Question 1

Which of the following is NOT true of sex therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  When seeking treatment,look for sex therapists who have professional credentials. 
B)  Sex therapists cannot help sexual dysfunctions such as erectile difficulties and orgasmic difficulties. 
C)  Sex therapists will focus on couples improving their communication skills and their relationship more than on sexual functioning per se. 
D)  Couples therapy is more effective in solving relationship problems than drugs. 
A)  When seeking treatment,look for sex therapists who have professional credentials. 
B)  Sex therapists cannot help sexual dysfunctions such as erectile difficulties and orgasmic difficulties. 
C)  Sex therapists will focus on couples improving their communication skills and their relationship more than on sexual functioning per se. 
D)  Couples therapy is more effective in solving relationship problems than drugs.

Question 2

In a national survey,38% of women and 61% of men reported having engaged in self-stimulation in the past year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Acceptance of homosexuality is more likely

Accepted Answer

A)  among black Americans than white. 
B)  when the person views homosexuality as controllable and a matter of choice. 
C)  when the person views homosexuality as biological or genetic in origin. 
D)  among whites regardless of culture. 
A)  among black Americans than white. 
B)  when the person views homosexuality as controllable and a matter of choice. 
C)  when the person views homosexuality as biological or genetic in origin. 
D)  among whites regardless of culture.

Question 4

Which of the following statements are true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexual problems are unusual. 
B)  Sexual problems belong to individuals rather than couples. 
C)  Sexual problems are highly resistant to treatment. 
D)  Sex therapists sometimes recommend masturbation as a treatment for certain types of problems. 
A)  Sexual problems are unusual. 
B)  Sexual problems belong to individuals rather than couples. 
C)  Sexual problems are highly resistant to treatment. 
D)  Sex therapists sometimes recommend masturbation as a treatment for certain types of problems.

Question 5

Marital satisfaction is strongly related to sexual relationship satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Summarize six common ways people express themselves sexually.

Accepted Answer

1. Verbal communication: People may expr

Question 7

Sexual satisfaction is correlated with

Accepted Answer

A)  relationship stability for women. 
B)  comfort levels of varying sexual behaviors. 
C)  relationship stability for men. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  relationship stability for women. 
B)  comfort levels of varying sexual behaviors. 
C)  relationship stability for men. 
D)  all of these.

Question 8

During the plateau phase of the sexual response cycle,men's pre-ejaculatory fluid secretions do not contain sperm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Who is most likely to emphasize "sex for fun" in casual relationships and reserve "sex with love" for committed relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men 
B)  Women 
C)  Lesbians 
D)  Bisexuals 
A)  Men 
B)  Women 
C)  Lesbians 
D)  Bisexuals

Question 10

Among gay couples who had been together for two years or less,gay men reported having sex three or more times a week

Accepted Answer

A)  less often than married heterosexual couples. 
B)  less often than lesbian couples. 
C)  less often than gay couples who were together longer. 
D)  more than married heterosexual or lesbian couples. 
A)  less often than married heterosexual couples. 
B)  less often than lesbian couples. 
C)  less often than gay couples who were together longer. 
D)  more than married heterosexual or lesbian couples.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a required step for effective contraception?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both people must define themselves as sexually active. 
B)  One of the couple must have accurate knowledge about fertility and conception. 
C)  The chosen method of contraception must be readily accessible. 
D)  Both parties must have the motivation and skill to use the method correctly and consistently. 
A)  Both people must define themselves as sexually active. 
B)  One of the couple must have accurate knowledge about fertility and conception. 
C)  The chosen method of contraception must be readily accessible. 
D)  Both parties must have the motivation and skill to use the method correctly and consistently.

Question 12

College women are more comfortable with hooking-up behaviors than men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The development of biology during the prenatal period that results in a fetus that is male or female is

Accepted Answer

A)  called sexual differentiation. 
B)  reliant on different hormonal secretions. 
C)  depends primarily on the level of testosterone produced. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  called sexual differentiation. 
B)  reliant on different hormonal secretions. 
C)  depends primarily on the level of testosterone produced. 
D)  all of these.

Question 14

Sexual identity is shaped by

Accepted Answer

A)  family and peers. 
B)  school and media. 
C)  religion. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  family and peers. 
B)  school and media. 
C)  religion. 
D)  all of these.

Question 15

Nearly half of the pregnancies in the United States are unplanned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

_____ is an individual's preference for emotional and sexual relationships with one gender or another.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexual ideal image 
B)  Gender identity 
C)  Sexual identity 
D)  Sexual orientation 
A)  Sexual ideal image 
B)  Gender identity 
C)  Sexual identity 
D)  Sexual orientation

Question 17

Sexual problems are unusual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Coitus is a form of self-stimulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a problem with sex research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liberal bias of those who volunteer 
B)  Underrepresented white,middle-class volunteers 
C)  Shame or embarrassment affecting responses 
D)  Boasting or wishful thinking affecting responses 
A)  Liberal bias of those who volunteer 
B)  Underrepresented white,middle-class volunteers 
C)  Shame or embarrassment affecting responses 
D)  Boasting or wishful thinking affecting responses

Question 20

According to Peplau's research

Accepted Answer

A)  men have more interest in sex than women. 
B)  aggression is more often linked to sexuality for men than for women. 
C)  women's sexuality is more easily shaped by cultural and situational factors. 
D)  all of these statements are supported by research. 
A)  men have more interest in sex than women. 
B)  aggression is more often linked to sexuality for men than for women. 
C)  women's sexuality is more easily shaped by cultural and situational factors. 
D)  all of these statements are supported by research.

Which of the following is NOT true of sex therapy?

In a national survey,38% of women and 61% of men reported having engaged in self-stimulation in the past year.

Acceptance of homosexuality is more likely

Which of the following statements are true?

Marital satisfaction is strongly related to sexual relationship satisfaction.

Summarize six common ways people express themselves sexually.

Sexual satisfaction is correlated with

During the plateau phase of the sexual response cycle,men's pre-ejaculatory fluid secretions do not contain sperm.

Who is most likely to emphasize "sex for fun" in casual relationships and reserve "sex with love" for committed relationships?

Among gay couples who had been together for two years or less,gay men reported having sex three or more times a week

Which of the following is NOT a required step for effective contraception?

College women are more comfortable with hooking-up behaviors than men.

The development of biology during the prenatal period that results in a fetus that is male or female is

Sexual identity is shaped by

Nearly half of the pregnancies in the United States are unplanned.

_____ is an individual's preference for emotional and sexual relationships with one gender or another.

Sexual problems are unusual.

Coitus is a form of self-stimulation.

Which of the following is NOT a problem with sex research?

According to Peplau's research

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Exam 12: Development and Expression of Sexuality

Which of the following is NOT true of sex therapy?

In a national survey,38% of women and 61% of men reported having engaged in self-stimulation in the past year.

Acceptance of homosexuality is more likely

Which of the following statements are true?

Marital satisfaction is strongly related to sexual relationship satisfaction.

Summarize six common ways people express themselves sexually.

Sexual satisfaction is correlated with

During the plateau phase of the sexual response cycle,men's pre-ejaculatory fluid secretions do not contain sperm.

Who is most likely to emphasize "sex for fun" in casual relationships and reserve "sex with love" for committed relationships?

Among gay couples who had been together for two years or less,gay men reported having sex three or more times a week

Which of the following is NOT a required step for effective contraception?

College women are more comfortable with hooking-up behaviors than men.

The development of biology during the prenatal period that results in a fetus that is male or female is

Sexual identity is shaped by

Nearly half of the pregnancies in the United States are unplanned.

_____ is an individual's preference for emotional and sexual relationships with one gender or another.

Sexual problems are unusual.

Coitus is a form of self-stimulation.

Which of the following is NOT a problem with sex research?

According to Peplau's research

Adjusting to Modern Life

Theories of Personality

Stress and Its Effects

Coping Processes

Psychology and Physical Health

The Self

Social Thinking and Social Influence

Interpersonal Communication

Friendship and Love

Marriage and Intimate Relationships

Gender and Behavior

Careers and Work

Psychological Disorders

Psychotherapy

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