Question 1

Which of the following would be considered a rape myth?

Accepted Answer

A) If a woman goes to a man's home on a first date, then she is interested in having sex. 
B) If a woman is sexually active, she is probably lying if she says she was raped. 
C) A woman who appears alone in public and dresses attractively is "asking for it." 
D) All of these are rape myths. 
A) If a woman goes to a man's home on a first date, then she is interested in having sex. 
B) If a woman is sexually active, she is probably lying if she says she was raped. 
C) A woman who appears alone in public and dresses attractively is "asking for it." 
D) All of these are rape myths.

Question 2

A current sexual script that involves persons having sex who are friends but are not romantically involved is referred to as the __________ script.

Accepted Answer

A) hook-up 
B) friends with benefits 
C) group sex 
D) random dating 
A) hook-up 
B) friends with benefits 
C) group sex 
D) random dating

Question 3

Regarding dyspareunia, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

The first phase of sexual response, which is indicated by the initial signs of sexual arousal is referred to as the __________ phase.

Accepted Answer

A) euphoria 
B) excitement 
C) plateau 
D) nirvana 
A) euphoria 
B) excitement 
C) plateau 
D) nirvana

Question 5

Regarding desire disorders, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Desire disorders are often deeply rooted in a person's childhood, sexual history, personality, and relationships. 
B) Desire disorders are often difficult to treat. 
C) Some desire disorders are treated using counseling or psychotherapy. 
D) Rarely do desire disorders result from a physical cause. 
A) Desire disorders are often deeply rooted in a person's childhood, sexual history, personality, and relationships. 
B) Desire disorders are often difficult to treat. 
C) Some desire disorders are treated using counseling or psychotherapy. 
D) Rarely do desire disorders result from a physical cause.

Question 6

The stress that results from the conflict between your personal "reality" and the expectations associated with a gender role is called

Accepted Answer

A) androgyny. 
B) psychosocial conflict. 
C) cognitive dissonance. 
D) gender role strain. 
A) androgyny. 
B) psychosocial conflict. 
C) cognitive dissonance. 
D) gender role strain.

Question 7

Acts of child molestation usually involve

Accepted Answer

A) sodomy. 
B) raping of the victim. 
C) oral sex. 
D) fondling. 
A) sodomy. 
B) raping of the victim. 
C) oral sex. 
D) fondling.

Question 8

Regarding child molestation, most pedophiles would be characterized as

Accepted Answer

A) "grabbers," despicable perverts lurking in dark alleys, seeking their prey. 
B) "groomers," gradually insinuating themselves into the trust of children and their families. 
C) "loners," older single men who live on the fringes of society. 
D) "child rapists," oversexed men who hate women and children. 
A) "grabbers," despicable perverts lurking in dark alleys, seeking their prey. 
B) "groomers," gradually insinuating themselves into the trust of children and their families. 
C) "loners," older single men who live on the fringes of society. 
D) "child rapists," oversexed men who hate women and children.

Question 9

During lovemaking, how much time is often required for a woman to go from the phase of excitement to orgasm?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 minutes 
B) 7 minutes 
C) 10 to 20 minutes 
D) 25 to 35 minutes 
A) 5 minutes 
B) 7 minutes 
C) 10 to 20 minutes 
D) 25 to 35 minutes

Question 10

A person who desires sexual activity but does not become sexually excited is suffering from a(n)__________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) desire 
B) arousal 
C) orgasm 
D) sexual pain 
A) desire 
B) arousal 
C) orgasm 
D) sexual pain

Question 11

Strict public standards of sexual behavior

Accepted Answer

A) are actual laws in some states of the United States. 
B) regard any sexual activity other than face-to-face heterosexual intercourse between married adults as "deviant." 
C) are often at odds with private sexual behavior. 
D) are characterized by all of these. 
A) are actual laws in some states of the United States. 
B) regard any sexual activity other than face-to-face heterosexual intercourse between married adults as "deviant." 
C) are often at odds with private sexual behavior. 
D) are characterized by all of these.

Question 12

Due to commitment issues, Marcus has been experiencing delayed ejaculation. His sexual problem would be classified as a type of __________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) orgasm 
B) erectile 
C) arousal 
D) sexual pain 
A) orgasm 
B) erectile 
C) arousal 
D) sexual pain

Question 13

Regarding homosexuality, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Historically, homosexuality has been a part of human sexuality since the dawn of time. 
B) Homosexuals are no more likely to molest children than heterosexuals. 
C) Even when stresses of stigma and prejudice are factored out, homosexual persons are still significantly more likely to have emotional problems than heterosexual persons. 
D) Many homosexuals do have long-term, caring, monogamous relationships. 
A) Historically, homosexuality has been a part of human sexuality since the dawn of time. 
B) Homosexuals are no more likely to molest children than heterosexuals. 
C) Even when stresses of stigma and prejudice are factored out, homosexual persons are still significantly more likely to have emotional problems than heterosexual persons. 
D) Many homosexuals do have long-term, caring, monogamous relationships.

Question 14

A woman who has never experienced sexual arousal would be diagnosed with a female sexual interest\arousal disorder that would be considered

Accepted Answer

A) primary. 
B) secondary. 
C) organic. 
D) psychogenic. 
A) primary. 
B) secondary. 
C) organic. 
D) psychogenic.

Question 15

Regarding a comparison of sexuality in the United States and other countries, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) On average, teenagers around the world have their first sexual experience as the same age as American teenagers. 
B) A survey of 59 nations found that a "sexual revolution" has occurred around the world in both industrialized and developing countries. 
C) In the countries in Africa where AIDS is epidemic, Africans report having fewer sexual partners than their counterparts in developing countries. 
D) The high rates of venereal disease in Africa result from a lack of knowledge and access to condoms. 
A) On average, teenagers around the world have their first sexual experience as the same age as American teenagers. 
B) A survey of 59 nations found that a "sexual revolution" has occurred around the world in both industrialized and developing countries. 
C) In the countries in Africa where AIDS is epidemic, Africans report having fewer sexual partners than their counterparts in developing countries. 
D) The high rates of venereal disease in Africa result from a lack of knowledge and access to condoms.

Question 16

As adults, many victims of incest or molestation develop

Accepted Answer

A) multiple personalities. 
B) sexual phobias. 
C) bipolar disorders. 
D) psychoses. 
A) multiple personalities. 
B) sexual phobias. 
C) bipolar disorders. 
D) psychoses.

Question 17

Based on frequency of orgasm, the peak of sexual activity occurs

Accepted Answer

A) at age 18 for males and a little later for females. 
B) at age 40 for males and females. 
C) between the ages of 25 and 30 in males and in the mid-30s for women. 
D) between 16 and 18 years for both males and females. 
A) at age 18 for males and a little later for females. 
B) at age 40 for males and females. 
C) between the ages of 25 and 30 in males and in the mid-30s for women. 
D) between 16 and 18 years for both males and females.

Question 18

A person who reaches a sexual climax too soon or too late or not at all is experiencing a(n)__________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) desire 
B) arousal 
C) orgasm 
D) sexual pain 
A) desire 
B) arousal 
C) orgasm 
D) sexual pain

Question 19

The most prevalent sexual complaint among women is a persistent inability to reach orgasm during lovemaking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) Exhibitionists feel a deep sense of inadequacy. 
B) Exhibitionists tend to become frightened if the victim appears shocked. 
C) Exhibitionism actually represents one of the rarest sexual disorders. 
D) All of these statements are true. 
A) Exhibitionists feel a deep sense of inadequacy. 
B) Exhibitionists tend to become frightened if the victim appears shocked. 
C) Exhibitionism actually represents one of the rarest sexual disorders. 
D) All of these statements are true.

Which of the following would be considered a rape myth?

A current sexual script that involves persons having sex who are friends but are not romantically involved is referred to as the __________ script.

Regarding dyspareunia, which of the following statements is FALSE?

The first phase of sexual response, which is indicated by the initial signs of sexual arousal is referred to as the __________ phase.

Regarding desire disorders, which of the following statements is FALSE?

The stress that results from the conflict between your personal "reality" and the expectations associated with a gender role is called

Acts of child molestation usually involve

Regarding child molestation, most pedophiles would be characterized as

During lovemaking, how much time is often required for a woman to go from the phase of excitement to orgasm?

A person who desires sexual activity but does not become sexually excited is suffering from a(n)__________ disorder.

Strict public standards of sexual behavior

Due to commitment issues, Marcus has been experiencing delayed ejaculation. His sexual problem would be classified as a type of __________ disorder.

Regarding homosexuality, which of the following statements is FALSE?

A woman who has never experienced sexual arousal would be diagnosed with a female sexual interest\arousal disorder that would be considered

Regarding a comparison of sexuality in the United States and other countries, which of the following statements is FALSE?

As adults, many victims of incest or molestation develop

Based on frequency of orgasm, the peak of sexual activity occurs

A person who reaches a sexual climax too soon or too late or not at all is experiencing a(n)__________ disorder.

The most prevalent sexual complaint among women is a persistent inability to reach orgasm during lovemaking.

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

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Exam 11: Sex, Gender, and Sexuality

Which of the following would be considered a rape myth?

A current sexual script that involves persons having sex who are friends but are not romantically involved is referred to as the __________ script.

Regarding dyspareunia, which of the following statements is FALSE?

The first phase of sexual response, which is indicated by the initial signs of sexual arousal is referred to as the __________ phase.

Regarding desire disorders, which of the following statements is FALSE?

The stress that results from the conflict between your personal "reality" and the expectations associated with a gender role is called

Acts of child molestation usually involve

Regarding child molestation, most pedophiles would be characterized as

During lovemaking, how much time is often required for a woman to go from the phase of excitement to orgasm?

A person who desires sexual activity but does not become sexually excited is suffering from a(n)__________ disorder.

Strict public standards of sexual behavior

Due to commitment issues, Marcus has been experiencing delayed ejaculation. His sexual problem would be classified as a type of __________ disorder.

Regarding homosexuality, which of the following statements is FALSE?

A woman who has never experienced sexual arousal would be diagnosed with a female sexual interest\arousal disorder that would be considered

Regarding a comparison of sexuality in the United States and other countries, which of the following statements is FALSE?

As adults, many victims of incest or molestation develop

Based on frequency of orgasm, the peak of sexual activity occurs

A person who reaches a sexual climax too soon or too late or not at all is experiencing a(n)__________ disorder.

The most prevalent sexual complaint among women is a persistent inability to reach orgasm during lovemaking.

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

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

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Health, Stress, and Coping

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

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