Question 1

Surgical removal of the testicles or ovaries is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Surgical removal of the testicles or ovaries...

Question 2

Signs of child molestation include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  unusual avoidance or more interest in sexual matters. 
B)  secretiveness, including interactions on the Internet. 
C)  becoming a compliant, model child. 
D)  loss of self-esteem or self-worth. 
A)  unusual avoidance or more interest in sexual matters. 
B)  secretiveness, including interactions on the Internet. 
C)  becoming a compliant, model child. 
D)  loss of self-esteem or self-worth.

Question 3

Regarding castration, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  In lower animals, castration tends to abolish sexual activity in inexperienced animals. 
B)  In humans, castration results in a loss of sex drive for some people, but not for others. 
C)  Castration is an effective way to curb the behavior of sex offenders. 
D)  Castration involves the surgical removal of the testes or ovaries. 
A)  In lower animals, castration tends to abolish sexual activity in inexperienced animals. 
B)  In humans, castration results in a loss of sex drive for some people, but not for others. 
C)  Castration is an effective way to curb the behavior of sex offenders. 
D)  Castration involves the surgical removal of the testes or ovaries.

Question 4

For at least the first six months after becoming infected, a person can test negative while carrying the HIV virus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Describe the four dimensions of sex used to classify a person as either male or female; and then explain what may cause the child's genitals to be ambiguous and not match his or her genetic sex.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that classifying a p

Question 7

Marta has a fever and is experiencing intense pain in her lower back and abdomen. The gynecologist tells her that she has a sexually transmitted disease, which can be cured with antibiotics and is called

Accepted Answer

A)  genital herpes. 
B)  human papillomavirus (HPV). 
C)  pelvic inflammatory disease. 
D)  hepatitis B. 
A)  genital herpes. 
B)  human papillomavirus (HPV). 
C)  pelvic inflammatory disease. 
D)  hepatitis B.

Question 8

The pace of the "sexual revolution" has slowed recently which reflects

Accepted Answer

A)  the return to less liberal attitudes toward sex and less premarital sexual behavior. 
B)  the decrease in sex education classes in schools. 
C)  the concern about sexually-transmitted diseases. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  the return to less liberal attitudes toward sex and less premarital sexual behavior. 
B)  the decrease in sex education classes in schools. 
C)  the concern about sexually-transmitted diseases. 
D)  all of these.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT an example of a paraphilic disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  frotteuristic disorder 
B)  hypersexual disorder 
C)  fetishistic disorder 
D)  sexual masochism disorder 
A)  frotteuristic disorder 
B)  hypersexual disorder 
C)  fetishistic disorder 
D)  sexual masochism disorder

Question 10

Exhibitionists are usually

Accepted Answer

A)  repeat offenders. 
B)  unmarried males. 
C)  male homosexuals. 
D)  raised in very permissive homes. 
A)  repeat offenders. 
B)  unmarried males. 
C)  male homosexuals. 
D)  raised in very permissive homes.

Question 11

A child that is born with an XXY combination of chromosomes is genetically considered to

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

An intersexual person has ambiguous sexual anatomy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Tia has a sexually transmitted disease (STD) but is lacking obvious symptoms of this infection. Tia would be described as

Accepted Answer

A)  asymptomatic. 
B)  noninfectious. 
C)  comorbid. 
D)  andregenital. 
A)  asymptomatic. 
B)  noninfectious. 
C)  comorbid. 
D)  andregenital.

Question 14

When a person appears to shift in their sexual behavior from heterosexual to homosexual, it is usually due to the person realizing they have been untrue to themselves or the person being basically bisexual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Regarding erectile problems, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  If a man can have an erection at other times, such as during sleep, the problem is probably physical. 
B)  Erectile problems in men are a normal part of aging. 
C)  Secondary erectile problems often start with repeated sexual failures caused by drinking too much alcohol or by premature ejaculation. 
D)  Secondary erectile disorders may be related to anxiety about sex in general, guilt because of an extramarital affair, or resentment or hostility toward a sexual partner. 
A)  If a man can have an erection at other times, such as during sleep, the problem is probably physical. 
B)  Erectile problems in men are a normal part of aging. 
C)  Secondary erectile problems often start with repeated sexual failures caused by drinking too much alcohol or by premature ejaculation. 
D)  Secondary erectile disorders may be related to anxiety about sex in general, guilt because of an extramarital affair, or resentment or hostility toward a sexual partner.

Question 16

More than half of all college students

Accepted Answer

A)  have followed the sexual script of friends with benefits. 
B)  have had three-way sexual encounters. 
C)  have had a homosexual encounter. 
D)  are following the sexual script of no sex before marriage. 
A)  have followed the sexual script of friends with benefits. 
B)  have had three-way sexual encounters. 
C)  have had a homosexual encounter. 
D)  are following the sexual script of no sex before marriage.

Question 17

Gonadal sex refers to the presence of a clitoris and vagina in females and a penis and scrotum in males.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Pedophilic disorder involves sexual arousal

Accepted Answer

A)  associated with other people's feet. 
B)  derived from receiving pain as part of the sex act. 
C)  associated with inanimate objects. 
D)  by having sex with children. 
A)  associated with other people's feet. 
B)  derived from receiving pain as part of the sex act. 
C)  associated with inanimate objects. 
D)  by having sex with children.

Question 19

The high rate of AIDS in countries in Africa is most likely due to

Accepted Answer

A)  having more sexual partners than most developing countries. 
B)  the more liberal attitudes about sexual behaviors in this culture. 
C)  a lack of knowledge about venereal diseases and a lack of access to condoms. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  having more sexual partners than most developing countries. 
B)  the more liberal attitudes about sexual behaviors in this culture. 
C)  a lack of knowledge about venereal diseases and a lack of access to condoms. 
D)  all of these.

Question 20

Marian's sexual orientation is asexual, which means that she

Accepted Answer

A)  has sexual feelings but has chosen not to act on them. 
B)  is distressed by her lack of sexual desire. 
C)  has a treatable sexual dysfunction. 
D)  experiences little or no sexual attraction. 
A)  has sexual feelings but has chosen not to act on them. 
B)  is distressed by her lack of sexual desire. 
C)  has a treatable sexual dysfunction. 
D)  experiences little or no sexual attraction.

Surgical removal of the testicles or ovaries is known as __________.

Signs of child molestation include all of the following EXCEPT

Regarding castration, which of the following statements is FALSE?

For at least the first six months after becoming infected, a person can test negative while carrying the HIV virus.

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

Describe the four dimensions of sex used to classify a person as either male or female; and then explain what may cause the child's genitals to be ambiguous and not match his or her genetic sex.

Marta has a fever and is experiencing intense pain in her lower back and abdomen. The gynecologist tells her that she has a sexually transmitted disease, which can be cured with antibiotics and is called

The pace of the "sexual revolution" has slowed recently which reflects

Which of the following is NOT an example of a paraphilic disorder?

Exhibitionists are usually

A child that is born with an XXY combination of chromosomes is genetically considered to

An intersexual person has ambiguous sexual anatomy.

Tia has a sexually transmitted disease (STD) but is lacking obvious symptoms of this infection. Tia would be described as

When a person appears to shift in their sexual behavior from heterosexual to homosexual, it is usually due to the person realizing they have been untrue to themselves or the person being basically bisexual.

Regarding erectile problems, which of the following statements is FALSE?

More than half of all college students

Gonadal sex refers to the presence of a clitoris and vagina in females and a penis and scrotum in males.

Pedophilic disorder involves sexual arousal

The high rate of AIDS in countries in Africa is most likely due to

Marian's sexual orientation is asexual, which means that she

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

Exam 10: Human Sexuality

Surgical removal of the testicles or ovaries is known as __________.

Signs of child molestation include all of the following EXCEPT

Regarding castration, which of the following statements is FALSE?

For at least the first six months after becoming infected, a person can test negative while carrying the HIV virus.

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

Describe the four dimensions of sex used to classify a person as either male or female; and then explain what may cause the child's genitals to be ambiguous and not match his or her genetic sex.

Marta has a fever and is experiencing intense pain in her lower back and abdomen. The gynecologist tells her that she has a sexually transmitted disease, which can be cured with antibiotics and is called

The pace of the "sexual revolution" has slowed recently which reflects

Which of the following is NOT an example of a paraphilic disorder?

Exhibitionists are usually

A child that is born with an XXY combination of chromosomes is genetically considered to

An intersexual person has ambiguous sexual anatomy.

Tia has a sexually transmitted disease (STD) but is lacking obvious symptoms of this infection. Tia would be described as

When a person appears to shift in their sexual behavior from heterosexual to homosexual, it is usually due to the person realizing they have been untrue to themselves or the person being basically bisexual.

Regarding erectile problems, which of the following statements is FALSE?

More than half of all college students

Gonadal sex refers to the presence of a clitoris and vagina in females and a penis and scrotum in males.

Pedophilic disorder involves sexual arousal

The high rate of AIDS in countries in Africa is most likely due to

Marian's sexual orientation is asexual, which means that she

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