Question 1

Instrumental behaviors are those that

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A) emphasize verbal communication. 
B) are goal-directed. 
C) emphasize a lack of control. 
D) are emotion-oriented. 
A) emphasize verbal communication. 
B) are goal-directed. 
C) emphasize a lack of control. 
D) are emotion-oriented.

Question 2

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

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A) Couples with strong and caring relationships can probably survive most sexual problems. 
B) Satisfying erotic relationships requires focusing on sexual pleasure for both partners, not on a selfish interest in one's own gratification. 
C) "Failures" in sexual relations should always be shared without placing blame. 
D) Couples should try to set an average number of "love making" sessions per month. 
A) Couples with strong and caring relationships can probably survive most sexual problems. 
B) Satisfying erotic relationships requires focusing on sexual pleasure for both partners, not on a selfish interest in one's own gratification. 
C) "Failures" in sexual relations should always be shared without placing blame. 
D) Couples should try to set an average number of "love making" sessions per month.

Question 3

Internet porn presents idealized women and men, along with their idealized sexual encounters, which results in the porn being so exciting that normal sex seems to pale by comparison. Thus, porn is an example of stimuli more potent than humans have evolved to encounter, which is called __________ stimuli.

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A) denigrating 
B) supernormal 
C) habituating 
D) neuroaddictive 
A) denigrating 
B) supernormal 
C) habituating 
D) neuroaddictive

Question 4

Nonconsenting persons are the main focus of which paraphilic disorders?

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A) fetishistic disorder and transvestic disorder 
B) voyeuristic disorder and frotteuristic disorder 
C) sexual masochism disorder and sexual sadism disorder 
D) all of these 
A) fetishistic disorder and transvestic disorder 
B) voyeuristic disorder and frotteuristic disorder 
C) sexual masochism disorder and sexual sadism disorder 
D) all of these

Question 5

Regarding male erectile dysfunction, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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A) It was once known as impotence, but psychologists discourage the use of that term. 
B) According to the DSM, erectile disorder involves a persistent difficulty of at least six months duration, although only the man and his partner can make this judgment. 
C) Fatigue, anger, and drinking too much alcohol will not cause erectile difficulties in healthy males. 
D) "Performance demands" or overreaction to the temporary loss of an erection may generate fears and doubts that contribute to a further inhibition of arousal. 
A) It was once known as impotence, but psychologists discourage the use of that term. 
B) According to the DSM, erectile disorder involves a persistent difficulty of at least six months duration, although only the man and his partner can make this judgment. 
C) Fatigue, anger, and drinking too much alcohol will not cause erectile difficulties in healthy males. 
D) "Performance demands" or overreaction to the temporary loss of an erection may generate fears and doubts that contribute to a further inhibition of arousal.

Question 6

The sex glands of both males and females are known as the

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A) androgens. 
B) hormones. 
C) adrenals 
D) gonads. 
A) androgens. 
B) hormones. 
C) adrenals 
D) gonads.

Question 7

Regarding the four dimensions of biological sex, your predominance of androgens or estrogens determines your __________ sex.

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The answer of Regarding the four dimensions of biological sex,...

Question 8

An adult male who has never had an erection is probably suffering from

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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 9

Female hormones are to estrogens as male hormones are to

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A) androgens. 
B) gonads. 
C) menarches. 
D) histogen. 
A) androgens. 
B) gonads. 
C) menarches. 
D) histogen.

Question 10

The dimension of sex which refers to X and Y chromosomes is called

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A) gonadal sex. 
B) hormonal sex. 
C) genital sex. 
D) genetic sex. 
A) gonadal sex. 
B) hormonal sex. 
C) genital sex. 
D) genetic sex.

Question 11

Regarding child molesters, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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A) As children, child molesters themselves were often witnesses to or victims of sexual abuse. 
B) Most child molesters are single, older men. 
C) Many child molesters are rigid, passive, puritanical, or religious. 
D) Child molesters are often a relative, friend, or acquaintance of the victim's family. 
A) As children, child molesters themselves were often witnesses to or victims of sexual abuse. 
B) Most child molesters are single, older men. 
C) Many child molesters are rigid, passive, puritanical, or religious. 
D) Child molesters are often a relative, friend, or acquaintance of the victim's family.

Question 12

In Western cultures, boys are encouraged to develop goal-directed behaviors, which are referred to as __________ behaviors.

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The answer of In Western cultures, boys are encouraged to...

Question 13

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

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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.

Question 14

Regarding child molestation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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A) Molesters first target children with bribes, gifts, and games, and then use force, anger, and threats to gain continued compliance. 
B) Most acts of molestations involve oral sex or genital penetration of the child. 
C) Repeated molestations and those perpetuated by trusted caregivers can leave lasting emotional scars. 
D) As adults, many victims of incest or molestation develop sexual phobias. 
A) Molesters first target children with bribes, gifts, and games, and then use force, anger, and threats to gain continued compliance. 
B) Most acts of molestations involve oral sex or genital penetration of the child. 
C) Repeated molestations and those perpetuated by trusted caregivers can leave lasting emotional scars. 
D) As adults, many victims of incest or molestation develop sexual phobias.

Question 15

Sexually deviant disorders, such as exhibitionistic and voyeuristic disorders, are characterized by

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A) sexual inhibitions. 
B) immature sexual expression. 
C) compulsive behavior. 
D) all of these. 
A) sexual inhibitions. 
B) immature sexual expression. 
C) compulsive behavior. 
D) all of these.

Question 16

Hormonal sex refers to the

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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

Chlamydia, hepatitis B, and pelvic inflammatory disease are examples of

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A) endogenous infections. 
B) exogenous infections. 
C) psychosomatic illnesses. 
D) sexually transmitted diseases. 
A) endogenous infections. 
B) exogenous infections. 
C) psychosomatic illnesses. 
D) sexually transmitted diseases.

Question 18

Regarding gender roles, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) All cultures define gender roles. 
B) Gender roles probably have as big an influence on sexual behavior as chromosomal, genital, or hormonal factors do. 
C) In our American culture, males are encouraged to be aggressive and dominant, while females are encouraged to be passive and emotional. 
D) The favored pattern of behavior expected of each sex is determined by biological biasing. 
A) All cultures define gender roles. 
B) Gender roles probably have as big an influence on sexual behavior as chromosomal, genital, or hormonal factors do. 
C) In our American culture, males are encouraged to be aggressive and dominant, while females are encouraged to be passive and emotional. 
D) The favored pattern of behavior expected of each sex is determined by biological biasing.

Question 19

Lance is a teenager who broke his arm when he fell out of tree outside a house in the neighborhood. Lance had a set of binoculars around his neck and told officers that he was bird watching. However, it was night and from his "perch" he could easily see inside the teenage girl's bathroom and bedroom. The officers suspected that Lance may have which paraphilic disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) exhibitionistic disorder 
B) voyeuristic disorder 
C) frotteuristic disorder 
D) sexual sadism disorder 
A) exhibitionistic disorder 
B) voyeuristic disorder 
C) frotteuristic disorder 
D) sexual sadism disorder

Question 20

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.

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A) True 
 B)False

Instrumental behaviors are those that

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

Nonconsenting persons are the main focus of which paraphilic disorders?

Regarding male erectile dysfunction, which of the following statements is FALSE?

The sex glands of both males and females are known as the

Regarding the four dimensions of biological sex, your predominance of androgens or estrogens determines your __________ sex.

An adult male who has never had an erection is probably suffering from

Female hormones are to estrogens as male hormones are to

The dimension of sex which refers to X and Y chromosomes is called

Regarding child molesters, which of the following statements is FALSE?

In Western cultures, boys are encouraged to develop goal-directed behaviors, which are referred to as __________ behaviors.

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

Regarding child molestation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Sexually deviant disorders, such as exhibitionistic and voyeuristic disorders, are characterized by

Hormonal sex refers to the

Chlamydia, hepatitis B, and pelvic inflammatory disease are examples of

Regarding gender roles, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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.

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Instrumental behaviors are those that

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

Nonconsenting persons are the main focus of which paraphilic disorders?

Regarding male erectile dysfunction, which of the following statements is FALSE?

The sex glands of both males and females are known as the

Regarding the four dimensions of biological sex, your predominance of androgens or estrogens determines your __________ sex.

An adult male who has never had an erection is probably suffering from

Female hormones are to estrogens as male hormones are to

The dimension of sex which refers to X and Y chromosomes is called

Regarding child molesters, which of the following statements is FALSE?

In Western cultures, boys are encouraged to develop goal-directed behaviors, which are referred to as __________ behaviors.

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

Regarding child molestation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Sexually deviant disorders, such as exhibitionistic and voyeuristic disorders, are characterized by

Hormonal sex refers to the

Chlamydia, hepatitis B, and pelvic inflammatory disease are examples of

Regarding gender roles, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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.

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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