4

The process of learning gender behaviors regarded as appropriate for one's sex in a given culture is called __________.

Accepted Answer

gender rol

Question 5

Nonconsenting persons are the main focus of which paraphilic disorders?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​fetishistic disorder andtransvestic disorder 
B)  ​voyeuristic disorder andfrotteuristic disorder 
C)  ​sexual masochism disorder andsexual sadism disorder 
D)  ​all of these 
A)  ​fetishistic disorder andtransvestic disorder 
B)  ​voyeuristic disorder andfrotteuristic disorder 
C)  ​sexual masochism disorder andsexual sadism disorder 
D)  ​all of these

Question 6

Human sexual arousal may be produced by direct stimulation of the areas of the body called

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A)  ​sexual centers. 
B)  ​erogenous zones. 
C)  ​arousal points. 
D)  ​somatosensory areas. 
A)  ​sexual centers. 
B)  ​erogenous zones. 
C)  ​arousal points. 
D)  ​somatosensory areas.

Question 7

Regarding the gender roles of the Tchambuli people of New Guinea,

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A)  the women do the fishing and manufacturing and control the power and economic life of the community. 
B)  the men take the initiative in courting and sexual relations. 
C)  the women are expected to be dependent, flirtatious, and concerned with their appearance. 
D)  all of these statements are true. 
A)  the women do the fishing and manufacturing and control the power and economic life of the community. 
B)  the men take the initiative in courting and sexual relations. 
C)  the women are expected to be dependent, flirtatious, and concerned with their appearance. 
D)  all of these statements are true.

Question 8

For at least the first six months after becoming infected, a person can test negative while carrying the HIV virus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Regarding female sexual interest/arousal disorder, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Female sexual interest/arousal disorder is caused by psychological factors, not by illness or the effects of medications. 
B)  Female sexual arousal problems can result from anxiety, anger or hostility toward one's partner, depression, stress, or distracting worries. 
C)  Some women can trace their arousal difficulties to childhood sexual molestation or harsh religious background in which sex was considered evil. 
D)  Like the male erectile disorder, problems in female sexual arousal may be primary or secondary in nature. 
A)  Female sexual interest/arousal disorder is caused by psychological factors, not by illness or the effects of medications. 
B)  Female sexual arousal problems can result from anxiety, anger or hostility toward one's partner, depression, stress, or distracting worries. 
C)  Some women can trace their arousal difficulties to childhood sexual molestation or harsh religious background in which sex was considered evil. 
D)  Like the male erectile disorder, problems in female sexual arousal may be primary or secondary in nature.

Question 10

Jack is a boy that was born XXY with an extra X chromosome.As a result, when he matures, he may appear feminine and have undersized sexual organs.Jack has __________ syndrome.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jack is a boy that was born...

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  When disagreements about sex occur, it is important for one partner to take responsibility for the problem. 
B)  It is good for partners to use the "touch and ask" rule to improve their communication about sex. 
C)  When sexual problems arise, partners should try to be responsive to each other on an emotional level. 
D)  Couples should not focus on statistics regarding "average" sexual activities of other people or the superhuman sexual exploits portrayed in movies. 
A)  When disagreements about sex occur, it is important for one partner to take responsibility for the problem. 
B)  It is good for partners to use the "touch and ask" rule to improve their communication about sex. 
C)  When sexual problems arise, partners should try to be responsive to each other on an emotional level. 
D)  Couples should not focus on statistics regarding "average" sexual activities of other people or the superhuman sexual exploits portrayed in movies.

Question 12

Elaine has just had a baby.The doctor tells her that her baby is intersexual.This means that Elaine's baby

Accepted Answer

A)  has ambiguous sexual anatomy. 
B)  has no internal reproductive organs. 
C)  has no external reproductive organs. 
D)  will most likely become bisexual or homosexual as an adult. 
A)  has ambiguous sexual anatomy. 
B)  has no internal reproductive organs. 
C)  has no external reproductive organs. 
D)  will most likely become bisexual or homosexual as an adult.

Question 13

Regarding dyspareunia, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dyspareunia is more common in women than men. 
B)  In women, dyspareunia is often related to vaginismus. 
C)  Dyspareunia and vaginismus constitute the major symptoms of sexual interest/arousal disorder. 
D)  Dyspareunia involves pain in the genitals before, during, or after sexual intercourse. 
A)  Dyspareunia is more common in women than men. 
B)  In women, dyspareunia is often related to vaginismus. 
C)  Dyspareunia and vaginismus constitute the major symptoms of sexual interest/arousal disorder. 
D)  Dyspareunia involves pain in the genitals before, during, or after sexual intercourse.

Question 14

A child with Turner's syndrome

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A)  is considered to be genetically male. 
B)  has only one X chromosome and no additional X or Y chromosome. 
C)  is considered to be transsexual. 
D)  is characterized by all of these. 
A)  is considered to be genetically male. 
B)  has only one X chromosome and no additional X or Y chromosome. 
C)  is considered to be transsexual. 
D)  is characterized by all of these.

Question 15

Because Jon can be assertive and a risk taker at his job and be caring, compassionate, and sensitive with his children, he would be described by Sandra Bem as exhibiting gender role confusion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Hormonal sex refers tothe

Accepted Answer

A)  XX chromosomes in females or XY chromosomes in males. 
B)  predominance of estrogens in females or androgens in males. 
C)  ovaries in females or testes in males. 
D)  clitoris and vagina in females or the penis and scrotum in males. 
A)  XX chromosomes in females or XY chromosomes in males. 
B)  predominance of estrogens in females or androgens in males. 
C)  ovaries in females or testes in males. 
D)  clitoris and vagina in females or the penis and scrotum in males.

Question 17

Four-year-old Mitzi is watching her mother change her little cousin Jeffrey's diaper.She immediately notices that Jeffrey looks differently under the diaper and questions her mother.Her mother tells her that little boys have a "penis," while little girls have a "vagina." Mitzi's mother has just explained which of the following to Mitzi?

Accepted Answer

A)  gender identity 
B)  gonadal sex 
C)  genital sex 
D)  all of these 
A)  gender identity 
B)  gonadal sex 
C)  genital sex 
D)  all of these

Question 18

The belief that heterosexuality is better or more natural than homosexuality is called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The belief that heterosexuality is better or...

Question 19

Among gay men there was a sharp decrease in risky sex and an increase in monogamous relationships.Unfortunately, this trend has recently reversed because

Accepted Answer

A)  intravenous drug use among homosexuals has dramatically increased. 
B)  new medical treatments have helped HIV/AIDS victims to live longer and not look sick, thus, giving a false impression and encouraging foolish risk taking. 
C)  both male and female homosexuals are more likely than heterosexuals to have multiple sex partners and engage in casual sex. 
D)  the incubation period for HIV to develop into AIDS is longer for homosexuals than it is for heterosexuals. 
A)  intravenous drug use among homosexuals has dramatically increased. 
B)  new medical treatments have helped HIV/AIDS victims to live longer and not look sick, thus, giving a false impression and encouraging foolish risk taking. 
C)  both male and female homosexuals are more likely than heterosexuals to have multiple sex partners and engage in casual sex. 
D)  the incubation period for HIV to develop into AIDS is longer for homosexuals than it is for heterosexuals.

Question 20

Regarding genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder is often accompanied by high levels of fear or anxiety. 
B)  Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder is most often caused by specific physical or organic problems. 
C)  Treatment of genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder is similar to what might be done for a nonsexual phobia. 
D)  Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder is frequently the result of previous sexual experiences that were painful or frightening or a fear of pregnancy. 
A)  Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder is often accompanied by high levels of fear or anxiety. 
B)  Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder is most often caused by specific physical or organic problems. 
C)  Treatment of genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder is similar to what might be done for a nonsexual phobia. 
D)  Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder is frequently the result of previous sexual experiences that were painful or frightening or a fear of pregnancy.

An intersexual person has

According to Sandra Bem, being psychologically androgynous is adaptable for

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

The process of learning gender behaviors regarded as appropriate for one's sex in a given culture is called __________.

Nonconsenting persons are the main focus of which paraphilic disorders?

Human sexual arousal may be produced by direct stimulation of the areas of the body called

Regarding the gender roles of the Tchambuli people of New Guinea,

For at least the first six months after becoming infected, a person can test negative while carrying the HIV virus.

Regarding female sexual interest/arousal disorder, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Jack is a boy that was born XXY with an extra X chromosome.As a result, when he matures, he may appear feminine and have undersized sexual organs.Jack has __________ syndrome.

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

Elaine has just had a baby.The doctor tells her that her baby is intersexual.This means that Elaine's baby

Regarding dyspareunia, which of the following statements is FALSE?

A child with Turner's syndrome

Because Jon can be assertive and a risk taker at his job and be caring, compassionate, and sensitive with his children, he would be described by Sandra Bem as exhibiting gender role confusion.

Hormonal sex refers tothe

The belief that heterosexuality is better or more natural than homosexuality is called __________.

Among gay men there was a sharp decrease in risky sex and an increase in monogamous relationships.Unfortunately, this trend has recently reversed because

Regarding genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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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Exam 11: Sex, Gender, and Sexuality.

An intersexual person has

According to Sandra Bem, being psychologically androgynous is adaptable for

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

The process of learning gender behaviors regarded as appropriate for one's sex in a given culture is called __________.

Nonconsenting persons are the main focus of which paraphilic disorders?​

Human sexual arousal may be produced by direct stimulation of the areas of the body called

Regarding the gender roles of the Tchambuli people of New Guinea,

For at least the first six months after becoming infected, a person can test negative while carrying the HIV virus.

Regarding female sexual interest/arousal disorder, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Jack is a boy that was born XXY with an extra X chromosome.As a result, when he matures, he may appear feminine and have undersized sexual organs.Jack has __________ syndrome.

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

Elaine has just had a baby.The doctor tells her that her baby is intersexual.This means that Elaine's baby

Regarding dyspareunia, which of the following statements is FALSE?

A child with Turner's syndrome

Because Jon can be assertive and a risk taker at his job and be caring, compassionate, and sensitive with his children, he would be described by Sandra Bem as exhibiting gender role confusion.

Hormonal sex refers tothe

The belief that heterosexuality is better or more natural than homosexuality is called __________.

Among gay men there was a sharp decrease in risky sex and an increase in monogamous relationships.Unfortunately, this trend has recently reversed because

Regarding genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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

Nonconsenting persons are the main focus of which paraphilic disorders?