Question 1

Margo and Jorge have a son and a daughter. If Margo and JOrge are typical American parents, they will do all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) tolerate anger and aggression in their daughter, but not their son. 
B) buy dolls for their daughter and trucks and tools for their son. 
C) play rougher with their son and more gently with their daughter. 
D) allow their son and not their daughter to roam over large areas of the neighborhood without special permission. 
A) tolerate anger and aggression in their daughter, but not their son. 
B) buy dolls for their daughter and trucks and tools for their son. 
C) play rougher with their son and more gently with their daughter. 
D) allow their son and not their daughter to roam over large areas of the neighborhood without special permission.

Question 2

Researcher Alfred Kinsey verified instances of orgasm in boys as young as five months and girls as young as four months..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Regarding gender role socialization in Western cultures, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Parents often have a vague fear of expressive and emotional behavior in male children. 
B) Many parents who would not be troubled if their daughters engaged in "masculine" play might be upset if their sons played with dolls. 
C) Parents tend to encourage instrumental behaviors in females. 
D) Gender role socialization teaches individuals to be highly competent in some respects and handicapped in others. 
A) Parents often have a vague fear of expressive and emotional behavior in male children. 
B) Many parents who would not be troubled if their daughters engaged in "masculine" play might be upset if their sons played with dolls. 
C) Parents tend to encourage instrumental behaviors in females. 
D) Gender role socialization teaches individuals to be highly competent in some respects and handicapped in others.

Question 4

Regarding masturbation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Self-stimulation has been observed in infants under one year of age. 
B) People are only compelled to masturbate because they lack a sexual partner. 
C) Of those surveyed, 89 percent of women and 95 percent of men reported that they had masturbated at some time. 
D) Approximately 70 percent of married women and men masturbate at least occasionally. 
A) Self-stimulation has been observed in infants under one year of age. 
B) People are only compelled to masturbate because they lack a sexual partner. 
C) Of those surveyed, 89 percent of women and 95 percent of men reported that they had masturbated at some time. 
D) Approximately 70 percent of married women and men masturbate at least occasionally.

Question 5

According to the text, the AIDS epidemic has been spreading among

Accepted Answer

A) heterosexuals and women. 
B) African Americans and Hispanics. 
C) children. 
D) all of these groups. 
A) heterosexuals and women. 
B) African Americans and Hispanics. 
C) children. 
D) all of these groups.

Question 6

The word androgyny refers to having both masculine and feminine traits and literally means

Accepted Answer

A) "man-woman." 
B) "two sides." 
C) "warrior-mother." 
D) "wise-nurturing." 
A) "man-woman." 
B) "two sides." 
C) "warrior-mother." 
D) "wise-nurturing."

Question 7

In order to discourage an exhibitionist, a woman should

Accepted Answer

A) scream loudly and call attention to the behavior. 
B) tell him to stop that behavior because it is upsetting. 
C) walk up to him and laugh at the ridiculousness of his behavior. 
D) try not to become visibly upset and walk away from the exhibitionist quickly. 
A) scream loudly and call attention to the behavior. 
B) tell him to stop that behavior because it is upsetting. 
C) walk up to him and laugh at the ridiculousness of his behavior. 
D) try not to become visibly upset and walk away from the exhibitionist quickly.

Question 8

Treatment of female orgasmic disorder typically involves

Accepted Answer

A) the couple learning alternate positions and techniques for lovemaking. 
B) having the woman focus on her sexual responsiveness through clitoral stimulation. 
C) communication between partners with reference to the woman's expectations, motivation, and preferences. 
D) all of these techniques. 
A) the couple learning alternate positions and techniques for lovemaking. 
B) having the woman focus on her sexual responsiveness through clitoral stimulation. 
C) communication between partners with reference to the woman's expectations, motivation, and preferences. 
D) all of these techniques.

Question 9

Which of the following has been one of the most successful ways of preventing sexual assault?

Accepted Answer

A) teaching women self-defense 
B) educating men about rape myths 
C) educating women how to dress and act around men 
D) requiring sex offenders to register their location with the police 
A) teaching women self-defense 
B) educating men about rape myths 
C) educating women how to dress and act around men 
D) requiring sex offenders to register their location with the police

Question 10

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.

Question 11

Regarding HIV\AIDS, which of the following statements is\are TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Both the rate of new infections and the rate of AIDS deaths worldwide are slowly falling. 
B) There are 2.1 million new cases of HIV worldwide every year, including 40,000 new cases in the United States. 
C) Although HIV\AIDS could affect anyone, the vast majority of people in the United States are not at high risk for HIV infection. 
D) All of these statements are true. 
A) Both the rate of new infections and the rate of AIDS deaths worldwide are slowly falling. 
B) There are 2.1 million new cases of HIV worldwide every year, including 40,000 new cases in the United States. 
C) Although HIV\AIDS could affect anyone, the vast majority of people in the United States are not at high risk for HIV infection. 
D) All of these statements are true.

Question 12

Katrina and June, two females, have been in a monogamous relationship for five years and have cohabitated as a couple for the last two years. Katrina and June's sexual orientation would best be described as

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) By strict public standards, any sexual activity other than face-to-face heterosexual intercourse between married adults is considered atypical. 
B) Private standards are usually more accepting of different types of sexual activity than public standards. 
C) For most people, publicly expressed standards about acceptable sexual activity coincide with their private behaviors. 
D) Just as the hunger drive is expressed and satisfied in many ways, the sex drive also leads to an immense range of behaviors. 
A) By strict public standards, any sexual activity other than face-to-face heterosexual intercourse between married adults is considered atypical. 
B) Private standards are usually more accepting of different types of sexual activity than public standards. 
C) For most people, publicly expressed standards about acceptable sexual activity coincide with their private behaviors. 
D) Just as the hunger drive is expressed and satisfied in many ways, the sex drive also leads to an immense range of behaviors.

Question 14

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 15

The AIDS virus can be transmitted by

Accepted Answer

A) social kissing. 
B) sharing towels. 
C) direct contact with blood. 
D) shaking hands. 
A) social kissing. 
B) sharing towels. 
C) direct contact with blood. 
D) shaking hands.

Question 16

The belief that a woman who is raped by an acquaintance actually wanted to have sex is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) biological biasing. 
B) gender role adaptation. 
C) a rape myth. 
D) a sensate focus myth. 
A) biological biasing. 
B) gender role adaptation. 
C) a rape myth. 
D) a sensate focus myth.

Question 17

Based on the frequency of orgasm from masturbation or sexual intercourse, the peak of male sexual activity is age 18, while the peak for female sexual activity occurs a little later.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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.

Question 19

Which of the following would be considered a "masculine" trait on the Bem Sex Role Inventory?

Accepted Answer

A) loyal 
B) self-reliant 
C) child-like 
D) cheerful 
A) loyal 
B) self-reliant 
C) child-like 
D) cheerful

Question 20

Regarding orgasms, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Orgasms require a degree of abandonment to erotic feelings. 
B) Orgasms are inhibited by fears and guilt. 
C) Orgasms are intensified by controlling and intellectualizing erotic feelings. 
D) Orgasms are inhibited by ambivalence or hostility in a relationship. 
A) Orgasms require a degree of abandonment to erotic feelings. 
B) Orgasms are inhibited by fears and guilt. 
C) Orgasms are intensified by controlling and intellectualizing erotic feelings. 
D) Orgasms are inhibited by ambivalence or hostility in a relationship.

Margo and Jorge have a son and a daughter. If Margo and JOrge are typical American parents, they will do all of the following EXCEPT

Researcher Alfred Kinsey verified instances of orgasm in boys as young as five months and girls as young as four months..

Regarding gender role socialization in Western cultures, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding masturbation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

According to the text, the AIDS epidemic has been spreading among

The word androgyny refers to having both masculine and feminine traits and literally means

In order to discourage an exhibitionist, a woman should

Treatment of female orgasmic disorder typically involves

Which of the following has been one of the most successful ways of preventing sexual assault?

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

Regarding HIV\AIDS, which of the following statements is\are TRUE?

Katrina and June, two females, have been in a monogamous relationship for five years and have cohabitated as a couple for the last two years. Katrina and June's sexual orientation would best be described as

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

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

The AIDS virus can be transmitted by

The belief that a woman who is raped by an acquaintance actually wanted to have sex is an example of

Based on the frequency of orgasm from masturbation or sexual intercourse, the peak of male sexual activity is age 18, while the peak for female sexual activity occurs a little later.

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

Which of the following would be considered a "masculine" trait on the Bem Sex Role Inventory?

Regarding orgasms, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Margo and Jorge have a son and a daughter. If Margo and JOrge are typical American parents, they will do all of the following EXCEPT

Researcher Alfred Kinsey verified instances of orgasm in boys as young as five months and girls as young as four months..

Regarding gender role socialization in Western cultures, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding masturbation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

According to the text, the AIDS epidemic has been spreading among

The word androgyny refers to having both masculine and feminine traits and literally means

In order to discourage an exhibitionist, a woman should

Treatment of female orgasmic disorder typically involves

Which of the following has been one of the most successful ways of preventing sexual assault?

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

Regarding HIV\AIDS, which of the following statements is\are TRUE?

Katrina and June, two females, have been in a monogamous relationship for five years and have cohabitated as a couple for the last two years. Katrina and June's sexual orientation would best be described as

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

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

The AIDS virus can be transmitted by

The belief that a woman who is raped by an acquaintance actually wanted to have sex is an example of

Based on the frequency of orgasm from masturbation or sexual intercourse, the peak of male sexual activity is age 18, while the peak for female sexual activity occurs a little later.

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

Which of the following would be considered a "masculine" trait on the Bem Sex Role Inventory?

Regarding orgasms, 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

Maximizing Learning through Reflective Processing and Active Thinking

Applied Psychology

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