Question 1

Many homosexuals

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A)  can trace their leanings back to childhood. 
B)  can remember a specific instance of being forced to perform homosexual behavior in childhood. 
C)  had homosexual parents. 
D)  were raised in very permissive environments. 
A)  can trace their leanings back to childhood. 
B)  can remember a specific instance of being forced to perform homosexual behavior in childhood. 
C)  had homosexual parents. 
D)  were raised in very permissive environments.

Question 2

Briefly describe the role of sex education classes in shaping the sexual behavior of adolescents.

Accepted Answer

Sex education classes play a crucial rol

Question 3

What percent of adolescents report that they learned "a lot" about sex from their parents?

Accepted Answer

A)  17 
B)  37 
C)  57 
D)  77 
A)  17 
B)  37 
C)  57 
D)  77

Question 4

Open communication between parents and their children about sexual topics correlates with

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A)  lower rates of teen pregnancy. 
B)  lower rates of STDs among teenagers. 
C)  less sexual activity in adolescence. 
D)  more promiscuity among high school students. 
A)  lower rates of teen pregnancy. 
B)  lower rates of STDs among teenagers. 
C)  less sexual activity in adolescence. 
D)  more promiscuity among high school students.

Question 5

Explain how parents' behaviors can convey to their children that sex is "dirty".

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Parents' behaviors can convey to their c

Question 6

Gender differences in sexual socialization increase the likelihood

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A)  that conflict about sexual matters will occur in heterosexual couples. 
B)  that communication will be essential for mutually satisfying sexual relationships. 
C)  that women will have to accept men's extramarital relationships. 
D)  that the male and female approaches to sex will be complimentary. 
A)  that conflict about sexual matters will occur in heterosexual couples. 
B)  that communication will be essential for mutually satisfying sexual relationships. 
C)  that women will have to accept men's extramarital relationships. 
D)  that the male and female approaches to sex will be complimentary.

Question 7

Who is most likely to find casual sex acceptable?

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A)  males 
B)  gay males 
C)  lesbians 
D)  both gay males and lesbians 
A)  males 
B)  gay males 
C)  lesbians 
D)  both gay males and lesbians

Question 8

The teenage pregnancy rate in the U.S. is

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A)  one of the lowest in the world. 
B)  one of the highest in the world. 
C)  about average. 
D)  none of these. 
A)  one of the lowest in the world. 
B)  one of the highest in the world. 
C)  about average. 
D)  none of these.

Question 9

Briefly describe the correlation between sexual activity and duration of relationship in dating couples.

Accepted Answer

The correlation between sexual activity

Question 10

Research has shown that masculine behavior in female children and feminine behavior in male children is related to later homosexuality. This is

Accepted Answer

A)  true for males, but not true for females. 
B)  true for both males and females. 
C)  not true for males, but true for females. 
D)  true for bisexuality, but not homosexuality in both sexes. 
A)  true for males, but not true for females. 
B)  true for both males and females. 
C)  not true for males, but true for females. 
D)  true for bisexuality, but not homosexuality in both sexes.

Question 11

To overcome psychologically-based erectile difficulties, the key is to

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A)  increase sexual motivation. 
B)  decrease sexual motivation. 
C)  increase performance anxiety. 
D)  decrease performance anxiety. 
A)  increase sexual motivation. 
B)  decrease sexual motivation. 
C)  increase performance anxiety. 
D)  decrease performance anxiety.

Question 12

Which of the following statements regarding sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  People can be carriers of an STD without being aware of it. 
B)  The more sexual partners you have, the higher the risk of exposure. 
C)  People who know they have an STD often continue to be sexually active. 
D)  All of these statements are accurate. 
A)  People can be carriers of an STD without being aware of it. 
B)  The more sexual partners you have, the higher the risk of exposure. 
C)  People who know they have an STD often continue to be sexually active. 
D)  All of these statements are accurate.

Question 13

The technically correct term for male impotence is

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A)  erectile difficulties. 
B)  retarded ejaculation. 
C)  orgasmic difficulties. 
D)  premature ejaculation. 
A)  erectile difficulties. 
B)  retarded ejaculation. 
C)  orgasmic difficulties. 
D)  premature ejaculation.

Question 14

Vasocongestion (engorgement of blood vessels) begins during the ____ phase of the sexual response cycle.

Accepted Answer

A)  plateau 
B)  orgasm 
C)  resolution 
D)  excitement 
A)  plateau 
B)  orgasm 
C)  resolution 
D)  excitement

Question 15

Most two-person sexual activities begin with

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A)  oral sex. 
B)  kissing. 
C)  self-stimulation. 
D)  fondling the genitals. 
A)  oral sex. 
B)  kissing. 
C)  self-stimulation. 
D)  fondling the genitals.

Question 16

Insertion of the penis into a partner's rectum is called

Accepted Answer

A)  coitus. 
B)  fellatio. 
C)  sensate focus. 
D)  anal intercourse. 
A)  coitus. 
B)  fellatio. 
C)  sensate focus. 
D)  anal intercourse.

Question 17

List and briefly describe several explanations for the origins of homosexuality. For which of these explanations is the research support the most compelling?

Accepted Answer

There are several explanations for the o

Question 18

A body area that is sexually sensitive or responsive is called

Accepted Answer

A)  a sensate focus. 
B)  a refractory area. 
C)  an autoerotic zone. 
D)  an erogenous zone. 
A)  a sensate focus. 
B)  a refractory area. 
C)  an autoerotic zone. 
D)  an erogenous zone.

Question 19

Which of the following statements regarding oral sex is not accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oral sex plays a central role in homosexual relationships. 
B)  It is possible to contract AIDS through mouth-genital stimulation. 
C)  Oral sex is a major source of orgasms for many heterosexual couples. 
D)  Younger teens are more likely to engage in sexual intercourse than oral sex. 
A)  Oral sex plays a central role in homosexual relationships. 
B)  It is possible to contract AIDS through mouth-genital stimulation. 
C)  Oral sex is a major source of orgasms for many heterosexual couples. 
D)  Younger teens are more likely to engage in sexual intercourse than oral sex.

Question 20

Who is less approving of sexual activity in women than in men?

Accepted Answer

A)  females 
B)  males 
C)  both males and females 
D)  only older females and younger males 
A)  females 
B)  males 
C)  both males and females 
D)  only older females and younger males

Many homosexuals

Briefly describe the role of sex education classes in shaping the sexual behavior of adolescents.

What percent of adolescents report that they learned "a lot" about sex from their parents?

Open communication between parents and their children about sexual topics correlates with

Explain how parents' behaviors can convey to their children that sex is "dirty".

Gender differences in sexual socialization increase the likelihood

Who is most likely to find casual sex acceptable?

The teenage pregnancy rate in the U.S. is

Briefly describe the correlation between sexual activity and duration of relationship in dating couples.

Research has shown that masculine behavior in female children and feminine behavior in male children is related to later homosexuality. This is

To overcome psychologically-based erectile difficulties, the key is to

Which of the following statements regarding sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is accurate?

The technically correct term for male impotence is

Vasocongestion (engorgement of blood vessels) begins during the ____ phase of the sexual response cycle.

Most two-person sexual activities begin with

Insertion of the penis into a partner's rectum is called

List and briefly describe several explanations for the origins of homosexuality. For which of these explanations is the research support the most compelling?

A body area that is sexually sensitive or responsive is called

Which of the following statements regarding oral sex is not accurate?

Who is less approving of sexual activity in women than in men?

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Many homosexuals

Briefly describe the role of sex education classes in shaping the sexual behavior of adolescents.

What percent of adolescents report that they learned "a lot" about sex from their parents?

Open communication between parents and their children about sexual topics correlates with

Explain how parents' behaviors can convey to their children that sex is "dirty".

Gender differences in sexual socialization increase the likelihood

Who is most likely to find casual sex acceptable?

The teenage pregnancy rate in the U.S. is

Briefly describe the correlation between sexual activity and duration of relationship in dating couples.

Research has shown that masculine behavior in female children and feminine behavior in male children is related to later homosexuality. This is

To overcome psychologically-based erectile difficulties, the key is to

Which of the following statements regarding sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is accurate?

The technically correct term for male impotence is

Vasocongestion (engorgement of blood vessels) begins during the ____ phase of the sexual response cycle.

Most two-person sexual activities begin with

Insertion of the penis into a partner's rectum is called

List and briefly describe several explanations for the origins of homosexuality. For which of these explanations is the research support the most compelling?

A body area that is sexually sensitive or responsive is called

Which of the following statements regarding oral sex is not accurate?

Who is less approving of sexual activity in women than in men?

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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