Question 1

The American Psychiatric Association considers homosexual orientation to be _____

Accepted Answer

A) a disorder. 
B) curable. 
C) a variation of sexual orientation, not a disorder. 
D) a result of failure to resolve Oedipal or Electra complexes. 
A) a disorder. 
B) curable. 
C) a variation of sexual orientation, not a disorder. 
D) a result of failure to resolve Oedipal or Electra complexes.

Question 2

Which of the following supports the sociocultural perspective on gender role development, NOT the evolutionary perspective?

Accepted Answer

A) As gender equality increases, the physical attractiveness of a mate becomes more important to women. 
B) Very young children prefer gender-based play activities. 
C) Around the world, men find women with a waist to hip ratio of .7 to .8 most attractive. 
D) Tricia is more disturbed by Tom's lack of emotional fidelity, while Tom is more concerned that Tricia may have sex with another man. 
A) As gender equality increases, the physical attractiveness of a mate becomes more important to women. 
B) Very young children prefer gender-based play activities. 
C) Around the world, men find women with a waist to hip ratio of .7 to .8 most attractive. 
D) Tricia is more disturbed by Tom's lack of emotional fidelity, while Tom is more concerned that Tricia may have sex with another man.

Question 3

In sex ed class, Toni heard about something called HPV or genital warts. She tuned out because she did not know anyone who ever had this, and she had lots of sexually active friends, so it must be pretty rare. What would the sex educator tell her if she knew what Toni was thinking?

Accepted Answer

A) That she was probably right to think it was very unlikely she would get HPV. 
B) That she was probably right because primarily men get HPV. 
C) That she was probably wrong because she was in a high risk group. 
D) That she was wrong because about 50% of people get HPV at some time. 
A) That she was probably right to think it was very unlikely she would get HPV. 
B) That she was probably right because primarily men get HPV. 
C) That she was probably wrong because she was in a high risk group. 
D) That she was wrong because about 50% of people get HPV at some time.

Question 4

A decade ago (2002), surveys showed 75% of Americans thought which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Homosexuality should not be a factor in hiring a school teacher. 
B) Individuals with a homosexual orientation should be banned from teaching. 
C) Homosexual teachers would molest children. 
D) Teachers who are homosexual must be fired. 
A) Homosexuality should not be a factor in hiring a school teacher. 
B) Individuals with a homosexual orientation should be banned from teaching. 
C) Homosexual teachers would molest children. 
D) Teachers who are homosexual must be fired.

Question 5

Thinking in terms of large, representative groups, there is always a bigger difference between _____, than between _____

Accepted Answer

A) women and men; women. 
B) genders; individuals of the same gender. 
C) individuals of the same gender; genders. 
D) women; men. 
A) women and men; women. 
B) genders; individuals of the same gender. 
C) individuals of the same gender; genders. 
D) women; men.

Question 6

Most men will have a pus-like discharge from their penis and pain a couple of weeks after contracting gonorrhea, up to 80% of women will _____

Accepted Answer

A) have a pus-like vaginal discharge. 
B) have no early symptoms. 
C) have blister like genital sores. 
D) have extreme pelvic pain. 
A) have a pus-like vaginal discharge. 
B) have no early symptoms. 
C) have blister like genital sores. 
D) have extreme pelvic pain.

Question 7

The diagnosis of AIDS is made when _____

Accepted Answer

A) the virus count passes a specific threshold. 
B) the individual develops a fever and diarrhea. 
C) the typical AIDS sores appear in the mouth. 
D) opportunistic infections are developed. 
A) the virus count passes a specific threshold. 
B) the individual develops a fever and diarrhea. 
C) the typical AIDS sores appear in the mouth. 
D) opportunistic infections are developed.

Question 8

Briefly describe the difference between biological sex and psychological gender.

Accepted Answer

biological sex refers to male

Question 9

Playing video games is likely to improve _____ s, while the amount of violent content in video games is likely to increase _____ in boys.

Accepted Answer

A) social; fear 
B) all cognitive; self-control 
C) social; nightmares 
D) spatial; aggressiveness 
A) social; fear 
B) all cognitive; self-control 
C) social; nightmares 
D) spatial; aggressiveness

Question 10

An individual's sexual attraction, erotic feelings, and sexual activity may be directed toward individuals of the same sex, opposite sex, or both sexes. This is called their _____

Accepted Answer

A) sexual orientation. 
B) gender preference. 
C) sexual norms. 
D) sexual choice. 
A) sexual orientation. 
B) gender preference. 
C) sexual norms. 
D) sexual choice.

Question 11

Our information-processing system strives to be efficient. Sometimes it does this by _____ one schema factor to another.

Accepted Answer

A) carefully comparing 
B) logically relating 
C) contrasting 
D) generalizing 
A) carefully comparing 
B) logically relating 
C) contrasting 
D) generalizing

Question 12

Sam is very good at interpreting whether other people's behavior is intentional or unintentional. He seldom personalizes things and never thinks people are out to get him. Bill, however, seems to get angry all the time for the way someone "looked at him." Anytime something negative occurs, he accuses the other person of doing it intentionally. According to a biological theory of social and behavioral gender differences, we can hypothesize that Bill was exposed to more _____ prenatally.

Accepted Answer

A) nutrition 
B) estrogen 
C) oxygen 
D) androgen 
A) nutrition 
B) estrogen 
C) oxygen 
D) androgen

Question 13

Chlamydia in women, if not treated early, can cause _____ and _____

Accepted Answer

A) syphilis; brain damage. 
B) pelvic inflammatory disease; infertility. 
C) female arousal disorder; female orgasmic disorder. 
D) genital warts; cervical cancer. 
A) syphilis; brain damage. 
B) pelvic inflammatory disease; infertility. 
C) female arousal disorder; female orgasmic disorder. 
D) genital warts; cervical cancer.

Question 14

A difficult decision for most individuals with HIV/AIDS is whether to _____

Accepted Answer

A) go through treatment. 
B) tell others. 
C) practice safe sex. 
D) continue working. 
A) go through treatment. 
B) tell others. 
C) practice safe sex. 
D) continue working.

Question 15

Homosexuality has been reported _____

Accepted Answer

A) in all societies throughout recorded history. 
B) only in modern, western societies. 
C) in most societies but only since the 1900s. 
D) everywhere except China. 
A) in all societies throughout recorded history. 
B) only in modern, western societies. 
C) in most societies but only since the 1900s. 
D) everywhere except China.

Question 16

Since he was about 3 years of age, Antonio has felt that although he appears physically male, he is really female. If Antonio's development follows the course of most children who feel this way, he will _____

Accepted Answer

A) have sex reassignment surgery as soon as he is of legal age. 
B) not have this strong feeling of being female after puberty. 
C) want to date only men. 
D) be bisexual when he becomes sexually active. 
A) have sex reassignment surgery as soon as he is of legal age. 
B) not have this strong feeling of being female after puberty. 
C) want to date only men. 
D) be bisexual when he becomes sexually active.

Question 17

Genital ambiguity is usually a result of levels of _____ that are too high or too low between the 9th and 13th weeks of prenatal development.

Accepted Answer

A) estrogen 
B) androgens 
C) progesterones 
D) neurotransmitters 
A) estrogen 
B) androgens 
C) progesterones 
D) neurotransmitters

Question 18

Samantha is heterosexual and out at a party tonight. She also happens to be ovulating. What might we predict will be most likely to happen as she looks at the men at the party?

Accepted Answer

A) She will be most attracted to the more feminine appearing guys. 
B) She will not be attracted to any men tonight. 
C) She will be most attracted to the strong-jawed, very masculine guy. 
D) She will be most attracted to the kind and considerate guy. 
A) She will be most attracted to the more feminine appearing guys. 
B) She will not be attracted to any men tonight. 
C) She will be most attracted to the strong-jawed, very masculine guy. 
D) She will be most attracted to the kind and considerate guy.

Question 19

Which of the following factors do the majority of rape victims around the world have in common?

Accepted Answer

A) They were careless of their safety. 
B) They were intoxicated or high. 
C) They were under the age of 15. 
D) They were dressed in a sexy manner. 
A) They were careless of their safety. 
B) They were intoxicated or high. 
C) They were under the age of 15. 
D) They were dressed in a sexy manner.

Question 20

Which statement gives the correct definition of sexual aggression?

Accepted Answer

A) Only rape, involving penetration, meets the definition of sexual aggression. 
B) Unwanted sexual contact covers the definition of sexual aggression. 
C) Having sexual contact with anyone under age 18. 
D) Having sexual contact with anyone who can't give consent, or by using force. 
A) Only rape, involving penetration, meets the definition of sexual aggression. 
B) Unwanted sexual contact covers the definition of sexual aggression. 
C) Having sexual contact with anyone under age 18. 
D) Having sexual contact with anyone who can't give consent, or by using force.

The American Psychiatric Association considers homosexual orientation to be _____

Which of the following supports the sociocultural perspective on gender role development, NOT the evolutionary perspective?

In sex ed class, Toni heard about something called HPV or genital warts. She tuned out because she did not know anyone who ever had this, and she had lots of sexually active friends, so it must be pretty rare. What would the sex educator tell her if she knew what Toni was thinking?

A decade ago (2002), surveys showed 75% of Americans thought which of the following?

Thinking in terms of large, representative groups, there is always a bigger difference between _, than between _

Most men will have a pus-like discharge from their penis and pain a couple of weeks after contracting gonorrhea, up to 80% of women will _____

The diagnosis of AIDS is made when _____

Briefly describe the difference between biological sex and psychological gender.

Playing video games is likely to improve _ s, while the amount of violent content in video games is likely to increase _ in boys.

An individual's sexual attraction, erotic feelings, and sexual activity may be directed toward individuals of the same sex, opposite sex, or both sexes. This is called their _____

Our information-processing system strives to be efficient. Sometimes it does this by _____ one schema factor to another.

Chlamydia in women, if not treated early, can cause _ and _

A difficult decision for most individuals with HIV/AIDS is whether to _____

Homosexuality has been reported _____

Since he was about 3 years of age, Antonio has felt that although he appears physically male, he is really female. If Antonio's development follows the course of most children who feel this way, he will _____

Genital ambiguity is usually a result of levels of _____ that are too high or too low between the 9th and 13th weeks of prenatal development.

Samantha is heterosexual and out at a party tonight. She also happens to be ovulating. What might we predict will be most likely to happen as she looks at the men at the party?

Which of the following factors do the majority of rape victims around the world have in common?

Which statement gives the correct definition of sexual aggression?

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Exam 15: Human Sexuality and Gender

The American Psychiatric Association considers homosexual orientation to be _____

Which of the following supports the sociocultural perspective on gender role development, NOT the evolutionary perspective?

In sex ed class, Toni heard about something called HPV or genital warts. She tuned out because she did not know anyone who ever had this, and she had lots of sexually active friends, so it must be pretty rare. What would the sex educator tell her if she knew what Toni was thinking?

A decade ago (2002), surveys showed 75% of Americans thought which of the following?

Thinking in terms of large, representative groups, there is always a bigger difference between _____, than between _____

Most men will have a pus-like discharge from their penis and pain a couple of weeks after contracting gonorrhea, up to 80% of women will _____

The diagnosis of AIDS is made when _____

Briefly describe the difference between biological sex and psychological gender.

Playing video games is likely to improve _____ s, while the amount of violent content in video games is likely to increase _____ in boys.

An individual's sexual attraction, erotic feelings, and sexual activity may be directed toward individuals of the same sex, opposite sex, or both sexes. This is called their _____

Our information-processing system strives to be efficient. Sometimes it does this by _____ one schema factor to another.

Chlamydia in women, if not treated early, can cause _____ and _____

A difficult decision for most individuals with HIV/AIDS is whether to _____

Homosexuality has been reported _____

Since he was about 3 years of age, Antonio has felt that although he appears physically male, he is really female. If Antonio's development follows the course of most children who feel this way, he will _____

Genital ambiguity is usually a result of levels of _____ that are too high or too low between the 9th and 13th weeks of prenatal development.

Samantha is heterosexual and out at a party tonight. She also happens to be ovulating. What might we predict will be most likely to happen as she looks at the men at the party?

Which of the following factors do the majority of rape victims around the world have in common?

Which statement gives the correct definition of sexual aggression?

Introduction to Psychology

Biology and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Human Development

Motivation and Emotion

Health and Stress

Personality Theory and Assessment

Defining Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Social Psychology

Filters

Thinking in terms of large, representative groups, there is always a bigger difference between _, than between _

Playing video games is likely to improve _ s, while the amount of violent content in video games is likely to increase _ in boys.

Chlamydia in women, if not treated early, can cause _ and _