Exam 2: Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

A person says he or she grew up with the message that only promiscuous people engage in oral sex. The first time he or she had oral sex he or she did not enjoy it. He or she now feels bad because his or her current partner would like to have oral sex, but he or she cannot stand the thought of it. Which theory would be most likely to look at the external and internal factors impacting this person?

A psychosexual stage in which libido and sexual interest are repressed is called the _________.

What do behaviorists believe is necessary for understanding behaviors?

The heart is the largest sexual organ in the human body, according to the cognitive theorists.

A researcher who wants to study sexual behavior of adults in the U.S. uses a college-level human sexuality class to get participants. What sample method is the researcher using?

Who conducted most sexuality research in the late 19th century?

The first time Anna had sex she was 16, and her mom walked in on Anna and her partner, resulting in great embarrassment. Now years later, married and living in her own home, Anna is only able to relax in a sexual situation if the door is locked. Which theoretical perspective does this demonstrate?

Social leaning theory grew out from _________.

Behavioral theorists commonly use aversion therapy to change unwanted sexuality-related behaviors.

In the early 1920s, American society was traditionalist and considered "sex impulse" as ______________.

Findings from the 2010 National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior found that the majority of adult men and women engage in one or two sexual behaviors during the majority of their sexual interactions.

Explain how sexuality research has been problem driven and give two examples.

Which theory holds that people differ in how they process information?

Early traditionalist groups believed that research on adolescent sexuality encouraged ______________.

Who was the first researcher to ask Americans about their sexual behavior, finding in his or her study that most of the U.S. women surveyed thought sexual intercourse was for pleasure and reproduction?

All of the following are criticisms of Freud's theory except _______________.

Who suggested in 1987 that male-dominated views of sexuality have resulted in a society that believes that "what is sexual gives a man an erection"?

In 1950s when ________ published his work, several politicians believed that asking people about their sexual lives in a nonjudgmental way like he did was immoral.

In 1921, several European doctors set up an organization for sexual research called the ______________.

According to your text, what is one reason the results from the National College Health Assessment study may not be generalizable to all college students?