Exam 10: Sexuality and Gender

The onset of the production of sperm cells in males, which occurs at a little over 14 years of age, is called __________.

Tess has finished having sex. Her clitoris has retracted, and her vaginal lips have returned to their normal color and have closed. Tess is likely to be in the __________ stage of the sexual-response cycle, according to Masters and Johnson.

Four-year-old Najeeb pays very careful attention to his father. He imitates many of his father's actions, copies his behaviors, and responds appropriately to rewards and punishments for his own behaviors. Najeeb is learning many aspects of gender through the __________ theory.

How does the human body know which sex characteristics to develop?

Michael is homosexual and has been for many years. Ever since high school, he knew that he was gay, although he often wished that he was heterosexual. The fact that Michael is sexually attracted to men and not to women is defined in the text as his sexual __________.

The enhanced brain response of men to erotic images may be due to __________.

A national survey estimates that about __________ percent of adult women identify as lesbians.

AIDS can be transmitted through __________.

One seemingly amazing aspect of Masters and Johnson's research program concerning human sexual response was __________.

For as long as she can remember, 15-year-old Kiara has felt that she is a "boy trapped in a girl's body." This situation has caused Kiara intense distress, and she has wrestled with symptoms of depression centering around her own identity. She is learning about sexual reassignment surgery from her mother, who supports her daughter after taking Kiara to a doctor who diagnosed her as having gender __________.

The acceptance of positive stereotypes regarding gender can lead to __________.

Alex sees her mother mixing ingredients for a cake. Later, Alex takes a bowl and spoon out of the cabinet and pretends to mix some imaginary ingredients. Of which theory of gender development would this be a good example?

Which of the following is a secondary sex characteristic?

Explain the differences among a person's gender, gender identity, gender roles, and gender typing. How do biology, environment, and culture play a factor in this development?

Research has shown that men tend to talk to each other about __________.

At the time Masters and Johnson did their groundbreaking research on sexual responses, society mostly thought that __________.

Jamaal observes that his father and mother both have professional careers, and also both contribute equally to the housework. As a result, Jamaal regularly tries to help do dishes and fold laundry, so he can be helpful around the house. This is a good example of the __________ theory of gender development.

Damian's penis has experienced contractions and is about to release semen. Damian is likely to be in the __________ stage of the sexual-response cycle, according to Masters and Johnson.

Puberty is defined as the __________.

Amir finished having sex approximately 30 minutes ago and his partner is interested in having sex again. However, Amir is not able to achieve an erection. Amir is in the __________ period.