Question 1

Because Samantha is being treated for a disease that affects her adrenal glands,she is likely to experience

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A)  no reduction in sexual interest,because the adrenal glands do not produce any hormones that are related to women's sexual interest. 
B)  an increase in sexual interest,as the hormones produced by the adrenal glands have an inhibitory effect on women's testosterone levels. 
C)  a reduction in sexual interest,because the adrenal glands supply about half of a woman's estrogens. 
D)  a reduction in sexual interest,because the adrenal glands supply about half of a woman's testosterone. 
A)  no reduction in sexual interest,because the adrenal glands do not produce any hormones that are related to women's sexual interest. 
B)  an increase in sexual interest,as the hormones produced by the adrenal glands have an inhibitory effect on women's testosterone levels. 
C)  a reduction in sexual interest,because the adrenal glands supply about half of a woman's estrogens. 
D)  a reduction in sexual interest,because the adrenal glands supply about half of a woman's testosterone.

Question 2

Describe the major features of Klinefelter syndrome.

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Klinefelter syndrome results when a pers

Question 3

Women's performance on tests of verbal and manual dexterity appear to be

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A)  constant across the menstrual cycle. 
B)  best when estrogen levels are high. 
C)  best when progesterone levels are high. 
D)  best when testosterone levels are high. 
A)  constant across the menstrual cycle. 
B)  best when estrogen levels are high. 
C)  best when progesterone levels are high. 
D)  best when testosterone levels are high.

Question 4

The primary causal factor in sexual orientation is

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A)  genetic,as determined by the fact that 50 percent of identical twins show concordance for homosexuality. 
B)  due to brain structure differences,as demonstrated by Simon LeVay's work on INAH 3. 
C)  due to prenatal androgens,as demonstrated by CAH syndrome in females. 
D)  not clearly understood and may include some or all of the above depending on gender. 
A)  genetic,as determined by the fact that 50 percent of identical twins show concordance for homosexuality. 
B)  due to brain structure differences,as demonstrated by Simon LeVay's work on INAH 3. 
C)  due to prenatal androgens,as demonstrated by CAH syndrome in females. 
D)  not clearly understood and may include some or all of the above depending on gender.

Question 5

Which of the following genetic conditions is the most common?

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A)  5-alpha-reductase deficiency 
B)  XYY 
C)  Turner syndrome 
D)  Kleinfelter syndrome 
A)  5-alpha-reductase deficiency 
B)  XYY 
C)  Turner syndrome 
D)  Kleinfelter syndrome

Question 6

Many individuals with Klinefelter syndrome experience

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A)  unusually good verbal abilities. 
B)  deficits in verbal abilities. 
C)  unusually good spatial relations. 
D)  deficits in the processing of spatial relations. 
A)  unusually good verbal abilities. 
B)  deficits in verbal abilities. 
C)  unusually good spatial relations. 
D)  deficits in the processing of spatial relations.

Question 7

Individuals with androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS)have

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A)  male chromosomal sex but female appearance and gender identity. 
B)  female chromosomal sex but male appearance and gender identity. 
C)  male chromosomal sex and appearance but female gender identity. 
D)  female chromosomal sex and appearance but male gender identity. 
A)  male chromosomal sex but female appearance and gender identity. 
B)  female chromosomal sex but male appearance and gender identity. 
C)  male chromosomal sex and appearance but female gender identity. 
D)  female chromosomal sex and appearance but male gender identity.

Question 8

Members of intersex advocacy groups have suggested that any decisions involving the eventual sex of a child with intersex should wait until the child is old enough to participate in the decision.Discuss the pros and cons of this position.

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The suggestion to wait until a child wit

Question 9

Jennifer has a genetic condition that resulted in her being shorter than her parents and siblings,and has necessitated that she take precautions to prevent diabetes and osteoporosis.She performs well in school,but has some difficulty with figure rotation tasks.Which of the following is likely to be Jennifer's diagnosis?

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A)  Kleinfelter syndrome 
B)  Androgen insensitivity syndrome 
C)  5-alpha-reductase deficiency 
D)  Turner syndrome 
A)  Kleinfelter syndrome 
B)  Androgen insensitivity syndrome 
C)  5-alpha-reductase deficiency 
D)  Turner syndrome

Question 10

The key to different mating and parenting patterns in voles is

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A)  different levels of vasopressin and oxytocin. 
B)  different levels of progesterone. 
C)  differences in the mountain and prairie niches. 
D)  differences in patterns of predation. 
A)  different levels of vasopressin and oxytocin. 
B)  different levels of progesterone. 
C)  differences in the mountain and prairie niches. 
D)  differences in patterns of predation.

Question 11

Compared with genetic disorders associated with chromosomes other than the sex chromosomes,disorders involving sex chromosomes have relatively mild effects on cognition.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Both the combination and progestin-only oral contraceptive pills probably prevent

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A)  the maturation of follicles. 
B)  ovulation. 
C)  the thinning of cervical mucus. 
D)  the implantation of fertilized eggs in the uterus. 
A)  the maturation of follicles. 
B)  ovulation. 
C)  the thinning of cervical mucus. 
D)  the implantation of fertilized eggs in the uterus.

Question 13

Males with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)

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A)  show few physical or behavioral effects. 
B)  experience abnormalities in their internal organs. 
C)  have underdeveloped external genitalia. 
D)  have overdeveloped external genitalia. 
A)  show few physical or behavioral effects. 
B)  experience abnormalities in their internal organs. 
C)  have underdeveloped external genitalia. 
D)  have overdeveloped external genitalia.

Question 14

You have recently noticed that your friend Hans has developed severe acne.Additionally,his beard has gotten very heavy,while the hair on his head seems to be thinning.He has also become very moody and quick to anger.Hans used to have a slight build,but he's been lifting weights for a while and his muscles have recently gotten much bigger.At the same time,he has been complaining that his breasts are beginning to look "feminine." What is the most likely cause of these changes in Hans?

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A)  He may have just recently begun a relationship that has increased his testosterone levels,resulting in these bodily changes. 
B)  He may be taking anabolic steroids. 
C)  He might be exiting puberty and his testosterone is leveling off. 
D)  All of these observations may be the result of his weightlifting program,as competition is known to decrease testosterone levels. 
A)  He may have just recently begun a relationship that has increased his testosterone levels,resulting in these bodily changes. 
B)  He may be taking anabolic steroids. 
C)  He might be exiting puberty and his testosterone is leveling off. 
D)  All of these observations may be the result of his weightlifting program,as competition is known to decrease testosterone levels.

Question 15

Steven Pinker and Elizabeth Spelke provide compelling arguments for their positions regarding the current underrepresentation of women in science,math,and engineering faculties.Summarize their positions and propose a research question that would improve our understanding of this controversial issue.

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Steven Pinker and Elizabeth Spelke have

Question 16

Normal development of male external genitalia requires the direct action of

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A)  5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone. 
B)  testosterone. 
C)  anti-Müllerian hormone. 
D)  testis-determining factor. 
A)  5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone. 
B)  testosterone. 
C)  anti-Müllerian hormone. 
D)  testis-determining factor.

Question 17

What is the relationship between the menstrual cycle and mood?

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A small minority of women (5-8 percent)e

Question 18

People who are offered more opportunities for sexual activity than other people tend to

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A)  be less likely to cheat on their mates. 
B)  spend more time on grooming. 
C)  spend the most money following current fashions. 
D)  be physically symmetrical. 
A)  be less likely to cheat on their mates. 
B)  spend more time on grooming. 
C)  spend the most money following current fashions. 
D)  be physically symmetrical.

Question 19

These samples obtained by Simon Levay indicate differences between heterosexual males and homosexual males in

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A)  SDN-POA. 
B)  INAH-3. 
C)  the SNB. 
D)  the thalamus. 
A)  SDN-POA. 
B)  INAH-3. 
C)  the SNB. 
D)  the thalamus.

Question 20

In cases of 5-alpha-reductase deficiency,_________ external genitalia at birth become _________ at puberty.

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A)  ambiguous;masculinized 
B)  ambiguous;feminized 
C)  masculine;feminized 
D)  feminine;masculinized 
A)  ambiguous;masculinized 
B)  ambiguous;feminized 
C)  masculine;feminized 
D)  feminine;masculinized

Because Samantha is being treated for a disease that affects her adrenal glands,she is likely to experience

Describe the major features of Klinefelter syndrome.

Women's performance on tests of verbal and manual dexterity appear to be

The primary causal factor in sexual orientation is

Which of the following genetic conditions is the most common?

Many individuals with Klinefelter syndrome experience

Individuals with androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS)have

Members of intersex advocacy groups have suggested that any decisions involving the eventual sex of a child with intersex should wait until the child is old enough to participate in the decision.Discuss the pros and cons of this position.

The key to different mating and parenting patterns in voles is

Compared with genetic disorders associated with chromosomes other than the sex chromosomes,disorders involving sex chromosomes have relatively mild effects on cognition.

Both the combination and progestin-only oral contraceptive pills probably prevent

Males with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)

Steven Pinker and Elizabeth Spelke provide compelling arguments for their positions regarding the current underrepresentation of women in science,math,and engineering faculties.Summarize their positions and propose a research question that would improve our understanding of this controversial issue.

Normal development of male external genitalia requires the direct action of

What is the relationship between the menstrual cycle and mood?

People who are offered more opportunities for sexual activity than other people tend to

These samples obtained by Simon Levay indicate differences between heterosexual males and homosexual males in

In cases of 5-alpha-reductase deficiency,_ external genitalia at birth become _ at puberty.

Introducing Biological Psychology

The Anatomy and Evolution of the Nervous System

Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Temperature Regulation,thirst,and Hunger

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Lateralization, language, and Intelligence

Emotion, reward, aggression, and Stress

Neurological Disorders

Psychological Disorders

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Exam 10: Sexual Behavior

Because Samantha is being treated for a disease that affects her adrenal glands,she is likely to experience

Describe the major features of Klinefelter syndrome.

Women's performance on tests of verbal and manual dexterity appear to be

The primary causal factor in sexual orientation is

Which of the following genetic conditions is the most common?

Many individuals with Klinefelter syndrome experience

Individuals with androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS)have

Members of intersex advocacy groups have suggested that any decisions involving the eventual sex of a child with intersex should wait until the child is old enough to participate in the decision.Discuss the pros and cons of this position.

The key to different mating and parenting patterns in voles is

Compared with genetic disorders associated with chromosomes other than the sex chromosomes,disorders involving sex chromosomes have relatively mild effects on cognition.

Both the combination and progestin-only oral contraceptive pills probably prevent

Males with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)

Normal development of male external genitalia requires the direct action of

What is the relationship between the menstrual cycle and mood?

People who are offered more opportunities for sexual activity than other people tend to

These samples obtained by Simon Levay indicate differences between heterosexual males and homosexual males in

In cases of 5-alpha-reductase deficiency,_________ external genitalia at birth become _________ at puberty.

Introducing Biological Psychology

The Anatomy and Evolution of the Nervous System

Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Temperature Regulation,thirst,and Hunger

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Lateralization, language, and Intelligence

Emotion, reward, aggression, and Stress

Neurological Disorders

Psychological Disorders

Filters

In cases of 5-alpha-reductase deficiency,_ external genitalia at birth become _ at puberty.