Question 1

A capacity for sexual arousal

Accepted Answer

A)  is apparent at birth or soon after. 
B)  develops around age two. 
C)  develops at puberty. 
D)  appears several years earlier in males than in females. 
A)  is apparent at birth or soon after. 
B)  develops around age two. 
C)  develops at puberty. 
D)  appears several years earlier in males than in females. A

Question 2

Which of the following did Freud claim was an "immature" form of female response and which he believed resulted from these women not fully accepting their femininity?

Accepted Answer

A)  "clitoral orgasms" 
B)  lack of an orgasm 
C)  "vaginal orgasms" 
D)  female ejaculation 
A)  "clitoral orgasms" 
B)  lack of an orgasm 
C)  "vaginal orgasms" 
D)  female ejaculation A

Question 3

After going to a movie and dinner, John asks Margo back to his apartment for a drink. While having their drinks, John turns on an "old movie," and they begin kissing. As their romantic encounter begins to intensify, Margo tells John to "stop" several times, but he continues with his advances and has intercourse with Margo. John has

Accepted Answer

A)  committed acquaintance rape. 
B)  committed second degree rape. 
C)  not committed rape since Margo voluntarily went back to his apartment. 
D)  not committed rape since he did not become violent or use a weapon to force her to have intercourse. 
A)  committed acquaintance rape. 
B)  committed second degree rape. 
C)  not committed rape since Margo voluntarily went back to his apartment. 
D)  not committed rape since he did not become violent or use a weapon to force her to have intercourse. A

Question 4

Regarding the double standard, which of the following statements is\are TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The double standard refers to using different rules when it comes to judging the appropriateness of male and female sexual behavior. 
B)  In the past, the double standard allowed males, but not females, to have premarital sex. 
C)  The double standard resulted in a separate, but not equal, view of sexual behavior by men and women. 
D)  All of these statements are true. 
A)  The double standard refers to using different rules when it comes to judging the appropriateness of male and female sexual behavior. 
B)  In the past, the double standard allowed males, but not females, to have premarital sex. 
C)  The double standard resulted in a separate, but not equal, view of sexual behavior by men and women. 
D)  All of these statements are true.

Question 5

According to brain researchers, the brain chemicals and the brain structure of heterosexuals and homosexuals are different in the part of the brain known as the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to brain researchers, the brain chemicals...

Question 6

The strength of one's motivation to engage in sexual behavior is referred to as one's

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual script. 
B)  excitement phase. 
C)  sex drive. 
D)  orgasmic function. 
A)  sexual script. 
B)  excitement phase. 
C)  sex drive. 
D)  orgasmic function.

Question 7

What percent of males are capable of multiple orgasms?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 percent 
B)  15 percent 
C)  25 percent 
D)  48 percent 
A)  5 percent 
B)  15 percent 
C)  25 percent 
D)  48 percent

Question 8

Large doses of alcohol suppress orgasms in women and erections in men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Most exhibitionists have a compulsive need to prove their "manhood" by frightening women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Regarding differences in the performances of males and females, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The differences that do exist between women and men are based on individual performances, not on averages. 
B)  Scores for women and men overlap so much that it is impossible to predict if any one person will be good or bad at math or language simply by knowing their gender. 
C)  Female and male scores on the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) are rapidly becoming more alike. 
D)  Most male-female performance gaps can be traced to social differences in the power and opportunities given to men and women. 
A)  The differences that do exist between women and men are based on individual performances, not on averages. 
B)  Scores for women and men overlap so much that it is impossible to predict if any one person will be good or bad at math or language simply by knowing their gender. 
C)  Female and male scores on the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) are rapidly becoming more alike. 
D)  Most male-female performance gaps can be traced to social differences in the power and opportunities given to men and women.

Question 11

Regarding teen premarital intercourse, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexual activity among teenagers increased from the 1960s through the 1980s but has declined in recent years, especially among younger teens. 
B)  In recent years, there has been a decline in the rates of teen pregnancy and abortion in the United States. 
C)  In recent years, teens have shown a higher rate of contraceptive use. 
D)  Research now suggests that teens who take sex education tend to engage in sexual intercourse at a younger age than those who have not taken sex education classes. 
A)  Sexual activity among teenagers increased from the 1960s through the 1980s but has declined in recent years, especially among younger teens. 
B)  In recent years, there has been a decline in the rates of teen pregnancy and abortion in the United States. 
C)  In recent years, teens have shown a higher rate of contraceptive use. 
D)  Research now suggests that teens who take sex education tend to engage in sexual intercourse at a younger age than those who have not taken sex education classes.

Question 12

Research confirms that sex education delays the age at which young people first engage in sexual intercourse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Regarding date rape, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men who believe rape myths are probably at greater risk for committing date rape. 
B)  The use of alcohol increases the likelihood that date rape or other sexual assault will occur. 
C)  Acquaintance rape is related to traditional gender role socialization. 
D)  A study of college men found that those who had committed date rape were later very remorseful and self-blaming. 
A)  Men who believe rape myths are probably at greater risk for committing date rape. 
B)  The use of alcohol increases the likelihood that date rape or other sexual assault will occur. 
C)  Acquaintance rape is related to traditional gender role socialization. 
D)  A study of college men found that those who had committed date rape were later very remorseful and self-blaming.

Question 14

A developing female may be masculinized by the condition known as

Accepted Answer

A)  Klinefelter's syndrome. 
B)  Down syndrome. 
C)  androgen insensitivity. 
D)  congenital adrenal hyperplasia. 
A)  Klinefelter's syndrome. 
B)  Down syndrome. 
C)  androgen insensitivity. 
D)  congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

Question 15

Most child molesters are married with two-thirds of them being fathers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Regardless of genetic sex, the embryo will develop female organs and genitals in the absence of

Accepted Answer

A)  testosterone. 
B)  estrogen. 
C)  adrenaline. 
D)  noradrenaline. 
A)  testosterone. 
B)  estrogen. 
C)  adrenaline. 
D)  noradrenaline.

Question 17

Regarding the human sex drive, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  A man's sex drive is related to the amount of androgens, especially testosterone supplied by the testes. 
B)  When a man chats with a woman he finds attractive, his testosterone levels actually increase. 
C)  The sex drive in women is related to estrogen levels, but also to androgens in her bloodstream. 
D)  The sex drive of women is weaker than men's because of the smaller amounts of androgens she produces. 
A)  A man's sex drive is related to the amount of androgens, especially testosterone supplied by the testes. 
B)  When a man chats with a woman he finds attractive, his testosterone levels actually increase. 
C)  The sex drive in women is related to estrogen levels, but also to androgens in her bloodstream. 
D)  The sex drive of women is weaker than men's because of the smaller amounts of androgens she produces.

Question 18

Regarding the human sexual response and sexual compatibility, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  For satisfying lovemaking, couples should strive to reach simultaneous orgasm. 
B)  There is no relationship between penis size and male sexual potency. 
C)  About one woman in three does not experience orgasm during the first year of marriage. 
D)  Although individual differences exist in flaccid penis size, there tends to be much less variation in penis size during erection. 
A)  For satisfying lovemaking, couples should strive to reach simultaneous orgasm. 
B)  There is no relationship between penis size and male sexual potency. 
C)  About one woman in three does not experience orgasm during the first year of marriage. 
D)  Although individual differences exist in flaccid penis size, there tends to be much less variation in penis size during erection.

Question 19

Your predominance of androgens or estrogens determines your __________ sex.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Your predominance of androgens or estrogens determines...

Question 20

If Miguel uses different rules to judge the appropriateness of male and female sexual behavior, he would be said to be using a(n) __________ standard.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If Miguel uses different rules to judge...

A capacity for sexual arousal

Which of the following did Freud claim was an "immature" form of female response and which he believed resulted from these women not fully accepting their femininity?

Regarding the double standard, which of the following statements is\are TRUE?

According to brain researchers, the brain chemicals and the brain structure of heterosexuals and homosexuals are different in the part of the brain known as the __________.

The strength of one's motivation to engage in sexual behavior is referred to as one's

What percent of males are capable of multiple orgasms?

Large doses of alcohol suppress orgasms in women and erections in men.

Most exhibitionists have a compulsive need to prove their "manhood" by frightening women.

Regarding differences in the performances of males and females, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding teen premarital intercourse, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Research confirms that sex education delays the age at which young people first engage in sexual intercourse.

Regarding date rape, which of the following statements is FALSE?

A developing female may be masculinized by the condition known as

Most child molesters are married with two-thirds of them being fathers.

Regardless of genetic sex, the embryo will develop female organs and genitals in the absence of

Regarding the human sex drive, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding the human sexual response and sexual compatibility, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Your predominance of androgens or estrogens determines your __________ sex.

If Miguel uses different rules to judge the appropriateness of male and female sexual behavior, he would be said to be using a(n) __________ standard.

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Exam 10: Human Sexuality

A capacity for sexual arousal

Which of the following did Freud claim was an "immature" form of female response and which he believed resulted from these women not fully accepting their femininity?

Regarding the double standard, which of the following statements is\are TRUE?

According to brain researchers, the brain chemicals and the brain structure of heterosexuals and homosexuals are different in the part of the brain known as the __________.

The strength of one's motivation to engage in sexual behavior is referred to as one's

What percent of males are capable of multiple orgasms?

Large doses of alcohol suppress orgasms in women and erections in men.

Most exhibitionists have a compulsive need to prove their "manhood" by frightening women.

Regarding differences in the performances of males and females, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding teen premarital intercourse, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Research confirms that sex education delays the age at which young people first engage in sexual intercourse.

Regarding date rape, which of the following statements is FALSE?

A developing female may be masculinized by the condition known as

Most child molesters are married with two-thirds of them being fathers.

Regardless of genetic sex, the embryo will develop female organs and genitals in the absence of

Regarding the human sex drive, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding the human sexual response and sexual compatibility, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Your predominance of androgens or estrogens determines your __________ sex.

If Miguel uses different rules to judge the appropriateness of male and female sexual behavior, he would be said to be using a(n) __________ standard.

Introducing Psychology

Brain and Behavior

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Conditioning and Learning

Memory

Cognition and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Health Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Herapies

Social Psychology

Applied Psychology

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