Exam 10: Sexuality and Gender

Which hormone is the primary determinant of whether a baby will develop male or female external genitalia?

If gender differences in cognition are decreasing,this is probably due to _______________.

Female sex organs that are present at birth are called ___________.

Sex organs and traits that develop at puberty and are not directly involved in reproduction are known as __________ sexual characteristics.

The primary male sex characteristic is the ______________.

The first large-scale study of human behavior to be done after the Kinsey and Masters and Johnson reports was conducted by _________.

Steve's penis is becoming even more erect and has secreted a few drops of fluid after beginning to have sex.He is likely to be in the __________________ stage of the sexual response cycle according to Masters and Johnson.

Severe stress experienced by a pregnant woman during the ________ trimester might increase the chance of a male child becoming homosexual.

Maurice was born with an XY chromosome type,and he has the external genitalia of a male.He has,for the better part of his life however,felt like he was supposed to be a woman.He has always identified more with feminine clothes,behaviors,and emotions.According to chapter 10 in your textbook,Maurice has a female __________.

The growth spurt for girls typically begins at what age?

James,a single man,is sexually attracted to men,but not women.According to your text,James is:

Give an example of a common sexual dysfunction and its symptoms.

Sam is a father of two children and has a career as a professor at a university.He is nurturant and sensitive to his children's needs,able to express emotions outwardly,independent and assertive,and thinks problems through calmly and logically.Sam is a good example of a person who is _____________.

Which of the following is a female primary sex characteristic?

Johnny is a gay man who has a wonderful relationship with his sister.He regularly babysits for her children,and enjoys helping to raise them.Johnny's availability to help with the kids and his interest in doing so supports the __________ hypothesis of homosexuality.

Which of the following statements has research found with regard to androgynous people?

Psychologist Sandra Bem (1975,1981)developed the concept of ___________.

_____________ is a disorder in which the person either prefers to,or must,achieve sexual arousal and fulfillment through sexual behavior that is unusual or not socially acceptable.

Name two secondary sex characteristics in females.

Research has shown that heterosexuality is generally accepted across all cultures.Research also suggests that ___________.