Deck 12: Development and Expression of Sexuality

Question 1

___________ seek emotional-sexual relationships with members of both genders.

A)Asexual people
B)Bisexuals
C)Homosexuals
D)Heterosexuals

Answer 1

Bisexuals

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

Estrogens;androgens

Question 3

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

A)gonads.
B)primary sex characteristics.
C)secondary sex characteristics.
D)pubescent sex characteristics.

Answer 3

primary sex characteristics.

Question 4

_____________ seek emotional-sexual relationships with members of the same gender.

A)Asexual people
B)Bisexuals
C)Homosexuals
D)Heterosexuals

Question 5

Research findings indicate that exposure to sexually explicit music videos that depict women as sex objects

A)encourages pro-rape attitudes in both men and women.
B)correlates with higher levels of sexual behaviors in teenagers.
C)increases the likelihood that a male will commit a sex crime.
D)does all of the above.

Question 6

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

A)participant liberal bias.
B)participant truthfulness.
C)getting a sample that has similar sexual experience as the general population.
D)all of the above.

Question 7

Jane seeks out and enjoys relationships with males.She is likely a(n)

A)asexual.
B)bisexual.
C)homosexual.
D)heterosexual.

Question 8

Regarding peer influence,adolescents' sexual behavior is most influenced by

A)peer behavior.
B)their perceptions of their peers' behavior.
C)peer attitudes.
D)parents of peers.

Question 9

John's parents were very open about sex when he was a teenager.They went to great efforts to make sure John learned more about sex than "the street" or even school could teach him.It is likely that in his teenage years,

A)John will have fewer partners,but be more sexually active than average.
B)John will have more partners,and be more sexually active than average.
C)John will adopt the sexual attitudes of his parents.
D)John will rely on his peers and the media for real information about sex.

Question 10

_________ is comprised of the personal qualities,self-perceptions,attitudes,values,and preferences that guide an individual's sexual behavior.

A)Eroticism
B)Body image
C)Sexual identity
D)Sexual orientation

Question 11

During prenatal development,the differentiation of the genitals depends primarily on the level of _______ produced.

A)androgens
B)estrogens
C)testosterone
D)neurotransmitters

Question 12

Eighteen-year-old Mary views religion as very important and attends church regularly.She is

A)less likely to have sex than her nonreligious peers.
B)more likely to have sex than religious peers who pledged abstinence.
C)likely to have more sexual experiences than her nonreligious peers.
D)unlikely to have religion affect her attitudes about sex.

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

Regarding the influence of school sex education programs on teen sexual behavior,

A)most parents support the programs.
B)sex education is mandated in less than half of the states in the United States.
C)research indicates comprehensive programs are most effective.
D)all of the above are true.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a key feature of sexual identity?

A)Sexual differentiation
B)Erotic preferences
C)Sexual values
D)Sexual orientation

Question 16

Children may come to believe that sex is "dirty" because

A)they receive reinforcement for such beliefs.
B)it is portrayed as such by television and other media.
C)parents may punish innocent,exploratory sex play.
D)this is consistent with the way peers convey information about sex.

Question 17

Which of the following statements about the role of hormones in sexual behavior is NOT accurate?

A)Estrogen levels among women correlate with sexual interest.
B)Androgen seems to be related to sexual motivation in both men and women.
C)High levels of testosterone in male and female subjects are related to higher rates of sexual activity.
D)The effects of androgens on sexual behavior are stronger in men than in women.

Question 18

Research on sexual behavior is

A)difficult to do because it is hard to get a sample of participants who represent the general population.
B)easy to do because people are always willing to talk about their sex lives.
C)well advanced because it is one of the oldest areas of research in psychology.
D)in its infancy because the variables are difficult to define.

Question 19

Juanita,11 years old,is developing breasts.She is experiencing the growth of

A)primary sex characteristics.
B)secondary sex characteristics.
C)gonadal trophisms.
D)none of the above.

Question 20

Which of the following groups is most likely to emphasize "sex for fun" in casual relationships and reserve "sex with love" for committed relationships?

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

Question 21

Research supports ________ motives as positively correlated with a healthier relationship.

A)avoidance
B)approach
C)approach-avoidance
D)external

Question 22

Research has shown that of gay people with an identical twin, __________ were also gay.

A)fewer than 10%
B)22%
C)32%
D)52%

Question 23

Research has shown that __________ % of subjects who had a gay identical twin were gay,while __________ % with a gay fraternal twin were gay.

A)22;22
B)22;52
C)52;52
D)52;22

Question 24

Jay is clearly uncomfortable whenever he is introduced to a gay man.He frequently makes disparaging remarks about homosexuals and states that he would "punch out" any man who came on to him.Jay shows signs of

A)bisexuality.
B)homophobia.
C)heterophobia.
D)sensate focus.

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

Research estimates that about ________ of the population could be identified as lesbian,gay,or bisexual.

A)1.5%
B)3.5%
C)8.5%
D)18.5%

Question 27

Which of the following is true regarding origins of homosexuality?

A)There is compelling support that homosexuality is caused by early negative heterosexual experiences.
B)Being labeled a homosexual sets up a self-fulfilling prophecy.
C)Homosexuality originates when children continue to identify with the other-gender parent.
D)Causes of homosexuality may require a biopsychosocial interactive model.

Question 28

Jenna and Katie are lesbians raising a son.The likelihood he will be a homosexual is ___________ someone raised by heterosexual parents.

A)lower than
B)higher than
C)the same as
D)substantially higher than

Question 29

______________ conducted groundbreaking research on the physiology of the human sexual response.

A)Alfred Kinsey
B)Albert Bandura
C)Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud
D)William Masters and Virginia Johnson

Question 30

Research has _________ the view that homosexuality is a psychological disorder.

A)supported
B)rejected
C)been inconclusive regarding
D)found clear evidence supporting

Question 31

Greater sexual satisfaction and satisfaction in the relationship come if

A)only nonverbal cues are used during sex.
B)there is open communication about sex.
C)both partners refrain from expressing themselves during sex.
D)both partners control their desires so as not to make the other uncomfortable.

Question 32

_________ is the researcher who designed a seven-point scale to characterize sexual orientation.

A)Alfred Kinsey
B)Albert Bandura
C)William Masters
D)Virginia Johnson

Question 33

One important reason why people may not communicate their sexual preferences to their partners is that they

A)may actually not know what their preferences are.
B)feel comfortable with the status quo in the sexual aspects of the relationship.
C)enjoy the "game" of figuring these things out together.
D)are afraid of hurting their partner's feelings.

Question 34

Homosexuality was initially classified as a psychological disorder by the mental health community.This classification

A)was removed in 1973.
B)is fairly accurate.
C)was removed in 2005 due to public pressure.
D)is accurate only for older homosexuals.

Question 35

In American culture,girls are usually taught to

A)experiment sexually.
B)enjoy sex without emotional involvement.
C)view sex in the context of a loving relationship.
D)use sex to validate their social status with males.

Question 36

Gender differences in sexual socialization increase the likelihood that

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

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT an avoidance motive for engaging in sex?

A)Pursuing one's own sexual pleasure
B)Preventing a partner from becoming upset
C)Preventing a partner from losing interest
D)Avoiding relationship conflict

Question 38

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

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

Question 39

Sexual prejudice is correlated with which of the following personality types?

A)Neurotic
B)Liberal
C)Conservative
D)Authoritarian

Question 40

_____________ homosexuals show adjustment problems than heterosexuals.

A)More
B)Fewer
C)About the same number of
D)No research is available on the subject.

Question 41

Oral stimulation of the female genitals is called

A)coitus.
B)fellatio.
C)cunnilingus.
D)autoeroticism.

Question 42

Sodomy is the legal term for

A)oral sex.
B)anal sex.
C)cunnilingus.
D)oral and anal sex.

Question 43

Which of the following statements regarding self-stimulation is NOT accurate?

A)It is common in our society.
B)Most people masturbate with no ill effects.
C)There are no ill effects of masturbation.
D)Masturbation in marriage is typically associated with low marital satisfaction.

Question 44

Oral stimulation of the male genitals is called

A)coitus.
B)fellatio.
C)cunnilingus.
D)autoeroticism.

Question 45

The refractory period occurs during which phase of the sexual response cycle?

A)Plateau
B)Orgasm
C)Resolution
D)Excitement

Question 46

"Coitus" is the technical term for

A)oral sex.
B)self-stimulation.
C)anal intercourse.
D)vaginal intercourse.

Question 47

Around _________ of women report they always reach orgasm during sexual activities.

A)30%
B)50%
C)65%
D)85%

Question 48

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

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 49

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

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

Question 50

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

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 51

The refractory period is a

A)postorgasmic period when females are relatively unresponsive to sexual stimulation.
B)postorgasmic period when males are relatively unresponsive to sexual stimulation.
C)preorgasmic period when males are relatively unresponsive to sexual stimulation.
D)prepubescent period when males and females are relatively unresponsive to sexual stimulation.

Question 52

During which stage of the sexual response cycle does the level of arousal escalate most rapidly?

A)Plateau
B)Orgasm
C)Resolution
D)Excitement

Question 53

Which of the following phases of the sexual response cycle occurs immediately before the first orgasm?

A)Plateau
B)Refractory
C)Resolution
D)Excitement

Question 54

Which of the following sexual behaviors is least prevalent among gay men?

A)Fellatio
B)Oral sex
C)Anal intercourse
D)Mutual masturbation

Question 55

The most common sexual fantasy

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 56

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

A)Rear-entry
B)Man-above
C)Side-by-side
D)Woman-above

Question 57

Which of the following terms does NOT belong with the others?

A)Cunnilingus
B)Masturbation
C)Autoeroticism
D)Self-stimulation

Question 58

A body area that is sexually sensitive or responsive is called a/an

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

Question 59

Research shows that self-stimulation

A)tends to disappear after marriage.
B)is common among married adults.
C)is an indication of problems in a marriage.
D)is often a focus of communication among married couples.

Question 60

Vasocongestion causes

A)penile erection in males.
B)no effect in females.
C)an orgasm.
D)both penile erection in males and clitoral swelling in females.

Question 61

Which of the following groups will likely have sex least often?

A)Heterosexual couples
B)Gay couples
C)Lesbian couples
D)Gay couples early in their relationship

Question 62

Bob and Carol notice that the frequency of their marital sex has decreased gradually since their 30s.This is most likely due to

A)physiological changes exclusively.
B)the tendency to find extramarital sex more exciting.
C)fatigue from work and childrearing.
D)a decrease in the ability to have orgasms.

Question 63

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

A)10%
B)20%
C)30%
D)50%

Question 64

Which of the following contraceptive methods is likely to yield the greatest degree of sexual spontaneity?

A)Rhythm
B)Condoms
C)Hormone-based contraceptives
D)Diaphragms with spermicidal cream

Question 65

The preliminary activities of gay and lesbian couples include

A)kissing.
B)hugging.
C)caressing.
D)all of the above.

Question 66

Sexual intimacy is a ____________ predictor of relationship stability.

A)positive
B)negative
C)positive only in religious couple
D)negative only in religious couples

Question 67

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

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 68

Which of the following statements regarding the relationship between oral contraceptives and health is NOT accurate?

A)There is no relationship between low-dosage oral contraceptives and stroke.
B)Using oral contraceptives appears to increase a woman's risk for heart disease.
C)The risk of stroke is increased with the use of hormonal injectibles.
D)The risk of breast cancer is increased with the use of Depo-Provera.

Question 69

Sexual satisfaction is significantly correlated with relationship stability for

A)men.
B)women.
C)both men and women.
D)neither men nor women.

Question 70

The __________ failure rate of a contraceptive method is the probability of conception when the method is used correctly.

A)ideal
B)typical
C)consistent
D)prescribed

Question 71

Who is MOST likely to find casual sex acceptable?

A)Straight females
B)Gay males
C)Lesbians
D)Both gay males and lesbians

Question 72

The incidence of infidelity in committed relationships is

A)virtually identical for both genders.
B)somewhat greater for males than females.
C)somewhat greater for females than males.
D)unknown because of the difficulty of collecting such data.

Question 73

Of these,the highest actual failure rate is found with which contraceptive method?

A)Withdrawal
B)Diaphragm
C)Spermicides
D)Birth control pills

Question 74

Which of the following is NOT common sexual activity among lesbians?

A)Tribadism
B)Cunnilingus
C)Mutual masturbation
D)Use of an artificial penis

Question 75

____________ comfortable with casual sex or "hookups".

A)Women are more
B)Men and women are equally
C)Men are more
D)Friends are more

Question 76

Of these,which of the following contraceptive methods has the lowest typical failure rate?

A)Birth control pills
B)Transdermal patch
C)Minipill
D)All of the above methods have equal typical failure rates.

Question 77

Which of the following is NOT a sexual activity of gay men?

A)Tribadism
B)Fellatio
C)Mutual masturbation
D)Anal intercourse

Question 78

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

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

Question 79

Which of the following statements about condoms is accurate?

A)Polyurethane condoms are impervious to oil-based creams and lotions.
B)If used correctly,the condom is highly effective in preventing pregnancy.
C)Condoms made of animal membranes don't protect against sexually transmitted diseases.
D)All of the above statements are accurate.

Question 80

All of the following are typical reasons to NOT use contraception EXCEPT

A)ignorance about contraception.
B)men are socialized to expect women to take care of birth control.
C)women don't want to appear sexually naïve.
D)alcohol use can be a way to avoid discussing the topic.