Question 1

Treatment for delayed ejaculation usually involves

Accepted Answer

A) sensate focus and manual stimulation by the man's partner. 
B) the squeeze technique. 
C) drugs, such as Viagra. 
D) systematic desensitization or counterconditioning. 
A) sensate focus and manual stimulation by the man's partner. 
B) the squeeze technique. 
C) drugs, such as Viagra. 
D) systematic desensitization or counterconditioning.

Question 2

Antonio has been convicted of child molestation. He has which paraphilic disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) sexual masochism disorder 
B) hypersexual disorder 
C) pedophilic disorder 
D) bisexuality 
A) sexual masochism disorder 
B) hypersexual disorder 
C) pedophilic disorder 
D) bisexuality

Question 3

Although he has not shown any hatred for homosexuals nor discriminated against them, Jerome believes that heterosexuality is better or more natural than homosexuality. Jerome is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

A) heterosexism. 
B) homophobia. 
C) homogenism. 
D) sexual orientation bias. 
A) heterosexism. 
B) homophobia. 
C) homogenism. 
D) sexual orientation bias.

Question 4

Which of the following statements regarding sex and gender is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Classifying a person as male or female is not a simple either\or proposition. 
B) One thing we never forget about a person is his or her sex. 
C) Gender differences refer to biological characteristics, while sex differences refer to psychological and social factors. 
D) If a person is a transsexual, then there are conflicts between his or her sex and their preferred psychological and social roles. 
A) Classifying a person as male or female is not a simple either\or proposition. 
B) One thing we never forget about a person is his or her sex. 
C) Gender differences refer to biological characteristics, while sex differences refer to psychological and social factors. 
D) If a person is a transsexual, then there are conflicts between his or her sex and their preferred psychological and social roles.

Question 5

In the absence of testosterone, the embryo will develop female organs and genitals, regardless of genetic sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A paraphilic disorder can BEST be defined as a sexual act

Accepted Answer

A) between people of the same gender. 
B) that violates public standards of acceptability. 
C) that is compulsive and destructive. 
D) that involves consenting adults. 
A) between people of the same gender. 
B) that violates public standards of acceptability. 
C) that is compulsive and destructive. 
D) that involves consenting adults.

Question 7

The hypothesized effect that prenatal exposure to sex hormones has on the development of the body, nervous system, and later behavior patterns is called

Accepted Answer

A) the androgenital biasing effect. 
B) the biological biasing effect. 
C) transsexualism. 
D) androgyny. 
A) the androgenital biasing effect. 
B) the biological biasing effect. 
C) transsexualism. 
D) androgyny.

Question 8

Sensate focus is to erectile disorders as the squeeze technique is to

Accepted Answer

A) delayed ejaculation. 
B) premature ejaculation. 
C) dyspareunia. 
D) vaginismus. 
A) delayed ejaculation. 
B) premature ejaculation. 
C) dyspareunia. 
D) vaginismus.

Question 9

Individuals who contract which of the following sexually transmitted diseases have to have the growths that occur removed by surgery or laser?

Accepted Answer

A) chlamydia 
B) human papillomavirus (HPV) 
C) pelvic inflammatory disease 
D) gonorrhea 
A) chlamydia 
B) human papillomavirus (HPV) 
C) pelvic inflammatory disease 
D) gonorrhea

Question 10

The sexual and reproductive organs, including the vagina, ovaries, and uterus in females and the penis, testes, and scrotum in males, make up a person's

Accepted Answer

A) primary sexual characteristics. 
B) secondary sexual characteristics. 
C) biological biasing effect. 
D) gender differences. 
A) primary sexual characteristics. 
B) secondary sexual characteristics. 
C) biological biasing effect. 
D) gender differences.

Question 11

Regarding the human sexual response and sexual compatibility, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) There is no relationship between penis size and male sexual potency. 
B) Reaching sexual climax at the same time should be the goal of a couple's lovemaking. 
C) Only five percent of males are capable of multiple orgasm and are limited to only a second one following an unavoidable refractory period. 
D) A woman's vagina adjusts to the size of the penis with her subjective feelings of pleasure and intensity of orgasm not related to penis size. 
A) There is no relationship between penis size and male sexual potency. 
B) Reaching sexual climax at the same time should be the goal of a couple's lovemaking. 
C) Only five percent of males are capable of multiple orgasm and are limited to only a second one following an unavoidable refractory period. 
D) A woman's vagina adjusts to the size of the penis with her subjective feelings of pleasure and intensity of orgasm not related to penis size.

Question 12

The responsibility for "safer sex" rests with

Accepted Answer

A) the government health agencies. 
B) one's sexual partner. 
C) each sexually active individual. 
D) all of these. 
A) the government health agencies. 
B) one's sexual partner. 
C) each sexually active individual. 
D) all of these.

Question 13

Regarding sexual adjustment and healthy relationships, which of the following statements is\are TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Sexual adjustment and loving relationships are interdependent. 
B) Most sexual dysfunctions are closely linked to the general health of a couple's relationship. 
C) Even people who try to maintain a loving relationship may nevertheless experience sexual dysfunctions, which is far more common than many people realize. 
D) All of these statements are true. 
A) Sexual adjustment and loving relationships are interdependent. 
B) Most sexual dysfunctions are closely linked to the general health of a couple's relationship. 
C) Even people who try to maintain a loving relationship may nevertheless experience sexual dysfunctions, which is far more common than many people realize. 
D) All of these statements are true.

Question 14

Researcher Alfred Kinsey

Accepted Answer

A) verified instances of orgasm in boys as young as five months. 
B) verified instances of orgasm in girls as young as four months. 
C) found that two-to-five-year-old children spontaneously touch and exhibit their genitals. 
D) found all of these to be true. 
A) verified instances of orgasm in boys as young as five months. 
B) verified instances of orgasm in girls as young as four months. 
C) found that two-to-five-year-old children spontaneously touch and exhibit their genitals. 
D) found all of these to be true.

Question 15

Regarding the genetic dimension of sex, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) XX chromosomes initiate development of a male, and an XY pair produces a female. 
B) Genetic sex is determined at the instant of conception. 
C) Genetic sex switches three or four times prior to birth. 
D) In Kleinfelter's syndrome, a girl is born with only one X chromosome and no Y chromosome. 
A) XX chromosomes initiate development of a male, and an XY pair produces a female. 
B) Genetic sex is determined at the instant of conception. 
C) Genetic sex switches three or four times prior to birth. 
D) In Kleinfelter's syndrome, a girl is born with only one X chromosome and no Y chromosome.

Question 16

The focus of the exhibitionistic disorder and the pedophilic disorder involves

Accepted Answer

A) nonhuman objects. 
B) nonconsenting persons. 
C) pain for self or others. 
D) humiliation for self or others. 
A) nonhuman objects. 
B) nonconsenting persons. 
C) pain for self or others. 
D) humiliation for self or others.

Question 17

In a series of experiments, interviews, and controlled observations, which of the following researchers studied sexual intercourse and masturbation in nearly 700 males and females with their objective data giving us a much clearer picture of human sexuality?

Accepted Answer

A) Dollard and Miller 
B) Sigmund Freud 
C) Masters and Johnson 
D) Bem and Gilligan 
A) Dollard and Miller 
B) Sigmund Freud 
C) Masters and Johnson 
D) Bem and Gilligan

Question 18

According to sex therapist Barry McCarthy, the four elements are necessary for a continuing healthy sexual relationship are valuing one's sexuality, valuing intimacy, feeling that one deserves sexual pleasure, and __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to sex therapist Barry McCarthy, the...

Question 19

Lance states that he has never experienced any sexual attraction for either men or women, nor is he distressed by this lack of sexual desire. Lance is showing

Accepted Answer

A) hypoactive sexual desire. 
B) sexual aversion. 
C) celibacy. 
D) asexuality. 
A) hypoactive sexual desire. 
B) sexual aversion. 
C) celibacy. 
D) asexuality.

Question 20

According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), transsexuals, who are experiencing extreme distress as a consequence of their gender variance, would be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

A) a paraphilia. 
B) dissociative disorder. 
C) gender dysphoria. 
D) a sexual dysfunction. 
A) a paraphilia. 
B) dissociative disorder. 
C) gender dysphoria. 
D) a sexual dysfunction.

Treatment for delayed ejaculation usually involves

Antonio has been convicted of child molestation. He has which paraphilic disorder?

Although he has not shown any hatred for homosexuals nor discriminated against them, Jerome believes that heterosexuality is better or more natural than homosexuality. Jerome is exhibiting

Which of the following statements regarding sex and gender is FALSE?

In the absence of testosterone, the embryo will develop female organs and genitals, regardless of genetic sex.

A paraphilic disorder can BEST be defined as a sexual act

The hypothesized effect that prenatal exposure to sex hormones has on the development of the body, nervous system, and later behavior patterns is called

Sensate focus is to erectile disorders as the squeeze technique is to

Individuals who contract which of the following sexually transmitted diseases have to have the growths that occur removed by surgery or laser?

The sexual and reproductive organs, including the vagina, ovaries, and uterus in females and the penis, testes, and scrotum in males, make up a person's

Regarding the human sexual response and sexual compatibility, which of the following statements is FALSE?

The responsibility for "safer sex" rests with

Regarding sexual adjustment and healthy relationships, which of the following statements is\are TRUE?

Researcher Alfred Kinsey

Regarding the genetic dimension of sex, which of the following statements is TRUE?

The focus of the exhibitionistic disorder and the pedophilic disorder involves

In a series of experiments, interviews, and controlled observations, which of the following researchers studied sexual intercourse and masturbation in nearly 700 males and females with their objective data giving us a much clearer picture of human sexuality?

According to sex therapist Barry McCarthy, the four elements are necessary for a continuing healthy sexual relationship are valuing one's sexuality, valuing intimacy, feeling that one deserves sexual pleasure, and __________.

Lance states that he has never experienced any sexual attraction for either men or women, nor is he distressed by this lack of sexual desire. Lance is showing

According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), transsexuals, who are experiencing extreme distress as a consequence of their gender variance, would be diagnosed with

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Exam 11: Sex, Gender, and Sexuality

Treatment for delayed ejaculation usually involves

Antonio has been convicted of child molestation. He has which paraphilic disorder?

Although he has not shown any hatred for homosexuals nor discriminated against them, Jerome believes that heterosexuality is better or more natural than homosexuality. Jerome is exhibiting

Which of the following statements regarding sex and gender is FALSE?

In the absence of testosterone, the embryo will develop female organs and genitals, regardless of genetic sex.

A paraphilic disorder can BEST be defined as a sexual act

The hypothesized effect that prenatal exposure to sex hormones has on the development of the body, nervous system, and later behavior patterns is called

Sensate focus is to erectile disorders as the squeeze technique is to

Individuals who contract which of the following sexually transmitted diseases have to have the growths that occur removed by surgery or laser?

The sexual and reproductive organs, including the vagina, ovaries, and uterus in females and the penis, testes, and scrotum in males, make up a person's

Regarding the human sexual response and sexual compatibility, which of the following statements is FALSE?

The responsibility for "safer sex" rests with

Regarding sexual adjustment and healthy relationships, which of the following statements is\are TRUE?

Researcher Alfred Kinsey

Regarding the genetic dimension of sex, which of the following statements is TRUE?

The focus of the exhibitionistic disorder and the pedophilic disorder involves

In a series of experiments, interviews, and controlled observations, which of the following researchers studied sexual intercourse and masturbation in nearly 700 males and females with their objective data giving us a much clearer picture of human sexuality?

According to sex therapist Barry McCarthy, the four elements are necessary for a continuing healthy sexual relationship are valuing one's sexuality, valuing intimacy, feeling that one deserves sexual pleasure, and __________.

Lance states that he has never experienced any sexual attraction for either men or women, nor is he distressed by this lack of sexual desire. Lance is showing

According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), transsexuals, who are experiencing extreme distress as a consequence of their gender variance, would be diagnosed with

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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