Question 1

Treatment of genito-pelvic pain\penetration disorder is similar to treatment for a nonsexual phobia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Although research shows that their ability to increase sexual desire and pleasure results mainly from a placebo effect, substances, such as oysters, chocolate, and powdered rhinoceros horn, were once believed by various cultures to be

Accepted Answer

A)  aphrodisiacs. 
B)  sexual scripts. 
C)  teratogens. 
D)  endorphins. 
A)  aphrodisiacs. 
B)  sexual scripts. 
C)  teratogens. 
D)  endorphins.

Question 3

According to your textbook, the goal of lovemaking should be

Accepted Answer

A)  simultaneous orgasms. 
B)  for one partner to be the one to take the initiative. 
C)  a planned mutual sexual script rather than relying on spontaneity. 
D)  to seek mutual satisfaction through a combination of intercourse and foreplay. 
A)  simultaneous orgasms. 
B)  for one partner to be the one to take the initiative. 
C)  a planned mutual sexual script rather than relying on spontaneity. 
D)  to seek mutual satisfaction through a combination of intercourse and foreplay.

Question 4

Among gay men there was a sharp decrease in risky sex and an increase in monogamous relationships due to the AIDS\HIV epidemic. Unfortunately, this trend may have recently reversed because

Accepted Answer

A)  intravenous drug use among homosexuals has dramatically increased. 
B)  new medical treatments have helped HIV\AIDS victims to live longer and not look sick, thus, giving a false impression and encouraging foolish risk taking. 
C)  male homosexuals are more likely than heterosexuals to have multiple sex partners and engage in casual sex. 
D)  the incubation period for HIV to develop into AIDS is longer for homosexuals than it is for heterosexuals. 
A)  intravenous drug use among homosexuals has dramatically increased. 
B)  new medical treatments have helped HIV\AIDS victims to live longer and not look sick, thus, giving a false impression and encouraging foolish risk taking. 
C)  male homosexuals are more likely than heterosexuals to have multiple sex partners and engage in casual sex. 
D)  the incubation period for HIV to develop into AIDS is longer for homosexuals than it is for heterosexuals.

Question 5

Sigmund Freud claimed that a "clitoral orgasm" was an "immature" form of female sexual 
response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Beliefs such as "women should not show direct interest in sex" and "men should take the initiative when it comes to sexual activity and should persist in their attempts to have sex even when the woman says no" are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual dysfunctions. 
B)  gender role stereotypes. 
C)  gender scripting. 
D)  sexual deviances. 
A)  sexual dysfunctions. 
B)  gender role stereotypes. 
C)  gender scripting. 
D)  sexual deviances.

Question 7

Gonadal 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)  the 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)  the vagina and clitoris in females and the penis and scrotum in males..

Question 8

The best thing for someone to do if they encounter an exhibitionist is to

Accepted Answer

A)  shout or scream loudly to scare the person away. 
B)  become visibly upset so the person will feel remorseful about his behavior. 
C)  yell at the person and chastise him for his deviant behavior. 
D)  try not to act shocked or alarmed because this further encourages the behavior. 
A)  shout or scream loudly to scare the person away. 
B)  become visibly upset so the person will feel remorseful about his behavior. 
C)  yell at the person and chastise him for his deviant behavior. 
D)  try not to act shocked or alarmed because this further encourages the behavior.

Question 9

Traditional sexual scripts involve

Accepted Answer

A)  casual sex between strangers. 
B)  casual sex between friends. 
C)  sex taking place between a couple only after marriage. 
D)  sex that may be premarital or not but involves courtship and romance. 
A)  casual sex between strangers. 
B)  casual sex between friends. 
C)  sex taking place between a couple only after marriage. 
D)  sex that may be premarital or not but involves courtship and romance.

Question 10

The chief difference between the male and female sexual response is the

Accepted Answer

A)  phases each sex goes through during orgasm. 
B)  order of the stages during the sexual response cycle. 
C)  amount of time each sex experiences different phases of the sexual response cycle. 
D)  differences in the pleasure experienced by each sex as a result of orgasm. 
A)  phases each sex goes through during orgasm. 
B)  order of the stages during the sexual response cycle. 
C)  amount of time each sex experiences different phases of the sexual response cycle. 
D)  differences in the pleasure experienced by each sex as a result of orgasm.

Question 11

Primary sexual characteristics would include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  breast development 
B)  the growth of body hair 
C)  the vagina in females 
D)  all of these 
A)  breast development 
B)  the growth of body hair 
C)  the vagina in females 
D)  all of these

Question 12

A child with Turner's syndrome

Accepted Answer

A)  is considered to be genetically male. 
B)  has only one X chromosome and no additional X or Y chromosome. 
C)  is considered to be transsexual. 
D)  is characterized by all of these. 
A)  is considered to be genetically male. 
B)  has only one X chromosome and no additional X or Y chromosome. 
C)  is considered to be transsexual. 
D)  is characterized by all of these.

Question 13

According to current research and thought, masturbation should be considered

Accepted Answer

A)  normal behavior for adults but not for children. 
B)  a healthy substitute for sexual involvement in teenagers. 
C)  a form of self-abuse. 
D)  a sign of unhealthy psychological development. 
A)  normal behavior for adults but not for children. 
B)  a healthy substitute for sexual involvement in teenagers. 
C)  a form of self-abuse. 
D)  a sign of unhealthy psychological development.

Question 14

Researcher Alfred Kinsey verified instances of orgasm in boys as young as five months and girls as young as four months..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A man is likely to ignore signals that a woman wants his sexual advances to stop if he

Accepted Answer

A)  is high in gender role stereotyping. 
B)  believes in rape myths. 
C)  has been drinking alcohol. 
D)  has any of these characteristics. 
A)  is high in gender role stereotyping. 
B)  believes in rape myths. 
C)  has been drinking alcohol. 
D)  has any of these characteristics.

Question 16

Regarding child molesters, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most child molesters are married and two-thirds are fathers. 
B)  Many child molesters are often consumers of child pornography. 
C)  Most child molesters rape or sodomize their victims. 
D)  Most child molesters are friends, acquaintances, or relatives of the child. 
A)  Most child molesters are married and two-thirds are fathers. 
B)  Many child molesters are often consumers of child pornography. 
C)  Most child molesters rape or sodomize their victims. 
D)  Most child molesters are friends, acquaintances, or relatives of the child.

Question 17

Explain what is meant by androgyny, and why being androgynous is more adaptable for both males and females.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that androgyny refer

Question 18

Studies of sexual arousal show that

Accepted Answer

A)  women are more physically aroused by erotic stimuli than men are. 
B)  arousal has a large emotional element for women. 
C)  women are less physically responsive than men. 
D)  arousal requires physical stimulation of an erogenous zone. 
A)  women are more physically aroused by erotic stimuli than men are. 
B)  arousal has a large emotional element for women. 
C)  women are less physically responsive than men. 
D)  arousal requires physical stimulation of an erogenous zone.

Question 19

According to your textbook, which of the following is a FALSE statement concerning HIV and AIDS?

Accepted Answer

A)  AIDS affects persons of all sexual orientations. 
B)  One can get AIDS from sharing drinking glasses or eating food prepared by an infected person. 
C)  The first symptoms of AIDS may show up as little as two months after infection, but they typically do not appear for ten years. 
D)  For at least the first six months after becoming infected, a person can test negative while carrying the virus. 
A)  AIDS affects persons of all sexual orientations. 
B)  One can get AIDS from sharing drinking glasses or eating food prepared by an infected person. 
C)  The first symptoms of AIDS may show up as little as two months after infection, but they typically do not appear for ten years. 
D)  For at least the first six months after becoming infected, a person can test negative while carrying the virus.

Question 20

Regarding current sexual trends among young people, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oral sex is seen by young people as less risky, more acceptable, and "not a big deal." 
B)  The chances of getting a sexually transmitted disease through oral sex are practically nil. 
C)  Casual sex is usually associated with alcohol use and unsafe sexual behaviors, such as unprotected sex. 
D)  One study found that 20 percent of American ninth graders have already had oral sex and more than 30 percent intend to try it soon. 
A)  Oral sex is seen by young people as less risky, more acceptable, and "not a big deal." 
B)  The chances of getting a sexually transmitted disease through oral sex are practically nil. 
C)  Casual sex is usually associated with alcohol use and unsafe sexual behaviors, such as unprotected sex. 
D)  One study found that 20 percent of American ninth graders have already had oral sex and more than 30 percent intend to try it soon.

Treatment of genito-pelvic pain\penetration disorder is similar to treatment for a nonsexual phobia.

Although research shows that their ability to increase sexual desire and pleasure results mainly from a placebo effect, substances, such as oysters, chocolate, and powdered rhinoceros horn, were once believed by various cultures to be

According to your textbook, the goal of lovemaking should be

Among gay men there was a sharp decrease in risky sex and an increase in monogamous relationships due to the AIDS\HIV epidemic. Unfortunately, this trend may have recently reversed because

Sigmund Freud claimed that a "clitoral orgasm" was an "immature" form of female sexual response.

Beliefs such as "women should not show direct interest in sex" and "men should take the initiative when it comes to sexual activity and should persist in their attempts to have sex even when the woman says no" are examples of

Gonadal sex refers to

The best thing for someone to do if they encounter an exhibitionist is to

Traditional sexual scripts involve

The chief difference between the male and female sexual response is the

Primary sexual characteristics would include which of the following?

A child with Turner's syndrome

According to current research and thought, masturbation should be considered

Researcher Alfred Kinsey verified instances of orgasm in boys as young as five months and girls as young as four months..

A man is likely to ignore signals that a woman wants his sexual advances to stop if he

Regarding child molesters, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Explain what is meant by androgyny, and why being androgynous is more adaptable for both males and females.

Studies of sexual arousal show that

According to your textbook, which of the following is a FALSE statement concerning HIV and AIDS?

Regarding current sexual trends among young people, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Introducing Psychology

Brain and Behavior

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

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Memory

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Exam 10: Human Sexuality

Treatment of genito-pelvic pain\penetration disorder is similar to treatment for a nonsexual phobia.

Although research shows that their ability to increase sexual desire and pleasure results mainly from a placebo effect, substances, such as oysters, chocolate, and powdered rhinoceros horn, were once believed by various cultures to be

According to your textbook, the goal of lovemaking should be

Among gay men there was a sharp decrease in risky sex and an increase in monogamous relationships due to the AIDS\HIV epidemic. Unfortunately, this trend may have recently reversed because

Sigmund Freud claimed that a "clitoral orgasm" was an "immature" form of female sexual response.

Beliefs such as "women should not show direct interest in sex" and "men should take the initiative when it comes to sexual activity and should persist in their attempts to have sex even when the woman says no" are examples of

Gonadal sex refers to

The best thing for someone to do if they encounter an exhibitionist is to

Traditional sexual scripts involve

The chief difference between the male and female sexual response is the

Primary sexual characteristics would include which of the following?

A child with Turner's syndrome

According to current research and thought, masturbation should be considered

Researcher Alfred Kinsey verified instances of orgasm in boys as young as five months and girls as young as four months..

A man is likely to ignore signals that a woman wants his sexual advances to stop if he

Regarding child molesters, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Explain what is meant by androgyny, and why being androgynous is more adaptable for both males and females.

Studies of sexual arousal show that

According to your textbook, which of the following is a FALSE statement concerning HIV and AIDS?

Regarding current sexual trends among young people, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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