Question 1

In the male embryo, the primitive testes produce and secrete __________

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine. 
B)  endorphins. 
C)  androgens. 
D)  estrogen.

Question 2

Jaime enjoys sexual activity with his partner. However, he cannot reach an orgasm during sexual intercourse even though fully aroused. Jaime is suffering from __________

Accepted Answer

A)  male erectile disorder. 
B)  male orgasmic disorder. 
C)  dyspareunia. 
D)  premature ejaculation.

Question 3

In research conducted since the introduction of sildenafil (Viagra), studies suggest that as many as _________ of men in the United States suffer from some degree of erectile dysfunction.

Accepted Answer

A)  one-half 
B)  one-third 
C)  three-quarters 
D)  one-quarter

Question 4

Carlos think of himself as independent and assertive, two characteristics that are associated with masculinity in his culture. According to the text, Carlos has a sense of __________ that is consistent with his biological sex.

Accepted Answer

A)  gender preference. 
B)  gender typing. 
C)  gender identity. 
D)  cultural stereotype.

Question 5

Which of the following statements concerning the androgen testosterone is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Testosterone plays no part in sexual responsiveness in females. 
B)  Testosterone is predominantly a male hormone. 
C)  The use of testosterone patches or ointments can reverse deficiencies in sexual interest and activity. 
D)  As men age their testosterone levels decrease, which decreases interest in sex.

Question 6

A person with both male and female sex organs is called a transvestite.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following areas are males somewhat stronger in than females?

Accepted Answer

A)  self-esteem 
B)  verbal ability 
C)  social ability 
D)  spatial ability

Question 8

According to Kinsey, what percentage of women reported at least one sexual experience with another female since puberty?

Accepted Answer

A)  5.4 percent 
B)  3.5 percent 
C)  7.8 percent 
D)  12.2 percent

Question 9

Sandra Bem proposed that gender roles__________

Accepted Answer

A)  include both heterosexual and homosexual feelings. 
B)  include both gender stability and gender constancy. 
C)  include both masculine and feminine dimensions. 
D)  can be basically neutral where a person is neither heterosexual nor homosexual.

Question 10

Why isn't it true to say that males are aggressive but females aren't?

Accepted Answer

A)  because in school, girls get into just as many fights as boys 
B)  because girls can be good at sports, too 
C)  because many men aren't aggressive 
D)  because women are aggressive, but not usually in a physical way

Question 11

Phyllis goes out on a date and kisses a young man. Later, she finds out that he has AIDS. She fears that she might get the disease. However, there is no scientific, documented proof of AIDS being passed to another through saliva.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Fifteen year old Latisha feels that she has been a "boy trapped in a girl's body" for as long as she can remember. She is learning about sexual reassignment surgery from her mother, who supports her daughter after taking her to a doctor who diagnosed her as being __________

Accepted Answer

A)  gender roles disorder. 
B)  transgendered. 
C)  gender confusion disorder. 
D)  gender denial disorder.

Question 13

The first phase of the sexual response is called arousal

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Michael, who is in his 20's, has been attracted to same-sex individuals since he was very young. He is satisfied with his sexual orientation and has no problem at all with it because for him, it has been an established way of life. According to the American Psychiatric Association, Michael __________

Accepted Answer

A)  has a psychiatric disorder because he feelings began early in childhood. 
B)  has no problem. 
C)  has an identifiable and treatable disorder. 
D)  should stop being attracted to men as he approaches his 40's.

Question 15

In the United States, approximately __________ of those infected with HIV are male.

Accepted Answer

A)  95 
B)  80 
C)  60 
D)  35

Question 16

The process of determining in which sex a child with ambiguous genitalia should be reared is called __________

Accepted Answer

A)  gender role decisions. 
B)  gender-schema development. 
C)  sex characteristic role development. 
D)  sex assignment.

Question 17

Studies indicate that __________ tend to value monogamy more highly than other couples.

Accepted Answer

A)  cohabitating couples 
B)  gay couples 
C)  lesbian couples 
D)  unmarried couples

Question 18

The Sry gene on the Y chromosome sets into motion the process by which __________

Accepted Answer

A)  the undifferentiated gonads of the embryo become ovaries. 
B)  the undifferentiated gonads of the embryo become testes. 
C)  the pituitary begins to secrete androgens, which cause the hypothalamus to become male differentiated. 
D)  the pituitary begins to secrete estrogens, which cause the hypothalamus to become female oriented.

Question 19

According to evolutionary theory gender roles develop __________

Accepted Answer

A)  because children are not born with a gender schema. 
B)  because women have learned to want attractive men for mates. 
C)  because women have learned that more assertive men are better able to protect them. 
D)  those characteristics that have helped foster the survival of offspring get passed on.

Question 20

You are a counselor, and a couple comes to consult with you. They are worried that their high school age child is homosexual. They want to know how this might have happened. What might you tell them, based on psychological research, about the factors that determine sexual orientation? What would you advise them about "being worried?" What factors might contribute to your advice?

Accepted Answer

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Exam 11: Human Sexuality and Gender

In the male embryo, the primitive testes produce and secrete __________

Jaime enjoys sexual activity with his partner. However, he cannot reach an orgasm during sexual intercourse even though fully aroused. Jaime is suffering from __________

In research conducted since the introduction of sildenafil (Viagra) , studies suggest that as many as _________ of men in the United States suffer from some degree of erectile dysfunction.

Carlos think of himself as independent and assertive, two characteristics that are associated with masculinity in his culture. According to the text, Carlos has a sense of __________ that is consistent with his biological sex.

Which of the following statements concerning the androgen testosterone is INCORRECT?

A person with both male and female sex organs is called a transvestite.

Which of the following areas are males somewhat stronger in than females?

According to Kinsey, what percentage of women reported at least one sexual experience with another female since puberty?

Sandra Bem proposed that gender roles__________

Why isn't it true to say that males are aggressive but females aren't?

Phyllis goes out on a date and kisses a young man. Later, she finds out that he has AIDS. She fears that she might get the disease. However, there is no scientific, documented proof of AIDS being passed to another through saliva.

Fifteen year old Latisha feels that she has been a "boy trapped in a girl's body" for as long as she can remember. She is learning about sexual reassignment surgery from her mother, who supports her daughter after taking her to a doctor who diagnosed her as being __________

The first phase of the sexual response is called arousal

In the United States, approximately __________ of those infected with HIV are male.

The process of determining in which sex a child with ambiguous genitalia should be reared is called __________

Studies indicate that __________ tend to value monogamy more highly than other couples.

The Sry gene on the Y chromosome sets into motion the process by which __________

According to evolutionary theory gender roles develop __________