Question 1

The spread of the AIDS virus is occurring

Accepted Answer

A)  only among homosexuals. 
B)  only among bisexuals. 
C)  only among drug users. 
D)  among homosexuals, bisexuals, and heterosexuals. 
A)  only among homosexuals. 
B)  only among bisexuals. 
C)  only among drug users. 
D)  among homosexuals, bisexuals, and heterosexuals.

Question 2

Tia has a sexually transmitted disease (STD)that can be treated but NOT cured.This STD is

Accepted Answer

A)  gonorrhea. 
B)  genital herpes. 
C)  chlamydia. 
D)  syphilis. 
A)  gonorrhea. 
B)  genital herpes. 
C)  chlamydia. 
D)  syphilis.

Question 3

Which of the following are NOT considered sexual dysfunctions?

Accepted Answer

A)  voyeurism and fetishism 
B)  sexual pain and sexual aversion 
C)  erectile disorder and premature ejaculation 
D)  dyspareunia and vaginismus 
A)  voyeurism and fetishism 
B)  sexual pain and sexual aversion 
C)  erectile disorder and premature ejaculation 
D)  dyspareunia and vaginismus

Question 4

Roughly what percent of all cases of erectile dysfunction are organic in nature?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 percent 
B)  40 percent 
C)  60 percent 
D)  75 percent 
A)  20 percent 
B)  40 percent 
C)  60 percent 
D)  75 percent

Question 5

Regarding sexual relationships,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  When disagreements about sex occur, it is important for one partner to take responsibility for the problem. 
B)  It is good for partners to use the "touch and ask" rule to improve their communication about sex. 
C)  When sexual problems arise, partners should try to be responsive to each other on an emotional level. 
D)  Couples should not focus on statistics regarding "average" sexual activities of other people or the superhuman sexual exploits portrayed in movies. 
A)  When disagreements about sex occur, it is important for one partner to take responsibility for the problem. 
B)  It is good for partners to use the "touch and ask" rule to improve their communication about sex. 
C)  When sexual problems arise, partners should try to be responsive to each other on an emotional level. 
D)  Couples should not focus on statistics regarding "average" sexual activities of other people or the superhuman sexual exploits portrayed in movies.

Question 6

In maintaining healthy relationships,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Constructive and destructive fights are not distinguished by whether or not anger was expressed. 
B)  Constructive expression of anger requires that couples fight fairly by sticking to the real issues and not "hitting below the belt." 
C)  Constructive expression of anger requires that you try to "mind read" what your partner is thinking during arguments. 
D)  Resorting to threats, such as announcing, "This relationship is over," is especially damaging to a relationship. 
A)  Constructive and destructive fights are not distinguished by whether or not anger was expressed. 
B)  Constructive expression of anger requires that couples fight fairly by sticking to the real issues and not "hitting below the belt." 
C)  Constructive expression of anger requires that you try to "mind read" what your partner is thinking during arguments. 
D)  Resorting to threats, such as announcing, "This relationship is over," is especially damaging to a relationship.

Question 7

Overall,parents and other adults tend to encourage boys to engage in expressive behaviors and encourage girls to engage in instrumental behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to Gottman and Krokoff,there are three patterns that are almost always related to serious long-term problems in relationships.These include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  defensiveness (including whining). 
B)  anger. 
C)  stubbornness. 
D)  refusal to talk with one's partner. 
A)  defensiveness (including whining). 
B)  anger. 
C)  stubbornness. 
D)  refusal to talk with one's partner.

Question 9

Regarding rape,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men who believe rape myths are probably at greater risk for committing date rape. 
B)  The use of alcohol increases the likelihood that date rape or other sexual assault will occur. 
C)  Rape occurs every six minutes in the United States. 
D)  A study of college men found that those who had committed date rape were later very remorseful and self-blaming. 
A)  Men who believe rape myths are probably at greater risk for committing date rape. 
B)  The use of alcohol increases the likelihood that date rape or other sexual assault will occur. 
C)  Rape occurs every six minutes in the United States. 
D)  A study of college men found that those who had committed date rape were later very remorseful and self-blaming.

Question 10

Regarding the after-effects for rape victims,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Typical after-effects for the victim include rage, guilt, shame, and a loss of self-esteem. 
B)  In many cases, the victim has a lasting mistrust of male-female relationships. 
C)  Most women have overcome their fear, anxiety, and sexual dysfunctions a year or two after being raped. 
D)  Rape survivors are more likely to suffer from depression, alcohol or drug abuse, and other emotional problems. 
A)  Typical after-effects for the victim include rage, guilt, shame, and a loss of self-esteem. 
B)  In many cases, the victim has a lasting mistrust of male-female relationships. 
C)  Most women have overcome their fear, anxiety, and sexual dysfunctions a year or two after being raped. 
D)  Rape survivors are more likely to suffer from depression, alcohol or drug abuse, and other emotional problems.

Question 11

Which of the following sexually transmitted diseases can be treated and cured in most cases by antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

A)  genital herpes 
B)  genital warts 
C)  chlamydia 
D)  hepatitis B 
A)  genital herpes 
B)  genital warts 
C)  chlamydia 
D)  hepatitis B

Question 12

Risky sex is a serious matter

Accepted Answer

A)  because many people who carry STDs remain asymptomatic. 
B)  because it is easy to have an STD infection without knowing it. 
C)  because it is often impossible to tell if a sexual partner is infectious. 
D)  for all of these reasons. 
A)  because many people who carry STDs remain asymptomatic. 
B)  because it is easy to have an STD infection without knowing it. 
C)  because it is often impossible to tell if a sexual partner is infectious. 
D)  for all of these reasons.

Question 13

Thomas states that he has never experienced any sexual attraction for either men or women,nor is he distressed by this lack of sexual desire,which is characteristic of the sexual orientation known as celibacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to proposed changes to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)of the American Psychiatric Association,sexual aversion disorder may be renamed as

Accepted Answer

A)  an anorgasmic dysfunction. 
B)  vaginismus. 
C)  female impotence. 
D)  a sexual dysfunction not otherwise specified. 
A)  an anorgasmic dysfunction. 
B)  vaginismus. 
C)  female impotence. 
D)  a sexual dysfunction not otherwise specified.

Question 15

Forcible rape is carried out

Accepted Answer

A)  under the threat of bodily injury. 
B)  by someone not known to the victim. 
C)  in a coercive manner, but is not necessarily violent. 
D)  in all of these ways. 
A)  under the threat of bodily injury. 
B)  by someone not known to the victim. 
C)  in a coercive manner, but is not necessarily violent. 
D)  in all of these ways.

Question 16

In a study of sexually active teenage girls engaging in risky sex,nearly 90 percent of the girls thought that they had virtually no chance of getting a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
Over the next 18 months,what percent of the girls got chlamydia or gonorrhea?

Accepted Answer

A)  five percent 
B)  10 percent 
C)  25 percent 
D)  50 percent 
A)  five percent 
B)  10 percent 
C)  25 percent 
D)  50 percent

Question 17

Most exhibitionists have a compulsive need to prove their "manhood" by frightening women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The belief that a woman who is raped by an acquaintance actually wanted to have sex is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  biological biasing. 
B)  gender role adaptation. 
C)  a rape myth. 
D)  a sensate focus myth. 
A)  biological biasing. 
B)  gender role adaptation. 
C)  a rape myth. 
D)  a sensate focus myth.

Question 19

Marital harmony is closely related to the ability to

Accepted Answer

A)  mind-read one's partner. 
B)  put yourself in another's place. 
C)  suppress one's anger during disagreements. 
D)  do all of these. 
A)  mind-read one's partner. 
B)  put yourself in another's place. 
C)  suppress one's anger during disagreements. 
D)  do all of these.

Question 20

Causes of desire disorders include

Accepted Answer

A)  fatigue, illness, hormonal difficulties, and side effects of medicine. 
B)  fear of pregnancy, a loss of attraction to one's partner, and strict religious beliefs. 
C)  being sexually mistreated in childhood. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  fatigue, illness, hormonal difficulties, and side effects of medicine. 
B)  fear of pregnancy, a loss of attraction to one's partner, and strict religious beliefs. 
C)  being sexually mistreated in childhood. 
D)  all of these.

Exam 11: C: Gender and Sexuality

The spread of the AIDS virus is occurring

Tia has a sexually transmitted disease (STD)that can be treated but NOT cured.This STD is

Which of the following are NOT considered sexual dysfunctions?

Roughly what percent of all cases of erectile dysfunction are organic in nature?

Regarding sexual relationships,which of the following statements is FALSE?

In maintaining healthy relationships,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Overall,parents and other adults tend to encourage boys to engage in expressive behaviors and encourage girls to engage in instrumental behaviors.

According to Gottman and Krokoff,there are three patterns that are almost always related to serious long-term problems in relationships.These include all of the following EXCEPT

Regarding rape,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding the after-effects for rape victims,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following sexually transmitted diseases can be treated and cured in most cases by antibiotics?

Risky sex is a serious matter

Thomas states that he has never experienced any sexual attraction for either men or women,nor is he distressed by this lack of sexual desire,which is characteristic of the sexual orientation known as celibacy.

According to proposed changes to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)of the American Psychiatric Association,sexual aversion disorder may be renamed as

Forcible rape is carried out

In a study of sexually active teenage girls engaging in risky sex,nearly 90 percent of the girls thought that they had virtually no chance of getting a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Over the next 18 months,what percent of the girls got chlamydia or gonorrhea?

Most exhibitionists have a compulsive need to prove their "manhood" by frightening women.

The belief that a woman who is raped by an acquaintance actually wanted to have sex is an example of

Marital harmony is closely related to the ability to

Causes of desire disorders include

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

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A: Cognition,language,and Creativity

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A: Intelligence

B: Intelligence

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A: Motivation and Emotion

B: Motivation and Emotion

C: Motivation and Emotion

D: Motivation and Emotion

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D: Gender and Sexuality Completion

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A: Health,stress,and Coping

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B: Psychological Disorders

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D: Psychological Disorders

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A: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

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C: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

A: Applied Psychology