Question 1

Women can bear children from the first ovulation until

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A) menopause. 
B) menarche. 
C) pubescence occurs. 
D) androgen insensitivity develops. 
A) menopause. 
B) menarche. 
C) pubescence occurs. 
D) androgen insensitivity develops.

Question 2

According to one survey regarding sexual behavior, more than half of all college students

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A) have followed the sexual script of "friends with benefits." 
B) have had three-way sexual encounters. 
C) have had a homosexual encounter. 
D) are following the sexual script of "no sex before marriage." 
A) have followed the sexual script of "friends with benefits." 
B) have had three-way sexual encounters. 
C) have had a homosexual encounter. 
D) are following the sexual script of "no sex before marriage."

Question 3

Some people don't merely lack sexual desire; they are repelled by sex and seek to avoid it. Although the person still has some erotic feelings and may still masturbate or have sexual fantasies, the prospect of having sex with another person causes panic or revulsion, a condition known as

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A) impotence. 
B) sexual aversion. 
C) a paraphilic disorder. 
D) gender dysphoria. 
A) impotence. 
B) sexual aversion. 
C) a paraphilic disorder. 
D) gender dysphoria.

Question 4

Over the past 20 years, extreme gender role stereotyping has been

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A) increasing slightly. 
B) escalating moderately. 
C) declining. 
D) skyrocketing to the highest level since the 1950s. 
A) increasing slightly. 
B) escalating moderately. 
C) declining. 
D) skyrocketing to the highest level since the 1950s.

Question 5

Gender role socialization involves

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A) cultural norms. 
B) learning behaviors considered appropriate for one's sex. 
C) subtle pressures from parents and peers. 
D) all of these. 
A) cultural norms. 
B) learning behaviors considered appropriate for one's sex. 
C) subtle pressures from parents and peers. 
D) all of these.

Question 6

Juanita has been diagnosed by her doctor with a condition called vaginismus, a condition in which

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A) muscle spasms of the vagina prevent intercourse. 
B) there is a persistent inability to reach orgasm. 
C) genital pain occurs after intercourse. 
D) little or no physical arousal is occurring during lovemaking. 
A) muscle spasms of the vagina prevent intercourse. 
B) there is a persistent inability to reach orgasm. 
C) genital pain occurs after intercourse. 
D) little or no physical arousal is occurring during lovemaking.

Question 7

Persons with which paraphilic disorder do NOT tend to victimize unwilling participants?

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A) frotteuristic disorder 
B) voyeuristic disorder 
C) exhibitionistic disorder 
D) transvestic disorder 
A) frotteuristic disorder 
B) voyeuristic disorder 
C) exhibitionistic disorder 
D) transvestic disorder

Question 8

By the time they are 30 months of age, children are aware of gender role differences.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following statements concerning the sexual revolution is TRUE?

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A) The connection between sexuality and love or affection has been severely weakened for most people. 
B) Changes in attitudes are still larger than changes in actual sexual behavior. 
C) Sexual behavior has increased in the last 50 years to very high levels of sexual promiscuity. 
D) The United States is undergoing a wholesale return to less liberal times regarding sexual attitudes and sexual behaviors. 
A) The connection between sexuality and love or affection has been severely weakened for most people. 
B) Changes in attitudes are still larger than changes in actual sexual behavior. 
C) Sexual behavior has increased in the last 50 years to very high levels of sexual promiscuity. 
D) The United States is undergoing a wholesale return to less liberal times regarding sexual attitudes and sexual behaviors.

Question 10

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

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A) Gender roles are the favored pattern of behavior expected of each sex. 
B) Gender roles may differ from one society to another. 
C) Gender roles are much less important than chromosomes and hormones in influencing sexual behavior. 
D) Examples of gender roles include encouraging American boys to be strong and encouraging American girls to be sensitive. 
A) Gender roles are the favored pattern of behavior expected of each sex. 
B) Gender roles may differ from one society to another. 
C) Gender roles are much less important than chromosomes and hormones in influencing sexual behavior. 
D) Examples of gender roles include encouraging American boys to be strong and encouraging American girls to be sensitive.

Question 11

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

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A) A man's sex drive is related to the amount of androgens, especially testosterone, supplied by the testes. 
B) When a man chats with a woman he finds attractive, his testosterone levels actually increase. 
C) The sex drive in women is related to estrogen levels, but also to the testosterone in her bloodstream. 
D) The sex drive of women is weaker than men's because of the smaller amounts of testosterone she produces. 
A) A man's sex drive is related to the amount of androgens, especially testosterone, supplied by the testes. 
B) When a man chats with a woman he finds attractive, his testosterone levels actually increase. 
C) The sex drive in women is related to estrogen levels, but also to the testosterone in her bloodstream. 
D) The sex drive of women is weaker than men's because of the smaller amounts of testosterone she produces.

Question 12

Most child molesters commit the acts of molestation

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A) in conjunction or with the help of another adult. 
B) in the victim's home. 
C) by first lulling the child into participation by talking about sex in person or in a chat room on-line. 
D) by initially threatening the child. 
A) in conjunction or with the help of another adult. 
B) in the victim's home. 
C) by first lulling the child into participation by talking about sex in person or in a chat room on-line. 
D) by initially threatening the child.

Question 13

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

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A) Molestation is especially damaging if the perpetrator was a relative, parent, or other person close to the victim. 
B) As adults, victims of molestation often develop sexual phobias. 
C) A single incident of fondling almost always causes severe emotional harm to most children. 
D) As adults, many victims of molestation continue to have terrifying memories of the childhood victimization. 
A) Molestation is especially damaging if the perpetrator was a relative, parent, or other person close to the victim. 
B) As adults, victims of molestation often develop sexual phobias. 
C) A single incident of fondling almost always causes severe emotional harm to most children. 
D) As adults, many victims of molestation continue to have terrifying memories of the childhood victimization.

Question 14

According to Sandra Bem, which statement is FALSE regarding highly masculine men?

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A) They have difficulty expressing warmth, playfulness, and concern, even when these emotions are appropriate to the situation. 
B) They are able to accept emotional support from women, but not from other men. 
C) They tend to be interested in sports and sit with their knees wide apart. 
D) They tend to have mostly male friends and dislike feminists. 
A) They have difficulty expressing warmth, playfulness, and concern, even when these emotions are appropriate to the situation. 
B) They are able to accept emotional support from women, but not from other men. 
C) They tend to be interested in sports and sit with their knees wide apart. 
D) They tend to have mostly male friends and dislike feminists.

Question 15

A three-year-old child that spontaneously touches or exhibits his or her genitals is showing signs of

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A) normal sexual development. 
B) the androgenital syndrome. 
C) an excess production of sex hormones. 
D) impending sexual adjustment problems. 
A) normal sexual development. 
B) the androgenital syndrome. 
C) an excess production of sex hormones. 
D) impending sexual adjustment problems.

Question 16

Hannah utilizes firm assertive control over classroom behavior, while exhibiting a caring, playful manner as she guides her class through the complex lecture material. According to Bem, Hannah is exhibiting

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A) androgyny. 
B) gender role confusion. 
C) a gender identity disorder. 
D) fixation. 
A) androgyny. 
B) gender role confusion. 
C) a gender identity disorder. 
D) fixation.

Question 17

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

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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 18

Paraphilias include which of the following?

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A) pedophilia 
B) bisexuality 
C) homosexuality 
D) all of these 
A) pedophilia 
B) bisexuality 
C) homosexuality 
D) all of these

Question 19

To prevent child molestation, children should be taught

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A) not to keep secrets from their parents. 
B) to tell their parents if anyone they are chatting with on the Internet wants to meet them in person. 
C) to shout "no" if any adult tries to engage them in sexual activity. 
D) to do all of these. 
A) not to keep secrets from their parents. 
B) to tell their parents if anyone they are chatting with on the Internet wants to meet them in person. 
C) to shout "no" if any adult tries to engage them in sexual activity. 
D) to do all of these.

Question 20

Traditionally, in our Western culture, males are encouraged to be strong, fast, aggressive, dominant, and achieving, while females are expected to be sensitive, intuitive, passive, emotional, and "naturally" interested in child rearing. These represent

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A) gender predispositions. 
B) sexual scripts. 
C) gender roles. 
D) gender identities. 
A) gender predispositions. 
B) sexual scripts. 
C) gender roles. 
D) gender identities.

Women can bear children from the first ovulation until

According to one survey regarding sexual behavior, more than half of all college students

Some people don't merely lack sexual desire; they are repelled by sex and seek to avoid it. Although the person still has some erotic feelings and may still masturbate or have sexual fantasies, the prospect of having sex with another person causes panic or revulsion, a condition known as

Over the past 20 years, extreme gender role stereotyping has been

Gender role socialization involves

Juanita has been diagnosed by her doctor with a condition called vaginismus, a condition in which

Persons with which paraphilic disorder do NOT tend to victimize unwilling participants?

By the time they are 30 months of age, children are aware of gender role differences.

Which of the following statements concerning the sexual revolution is TRUE?

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

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

Most child molesters commit the acts of molestation

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

According to Sandra Bem, which statement is FALSE regarding highly masculine men?

A three-year-old child that spontaneously touches or exhibits his or her genitals is showing signs of

Hannah utilizes firm assertive control over classroom behavior, while exhibiting a caring, playful manner as she guides her class through the complex lecture material. According to Bem, Hannah is exhibiting

Paraphilias include which of the following?

To prevent child molestation, children should be taught

Traditionally, in our Western culture, males are encouraged to be strong, fast, aggressive, dominant, and achieving, while females are expected to be sensitive, intuitive, passive, emotional, and "naturally" interested in child rearing. These represent

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Exam 11: Sex, Gender, and Sexuality

Women can bear children from the first ovulation until

According to one survey regarding sexual behavior, more than half of all college students

Some people don't merely lack sexual desire; they are repelled by sex and seek to avoid it. Although the person still has some erotic feelings and may still masturbate or have sexual fantasies, the prospect of having sex with another person causes panic or revulsion, a condition known as

Over the past 20 years, extreme gender role stereotyping has been

Gender role socialization involves

Juanita has been diagnosed by her doctor with a condition called vaginismus, a condition in which

Persons with which paraphilic disorder do NOT tend to victimize unwilling participants?

By the time they are 30 months of age, children are aware of gender role differences.

Which of the following statements concerning the sexual revolution is TRUE?

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

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

Most child molesters commit the acts of molestation

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

According to Sandra Bem, which statement is FALSE regarding highly masculine men?

A three-year-old child that spontaneously touches or exhibits his or her genitals is showing signs of

Hannah utilizes firm assertive control over classroom behavior, while exhibiting a caring, playful manner as she guides her class through the complex lecture material. According to Bem, Hannah is exhibiting

Paraphilias include which of the following?

To prevent child molestation, children should be taught

Traditionally, in our Western culture, males are encouraged to be strong, fast, aggressive, dominant, and achieving, while females are expected to be sensitive, intuitive, passive, emotional, and "naturally" interested in child rearing. These represent

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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