Question 1

According to the text,the AIDS epidemic has recently spread more quickly among

Accepted Answer

A)  heterosexuals and women. 
B)  African Americans and Hispanics. 
C)  children. 
D)  all of these groups. 
A)  heterosexuals and women. 
B)  African Americans and Hispanics. 
C)  children. 
D)  all of these groups.

Question 2

Regarding desire disorders,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Desire disorders are often deeply rooted in a person's childhood, sexual history, personality, and relationships. 
B)  Desire disorders are often difficult to treat. 
C)  Some desire disorders are treated using counseling or psychotherapy. 
D)  Rarely do desire disorders result from a physical cause. 
A)  Desire disorders are often deeply rooted in a person's childhood, sexual history, personality, and relationships. 
B)  Desire disorders are often difficult to treat. 
C)  Some desire disorders are treated using counseling or psychotherapy. 
D)  Rarely do desire disorders result from a physical cause.

Question 3

Which of the following sexual dysfunctions has the BEST chance of being resolved without professional help?

Accepted Answer

A)  dyspareunia 
B)  female orgasmic disorder 
C)  premature ejaculation 
D)  male erectile disorder 
A)  dyspareunia 
B)  female orgasmic disorder 
C)  premature ejaculation 
D)  male erectile disorder

Question 4

Vaginal dryness in women and an inability to maintain an erection are signs of __________ disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)  desire 
B)  arousal 
C)  orgasm 
D)  sexual pain 
A)  desire 
B)  arousal 
C)  orgasm 
D)  sexual pain

Question 5

An occasional inability to produce or maintain an erection is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  desire disorder. 
B)  arousal disorder. 
C)  orgasm disorder. 
D)  normal event. 
A)  desire disorder. 
B)  arousal disorder. 
C)  orgasm disorder. 
D)  normal event.

Question 6

Regarding dyspareunia,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dyspareunia is more common in men than women. 
B)  In women, dyspareunia is often related to vaginismus. 
C)  In the new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) to be published in 2013, dyspareunia and vaginismus may be combined and renamed genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder. 
D)  Dyspareunia involves pain in the genitals before, during, or after sexual intercourse. 
A)  Dyspareunia is more common in men than women. 
B)  In women, dyspareunia is often related to vaginismus. 
C)  In the new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) to be published in 2013, dyspareunia and vaginismus may be combined and renamed genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder. 
D)  Dyspareunia involves pain in the genitals before, during, or after sexual intercourse.

Question 7

Which is considered a risky behavior in relation to AIDS?

Accepted Answer

A)  whispering close to someone 
B)  sharing drinking glasses 
C)  multiple sex partners 
D)  using a public toilet seat 
A)  whispering close to someone 
B)  sharing drinking glasses 
C)  multiple sex partners 
D)  using a public toilet seat

Question 8

Among gay men there was a sharp decrease in risky sex and an increase in monogamous relationships.Unfortunately,this trend has recently reversed because

Accepted Answer

A)  intravenous drug use among homosexuals has dramatically increased. 
B)  new medical treatments have helped HIV/AIDS victims to live longer and not look sick, thus, giving a false impression and encouraging foolish risk taking. 
C)  both male and female homosexuals are more likely than heterosexuals to have multiple
Sex partners and engage in casual sex. 
D)  the incubation period for HIV to develop into AIDS is longer for homosexuals than it is
For heterosexuals. 
A)  intravenous drug use among homosexuals has dramatically increased. 
B)  new medical treatments have helped HIV/AIDS victims to live longer and not look sick, thus, giving a false impression and encouraging foolish risk taking. 
C)  both male and female homosexuals are more likely than heterosexuals to have multiple
Sex partners and engage in casual sex. 
D)  the incubation period for HIV to develop into AIDS is longer for homosexuals than it is
For heterosexuals.

Question 9

The APA task force and findings from recent research studies indicate

Accepted Answer

A)  that beauty pageants for young girls do not lead to oversexualizing of young girls. 
B)  that oversexualizing has no effect on a girl's intellectual performance. 
C)  that parents and educators should encourage young girls to develop relationships based on their personalities and interests, rather than on how they look. 
D)  all of these findings. 
A)  that beauty pageants for young girls do not lead to oversexualizing of young girls. 
B)  that oversexualizing has no effect on a girl's intellectual performance. 
C)  that parents and educators should encourage young girls to develop relationships based on their personalities and interests, rather than on how they look. 
D)  all of these findings.

Question 10

Gay and lesbian parents influence their own children to develop a homosexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Forcible rape is carried out under the threat of bodily violence,while date rape is coercive but not necessarily violent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Treatment of female orgasmic disorder typically involves

Accepted Answer

A)  the couple learning alternate positions and techniques for lovemaking. 
B)  having the woman focus on her sexual responsiveness through clitoral stimulation. 
C)  communication between partners with reference to the woman's expectations, motivation, and preferences. 
D)  all of these techniques. 
A)  the couple learning alternate positions and techniques for lovemaking. 
B)  having the woman focus on her sexual responsiveness through clitoral stimulation. 
C)  communication between partners with reference to the woman's expectations, motivation, and preferences. 
D)  all of these techniques.

Question 13

According to your text,men who carry out forcible rape

Accepted Answer

A)  are acting on a need to debase women. 
B)  have higher than normal sex drives. 
C)  often show normal patterns of sexual intimacy. 
D)  demonstrate guilt after they have committed the rape. 
A)  are acting on a need to debase women. 
B)  have higher than normal sex drives. 
C)  often show normal patterns of sexual intimacy. 
D)  demonstrate guilt after they have committed the rape.

Question 14

A proposed change to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)is the addition of a disorder in which the person has persistent and intense sexual fantasies,urges,and behaviors,which are troubling to the person.This disorder will be called __________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary erectile 
B)  secondary erectile 
C)  hypersexual 
D)  dyspareunia 
A)  primary erectile 
B)  secondary erectile 
C)  hypersexual 
D)  dyspareunia

Question 15

Primary erectile disorder refers to a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  lifelong inability to maintain an erection for sexual intercourse. 
B)  tendency to ejaculate prematurely. 
C)  lack of interest in sex and emotional attachment. 
D)  inability to reach orgasm consistently. 
A)  lifelong inability to maintain an erection for sexual intercourse. 
B)  tendency to ejaculate prematurely. 
C)  lack of interest in sex and emotional attachment. 
D)  inability to reach orgasm consistently.

Question 16

Compared to American teenagers,teenagers around the world have their first sexual experience

Accepted Answer

A)  earlier. 
B)  at the same age. 
C)  significantly later. 
D)  only after marriage. 
A)  earlier. 
B)  at the same age. 
C)  significantly later. 
D)  only after marriage.

Question 17

Regarding rape,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Twenty to twenty-five percent of all female college students are victims of rape or attempted rape during their time at college. 
B)  Rape occurs every six minutes in the United States with only one rape in five being reported. 
C)  Men who commit date or marital rape often believe that they have done nothing wrong. 
D)  The effects of acquaintance rape are less devastating than rape committed by a stranger. 
A)  Twenty to twenty-five percent of all female college students are victims of rape or attempted rape during their time at college. 
B)  Rape occurs every six minutes in the United States with only one rape in five being reported. 
C)  Men who commit date or marital rape often believe that they have done nothing wrong. 
D)  The effects of acquaintance rape are less devastating than rape committed by a stranger.

Question 18

Male erectile dysfunction is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  the inability to produce or maintain an erection of approximately six months duration. 
B)  the inability to delay or control orgasm of approximately six months duration. 
C)  an inability to control movement of the penis. 
D)  a muscle spasm that prevents intercourse. 
A)  the inability to produce or maintain an erection of approximately six months duration. 
B)  the inability to delay or control orgasm of approximately six months duration. 
C)  an inability to control movement of the penis. 
D)  a muscle spasm that prevents intercourse.

Question 19

Gottman believes that a couple must have at least five times as many positive as negative moments in their marriage if it is to survive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A method for inhibiting ejaculation by compressing the tip of the penis is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  the squeeze technique. 
B)  the orgasmic remission procedure. 
C)  sensory awareness training. 
D)  sensate focus. 
A)  the squeeze technique. 
B)  the orgasmic remission procedure. 
C)  sensory awareness training. 
D)  sensate focus.

Exam 11: C: Gender and Sexuality

According to the text,the AIDS epidemic has recently spread more quickly among

Regarding desire disorders,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following sexual dysfunctions has the BEST chance of being resolved without professional help?

Vaginal dryness in women and an inability to maintain an erection are signs of __________ disorders.

An occasional inability to produce or maintain an erection is a(n)

Regarding dyspareunia,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which is considered a risky behavior in relation to AIDS?

Among gay men there was a sharp decrease in risky sex and an increase in monogamous relationships.Unfortunately,this trend has recently reversed because

The APA task force and findings from recent research studies indicate

Gay and lesbian parents influence their own children to develop a homosexual orientation.

Forcible rape is carried out under the threat of bodily violence,while date rape is coercive but not necessarily violent.

Treatment of female orgasmic disorder typically involves

According to your text,men who carry out forcible rape

A proposed change to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)is the addition of a disorder in which the person has persistent and intense sexual fantasies,urges,and behaviors,which are troubling to the person.This disorder will be called __________ disorder.

Primary erectile disorder refers to a(n)

Compared to American teenagers,teenagers around the world have their first sexual experience

Regarding rape,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Male erectile dysfunction is characterized by

Gottman believes that a couple must have at least five times as many positive as negative moments in their marriage if it is to survive.

A method for inhibiting ejaculation by compressing the tip of the penis is known as

A: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

B: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

C: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

A: Brain and Behavior

C: Brain and Behavior

A: Human Development

B: Human Development

C: Human Development

D: Human Development

A: Sensation and Perception

B: Sensation and Perception

C: Sensation and Perception

D: Sensation and Perception

A: States of Consciousness

B: States of Consciousness

C: States of Consciousness

D: States of Consciousness

A: Conditioning and Learning

B: Conditioning and Learning

C: Conditioning and Learning

D: Conditioning and Learning

A: Memory

B: Memory

C: Memory

A: Cognition,language,and Creativity

B: Cognition,language,and Creativity

C: Cognition,language,and Creativity

A: Intelligence

B: Intelligence

C: Intelligence

A: Motivation and Emotion

B: Motivation and Emotion

C: Motivation and Emotion

D: Motivation and Emotion

A: Gender and Sexuality

B: Gender and Sexuality

D: Gender and Sexuality Completion

A: Personality

B: Personality

C: Personality

D: Personality

A: Health,stress,and Coping

B: Health,stress,and Coping

C: Health,stress,and Coping

A: Psychological Disorders

B: Psychological Disorders

C: Psychological Disorders

D: Psychological Disorders

A: Therapies

B: Therapies

C: Therapies

D: Therapies

A: Social Thinking and Social Influence

B: Social Thinking and Social Influence

C: Social Thinking and Social Influence

A: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

B: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

C: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

A: Applied Psychology