Question 1

Ian was arrested for "peeping" into his next-door neighbor's bedroom as she was undressing, which describes the paraphilia known as frotteuristic disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to the text, what is happening to the "double standard" regarding acceptable male and female sexual behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  The double standared has undergone a complete reversal due to the feminist movement. 
B)  The double standard remains about the same as it was 50 years ago. 
C)  The double standard is undergoing a slow death with its end nearly in sight. 
D)  The double standard is responsible for the major backlash in the sexual revolution. 
A)  The double standared has undergone a complete reversal due to the feminist movement. 
B)  The double standard remains about the same as it was 50 years ago. 
C)  The double standard is undergoing a slow death with its end nearly in sight. 
D)  The double standard is responsible for the major backlash in the sexual revolution.

Question 3

The small, sensitive organ made up of erectile tissue, located above the vaginal opening is the

Accepted Answer

A)  labia majora. 
B)  cervix. 
C)  clitoris. 
D)  Cowper's gland. 
A)  labia majora. 
B)  cervix. 
C)  clitoris. 
D)  Cowper's gland.

Question 4

Mr. Mears, the science teacher, explains to his class that females have ovaries that produce estrogens, while the male testes produce testosterone. Mr. Mears has just explained

Accepted Answer

A)  genital sex and gender identity. 
B)  gonadal sex and hormonal sex. 
C)  hormonal sex and genital sex. 
D)  genital sex and gonadal sex. 
A)  genital sex and gender identity. 
B)  gonadal sex and hormonal sex. 
C)  hormonal sex and genital sex. 
D)  genital sex and gonadal sex.

Question 5

Men who have never had an erection would be diagnosed as having __________ erectile disorder.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Men who have never had an erection...

Question 6

Regarding a man's sexual response, which of the following is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexual arousal in the male is signaled by erection of the penis during the excitement phase. 
B)  The refractory phase brings about a reflex release of sexual tension, resulting in orgasm. 
C)  In the mature male, orgasm is usually accompanied by ejaculation. 
D)  Both orgasm and resolution in the male usually do not last as long as they do for females. 
A)  Sexual arousal in the male is signaled by erection of the penis during the excitement phase. 
B)  The refractory phase brings about a reflex release of sexual tension, resulting in orgasm. 
C)  In the mature male, orgasm is usually accompanied by ejaculation. 
D)  Both orgasm and resolution in the male usually do not last as long as they do for females.

Question 7

An intersexual person has

Accepted Answer

A)  no androgens present. 
B)  no internal sexual organs. 
C)  no external reproductive organs. 
D)  ambiguous sexual anatomy. 
A)  no androgens present. 
B)  no internal sexual organs. 
C)  no external reproductive organs. 
D)  ambiguous sexual anatomy.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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 9

Primary sexual characteristics refer to

Accepted Answer

A)  all those physical structures and psychological traits influenced by the sex hormones. 
B)  the development of breasts and body shape in the female, and changes in hair development and voice in the male. 
C)  the sexual and reproductive organs themselves. 
D)  the psychological and social characteristics associated with being male or female. 
A)  all those physical structures and psychological traits influenced by the sex hormones. 
B)  the development of breasts and body shape in the female, and changes in hair development and voice in the male. 
C)  the sexual and reproductive organs themselves. 
D)  the psychological and social characteristics associated with being male or female.

Question 10

Today, people are usually diagnosed with a paraphilic disorder only if the sexual practice

Accepted Answer

A)  is not heterosexual in nature. 
B)  causes guilt, anxiety, or discomfort for one or more participants. 
C)  violates public standards. 
D)  involves all three of these criteria. 
A)  is not heterosexual in nature. 
B)  causes guilt, anxiety, or discomfort for one or more participants. 
C)  violates public standards. 
D)  involves all three of these criteria.

Question 11

In the past year, what percent of men and women reported having two or more sexual partners?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 percent of men and 2 percent of women 
B)  10 percent of men and six percent of women 
C)  17 percent of men and 10 percent of women 
D)  25 percent of men and 18 percent of women 
A)  5 percent of men and 2 percent of women 
B)  10 percent of men and six percent of women 
C)  17 percent of men and 10 percent of women 
D)  25 percent of men and 18 percent of women

Question 12

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 50s, 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 50s, 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 13

Regarding STDs and safer sex, choice, risk, and responsibility, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  In general, most adults favor greater freedom of choice for themselves. 
B)  When it comes to sex, greater choice is accompanied by greater risk. 
C)  Today younger people are exploring their sexual identities in an era of more casual sex. 
D)  Most sexually active people overestimate their risk of contracting chlamydia and gonorrhea. 
A)  In general, most adults favor greater freedom of choice for themselves. 
B)  When it comes to sex, greater choice is accompanied by greater risk. 
C)  Today younger people are exploring their sexual identities in an era of more casual sex. 
D)  Most sexually active people overestimate their risk of contracting chlamydia and gonorrhea.

Question 14

Women can bear children from the first ovulation until

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Although learning contributes to one's sexual orientation, it appears that nature strongly prepares people to be either homosexual or heterosexual. 
B)  Differences in the size and in the neurotransmitter levels of the hypothalamus have been found in homosexual and heterosexual persons. 
C)  Most gay people were raised by heterosexual parents, and most straight people were raised by gay parents. 
D)  Most gay men have lower than normal adult testosterone levels, while lesbians have lower than normal estrogen levels. 
A)  Although learning contributes to one's sexual orientation, it appears that nature strongly prepares people to be either homosexual or heterosexual. 
B)  Differences in the size and in the neurotransmitter levels of the hypothalamus have been found in homosexual and heterosexual persons. 
C)  Most gay people were raised by heterosexual parents, and most straight people were raised by gay parents. 
D)  Most gay men have lower than normal adult testosterone levels, while lesbians have lower than normal estrogen levels.

Question 16

Based on the frequency of orgasm from masturbation or sexual intercourse, the peak of male sexual activity is age 18, while the peak for female sexual activity occurs a little later.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Secondary sex characteristics occur in response to hormonal signals from the __________ gland.

Accepted Answer

A)  pituitary 
B)  Cowper's 
C)  Bartholin 
D)  pineal 
A)  pituitary 
B)  Cowper's 
C)  Bartholin 
D)  pineal

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Both sex and gender have a large impact on our relationships, health, and other aspects of our everyday lives. 
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)  Both sex and gender have a large impact on our relationships, health, and other aspects of our everyday lives. 
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 19

Which of the following describes the term sex (as opposed to the term gender)?

Accepted Answer

A)  gender identity 
B)  secondary sexual attitudes 
C)  biological sexual characteristics 
D)  roles of males and females in society 
A)  gender identity 
B)  secondary sexual attitudes 
C)  biological sexual characteristics 
D)  roles of males and females in society

Question 20

A child that is born with only one X chromosome and no additional X or Y chromosomes is genetically considered to

Accepted Answer

A)  have Turner's syndrome. 
B)  have Klinefelter's syndrome. 
C)  be androgynous. 
D)  be transsexual. 
A)  have Turner's syndrome. 
B)  have Klinefelter's syndrome. 
C)  be androgynous. 
D)  be transsexual.

Ian was arrested for "peeping" into his next-door neighbor's bedroom as she was undressing, which describes the paraphilia known as frotteuristic disorder.

According to the text, what is happening to the "double standard" regarding acceptable male and female sexual behavior?

The small, sensitive organ made up of erectile tissue, located above the vaginal opening is the

Mr. Mears, the science teacher, explains to his class that females have ovaries that produce estrogens, while the male testes produce testosterone. Mr. Mears has just explained

Men who have never had an erection would be diagnosed as having __________ erectile disorder.

Regarding a man's sexual response, which of the following is FALSE?

An intersexual person has

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

Primary sexual characteristics refer to

Today, people are usually diagnosed with a paraphilic disorder only if the sexual practice

In the past year, what percent of men and women reported having two or more sexual partners?

The human sex drive and the ability to engage in intercourse

Regarding STDs and safer sex, choice, risk, and responsibility, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Women can bear children from the first ovulation until

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

Based on the frequency of orgasm from masturbation or sexual intercourse, the peak of male sexual activity is age 18, while the peak for female sexual activity occurs a little later.

Secondary sex characteristics occur in response to hormonal signals from the __________ gland.

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

Which of the following describes the term sex (as opposed to the term gender)?

A child that is born with only one X chromosome and no additional X or Y chromosomes is genetically considered to

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Exam 10: Human Sexuality

Ian was arrested for "peeping" into his next-door neighbor's bedroom as she was undressing, which describes the paraphilia known as frotteuristic disorder.

According to the text, what is happening to the "double standard" regarding acceptable male and female sexual behavior?

The small, sensitive organ made up of erectile tissue, located above the vaginal opening is the

Mr. Mears, the science teacher, explains to his class that females have ovaries that produce estrogens, while the male testes produce testosterone. Mr. Mears has just explained

Men who have never had an erection would be diagnosed as having __________ erectile disorder.

Regarding a man's sexual response, which of the following is FALSE?

An intersexual person has

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

Primary sexual characteristics refer to

Today, people are usually diagnosed with a paraphilic disorder only if the sexual practice

In the past year, what percent of men and women reported having two or more sexual partners?

The human sex drive and the ability to engage in intercourse

Regarding STDs and safer sex, choice, risk, and responsibility, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Women can bear children from the first ovulation until

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

Based on the frequency of orgasm from masturbation or sexual intercourse, the peak of male sexual activity is age 18, while the peak for female sexual activity occurs a little later.

Secondary sex characteristics occur in response to hormonal signals from the __________ gland.

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

Which of the following describes the term sex (as opposed to the term gender)?

A child that is born with only one X chromosome and no additional X or Y chromosomes is genetically considered to

Introducing Psychology

Brain and Behavior

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Conditioning and Learning

Memory

Cognition and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Health Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Herapies

Social Psychology

Applied Psychology

Filters