Question 1

Which belief of Freud's was disproved by Masters and Johnson?

Accepted Answer

A)  penis envy 
B)  superiority of vaginal orgasms 
C)  Electra complex 
D)  superiority of clitoral orgasms 
A)  penis envy 
B)  superiority of vaginal orgasms 
C)  Electra complex 
D)  superiority of clitoral orgasms B

Question 2

Chuck,Margot,and Leesa have been college roommates for a year.They enjoy spending time together.Although the three have no romantic ideas regarding each other,both Margot
And Leesa have each had sex with Chuck on a couple of occasions.In contemporary society,
These roommates are following the sexual script known as the __________ script.

Accepted Answer

A)  hook-up 
B)  friends with benefits 
C)  group sex 
D)  random dating 
A)  hook-up 
B)  friends with benefits 
C)  group sex 
D)  random dating B

Question 3

Concerning sexual response,which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The phases of sexual response differ depending on a person's sexual orientation. 
B)  Many women have satisfying sexual experiences even when orgasm is not involved. 
C)  About half the time, the male refractory period is immediately followed by a second orgasm. 
D)  Orgasm and resolution in the female usually do not last as long as they do for males. 
A)  The phases of sexual response differ depending on a person's sexual orientation. 
B)  Many women have satisfying sexual experiences even when orgasm is not involved. 
C)  About half the time, the male refractory period is immediately followed by a second orgasm. 
D)  Orgasm and resolution in the female usually do not last as long as they do for males. B

Question 4

Regarding current sexual trends among young people,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adolescents and young adults have always engaged in sexual experimentation and
Exploration. 
B)  Most young people emerge unscathed from their explorations if they clearly understand
That their encounters are casual and practice safe sex. 
C)  Casual sex is often viewed by young people as easier than facing the challenges of
Romantic attachment and finding a lifelong partner. 
D)  The sexual script in which friends have sex but aren't romantically involved is called
The hook-up script. 
A)  Adolescents and young adults have always engaged in sexual experimentation and
Exploration. 
B)  Most young people emerge unscathed from their explorations if they clearly understand
That their encounters are casual and practice safe sex. 
C)  Casual sex is often viewed by young people as easier than facing the challenges of
Romantic attachment and finding a lifelong partner. 
D)  The sexual script in which friends have sex but aren't romantically involved is called
The hook-up script.

Question 5

Regarding child molestation,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Molesters usually first target their victims with bribes, gifts, or games. 
B)  Many molesters gain access to their victims through caretaking. 
C)  Molesters initially force the child to engage in sexual acts without using other methods of persuasion. 
D)  Most assaults take place in the abuser's home. 
A)  Molesters usually first target their victims with bribes, gifts, or games. 
B)  Many molesters gain access to their victims through caretaking. 
C)  Molesters initially force the child to engage in sexual acts without using other methods of persuasion. 
D)  Most assaults take place in the abuser's home.

Question 6

Applying different standards for judging the appropriateness of male and female sexual behavior is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  acquaintance rape. 
B)  the double standard. 
C)  the sexual revolution. 
D)  sexually explicit behavior. 
A)  acquaintance rape. 
B)  the double standard. 
C)  the sexual revolution. 
D)  sexually explicit behavior.

Question 7

The human sex drive and the ability to engage in intercourse

Accepted Answer

A)  comes to an end as sex hormones cease to be produced in middle age. 
B)  reaches its peak in the mid 50s, when couples no longer have to be concerned about pregnancy. 
C)  will continue late into life for couples who regularly engage in intercourse. 
D)  is impossible for people over age 70. 
A)  comes to an end as sex hormones cease to be produced in middle age. 
B)  reaches its peak in the mid 50s, when couples no longer have to be concerned about pregnancy. 
C)  will continue late into life for couples who regularly engage in intercourse. 
D)  is impossible for people over age 70.

Question 8

Which of the following tend to voluntarily associate with people who share their sexual interests and whose sexual behavior only becomes harmful when it becomes extreme?

Accepted Answer

A)  masochists 
B)  sadists 
C)  fetishists 
D)  all of these 
A)  masochists 
B)  sadists 
C)  fetishists 
D)  all of these

Question 9

What percent of males are capable of multiple orgasms?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

After orgasm,men experience a short time interval during which a second orgasm is impossible.This short time interval is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  plateau phase. 
B)  refractory period. 
C)  relaxation phase. 
D)  orientation period. 
A)  plateau phase. 
B)  refractory period. 
C)  relaxation phase. 
D)  orientation period.

Question 11

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

Question 12

Regarding the effects of various drugs on sexual desire and response,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The use of the drug Ecstasy increases and enhances sexual desire and response. 
B)  Amphetamines, cocaine, and amyl nitrite impair sexual response. 
C)  In small amounts alcohol may lower inhibitions, but in large amounts it actually decreases sexual response. 
D)  Barbiturates, LSD, and marijuana impair sexual response. 
A)  The use of the drug Ecstasy increases and enhances sexual desire and response. 
B)  Amphetamines, cocaine, and amyl nitrite impair sexual response. 
C)  In small amounts alcohol may lower inhibitions, but in large amounts it actually decreases sexual response. 
D)  Barbiturates, LSD, and marijuana impair sexual response.

Question 13

To prevent child molestation,children should be taught

Accepted Answer

A)  not to keep secrets from their parents. 
B)  to tell their parents if anyone they are chatting with on the Internet wants to meet them in person. 
C)  to shout "no" if any adult tries to engage them in sexual activity. 
D)  to do all of these. 
A)  not to keep secrets from their parents. 
B)  to tell their parents if anyone they are chatting with on the Internet wants to meet them in person. 
C)  to shout "no" if any adult tries to engage them in sexual activity. 
D)  to do all of these.

Question 14

Sexual masochism means that a person

Accepted Answer

A)  enjoys sex with children. 
B)  derives sexual pleasure from inflicting pain. 
C)  desires pain as part of the sex act. 
D)  enjoys watching others engage in sexual activity. 
A)  enjoys sex with children. 
B)  derives sexual pleasure from inflicting pain. 
C)  desires pain as part of the sex act. 
D)  enjoys watching others engage in sexual activity.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  During lovemaking, 10 to 20 minutes is often required for a woman to go from excitement to orgasm. 
B)  Preoccupation with the size of a woman's breasts, a man's penis, and the like, are based on myths that undermine genuine caring, sharing, and sexual satisfaction. 
C)  About one woman in three does not experience orgasm during the first year of marriage. 
D)  Less than five percent to women are capable of having multiple orgasms. 
A)  During lovemaking, 10 to 20 minutes is often required for a woman to go from excitement to orgasm. 
B)  Preoccupation with the size of a woman's breasts, a man's penis, and the like, are based on myths that undermine genuine caring, sharing, and sexual satisfaction. 
C)  About one woman in three does not experience orgasm during the first year of marriage. 
D)  Less than five percent to women are capable of having multiple orgasms.

Question 16

According to current research and thought,masturbation should be considered

Accepted Answer

A)  normal behavior for adults but not for children. 
B)  a healthy substitute for sexual involvement in teenagers. 
C)  a form of self-abuse. 
D)  a sign of unhealthy psychological development. 
A)  normal behavior for adults but not for children. 
B)  a healthy substitute for sexual involvement in teenagers. 
C)  a form of self-abuse. 
D)  a sign of unhealthy psychological development.

Question 17

In children,masturbation

Accepted Answer

A)  rarely occurs. 
B)  is a sign of advanced sexual development. 
C)  is a concern that should be brought to the attention of a pediatrician. 
D)  occurs as a normal part of children's self-exploration of their bodies. 
A)  rarely occurs. 
B)  is a sign of advanced sexual development. 
C)  is a concern that should be brought to the attention of a pediatrician. 
D)  occurs as a normal part of children's self-exploration of their bodies.

Question 18

Transvestic fetishism,voyeurism,and frotteurism are all examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual dysfunctions. 
B)  gender-identity disorders. 
C)  paraphilias. 
D)  somatoform disorders. 
A)  sexual dysfunctions. 
B)  gender-identity disorders. 
C)  paraphilias. 
D)  somatoform disorders.

Question 19

In order to discourage an exhibitionist,a woman should

Accepted Answer

A)  scream loudly and call attention to the behavior. 
B)  tell him to stop that behavior because it is upsetting. 
C)  walk up to him and laugh at the ridiculousness of his behavior. 
D)  try not to become visibly upset, but get away from the exhibitionist quickly. 
A)  scream loudly and call attention to the behavior. 
B)  tell him to stop that behavior because it is upsetting. 
C)  walk up to him and laugh at the ridiculousness of his behavior. 
D)  try not to become visibly upset, but get away from the exhibitionist quickly.

Question 20

According to your text,changes in sexual behavior during the past several decades are due to

Accepted Answer

A)  increased availability of effective birth control. 
B)  more liberalized sexual attitudes. 
C)  both of these. 
D)  none of these. 
A)  increased availability of effective birth control. 
B)  more liberalized sexual attitudes. 
C)  both of these. 
D)  none of these.

Exam 11: B: Gender and Sexuality

Which belief of Freud's was disproved by Masters and Johnson?

Concerning sexual response,which of the following statements is TRUE?

Regarding current sexual trends among young people,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding child molestation,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Applying different standards for judging the appropriateness of male and female sexual behavior is referred to as

The human sex drive and the ability to engage in intercourse

Which of the following tend to voluntarily associate with people who share their sexual interests and whose sexual behavior only becomes harmful when it becomes extreme?

What percent of males are capable of multiple orgasms?

After orgasm,men experience a short time interval during which a second orgasm is impossible.This short time interval is called the

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 effects of various drugs on sexual desire and response,which of the following statements is FALSE?

To prevent child molestation,children should be taught

Sexual masochism means that a person

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

According to current research and thought,masturbation should be considered

In children,masturbation

Transvestic fetishism,voyeurism,and frotteurism are all examples of

In order to discourage an exhibitionist,a woman should

According to your text,changes in sexual behavior during the past several decades are due to

A: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

B: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

C: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

A: Brain and Behavior

C: Brain and Behavior

A: Human Development

B: Human Development

C: Human Development

D: Human Development

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B: Sensation and Perception

C: Sensation and Perception

D: Sensation and Perception

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B: States of Consciousness

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D: Conditioning and Learning

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B: Intelligence

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A: Motivation and Emotion

B: Motivation and Emotion

C: Motivation and Emotion

D: Motivation and Emotion

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C: Gender and Sexuality

D: Gender and Sexuality Completion

A: Personality

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C: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

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