Question 1

An adult male who has never had an erection is probably suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  primary erectile dysfunction. 
B)  secondary erectile dysfunction. 
C)  general sexual dysfunction. 
D)  repressed ejaculation. 
A)  primary erectile dysfunction. 
B)  secondary erectile dysfunction. 
C)  general sexual dysfunction. 
D)  repressed ejaculation.

Question 2

Forced intercourse that occurs in the context of a date or other voluntary encounter is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  familiarity rape. 
B)  second degree rape. 
C)  acquaintance rape. 
D)  romantic rape. 
A)  familiarity rape. 
B)  second degree rape. 
C)  acquaintance rape. 
D)  romantic rape.

Question 3

Sigmund Freud claimed that a "clitoral orgasm" was an "immature" form of female sexual
response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Regarding female sexual arousal disorder,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Occasional arousal problems in women may reflect a lack of sufficient sexual stimulation before attempting lovemaking. 
B)  Some women trace their arousal difficulties to a harsh religious background in which sex was considered evil. 
C)  Some women trace their arousal difficulties to a need to maintain control over emotions or to deep-seated conflicts over being female. 
D)  Treatment for female sexual arousal disorder includes the squeeze technique and systematic desensitization. 
A)  Occasional arousal problems in women may reflect a lack of sufficient sexual stimulation before attempting lovemaking. 
B)  Some women trace their arousal difficulties to a harsh religious background in which sex was considered evil. 
C)  Some women trace their arousal difficulties to a need to maintain control over emotions or to deep-seated conflicts over being female. 
D)  Treatment for female sexual arousal disorder includes the squeeze technique and systematic desensitization.

Question 5

Megan has a fever and is experiencing intense pain in her lower back and abdomen,which are the main symptoms of the sexually-transmitted disease known as hepatitis B.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Individuals who contract which of the following sexually-transmitted diseases have to have the growths that occur removed by surgery or laser?

Accepted Answer

A)  chlamydia 
B)  genital warts 
C)  pelvic inflammatory disease 
D)  gonorrhea 
A)  chlamydia 
B)  genital warts 
C)  pelvic inflammatory disease 
D)  gonorrhea

Question 7

Regarding premature ejaculation,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Approximately 50 percent of young adult men have problems with premature ejaculation. 
B)  Ejaculation is considered premature if it consistently occurs before the man and his partner want it to occur. 
C)  Sensate focus is used to treat premature ejaculation. 
D)  Theories to explain premature ejaculation include a hostility toward the man's partner and early male sexual experiences that tend to encourage rapid climax. 
A)  Approximately 50 percent of young adult men have problems with premature ejaculation. 
B)  Ejaculation is considered premature if it consistently occurs before the man and his partner want it to occur. 
C)  Sensate focus is used to treat premature ejaculation. 
D)  Theories to explain premature ejaculation include a hostility toward the man's partner and early male sexual experiences that tend to encourage rapid climax.

Question 8

People are most likely to value their sexuality when

Accepted Answer

A)  their sexual needs are being met consistently. 
B)  they develop a respectful, trusting, and intimate relationship with their partner. 
C)  they have a good body image. 
D)  they are in good health and free form stress and worry. 
A)  their sexual needs are being met consistently. 
B)  they develop a respectful, trusting, and intimate relationship with their partner. 
C)  they have a good body image. 
D)  they are in good health and free form stress and worry.

Question 9

Which of the following sexually transmitted conditions affects women,but NOT men?

Accepted Answer

A)  hepatitis B 
B)  genital warts 
C)  pelvic inflammatory disease 
D)  chlamydia 
A)  hepatitis B 
B)  genital warts 
C)  pelvic inflammatory disease 
D)  chlamydia

Question 10

Regarding female sexual arousal disorder,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Female sexual arousal disorders are caused by psychological factors, not by illness or the effects of medications. 
B)  Psychological factors for female sexual arousal problems include depression, stress, and cold, unloving childhood relationships. 
C)  Treatment includes sensate focus and "nondemanding" intercourse controlled by the woman. 
D)  Like the male erectile disorder, the female sexual arousal disorder may be primary or secondary in nature. 
A)  Female sexual arousal disorders are caused by psychological factors, not by illness or the effects of medications. 
B)  Psychological factors for female sexual arousal problems include depression, stress, and cold, unloving childhood relationships. 
C)  Treatment includes sensate focus and "nondemanding" intercourse controlled by the woman. 
D)  Like the male erectile disorder, the female sexual arousal disorder may be primary or secondary in nature.

Question 11

Treatment for premature ejaculation usually involves

Accepted Answer

A)  sensate focus. 
B)  the squeeze technique. 
C)  drugs, such as Viagra. 
D)  systematic desensitization. 
A)  sensate focus. 
B)  the squeeze technique. 
C)  drugs, such as Viagra. 
D)  systematic desensitization.

Question 12

In business,academia,medicine,law,sports,and politics,women continue to earn less money and achieve lower status than men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Regarding HIV/AIDS,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  HIV can be transmitted through sweat, tears, and through social kissing. 
B)  Around the world, about half of all HIV cases are female. 
C)  Worldwide, two million people die each year from HIV/AIDS, and 2.7 million new infections occur. 
D)  For at least the first six months after becoming infected, a person can test negative while carrying the HIV virus. 
A)  HIV can be transmitted through sweat, tears, and through social kissing. 
B)  Around the world, about half of all HIV cases are female. 
C)  Worldwide, two million people die each year from HIV/AIDS, and 2.7 million new infections occur. 
D)  For at least the first six months after becoming infected, a person can test negative while carrying the HIV virus.

Question 14

In North America,the people who are at greatest risk for HIV infection are

Accepted Answer

A)  men who have had sex with other men. 
B)  heterosexuals with a history of multiple partners. 
C)  people who have shared needles for tattoos or for intravenous drug use. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  men who have had sex with other men. 
B)  heterosexuals with a history of multiple partners. 
C)  people who have shared needles for tattoos or for intravenous drug use. 
D)  all of these.

Question 15

Three patterns that are almost always related to serious long-term problems in relationships include all of the following EXCEPT for

Accepted Answer

A)  being open about one's feelings. 
B)  being defensive. 
C)  being stubborn. 
D)  refusing to talk (the "big freeze"). 
A)  being open about one's feelings. 
B)  being defensive. 
C)  being stubborn. 
D)  refusing to talk (the "big freeze").

Question 16

According to your textbook,which of the following is a safe sexual behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  not having sex 
B)  sex with one mutually faithful, uninfected partner 
C)  discussing partner's sexual health prior to engaging in sex 
D)  all of these are safe sexual behaviors 
A)  not having sex 
B)  sex with one mutually faithful, uninfected partner 
C)  discussing partner's sexual health prior to engaging in sex 
D)  all of these are safe sexual behaviors

Question 17

Which of the following sexually transmitted diseases can be currently prevented by a vaccination?

Accepted Answer

A)  hepatitis B 
B)  AIDS 
C)  syphilis 
D)  gonorrhea 
A)  hepatitis B 
B)  AIDS 
C)  syphilis 
D)  gonorrhea

Question 18

Regarding male erectile dysfunction,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was once known as impotence, but psychologists discourage the use of that term. 
B)  According to the DSM, erectile disorder involves a persistent difficulty of at least six months duration, although only the man and his partner can make this judgment. 
C)  Fatigue, anger, and drinking too much alcohol will not cause erectile difficulties in healthy males. 
D)  "Performance demands" or overreaction to the temporary loss of an erection may generate fears and doubts that contribute to a further inhibition of arousal. 
A)  It was once known as impotence, but psychologists discourage the use of that term. 
B)  According to the DSM, erectile disorder involves a persistent difficulty of at least six months duration, although only the man and his partner can make this judgment. 
C)  Fatigue, anger, and drinking too much alcohol will not cause erectile difficulties in healthy males. 
D)  "Performance demands" or overreaction to the temporary loss of an erection may generate fears and doubts that contribute to a further inhibition of arousal.

Question 19

In the absence of testosterone,the embryo will develop female organs and genitals,regardless of genetic sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to your textbook,which of the following is a FALSE statement concerning HIV and AIDS?

Accepted Answer

A)  AIDS affects persons of all sexual orientations. 
B)  One can get AIDS from sharing drinking glasses or eating food prepared by an infected person. 
C)  The first symptoms of AIDS may show up as little as two months after infection, but they typically do not appear for ten years. 
D)  For at least the first six months after becoming infected, a person can test negative while carrying the virus. 
A)  AIDS affects persons of all sexual orientations. 
B)  One can get AIDS from sharing drinking glasses or eating food prepared by an infected person. 
C)  The first symptoms of AIDS may show up as little as two months after infection, but they typically do not appear for ten years. 
D)  For at least the first six months after becoming infected, a person can test negative while carrying the virus.

Exam 11: C: Gender and Sexuality

An adult male who has never had an erection is probably suffering from

Forced intercourse that occurs in the context of a date or other voluntary encounter is known as

Sigmund Freud claimed that a "clitoral orgasm" was an "immature" form of female sexual response.

Regarding female sexual arousal disorder,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Megan has a fever and is experiencing intense pain in her lower back and abdomen,which are the main symptoms of the sexually-transmitted disease known as hepatitis B.

Individuals who contract which of the following sexually-transmitted diseases have to have the growths that occur removed by surgery or laser?

Regarding premature ejaculation,which of the following statements is FALSE?

People are most likely to value their sexuality when

Which of the following sexually transmitted conditions affects women,but NOT men?

Regarding female sexual arousal disorder,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Treatment for premature ejaculation usually involves

In business,academia,medicine,law,sports,and politics,women continue to earn less money and achieve lower status than men.

Regarding HIV/AIDS,which of the following statements is FALSE?

In North America,the people who are at greatest risk for HIV infection are

Three patterns that are almost always related to serious long-term problems in relationships include all of the following EXCEPT for

According to your textbook,which of the following is a safe sexual behavior?

Which of the following sexually transmitted diseases can be currently prevented by a vaccination?

Regarding male erectile dysfunction,which of the following statements is FALSE?

In the absence of testosterone,the embryo will develop female organs and genitals,regardless of genetic sex.

According to your textbook,which of the following is a FALSE statement concerning HIV and AIDS?

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