Question 1

An androgynous individual:

Accepted Answer

A) is romantically attracted to individuals of the same sex. 
B) seeks or undergoes a social transition to the other gender. 
C) has a gender identity that does not match their birth gender. 
D) exhibits behaviors associated with both genders. 
A) is romantically attracted to individuals of the same sex. 
B) seeks or undergoes a social transition to the other gender. 
C) has a gender identity that does not match their birth gender. 
D) exhibits behaviors associated with both genders.

Question 2

Review the evidence supporting a substantial biological contribution to homosexuality.

Accepted Answer

Genetic basis: Monozygotic twins are mod

Question 3

Klismaphilia entails sexual arousal by:

Accepted Answer

A) watching unsuspecting people undress or have sex. 
B) rubbing against unwilling persons. 
C) receiving enemas. 
D) making obscene phone calls. 
A) watching unsuspecting people undress or have sex. 
B) rubbing against unwilling persons. 
C) receiving enemas. 
D) making obscene phone calls.

Question 4

Which group was underrepresented in Kinsey's sample?

Accepted Answer

A) African-Americans 
B) college-educated persons 
C) Caucasians 
D) Protestants 
A) African-Americans 
B) college-educated persons 
C) Caucasians 
D) Protestants

Question 5

The term "gender _____" refers to the feeling or sense of being either male or female.

Accepted Answer

A) role 
B) identity 
C) schema 
D) type 
A) role 
B) identity 
C) schema 
D) type

Question 6

A zygote contains 23 chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An individual who seeks or undergoes a social transition to the other gender is called:

Accepted Answer

A) transsexual. 
B) transgender. 
C) homosexual. 
D) intersex. 
A) transsexual. 
B) transgender. 
C) homosexual. 
D) intersex.

Question 8

Human papillomavirus is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

On average, the brains of adult males are larger than those of adult females on average.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

As adults age, the frequency of sexual activity:

Accepted Answer

A) remains constant. 
B) declines gradually beginning at age 40. 
C) declines quickly after age 60. 
D) increases slightly. 
A) remains constant. 
B) declines gradually beginning at age 40. 
C) declines quickly after age 60. 
D) increases slightly.

Question 11

About 100,000 Americans identify as transgender.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Individual differences in aggression are mostly genetic in origin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In the first stage of the sexual response cycle, the penis becomes erect and the clitoris swells. This is the _____ phase.

Accepted Answer

A) plateau 
B) resolution 
C) excitement 
D) orgasm 
A) plateau 
B) resolution 
C) excitement 
D) orgasm

Question 14

Two brain structures that seem to differ between gay and straight men are the _____ and the _____.

Accepted Answer

A) cerebellum; hippocampus 
B) cerebellum; hypothalamus 
C) corpus callosum; hippocampus 
D) corpus callosum; hypothalamus 
A) cerebellum; hippocampus 
B) cerebellum; hypothalamus 
C) corpus callosum; hippocampus 
D) corpus callosum; hypothalamus

Question 15

Derek has had an orgasm and is unable to have another one just yet. Emma, however, has not had an orgasm yet. Her heart rate and blood pressure are rising, but at a slowing rate. In addition, the muscles in her vagina are tightening. With respect to the human sexual response cycle, Derek is in the _____, while Emma is in the _____.

Accepted Answer

A) refractory period; excitement phase 
B) refractory period; plateau phase 
C) plateau phase; excitement phase 
D) resolution phase; plateau phase 
A) refractory period; excitement phase 
B) refractory period; plateau phase 
C) plateau phase; excitement phase 
D) resolution phase; plateau phase

Question 16

Most research investigating sexual behavior uses the experimental method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Almost 1 in 3 American men suffer from some sort of sexual dysfunction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Gender schemas support children's ability to process information about gender. The concept of a schema reflects the legacy of the pioneering developmentalist:

Accepted Answer

A) Lawrence Kohlberg. 
B) Jean Piaget. 
C) Lev Vygotsky. 
D) Erik Erikson. 
A) Lawrence Kohlberg. 
B) Jean Piaget. 
C) Lev Vygotsky. 
D) Erik Erikson.

Question 19

Testes are to ovaries as testosterone is to estrogen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Compared to the brains of adult females, the brains of adult males are:

Accepted Answer

A) about 20% smaller. 
B) around 10% smaller. 
C) about the same size. 
D) approximately 10% larger. 
A) about 20% smaller. 
B) around 10% smaller. 
C) about the same size. 
D) approximately 10% larger.

An androgynous individual:

Review the evidence supporting a substantial biological contribution to homosexuality.

Klismaphilia entails sexual arousal by:

Which group was underrepresented in Kinsey's sample?

The term "gender _____" refers to the feeling or sense of being either male or female.

A zygote contains 23 chromosomes.

An individual who seeks or undergoes a social transition to the other gender is called:

Human papillomavirus is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection in the United States.

On average, the brains of adult males are larger than those of adult females on average.

As adults age, the frequency of sexual activity:

About 100,000 Americans identify as transgender.

Individual differences in aggression are mostly genetic in origin.

In the first stage of the sexual response cycle, the penis becomes erect and the clitoris swells. This is the _____ phase.

Two brain structures that seem to differ between gay and straight men are the _ and the _.

Most research investigating sexual behavior uses the experimental method.

Almost 1 in 3 American men suffer from some sort of sexual dysfunction.

Gender schemas support children's ability to process information about gender. The concept of a schema reflects the legacy of the pioneering developmentalist:

Testes are to ovaries as testosterone is to estrogen.

Compared to the brains of adult females, the brains of adult males are:

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Exam 10: Sexuality and Gender

An androgynous individual:

Review the evidence supporting a substantial biological contribution to homosexuality.

Klismaphilia entails sexual arousal by:

Which group was underrepresented in Kinsey's sample?

The term "gender _____" refers to the feeling or sense of being either male or female.

A zygote contains 23 chromosomes.

An individual who seeks or undergoes a social transition to the other gender is called:

Human papillomavirus is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection in the United States.

On average, the brains of adult males are larger than those of adult females on average.

As adults age, the frequency of sexual activity:

About 100,000 Americans identify as transgender.

Individual differences in aggression are mostly genetic in origin.

In the first stage of the sexual response cycle, the penis becomes erect and the clitoris swells. This is the _____ phase.

Two brain structures that seem to differ between gay and straight men are the _____ and the _____.

Most research investigating sexual behavior uses the experimental method.

Almost 1 in 3 American men suffer from some sort of sexual dysfunction.

Gender schemas support children's ability to process information about gender. The concept of a schema reflects the legacy of the pioneering developmentalist:

Testes are to ovaries as testosterone is to estrogen.

Compared to the brains of adult females, the brains of adult males are:

An Introduction to Psychology

Research Methods

Biology and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Human Development

Personality

Social Psychology

Stress and Health

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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Two brain structures that seem to differ between gay and straight men are the _ and the _.