Question 1

Which of the following groups is likely to have the most permissive attitudes about sexual activity outside of a committed relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  lesbian couples 
B)  married couples 
C)  gay male couples 
D)  heterosexual engaged couples 
A)  lesbian couples 
B)  married couples 
C)  gay male couples 
D)  heterosexual engaged couples

Question 2

According to Masters and Johnson, the four phases of the sexual response cycle are

Accepted Answer

A)  excitement, arousal, orgasm, relaxation. 
B)  excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution. 
C)  arousal, plateau, orgasm, refractory period. 
D)  vasocongestion, plateau, orgasm, refractory period. 
A)  excitement, arousal, orgasm, relaxation. 
B)  excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution. 
C)  arousal, plateau, orgasm, refractory period. 
D)  vasocongestion, plateau, orgasm, refractory period.

Question 3

Which of the following statements about sex is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fantasizing during a sexual encounter is normal in both men and women. 
B)  Few couples have disagreements about basic issues such as how often to have intercourse. 
C)  Despite the interest in sex today, many people are ignorant about basic sexual functioning. 
D)  Many sexual problems stem from a negative sexual values system that associates sex with immorality. 
A)  Fantasizing during a sexual encounter is normal in both men and women. 
B)  Few couples have disagreements about basic issues such as how often to have intercourse. 
C)  Despite the interest in sex today, many people are ignorant about basic sexual functioning. 
D)  Many sexual problems stem from a negative sexual values system that associates sex with immorality.

Question 4

____ are the principal class of female sex hormones; ____ are the principal class of male sex hormones.

Accepted Answer

A)  Estrogens; androgens 
B)  Androgens; estrogens 
C)  Pheromones; androgens 
D)  Androgens; pheromones 
A)  Estrogens; androgens 
B)  Androgens; estrogens 
C)  Pheromones; androgens 
D)  Androgens; pheromones

Question 5

Which of the following is not one of the steps that intimate couples must negotiate through in order to use contraception effectively?

Accepted Answer

A)  define themselves as sexually active 
B)  agree on the religious implications of contraception 
C)  have accurate knowledge of fertility and conception 
D)  have access to their chosen method of contraception 
A)  define themselves as sexually active 
B)  agree on the religious implications of contraception 
C)  have accurate knowledge of fertility and conception 
D)  have access to their chosen method of contraception

Question 6

Often, the key to conquering orgasmic difficulties in women is

Accepted Answer

A)  to be more assertive about sexual needs. 
B)  increasing the tempo of intercourse. 
C)  emphasizing the importance of having an orgasm during intercourse. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  to be more assertive about sexual needs. 
B)  increasing the tempo of intercourse. 
C)  emphasizing the importance of having an orgasm during intercourse. 
D)  all of these.

Question 7

Peers tend to be a source of highly misleading information about sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Homosexual parents are slightly more likely to have homosexual children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The fact that sex research is typically done using volunteer subjects causes problems with

Accepted Answer

A)  obtaining sufficient funds for sex research. 
B)  getting representative samples. 
C)  doing observational studies. 
D)  the reliability of self-report measures. 
A)  obtaining sufficient funds for sex research. 
B)  getting representative samples. 
C)  doing observational studies. 
D)  the reliability of self-report measures.

Question 10

Dr. Feinstein is setting up a laboratory to research the human sexual response. Her biggest research problem is likely to be

Accepted Answer

A)  the reliability of the subjects' responses. 
B)  ethical problems with the methodology. 
C)  the need to develop physiological equipment. 
D)  getting representative samples of subjects. 
A)  the reliability of the subjects' responses. 
B)  ethical problems with the methodology. 
C)  the need to develop physiological equipment. 
D)  getting representative samples of subjects.

Question 11

Which of the following statements regarding kissing and touching is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men often overestimate the importance of kissing and touching. 
B)  Men often underestimate the importance of kissing and touching. 
C)  Partners rarely have differing expectations about kissing and touching. 
D)  For most couples, kissing and touching are not integral elements of sexual stimulation. 
A)  Men often overestimate the importance of kissing and touching. 
B)  Men often underestimate the importance of kissing and touching. 
C)  Partners rarely have differing expectations about kissing and touching. 
D)  For most couples, kissing and touching are not integral elements of sexual stimulation.

Question 12

About what percentage of Americans have had sex by age 22?

Accepted Answer

A)  25 
B)  50 
C)  75 
D)  90 
A)  25 
B)  50 
C)  75 
D)  90

Question 13

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 14

List and briefly describe gender differences in orgasm.

Accepted Answer

Gender differences in orgasm refer to th

Question 15

The most common sexual fantasy

Accepted Answer

A)  involves having sex with a person other than the partner. 
B)  involves dominance and submission. 
C)  involves multiple partners. 
D)  is different for males and females. 
A)  involves having sex with a person other than the partner. 
B)  involves dominance and submission. 
C)  involves multiple partners. 
D)  is different for males and females.

Question 16

Modern research shows that about ____% of the population could be characterized as homosexual.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  7 
C)  10 
D)  13 
A)  2 
B)  7 
C)  10 
D)  13

Question 17

Data from several recent surveys on sex indicate that about ____ percent of American wives have engaged in extramarital sexual activity at least once.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  25 
C)  50 
D)  75 
A)  10 
B)  25 
C)  50 
D)  75

Question 18

Compare and contrast male and female sexual dysfunctions.

Accepted Answer

Male and female sexual dysfunctions can

Question 19

The most common sex education programs could be termed "abstinence plus."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is the most common position for vaginal intercourse?

Accepted Answer

A)  rear-entry 
B)  man-above 
C)  side-by-side 
D)  woman-above 
A)  rear-entry 
B)  man-above 
C)  side-by-side 
D)  woman-above

Which of the following groups is likely to have the most permissive attitudes about sexual activity outside of a committed relationship?

According to Masters and Johnson, the four phases of the sexual response cycle are

Which of the following statements about sex is not true?

are the principal class of female sex hormones; are the principal class of male sex hormones.

Which of the following is not one of the steps that intimate couples must negotiate through in order to use contraception effectively?

Often, the key to conquering orgasmic difficulties in women is

Peers tend to be a source of highly misleading information about sex.

Homosexual parents are slightly more likely to have homosexual children.

The fact that sex research is typically done using volunteer subjects causes problems with

Dr. Feinstein is setting up a laboratory to research the human sexual response. Her biggest research problem is likely to be

Which of the following statements regarding kissing and touching is accurate?

About what percentage of Americans have had sex by age 22?

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

List and briefly describe gender differences in orgasm.

The most common sexual fantasy

Modern research shows that about ____% of the population could be characterized as homosexual.

Data from several recent surveys on sex indicate that about ____ percent of American wives have engaged in extramarital sexual activity at least once.

Compare and contrast male and female sexual dysfunctions.

The most common sex education programs could be termed "abstinence plus."

Which of the following is the most common position for vaginal intercourse?

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Which of the following groups is likely to have the most permissive attitudes about sexual activity outside of a committed relationship?

According to Masters and Johnson, the four phases of the sexual response cycle are

Which of the following statements about sex is not true?

____ are the principal class of female sex hormones; ____ are the principal class of male sex hormones.

Which of the following is not one of the steps that intimate couples must negotiate through in order to use contraception effectively?

Often, the key to conquering orgasmic difficulties in women is

Peers tend to be a source of highly misleading information about sex.

Homosexual parents are slightly more likely to have homosexual children.

The fact that sex research is typically done using volunteer subjects causes problems with

Dr. Feinstein is setting up a laboratory to research the human sexual response. Her biggest research problem is likely to be

Which of the following statements regarding kissing and touching is accurate?

About what percentage of Americans have had sex by age 22?

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

List and briefly describe gender differences in orgasm.

The most common sexual fantasy

Modern research shows that about ____% of the population could be characterized as homosexual.

Data from several recent surveys on sex indicate that about ____ percent of American wives have engaged in extramarital sexual activity at least once.

Compare and contrast male and female sexual dysfunctions.

The most common sex education programs could be termed "abstinence plus."

Which of the following is the most common position for vaginal intercourse?

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

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Psychotherapy

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are the principal class of female sex hormones; are the principal class of male sex hormones.