Question 1

Genital sex refers to

Accepted Answer

A) XX chromosomes in females and XY chromosomes in males. 
B) ovaries in females and the testes in males. 
C) a preponderance of estrogens in females and androgens in males. 
D) vagina and clitoris in females and the penis and scrotum in males.. 
A) XX chromosomes in females and XY chromosomes in males. 
B) ovaries in females and the testes in males. 
C) a preponderance of estrogens in females and androgens in males. 
D) vagina and clitoris in females and the penis and scrotum in males..

Question 2

Which of the following statements is NOT an example of attacking a partner's character?

Accepted Answer

A) "You're a slob!" 
B) "You always leave your clothes all over the house." 
C) "I get so angry when you leave things around the house." 
D) "You never pick up your things around the house." 
A) "You're a slob!" 
B) "You always leave your clothes all over the house." 
C) "I get so angry when you leave things around the house." 
D) "You never pick up your things around the house."

Question 3

The more comfortable acceptance of human sexuality is the positive side of changing sexual attitudes and values, while the negative side is revealed by

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A) individuals being pressured into sexual behavior because it is "expected." 
B) the dramatic increase in extramarital sex. 
C) the increase in teen pregnancies and abortions. 
D) all of these. 
A) individuals being pressured into sexual behavior because it is "expected." 
B) the dramatic increase in extramarital sex. 
C) the increase in teen pregnancies and abortions. 
D) all of these.

Question 4

The psychological and social characteristics associated with being male or female are called

Accepted Answer

A) the sexual script. 
B) genetic potential. 
C) sex. 
D) gender. 
A) the sexual script. 
B) genetic potential. 
C) sex. 
D) gender.

Question 5

Adults who deliberately seek sex reassignment surgery are generally not happy with the results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Concerning genetic sex, females normally have which chromosomal combination?

Accepted Answer

A) XXY 
B) XY 
C) XX 
D) XYY 
A) XXY 
B) XY 
C) XX 
D) XYY

Question 7

Large doses of alcohol suppress orgasms in women and erections in men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following sexual problems is NOT included in the DSM-5 ?

Accepted Answer

A) hypersexual disorder 
B) premature ejaculation 
C) female sexual interest\arousal disorder 
D) genito-pelvic pain\penetration disorder 
A) hypersexual disorder 
B) premature ejaculation 
C) female sexual interest\arousal disorder 
D) genito-pelvic pain\penetration disorder

Question 9

Sex as indicated by a preponderance of estrogens (female)or androgens (male)in the body refers to

Accepted Answer

A) genetic sex. 
B) gonadal sex. 
C) hormonal sex. 
D) gender identity. 
A) genetic sex. 
B) gonadal sex. 
C) hormonal sex. 
D) gender identity.

Question 10

According to the American Psychiatric Association, an individual who is experiencing extreme distress as a consequence of his\her gender variance would be diagnosed with __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the American Psychiatric Association, an...

Question 11

According to your text, most acts of child molestation occur in

Accepted Answer

A) public places. 
B) the abuser's home. 
C) the victim's home. 
D) school settings. 
A) public places. 
B) the abuser's home. 
C) the victim's home. 
D) school settings.

Question 12

According to sex therapist Barry McCarthy, the four elements necessary for a continued healthy relationship include valuing intimacy with one's partner and

Accepted Answer

A) sexual anticipation. 
B) valuing one's sexuality. 
C) feeling that you deserve sexual pleasure. 
D) all of these. 
A) sexual anticipation. 
B) valuing one's sexuality. 
C) feeling that you deserve sexual pleasure. 
D) all of these.

Question 13

Assuming that you know what your partner is thinking or feeling can muddle or block communication and is known as "__________."

Accepted Answer

The answer of Assuming that you know what your partner...

Question 14

The human sex drive and the ability to engage in intercourse

Accepted Answer

A) comes to an end as sex hormones cease to be produced in middle age. 
B) reaches its peak in the mid-1950s, when couples no longer have to be concerned about pregnancy. 
C) will continue late into life for couples who regularly engage in intercourse. 
D) is impossible for people over age 70. 
A) comes to an end as sex hormones cease to be produced in middle age. 
B) reaches its peak in the mid-1950s, when couples no longer have to be concerned about pregnancy. 
C) will continue late into life for couples who regularly engage in intercourse. 
D) is impossible for people over age 70.

Question 15

Contrary to Freud's belief, Masters and Johnson demonstrated that much female sexual pleasure is focused on the

Accepted Answer

A) uterus. 
B) clitoris. 
C) urethra. 
D) cervix. 
A) uterus. 
B) clitoris. 
C) urethra. 
D) cervix.

Question 16

Jamila has always been able to experience sexual arousal until the last few months. Her sexual arousal disorder would be considered

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Which of the following statements regarding the spread of HIV is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) AIDS has a relatively short incubation period during which time it cannot be spread to others. 
B) Recently, the AIDS epidemic has been spreading among heterosexual women, African Americans, Hispanics, and children. 
C) Most people with AIDS eventually die of multiple infections, although newer multidrug therapies have greatly improved the odds of survival. 
D) The HIV virus cannot be transmitted by casual contact. 
A) AIDS has a relatively short incubation period during which time it cannot be spread to others. 
B) Recently, the AIDS epidemic has been spreading among heterosexual women, African Americans, Hispanics, and children. 
C) Most people with AIDS eventually die of multiple infections, although newer multidrug therapies have greatly improved the odds of survival. 
D) The HIV virus cannot be transmitted by casual contact.

Question 18

Tuan is angry at Linda because, once again, she doesn't want to go out for a night on the town with him. Angry, he tells her, "You're boring!" Tuan is

Accepted Answer

A) gunnysacking. 
B) hitting below the belt. 
C) manipulating. 
D) attacking her character. 
A) gunnysacking. 
B) hitting below the belt. 
C) manipulating. 
D) attacking her character.

Question 19

Kip was arrested at a women's garden club meeting where he had been standing at the entrance greeting all the women by displaying his genitals. Kip's sexual arousal through this "flashing" illustrates which paraphilic disorder?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Premature ejaculation has been quite successfully treated using the technique known as sensate focus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Genital sex refers to

Which of the following statements is NOT an example of attacking a partner's character?

The more comfortable acceptance of human sexuality is the positive side of changing sexual attitudes and values, while the negative side is revealed by

The psychological and social characteristics associated with being male or female are called

Adults who deliberately seek sex reassignment surgery are generally not happy with the results.

Concerning genetic sex, females normally have which chromosomal combination?

Large doses of alcohol suppress orgasms in women and erections in men.

Which of the following sexual problems is NOT included in the DSM-5 ?

Sex as indicated by a preponderance of estrogens (female)or androgens (male)in the body refers to

According to the American Psychiatric Association, an individual who is experiencing extreme distress as a consequence of his\her gender variance would be diagnosed with __________.

According to your text, most acts of child molestation occur in

According to sex therapist Barry McCarthy, the four elements necessary for a continued healthy relationship include valuing intimacy with one's partner and

Assuming that you know what your partner is thinking or feeling can muddle or block communication and is known as "__________."

The human sex drive and the ability to engage in intercourse

Contrary to Freud's belief, Masters and Johnson demonstrated that much female sexual pleasure is focused on the

Jamila has always been able to experience sexual arousal until the last few months. Her sexual arousal disorder would be considered

Which of the following statements regarding the spread of HIV is FALSE?

Tuan is angry at Linda because, once again, she doesn't want to go out for a night on the town with him. Angry, he tells her, "You're boring!" Tuan is

Kip was arrested at a women's garden club meeting where he had been standing at the entrance greeting all the women by displaying his genitals. Kip's sexual arousal through this "flashing" illustrates which paraphilic disorder?

Premature ejaculation has been quite successfully treated using the technique known as sensate focus.

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Exam 11: Sex, Gender, and Sexuality

Genital sex refers to

Which of the following statements is NOT an example of attacking a partner's character?

The more comfortable acceptance of human sexuality is the positive side of changing sexual attitudes and values, while the negative side is revealed by

The psychological and social characteristics associated with being male or female are called

Adults who deliberately seek sex reassignment surgery are generally not happy with the results.

Concerning genetic sex, females normally have which chromosomal combination?

Large doses of alcohol suppress orgasms in women and erections in men.

Which of the following sexual problems is NOT included in the DSM-5 ?

Sex as indicated by a preponderance of estrogens (female)or androgens (male)in the body refers to

According to the American Psychiatric Association, an individual who is experiencing extreme distress as a consequence of his\her gender variance would be diagnosed with __________.

According to your text, most acts of child molestation occur in

According to sex therapist Barry McCarthy, the four elements necessary for a continued healthy relationship include valuing intimacy with one's partner and

Assuming that you know what your partner is thinking or feeling can muddle or block communication and is known as "__________."

The human sex drive and the ability to engage in intercourse

Contrary to Freud's belief, Masters and Johnson demonstrated that much female sexual pleasure is focused on the

Jamila has always been able to experience sexual arousal until the last few months. Her sexual arousal disorder would be considered

Which of the following statements regarding the spread of HIV is FALSE?

Tuan is angry at Linda because, once again, she doesn't want to go out for a night on the town with him. Angry, he tells her, "You're boring!" Tuan is

Kip was arrested at a women's garden club meeting where he had been standing at the entrance greeting all the women by displaying his genitals. Kip's sexual arousal through this "flashing" illustrates which paraphilic disorder?

Premature ejaculation has been quite successfully treated using the technique known as sensate focus.

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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