Question 1

A man who has never had an erection sufficient for coitus is said to have

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A)  orgasmic difficulties. 
B)  retarded ejaculation. 
C)  lifelong erectile difficulties. 
D)  primary erectile difficulties. 
A)  orgasmic difficulties. 
B)  retarded ejaculation. 
C)  lifelong erectile difficulties. 
D)  primary erectile difficulties.

Question 2

Females' sexuality is more easily shaped by culture than males'.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following statements about the role of hormones in sexual behavior is not accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Estrogen levels among women correlate with sexual interest. 
B)  Androgen seems to be related to sexual motivation in both men and women. 
C)  High levels of testosterone in male and female subjects are related to higher rates of sexual activity. 
D)  The effects of androgens on sexual behavior are stronger in men than in women. 
A)  Estrogen levels among women correlate with sexual interest. 
B)  Androgen seems to be related to sexual motivation in both men and women. 
C)  High levels of testosterone in male and female subjects are related to higher rates of sexual activity. 
D)  The effects of androgens on sexual behavior are stronger in men than in women.

Question 4

Negotiating the terms of a sexual relationship

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A)  may not be explicit, but it's there. 
B)  occurs if there are problems and a counselor is consulted. 
C)  diminishes the intimacy of a sexual relationship and reduces spontaneity. 
D)  should be completed before entering a marriage to avoid problems later. 
A)  may not be explicit, but it's there. 
B)  occurs if there are problems and a counselor is consulted. 
C)  diminishes the intimacy of a sexual relationship and reduces spontaneity. 
D)  should be completed before entering a marriage to avoid problems later.

Question 5

Which of the following is not considered a hormone-based contraceptive?

Accepted Answer

A)  condom 
B)  the pill 
C)  vaginal ring 
D)  transdermal patch 
A)  condom 
B)  the pill 
C)  vaginal ring 
D)  transdermal patch

Question 6

Which of the following sexual behaviors is least prevalent among gay men?

Accepted Answer

A)  fellatio 
B)  oral sex 
C)  anal intercourse 
D)  mutual masturbation 
A)  fellatio 
B)  oral sex 
C)  anal intercourse 
D)  mutual masturbation

Question 7

Research on sexual behavior is

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A)  difficult to do because it is hard to get a representative sample of subjects. 
B)  easy to do because people are always willing to talk about their sex lives. 
C)  well advanced because it is one of the oldest areas of research in psychology. 
D)  in its infancy because the variables are difficult to define. 
A)  difficult to do because it is hard to get a representative sample of subjects. 
B)  easy to do because people are always willing to talk about their sex lives. 
C)  well advanced because it is one of the oldest areas of research in psychology. 
D)  in its infancy because the variables are difficult to define.

Question 8

Women who formerly experienced orgasms but are currently unable to do so are said to have

Accepted Answer

A)  situational orgasmic difficulties. 
B)  hypoactive sexual desire. 
C)  primary orgasmic difficulties. 
D)  generalized secondary orgasmic difficulties. 
A)  situational orgasmic difficulties. 
B)  hypoactive sexual desire. 
C)  primary orgasmic difficulties. 
D)  generalized secondary orgasmic difficulties.

Question 9

Which of the following is a good suggestion for engaging in safer sex?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid engaging in anal intercourse. 
B)  Don't have sex with someone who has had lots of previous partners. 
C)  Wash your genitals with soap and water before and after sexual contact. 
D)  All of these statements are good suggestions. 
A)  Avoid engaging in anal intercourse. 
B)  Don't have sex with someone who has had lots of previous partners. 
C)  Wash your genitals with soap and water before and after sexual contact. 
D)  All of these statements are good suggestions.

Question 10

Which of the following has been found to contribute to erectile dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol 
B)  common diseases such as diabetes 
C)  worry about work 
D)  all of these 
A)  alcohol 
B)  common diseases such as diabetes 
C)  worry about work 
D)  all of these

Question 11

Jenna and Katie are lesbians raising a son. The likelihood he will be a homosexual is ____ someone raised by heterosexual parents?

Accepted Answer

A)  lower than 
B)  higher than 
C)  about the same as 
D)  substantially lower than 
A)  lower than 
B)  higher than 
C)  about the same as 
D)  substantially lower than

Question 12

One of the ramifications of "rational outness" for homosexuals is that they are likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  keep their sexual orientation a well-guarded secret. 
B)  disclose their sexual orientation only to close friends and siblings. 
C)  engage in sexual relations with those who are unaware of their sexual orientation. 
D)  publicly reveal the sexual orientation of their homosexual friends. 
A)  keep their sexual orientation a well-guarded secret. 
B)  disclose their sexual orientation only to close friends and siblings. 
C)  engage in sexual relations with those who are unaware of their sexual orientation. 
D)  publicly reveal the sexual orientation of their homosexual friends.

Question 13

Which of the following is the most likely cause of orgasmic difficulties in women?

Accepted Answer

A)  anger toward one's partner 
B)  relationship difficulties 
C)  anxiety about sexual performance 
D)  overemphasis on sexual fantasies 
A)  anger toward one's partner 
B)  relationship difficulties 
C)  anxiety about sexual performance 
D)  overemphasis on sexual fantasies

Question 14

John's parents were very open about sex when he was a teenager. They went to great efforts to make sure John learned more about sex than "the street" or even school could teach him. It is likely that in his teenage years,

Accepted Answer

A)  John will have less partners, but be more sexually active than average. 
B)  John will have more partners, and be more sexually active than average. 
C)  John will have less partners, and be less sexually active than average. 
D)  Not enough information is given. 
A)  John will have less partners, but be more sexually active than average. 
B)  John will have more partners, and be more sexually active than average. 
C)  John will have less partners, and be less sexually active than average. 
D)  Not enough information is given.

Question 15

____ occurs when sexual relations are impaired because a man consistently reaches orgasm too quickly.

Accepted Answer

A)  Impotence 
B)  Sensate focus 
C)  Erectile dysfunction 
D)  Premature ejaculation 
A)  Impotence 
B)  Sensate focus 
C)  Erectile dysfunction 
D)  Premature ejaculation

Question 16

Research shows that self-stimulation

Accepted Answer

A)  tends to disappear after marriage. 
B)  is common among married adults. 
C)  is an indication of problems in a marriage. 
D)  is often a focus of communication among married couples. 
A)  tends to disappear after marriage. 
B)  is common among married adults. 
C)  is an indication of problems in a marriage. 
D)  is often a focus of communication among married couples.

Question 17

Vasocongestion causes

Accepted Answer

A)  penile erection in males. 
B)  clitoral swelling in females. 
C)  orgasm. 
D)  both penile erection in males and clitoral swelling in females. 
A)  penile erection in males. 
B)  clitoral swelling in females. 
C)  orgasm. 
D)  both penile erection in males and clitoral swelling in females.

Question 18

The highest actual failure rate is found with which contraceptive method?

Accepted Answer

A)  withdrawal 
B)  diaphragm 
C)  spermicides 
D)  birth control pills 
A)  withdrawal 
B)  diaphragm 
C)  spermicides 
D)  birth control pills

Question 19

Adolescents attain reproductive capability as hormonal changes lead to the full development of the

Accepted Answer

A)  gonads. 
B)  primary sex characteristics. 
C)  secondary sex characteristics. 
D)  pubescent sex characteristics. 
A)  gonads. 
B)  primary sex characteristics. 
C)  secondary sex characteristics. 
D)  pubescent sex characteristics.

Question 20

Approach motives for engaging in sex include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  pursuing one's own sexual pleasure. 
B)  pleasing one's partner. 
C)  expressing love. 
D)  avoiding relationship conflict 
A)  pursuing one's own sexual pleasure. 
B)  pleasing one's partner. 
C)  expressing love. 
D)  avoiding relationship conflict

A man who has never had an erection sufficient for coitus is said to have

Females' sexuality is more easily shaped by culture than males'.

Which of the following statements about the role of hormones in sexual behavior is not accurate?

Negotiating the terms of a sexual relationship

Which of the following is not considered a hormone-based contraceptive?

Which of the following sexual behaviors is least prevalent among gay men?

Research on sexual behavior is

Women who formerly experienced orgasms but are currently unable to do so are said to have

Which of the following is a good suggestion for engaging in safer sex?

Which of the following has been found to contribute to erectile dysfunction?

Jenna and Katie are lesbians raising a son. The likelihood he will be a homosexual is ____ someone raised by heterosexual parents?

One of the ramifications of "rational outness" for homosexuals is that they are likely to

Which of the following is the most likely cause of orgasmic difficulties in women?

John's parents were very open about sex when he was a teenager. They went to great efforts to make sure John learned more about sex than "the street" or even school could teach him. It is likely that in his teenage years,

____ occurs when sexual relations are impaired because a man consistently reaches orgasm too quickly.

Research shows that self-stimulation

Vasocongestion causes

The highest actual failure rate is found with which contraceptive method?

Adolescents attain reproductive capability as hormonal changes lead to the full development of the

Approach motives for engaging in sex include all of the following except

Adjusting to Modern Life

Theories of Personality

Stress and Its Effects

Coping Processes

The Self

Social Thinking and Social Influence

Interpersonal Communication

Friendship and Love

Marriage and Intimate Relationships

Gender and Behavior

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Exam 13: Development and Expression of Sexuality

A man who has never had an erection sufficient for coitus is said to have

Females' sexuality is more easily shaped by culture than males'.

Which of the following statements about the role of hormones in sexual behavior is not accurate?

Negotiating the terms of a sexual relationship

Which of the following is not considered a hormone-based contraceptive?

Which of the following sexual behaviors is least prevalent among gay men?

Research on sexual behavior is

Women who formerly experienced orgasms but are currently unable to do so are said to have

Which of the following is a good suggestion for engaging in safer sex?

Which of the following has been found to contribute to erectile dysfunction?

Jenna and Katie are lesbians raising a son. The likelihood he will be a homosexual is ____ someone raised by heterosexual parents?

One of the ramifications of "rational outness" for homosexuals is that they are likely to

Which of the following is the most likely cause of orgasmic difficulties in women?

John's parents were very open about sex when he was a teenager. They went to great efforts to make sure John learned more about sex than "the street" or even school could teach him. It is likely that in his teenage years,

____ occurs when sexual relations are impaired because a man consistently reaches orgasm too quickly.

Research shows that self-stimulation

Vasocongestion causes

The highest actual failure rate is found with which contraceptive method?

Adolescents attain reproductive capability as hormonal changes lead to the full development of the

Approach motives for engaging in sex include all of the following except

Adjusting to Modern Life

Theories of Personality

Stress and Its Effects

Coping Processes

The Self

Social Thinking and Social Influence

Interpersonal Communication

Friendship and Love

Marriage and Intimate Relationships

Gender and Behavior

Development in Adolescence and Adulthood

Careers and Work

Psychology and Physical Health

Psychological Disorders

Psychotherapy

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