Exam 11: Gender and Human Sexuality

Which of the following sexual dysfunctions are PRIMARILY due to psychological factors?

The current position of the American Psychiatric Association and the American Psychological Association is that homosexuality _____.

Which of the following groups of people generally have higher self-esteem, are more socially competent and motivated to achieve, and exhibit better overall mental health? Those who score _____.

Compare and contrast the major physiological, behavioral, and psychological differences between females and males.

The body returns to its unaroused state in the _____ phase of sexual arousal.

Most StIs:

The hormonal dimension of sex is defined as the predominance of _____ for females and _____ for males.

Studies suggest that _____ are among the MOST androgynous ethnic groups in the United States.

Amanda knows she is a girl, which means she has acquired _____.

Hilary and Clint are seeing a therapist for their sexual difficulties. Their homework assignment this week is to caress each other while communicating what is pleasurable to each of them, and to avoid setting any performance goals. This is called the _____ exercise.

Bradford wears female clothing because it is sexually arousing. Billy wears female clothing because he believes he is female and wants others to perceive him this way. Bradford is an example of _____, whereas Billy is an example of _____.

Which of the following is a cross-cultural difference in sexuality?

Sexual learning that includes "what to do, when, where, how, and with whom" is known as sexual _____.

The discharge of semen and seminal fluid from the penis during orgasm is called _____.

The prostate gland is an internal organ in the _____; the fallopian tube is an internal organ in the _____.

developed a personality measure of male, female, and androgynous traits.

All other factors being equal, which of the following persons is MOST at risk for contracting a major sexually transmitted infection?

Who were three major contributors to today's knowledge about sexuality?

Describe the four major principles of Masters and Johnson's approach to sex therapy, including the approximate length of treatment and a specific description of one possible "homework assignment."

Describe and state possible physical and/or psychological causes for each of the following sexual dysfunctions: erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, orgasmic dysfunction, vaginismus, dyspareunia, and inhibited sexual desire.