Question 1

Regarding vaginismus,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vaginismus is often accompanied by high levels of fear or anxiety. 
B)  Vaginismus is often caused by specific physical or organic problems. 
C)  Treatment of vaginismus is similar to what might be done for a nonsexual phobia. 
D)  Vaginismus is frequently the result of previous sexual experiences that were painful or frightening or a fear of pregnancy. 
A)  Vaginismus is often accompanied by high levels of fear or anxiety. 
B)  Vaginismus is often caused by specific physical or organic problems. 
C)  Treatment of vaginismus is similar to what might be done for a nonsexual phobia. 
D)  Vaginismus is frequently the result of previous sexual experiences that were painful or frightening or a fear of pregnancy.

Question 2

Because of AIDS,there was initially a sharp decrease in risky sex among gay men,but this trend has recently reversed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

After going to a movie and dinner,John asks Margo back to his apartment for a drink.While having their drinks,John turns on an "old movie," and they begin kissing.As their romantic encounter begins to intensify,Margo tells John to "stop" several times,but he continues with his advances and has intercourse with Margo.John has

Accepted Answer

A)  committed acquaintance rape. 
B)  committed second degree rape. 
C)  not committed rape since Margo voluntarily went back to his apartment. 
D)  not committed rape since he did not become violent or use a weapon to force her to have intercourse. 
A)  committed acquaintance rape. 
B)  committed second degree rape. 
C)  not committed rape since Margo voluntarily went back to his apartment. 
D)  not committed rape since he did not become violent or use a weapon to force her to have intercourse.

Question 4

Regarding risky sexual behaviors and the spread of AIDS,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  According to research, only about two percent of sexually active teens do not know
How to use a condom correctly. 
B)  In the United States, between two and four of every 100 adults put themselves at high
Risk by engaging in risky sexual behaviors. 
C)  Over the next 15 years 65 million more people will die of AIDS unless prevention
Efforts are greatly expanded. 
D)  One study of HIV patients who knew they were infectious found that 41 percent of those who were sexually active did not always use condoms. 
A)  According to research, only about two percent of sexually active teens do not know
How to use a condom correctly. 
B)  In the United States, between two and four of every 100 adults put themselves at high
Risk by engaging in risky sexual behaviors. 
C)  Over the next 15 years 65 million more people will die of AIDS unless prevention
Efforts are greatly expanded. 
D)  One study of HIV patients who knew they were infectious found that 41 percent of those who were sexually active did not always use condoms.

Question 5

According to Masters and Johnson,primary erectile disorders may occur for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual molestation in childhood. 
B)  harsh religious training. 
C)  guilt because of an extramarital affair. 
D)  early sexual experiences with a seductive mother. 
A)  sexual molestation in childhood. 
B)  harsh religious training. 
C)  guilt because of an extramarital affair. 
D)  early sexual experiences with a seductive mother.

Question 6

Which of the following is risky behavior to engage in with a person infected with the AIDS virus?

Accepted Answer

A)  anal sex, with or without a condom 
B)  oral sex with someone who engages in anal sex 
C)  sharing drug needles and syringes 
D)  all of these are risky behaviors 
A)  anal sex, with or without a condom 
B)  oral sex with someone who engages in anal sex 
C)  sharing drug needles and syringes 
D)  all of these are risky behaviors

Question 7

In a recent study,college men read one of three stories,the first describing voluntary intercourse,the second depicting stranger rape,and the third describing date rape.This study showed that

Accepted Answer

A)  those high in gender role stereotyping were more aroused by the first story, but not by the second or third types of stories. 
B)  only ten percent of the college men in the study would ever consider rape, even if they could be sure of not being caught. 
C)  the arousal patterns of those subjects high in gender role stereotyping was similar to the arousal patterns of actual rapists. 
D)  their degree of gender role stereotyping had little influence on their arousal levels. 
A)  those high in gender role stereotyping were more aroused by the first story, but not by the second or third types of stories. 
B)  only ten percent of the college men in the study would ever consider rape, even if they could be sure of not being caught. 
C)  the arousal patterns of those subjects high in gender role stereotyping was similar to the arousal patterns of actual rapists. 
D)  their degree of gender role stereotyping had little influence on their arousal levels.

Question 8

Regarding the practice of safe sex,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is unwise to count on a sexual partner for protection against STDs. 
B)  A study of heterosexual adults found that the majority did practice safer sex with their last partner. 
C)  A special risk that befalls people in committed relationships is that they often interpret practicing safer sex as a sign of mistrust 
D)  Dating couples who have high levels of emotional, social, and intellectual intimacy are more likely to use contraceptives. 
A)  It is unwise to count on a sexual partner for protection against STDs. 
B)  A study of heterosexual adults found that the majority did practice safer sex with their last partner. 
C)  A special risk that befalls people in committed relationships is that they often interpret practicing safer sex as a sign of mistrust 
D)  Dating couples who have high levels of emotional, social, and intellectual intimacy are more likely to use contraceptives.

Question 9

Within a relationship,sex should be regarded as

Accepted Answer

A)  essential to making the relationship work. 
B)  a form of communication. 
C)  a physiological need to be met. 
D)  irrelevant in understanding the partners' feelings for each other. 
A)  essential to making the relationship work. 
B)  a form of communication. 
C)  a physiological need to be met. 
D)  irrelevant in understanding the partners' feelings for each other.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  When disagreements arise over issues such as who initiates lovemaking or what behavior is appropriate, the rule should be that each partner must accept the other as the final authority on his or her own feelings. 
B)  Satisfying erotic relationships focus on enhancing sexual pleasure for both partners, not on selfish interest in one's own gratification. 
C)  "Failures" in sexual relations should always be shared without placing blame. 
D)  Couples should try to set an average number of "love making" sessions per month. 
A)  When disagreements arise over issues such as who initiates lovemaking or what behavior is appropriate, the rule should be that each partner must accept the other as the final authority on his or her own feelings. 
B)  Satisfying erotic relationships focus on enhancing sexual pleasure for both partners, not on selfish interest in one's own gratification. 
C)  "Failures" in sexual relations should always be shared without placing blame. 
D)  Couples should try to set an average number of "love making" sessions per month.

Question 11

Psychologists Check and Malamuth believe that gender role stereotypes,such as "women should not show direct interest in sex" and "men should take the initiative when it comes to
Sexual activity" create a system that condones coercive sexual intimacy,which they called
A(n)"__________ culture."

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual dysfunctional 
B)  oversexualized 
C)  rape-supportive 
D)  sexual deviant 
A)  sexual dysfunctional 
B)  oversexualized 
C)  rape-supportive 
D)  sexual deviant

Question 12

Regarding male orgasmic disorder,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was once considered a rare problem, but milder forms account for increasing numbers of clients seeking therapy. 
B)  It is usually treated using the squeeze technique. 
C)  Power and commitment struggles within a relationship contribute to this disorder. 
D)  It can result from a fear of impregnating, strict religious training, or unacknowledged homosexuality. 
A)  It was once considered a rare problem, but milder forms account for increasing numbers of clients seeking therapy. 
B)  It is usually treated using the squeeze technique. 
C)  Power and commitment struggles within a relationship contribute to this disorder. 
D)  It can result from a fear of impregnating, strict religious training, or unacknowledged homosexuality.

Question 13

Hypoactive sexual desire is

Accepted Answer

A)  more common in women. 
B)  more common in men. 
C)  equally common in men and women. 
D)  more common in younger women and older men. 
A)  more common in women. 
B)  more common in men. 
C)  equally common in men and women. 
D)  more common in younger women and older men.

Question 14

Couples who have happy,healthy relationships do all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  talk less than couples in unhealthy relationships. 
B)  convey more personal feelings. 
C)  show greater sensitivity to their partners' feelings. 
D)  feel freer to react with honesty, including tears, laughter, anger, fear, and baby-like behavior. 
A)  talk less than couples in unhealthy relationships. 
B)  convey more personal feelings. 
C)  show greater sensitivity to their partners' feelings. 
D)  feel freer to react with honesty, including tears, laughter, anger, fear, and baby-like behavior.

Question 15

The sensate focus technique is primarily concerned with

Accepted Answer

A)  bringing an end to premature ejaculation for the male partner. 
B)  providing adequate information about proper sexual practices. 
C)  teaching individuals to attend to natural sensations of pleasure. 
D)  confronting anxiety, anger, and fear caused by one's partner. 
A)  bringing an end to premature ejaculation for the male partner. 
B)  providing adequate information about proper sexual practices. 
C)  teaching individuals to attend to natural sensations of pleasure. 
D)  confronting anxiety, anger, and fear caused by one's partner.

Question 16

A person who has little or no sexual motivation or desire is suffering from a(n)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

How many women will experience rape or attempted rape in their lifetime?

Accepted Answer

A)  one woman in six 
B)  one woman in 10 
C)  one woman in 20 
D)  one woman in 50 
A)  one woman in six 
B)  one woman in 10 
C)  one woman in 20 
D)  one woman in 50

Question 18

Mike has had no interest in sex for the last three years,but he is untroubled by this.Mike's diagnosis is

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual aversion. 
B)  hypoactive sexual desire. 
C)  male erectile disorder. 
D)  none of these. 
A)  sexual aversion. 
B)  hypoactive sexual desire. 
C)  male erectile disorder. 
D)  none of these.

Question 19

After orgasm,men experience a short refractory period during which a second orgasm is impossible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Causes of organic erectile problems include

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol or drug abuse. 
B)  diabetes or stomach ulcers. 
C)  reactions to medication for blood pressure. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  alcohol or drug abuse. 
B)  diabetes or stomach ulcers. 
C)  reactions to medication for blood pressure. 
D)  all of these.

Exam 11: C: Gender and Sexuality

Regarding vaginismus,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Because of AIDS,there was initially a sharp decrease in risky sex among gay men,but this trend has recently reversed.

Regarding risky sexual behaviors and the spread of AIDS,which of the following statements is FALSE?

According to Masters and Johnson,primary erectile disorders may occur for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

Which of the following is risky behavior to engage in with a person infected with the AIDS virus?

In a recent study,college men read one of three stories,the first describing voluntary intercourse,the second depicting stranger rape,and the third describing date rape.This study showed that

Regarding the practice of safe sex,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Within a relationship,sex should be regarded as

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

Psychologists Check and Malamuth believe that gender role stereotypes,such as "women should not show direct interest in sex" and "men should take the initiative when it comes to Sexual activity" create a system that condones coercive sexual intimacy,which they called A(n)"__________ culture."

Regarding male orgasmic disorder,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Hypoactive sexual desire is

Couples who have happy,healthy relationships do all of the following EXCEPT

The sensate focus technique is primarily concerned with

A person who has little or no sexual motivation or desire is suffering from a(n)

How many women will experience rape or attempted rape in their lifetime?

Mike has had no interest in sex for the last three years,but he is untroubled by this.Mike's diagnosis is

After orgasm,men experience a short refractory period during which a second orgasm is impossible.

Causes of organic erectile problems 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

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B: Human Development

C: Human Development

D: Human Development

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