Question 1

The belief that children actively create internal rules about appropriate gender behavior is consistent with _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  biopsychosocial theory 
B)  the androgyny hypothesis 
C)  social learning theory 
D)  gender schema theory 
A)  biopsychosocial theory 
B)  the androgyny hypothesis 
C)  social learning theory 
D)  gender schema theory

Question 2

Gender schemas are associated with which theory of gender role development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive-developmental 
B)  Social learning theory 
C)  Observational theory 
D)  Both a and b 
A)  Cognitive-developmental 
B)  Social learning theory 
C)  Observational theory 
D)  Both a and b

Question 3

Which of the following theories regarding the origins of homosexuality has NOT been supported by research?

Accepted Answer

A)  The "domineering mother and weak father" theory 
B)  The "I'm too unattractive to find a date" and "I've been hurt by the opposite sex" theories 
C)  The "I was seduced by an older homosexual" theory 
D)  None of these theories have been supported by research 
A)  The "domineering mother and weak father" theory 
B)  The "I'm too unattractive to find a date" and "I've been hurt by the opposite sex" theories 
C)  The "I was seduced by an older homosexual" theory 
D)  None of these theories have been supported by research

Question 4

Sexual scripts _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  are socially dictated descriptions of acceptable sexual behavior 
B)  occur only amongst repressed cultures 
C)  are genetically encoded in the primitive areas of the brain, such as the limbic system 
D)  are rarely followed 
A)  are socially dictated descriptions of acceptable sexual behavior 
B)  occur only amongst repressed cultures 
C)  are genetically encoded in the primitive areas of the brain, such as the limbic system 
D)  are rarely followed

Question 5

The genetic influence on sexual orientation has been supported by research reporting that _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  among identical twins, if one brother is gay, the other brother has a 48-65 percent chance of also being gay 
B)  gay men have fewer chromosomal pairs than straight men, while lesbians have larger areas of the hypothalamus than straight women 
C)  among adoptive pairs of brothers, if one brother is gay, the other brother has an increased chance of also being gay 
D)  parenting style influences adult sexual orientation for males, but not for females 
A)  among identical twins, if one brother is gay, the other brother has a 48-65 percent chance of also being gay 
B)  gay men have fewer chromosomal pairs than straight men, while lesbians have larger areas of the hypothalamus than straight women 
C)  among adoptive pairs of brothers, if one brother is gay, the other brother has an increased chance of also being gay 
D)  parenting style influences adult sexual orientation for males, but not for females

Question 6

With regard to sexuality, _____ is the set of beliefs, values, and norms that subtly encourage male sexuality and discourage female sexuality.

Accepted Answer

A)  the double standard 
B)  androsexism 
C)  paternalism 
D)  the book called The Rules 
A)  the double standard 
B)  androsexism 
C)  paternalism 
D)  the book called The Rules

Question 7

Which of the following explains why human sexuality was not studied until the 20th century?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scientists did not have the methods for a systematic study of sex 
B)  Scientists already knew most of the phenomena of sex 
C)  Historical and cultural forces suppressed the study of sex 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Scientists did not have the methods for a systematic study of sex 
B)  Scientists already knew most of the phenomena of sex 
C)  Historical and cultural forces suppressed the study of sex 
D)  All of the above

Question 8

Your _____ is related to societal expectations for "normal and appropriate" behavior for your biological sex.

Accepted Answer

A)  gender identity 
B)  gender role 
C)  sexual identity 
D)  sexual orientation 
A)  gender identity 
B)  gender role 
C)  sexual identity 
D)  sexual orientation

Question 9

Regarding the effects of drugs on sexual arousal, which of the following is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol can inhibit arousal. 
B)  Tobacco decreases the frequency and duration of erections and vaginal lubrication. 
C)  Barbiturates increase sexual desire but reduce testosterone levels. 
D)  Cocaine and amphetamines can decrease erections and vaginal lubrication, and inhibit orgasm. 
A)  Alcohol can inhibit arousal. 
B)  Tobacco decreases the frequency and duration of erections and vaginal lubrication. 
C)  Barbiturates increase sexual desire but reduce testosterone levels. 
D)  Cocaine and amphetamines can decrease erections and vaginal lubrication, and inhibit orgasm.

Question 10

The fear of being judged in connection with sexual behavior is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-induced sexual pressure 
B)  performance anxiety 
C)  sexual phobia 
D)  expectation neurosis 
A)  self-induced sexual pressure 
B)  performance anxiety 
C)  sexual phobia 
D)  expectation neurosis

Question 11

Which of the following were developed to discourage masturbation and nocturnal emission?

Accepted Answer

A)  Graham crackers 
B)  Kellogg's Corn Flakes 
C)  Spiked penis rings 
D)  All of these options 
A)  Graham crackers 
B)  Kellogg's Corn Flakes 
C)  Spiked penis rings 
D)  All of these options

Question 12

Dyspareunia is defined in your textbook as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a lack of interest in sex 
B)  painful intercourse 
C)  a lack of orgasmic capability 
D)  an unusually excessive interest in sex 
A)  a lack of interest in sex 
B)  painful intercourse 
C)  a lack of orgasmic capability 
D)  an unusually excessive interest in sex

Question 13

Franklin tested HIV positive. This MOST likely means that he _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  has AIDS 
B)  has been infected by one of the human immunodeficiency viruses 
C)  is immune to the AIDS virus 
D)  is a carrier of the AIDS virus, but not affected by it 
A)  has AIDS 
B)  has been infected by one of the human immunodeficiency viruses 
C)  is immune to the AIDS virus 
D)  is a carrier of the AIDS virus, but not affected by it

Question 14

Which of the following is the CORRECT sequence of events in Masters and Johnson's sexual response cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excitement → orgasm → plateau → resolution 
B)  Plateau → excitement → orgasm → climax 
C)  Arousal → excitement → plateau → orgasm 
D)  Excitement → plateau → orgasm → resolution 
A)  Excitement → orgasm → plateau → resolution 
B)  Plateau → excitement → orgasm → climax 
C)  Arousal → excitement → plateau → orgasm 
D)  Excitement → plateau → orgasm → resolution

Question 15

What is the tendency to judge one's own cultural practice as preferable to other practices?

Accepted Answer

A)  Zenophobia 
B)  Egocentrism 
C)  Ethnocentrism 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Zenophobia 
B)  Egocentrism 
C)  Ethnocentrism 
D)  None of the above

Question 16

Which of the following is CORRECT regarding research on hormones and sexual orientation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gay men have more estrogen than straight men. 
B)  Lesbian women have more testosterone than straight women. 
C)  Male hormones administered prenatally to female sheep and rats increases male-mounting behavior as they mature 
D)  All of these options 
A)  Gay men have more estrogen than straight men. 
B)  Lesbian women have more testosterone than straight women. 
C)  Male hormones administered prenatally to female sheep and rats increases male-mounting behavior as they mature 
D)  All of these options

Question 17

The part of the nervous system that responds reflexively to stroking or touching of the genitals is the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus 
B)  cerebral cortex 
C)  peripheral nervous system 
D)  spinal cord 
A)  hypothalamus 
B)  cerebral cortex 
C)  peripheral nervous system 
D)  spinal cord

Question 18

The female gonads are the _____; the male gonads are the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  vagina; penis 
B)  ovaries; testes 
C)  uterus; seminal vesicle 
D)  all of these options 
A)  vagina; penis 
B)  ovaries; testes 
C)  uterus; seminal vesicle 
D)  all of these options

Question 19

Your primary erotic attraction toward others is referred to as your _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  gender identity 
B)  sexual identity 
C)  sexual orientation 
D)  any of these options 
A)  gender identity 
B)  sexual identity 
C)  sexual orientation 
D)  any of these options

Question 20

The period following orgasm, during which it is considered physiologically impossible for most men to be further excited to orgasm, is called the _____ period.

Accepted Answer

A)  Post-orgasmic 
B)  Refractory 
C)  Recovery 
D)  Retraction 
A)  Post-orgasmic 
B)  Refractory 
C)  Recovery 
D)  Retraction

The belief that children actively create internal rules about appropriate gender behavior is consistent with _____.

Gender schemas are associated with which theory of gender role development?

Which of the following theories regarding the origins of homosexuality has NOT been supported by research?

Sexual scripts _____.

The genetic influence on sexual orientation has been supported by research reporting that _____.

With regard to sexuality, _____ is the set of beliefs, values, and norms that subtly encourage male sexuality and discourage female sexuality.

Which of the following explains why human sexuality was not studied until the 20th century?

Your _____ is related to societal expectations for "normal and appropriate" behavior for your biological sex.

Regarding the effects of drugs on sexual arousal, which of the following is INCORRECT?

The fear of being judged in connection with sexual behavior is called _____.

Which of the following were developed to discourage masturbation and nocturnal emission?

Dyspareunia is defined in your textbook as _____.

Franklin tested HIV positive. This MOST likely means that he _____.

Which of the following is the CORRECT sequence of events in Masters and Johnson's sexual response cycle?

What is the tendency to judge one's own cultural practice as preferable to other practices?

Which of the following is CORRECT regarding research on hormones and sexual orientation?

The part of the nervous system that responds reflexively to stroking or touching of the genitals is the _____.

The female gonads are the _; the male gonads are the _.

Your primary erotic attraction toward others is referred to as your _____.

The period following orgasm, during which it is considered physiologically impossible for most men to be further excited to orgasm, is called the _____ period.

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Stress and Health Psychology

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

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Personality

Psychological Disorders

Psychotherapy

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Exam 11: Gender and Human Sexuality

The belief that children actively create internal rules about appropriate gender behavior is consistent with _____.

Gender schemas are associated with which theory of gender role development?

Which of the following theories regarding the origins of homosexuality has NOT been supported by research?

Sexual scripts _____.

The genetic influence on sexual orientation has been supported by research reporting that _____.

With regard to sexuality, _____ is the set of beliefs, values, and norms that subtly encourage male sexuality and discourage female sexuality.

Which of the following explains why human sexuality was not studied until the 20th century?

Your _____ is related to societal expectations for "normal and appropriate" behavior for your biological sex.

Regarding the effects of drugs on sexual arousal, which of the following is INCORRECT?

The fear of being judged in connection with sexual behavior is called _____.

Which of the following were developed to discourage masturbation and nocturnal emission?

Dyspareunia is defined in your textbook as _____.

Franklin tested HIV positive. This MOST likely means that he _____.

Which of the following is the CORRECT sequence of events in Masters and Johnson's sexual response cycle?

What is the tendency to judge one's own cultural practice as preferable to other practices?

Which of the following is CORRECT regarding research on hormones and sexual orientation?

The part of the nervous system that responds reflexively to stroking or touching of the genitals is the _____.

The female gonads are the _____; the male gonads are the _____.

Your primary erotic attraction toward others is referred to as your _____.

The period following orgasm, during which it is considered physiologically impossible for most men to be further excited to orgasm, is called the _____ period.

Introduction and Research Methods

Neuroscience and Biological Foundations

Stress and Health Psychology

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Life Span Development I

Life Span Development II

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Psychotherapy

Social Psychology

Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Psychology at Work in the Global Economy

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The female gonads are the _; the male gonads are the _.