Exam 2: Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

What is a major limitation of the case study method of research?

A person says they grew up with the message that only promiscuous people engage in oral sex. The first time they had oral sex they did not enjoy it. They now feel bad because their current partner would like to have oral sex, but they can't stand the thought of it. Which theorist would be most likely to look at the external and internal factors impacting this person?

What do the National Survey of Family Growth, Youth Risk Behavior Survey, and National Survey of Adolescent Males have in common?

What was the religious background of many of the early sexuality researchers?

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

What was a primary motivation for the early sexuality research in the United States?

You are a 21st century sexuality researcher concerned about the sustainability of your work. What is likely the most effective strategy moving forward?

Researchers using methods of direct observation find that getting participants for their studies is fairly easy among college student populations.

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?

Compare and contrast three of the following theories using sexuality-related examples: behavioral, social learning, cognitive, humanistic, biological, evolutionary, sociological, feminist, or queer.

During the 1970s, Morton Hunt's findings on sexual behaviors were published in:

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.

According to your text, who is considered the most influential sex researcher of the 20th century?

What statement best fits with queer theory?

What is a disadvantage of correlational research?

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?

Which theorist would state that the biggest sexual organ is the brain?

In what area(s) is there currently a lack of sexuality research?

All of the following are criticisms of Freud's theory EXCEPT:

The main limitation of a correlational study is that it doesn't provide any information about cause.