Question 1

Which of the following is FALSE regarding anal intercourse?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a greater danger of transmitting HIV during anal intercourse than during penis-vaginal intercourse. 
B)  The condom is more likely to tear during penis-vaginal intercourse than anal intercourse. 
C)  Anal intercourse can be performed by both heterosexual couples and gay men. 
D)  Even with a condom, disease transmission is possible during anal intercourse. 
A)  There is a greater danger of transmitting HIV during anal intercourse than during penis-vaginal intercourse. 
B)  The condom is more likely to tear during penis-vaginal intercourse than anal intercourse. 
C)  Anal intercourse can be performed by both heterosexual couples and gay men. 
D)  Even with a condom, disease transmission is possible during anal intercourse. B

Question 2

The most commonly accepted view about the cause of homosexuality is that it is

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic. 
B)  behavioral. 
C)  environmental. 
D)  still not known. 
A)  genetic. 
B)  behavioral. 
C)  environmental. 
D)  still not known. D

Question 3

Approximately one-half of cohabitation arrangements dissolve within five years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which of the following is TRUE about transvestism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most transvestites are heterosexuals. 
B)  There are more women transvestites than men. 
C)  Transvestism is a homosexual's first steps toward "coming out." 
D)  Studies indicate that only public figures cross-dress. 
A)  Most transvestites are heterosexuals. 
B)  There are more women transvestites than men. 
C)  Transvestism is a homosexual's first steps toward "coming out." 
D)  Studies indicate that only public figures cross-dress.

Question 5

The buildup of neuromuscular tension that leads to orgasm is called

Accepted Answer

A)  vasocongestion. 
B)  excitement. 
C)  myotonia. 
D)  erection. 
A)  vasocongestion. 
B)  excitement. 
C)  myotonia. 
D)  erection.

Question 6

Transsexualism is

Accepted Answer

A)  a desire to become excited by wearing clothing belonging to the opposite sex. 
B)  the tendency to shift back and forth between different sexual identities. 
C)  the rejection of one's biological sexuality. 
D)  a strong dissatisfaction with one's gender identity. 
A)  a desire to become excited by wearing clothing belonging to the opposite sex. 
B)  the tendency to shift back and forth between different sexual identities. 
C)  the rejection of one's biological sexuality. 
D)  a strong dissatisfaction with one's gender identity.

Question 7

The recognition of oneself as a male or female is referred to as gender

Accepted Answer

A)  concept. 
B)  identity. 
C)  recognition. 
D)  pattern. 
A)  concept. 
B)  identity. 
C)  recognition. 
D)  pattern.

Question 8

Olivia is sexually stimulated by soft caresses and fragrant scents. Her partner needs the visual stimulation of explicit sexual images. Masters and Johnson would conclude that

Accepted Answer

A)  the couple's behavior is normal. 
B)  neither will achieve optimal arousal. 
C)  this couple is sexually incompatible. 
D)  this is unusual, but not a major problem. 
A)  the couple's behavior is normal. 
B)  neither will achieve optimal arousal. 
C)  this couple is sexually incompatible. 
D)  this is unusual, but not a major problem.

Question 9

The refractory phase is the

Accepted Answer

A)  period of time between initial stimulation and the beginning of physical arousal. 
B)  time required for sexual organs to resume their normal size and position. 
C)  period following orgasm during which arousal cannot occur again. 
D)  moment at which orgasm becomes inevitable. 
A)  period of time between initial stimulation and the beginning of physical arousal. 
B)  time required for sexual organs to resume their normal size and position. 
C)  period following orgasm during which arousal cannot occur again. 
D)  moment at which orgasm becomes inevitable.

Question 10

In practicing serial monogamy, you are no longer at risk for contracting a sexually transmitted disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Summarize the ways in which a couple can successfully communicate with one another and also manage conflict.

Accepted Answer

1) Show mutual respect. Remain calm.
2)

Question 12

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of unmarried, opposite-gender couples living together totals over 5.6 million couples.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Most states recognize same-sex marriages formed in different jurisdictions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Cassandra and Ashton are college students who are choosing to refrain from sexual intercourse. What percentage of college students represents the population that is refraining from intercourse?

Accepted Answer

A)  5-12 percent 
B)  10-22 percent 
C)  25-40 percent 
D)  38-50 percent 
A)  5-12 percent 
B)  10-22 percent 
C)  25-40 percent 
D)  38-50 percent

Question 15

Vasocongestion is the

Accepted Answer

A)  retention of blood or fluid within a particular tissue. 
B)  abnormal retention of fluid leading to painful intercourse. 
C)  rise in blood pressure that accompanies the sexual response. 
D)  slowing of circulation that occurs in connection with the sexual response. 
A)  retention of blood or fluid within a particular tissue. 
B)  abnormal retention of fluid leading to painful intercourse. 
C)  rise in blood pressure that accompanies the sexual response. 
D)  slowing of circulation that occurs in connection with the sexual response.

Question 16

The proportion of homosexuals in the American population is estimated to be one in

Accepted Answer

A)  ten. 
B)  fifteen. 
C)  twenty. 
D)  twenty-five. 
A)  ten. 
B)  fifteen. 
C)  twenty. 
D)  twenty-five.

Question 17

Secondary virginity is

Accepted Answer

A)  a period of unwelcome abstinence, as in the late stages of a pregnancy. 
B)  deciding to abstain from sexual activity after having engaged in it. 
C)  being currently celibate because you broke up with your partner. 
D)  impotence due to complications of a chronic illness. 
A)  a period of unwelcome abstinence, as in the late stages of a pregnancy. 
B)  deciding to abstain from sexual activity after having engaged in it. 
C)  being currently celibate because you broke up with your partner. 
D)  impotence due to complications of a chronic illness.

Question 18

Impotence is the inability of a

Accepted Answer

A)  man to fertilize a woman. 
B)  man to achieve an erection. 
C)  couple to conceive children. 
D)  woman to achieve an orgasm. 
A)  man to fertilize a woman. 
B)  man to achieve an erection. 
C)  couple to conceive children. 
D)  woman to achieve an orgasm.

Question 19

Which of the following BEST describes findings about the effect of aging on sexual enjoyment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enjoyment does not change with age. 
B)  Most elderly people find sexuality distasteful. 
C)  Most elderly people are physically unable to have intercourse. 
D)  Sexual responsiveness diminishes 70-80 percent in your seventies. 
A)  Enjoyment does not change with age. 
B)  Most elderly people find sexuality distasteful. 
C)  Most elderly people are physically unable to have intercourse. 
D)  Sexual responsiveness diminishes 70-80 percent in your seventies.

Question 20

The BEST description of intimacy is

Accepted Answer

A)  telling one's closest secrets to another. 
B)  any expression of sexuality with another. 
C)  any close mutual behavior within a relationship. 
D)  sharing a life-changing experience with another. 
A)  telling one's closest secrets to another. 
B)  any expression of sexuality with another. 
C)  any close mutual behavior within a relationship. 
D)  sharing a life-changing experience with another.

Exam 15: Understanding Sexual Behavior and Relationships

Which of the following is FALSE regarding anal intercourse?

The most commonly accepted view about the cause of homosexuality is that it is

Approximately one-half of cohabitation arrangements dissolve within five years.

Which of the following is TRUE about transvestism?

The buildup of neuromuscular tension that leads to orgasm is called

Transsexualism is

The recognition of oneself as a male or female is referred to as gender

Olivia is sexually stimulated by soft caresses and fragrant scents. Her partner needs the visual stimulation of explicit sexual images. Masters and Johnson would conclude that

The refractory phase is the

In practicing serial monogamy, you are no longer at risk for contracting a sexually transmitted disease.

Summarize the ways in which a couple can successfully communicate with one another and also manage conflict.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of unmarried, opposite-gender couples living together totals over 5.6 million couples.

Most states recognize same-sex marriages formed in different jurisdictions.

Cassandra and Ashton are college students who are choosing to refrain from sexual intercourse. What percentage of college students represents the population that is refraining from intercourse?

Vasocongestion is the

The proportion of homosexuals in the American population is estimated to be one in

Secondary virginity is

Impotence is the inability of a

Which of the following BEST describes findings about the effect of aging on sexual enjoyment?

The BEST description of intimacy is

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