Deck 6: Sexual Behaviors: Experiencing Sexual Pleasure

Question 1

One's sexual attitudes and sexual choices may be predicted by the scores obtained on the _______.

A) Sexual Excitation Scale
B) Sexual Inhibition Scale
C) Kinsey Surveys
D) Sexual Opinion Survey

Answer 1

D

Question 2

A study found that,on average,college men reported to have sexual fantasies approximately 7 times a _______.

A) day
B) year
C) month
D) week

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following was not mentioned in a study conducted sexual activities in the United States?

A) sexual fantasy
B) masturbation
C) anal intercourse
D) coitus

Answer 3

A

Question 4

College students access sexually explicit online sites for several reasons.One reason is _______.

A) for solitary sexual arousal
B) to increase one's sexual comfort zone
C) to teach others about sex
D) to reduce sexual arousal

Question 5

________________ is the most common sexual activity.

A) Sexual fantasy
B) Anal stimulation
C) Anilingus
D) Coitus

Question 6

According to Dr.William Walling,a medical doctor who published a book about sexual behaviors in the early 1900s,male and female masturbation could lead to _______.

A) sickness, wasting, and eventually death
B) being considered unmarriageable
C) increased self-esteem
D) health and wellness

Question 7

Someone who is an erotophobic _______.

A) responds with positive reactions to sexual topics
B) is less comfortable with sexual issues
C) has a sexually transmitted infection
D) uses masturbation as their main sexual activity

Question 8

According to the text,approaching sexual activities responsibly can _______.

A) improve self-esteem and level of happiness
B) help a person find a life partner
C) lead to exciting and adventuresome sexual experiences
D) foster a sense of gender identity

Question 9

Mark scored pretty low on the Sexual Inhibition Scale (SIS)and pretty high on the Sexual Excitation Scale (SES).How does he compare to other males?

A) His SIS and SES scores are similar to the average scores for men.
B) His SIS score is higher than the average scores for men.
C) His SIS score is lower than the average scores for men.
D) His SES score is higher than the average scores for men.

Question 10

Today masturbation is considered _______.

A) unhealthy and deviant
B) only a homosexual activity
C) a key component of sex therapy
D) sexually unsatisfying

Question 11

Debra engages in sexual fantasy often.According to research,Debra probably _______.

A) has more sexual problems
B) is sexually well-adjusted
C) is dissatisfied with her sexual relationship
D) has a sexual disorder

Question 12

Which factor is linked to erotophobia in adulthood?

A) having parents who are good sexual educators
B) frequent masturbation in childhood
C) factual understanding of sexual topics in adolescence
D) conservative family sexual attitudes

Question 13

The Sexual Opinion Survey was developed to measure _______.

A) a person's G-spot
B) amount of sexual activity
C) types of sexual disorders people develop
D) sexual comfort zones

Question 14

Someone who is an erotophilic _______.

A) responds with positive reactions to sexual topics
B) is less comfortable with sexual issues
C) has a sexually transmitted infection
D) uses masturbation as their main sexual activity

Question 15

Sexual fantasies _______.

A) are usually harmless, enjoyable activities
B) usually cause marital distress
C) should always be shared with one's partner
D) are always associated with criminal behavior

Question 16

A person scoring high on erotophobia on the Sexual Opinion Survey may be _______.

A) more likely to use birth control
B) more likely to use preventive measures to prevent sexually transmitted infections
C) less likely to seek medical care for sexual problems
D) less likely to have sexual problems

Question 17

A study found that,on average,college women reported to have sexual fantasies approximately _______.

A) 7 times a day
B) 7 times a year
C) 5 times a day
D) 5 times a week

Question 18

Bailey took the Sexual Opinion Survey and was found to respond negatively and uncomfortably to sexual cues,as well as have a high tendency to avoid sexual activities.According to this survey,Bailey is _______.

A) more erotophobic
B) more erotophilic
C) less erotophobic
D) less homophobic

Question 19

Fantasy and masturbation are basically considered _______ behaviors.

A) interpersonal
B) group
C) solitary
D) interactive

Question 20

A sexuality class is learning about sexual fantasy.The professor probably told them that sexual fantasy _______.

A) always leads to criminal behavior
B) is a highly addictive and dysfunctional behavior
C) can be used to enhance arousal
D) is never used to treat sexual problems

Question 21

_______ is any sexual activity performed on oneself by oneself,typically focusing on manipulation of the genitals to orgasm.

A) Masturbation
B) Coitus
C) Anal intercourse
D) Fellatio

Question 22

What is the connection between fantasy and reality?

A) A person can fantasize about a sexual situation that he or she does not want to happen in real life.
B) Fantasies are always about sexual activities that have already taken place.
C) We can control what happens in real life but we cannot control our fantasies.
D) A fantasy is a real wish for a particular sexual situation.

Question 23

According to the text,research on forced-sex fantasy in women reveals that in the fantasy the woman _______.

A) sees herself as powerful
B) usually suffers from violence and violation
C) sees herself as helpless
D) sees the man as so irresistible that she cannot control herself

Question 24

Francine is considering sharing her sexual fantasies with her partner.A sex therapist would probably tell her to _______.

A) share all her fantasies indiscriminately
B) only share fantasies where she is having sex with a previous lover
C) be sensitive to her partner's feelings when sharing
D) never share any of her fantasies

Question 25

Barbara likes to masturbate without a partner.Even though she likes to masturbate,she reports that she has reaching orgasm.What could she do to reach orgasm?

A) use a vibrator to help stimulate the clitoral area during masturbation
B) stop masturbating because it is not working for her
C) limit her masturbation sessions to 5 minutes per session
D) masturbate in the required position in order to reach orgasm

Question 26

Masturbation is also referred to as _______.

A) autoeroticism
B) erotophilia
C) erotophobia
D) erotic feelings

Question 27

U.S.Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders was the focus of controversy because she commented about _______.

A) oral sex
B) masturbation
C) anal stimulation
D) sexual fantasy

Question 28

Statistics generated from sex surveys tell us how many _______.

A) men masturbate
B) women masturbate
C) people are willing to report that they masturbate
D) women and men masturbate

Question 29

People who feel guilty about having sexual fantasies _______.

A) are more likely to discuss them with others
B) report having higher levels of sexual satisfaction
C) are more likely to have sexual problems
D) frequently report that they interfere with activities of daily life

Question 30

Imelda never masturbates.She wonders if this is normal.What information can you offer her?

A) It is all right if she does not masturbate.
B) Masturbation is a sign of sexual health.
C) Only individuals with abnormally high sex drives masturbate.
D) Masturbation is a sign of one's level of happiness in their relationship.

Question 31

According to surveys given in the 1940s and 1950s by Kinsey,_____ of women had reported having masturbated to orgasm.

A) 22%
B) 29%
C) 58%
D) 92%

Question 32

Which of the following is TRUE about masturbation?

A) Males never stimulate their nipples during masturbation.
B) Most women want their partner to insert fingers deep inside the vagina during mutual masturbation.
C) Frequent masturbation can cause severe menstrual pain.
D) A person experiences the same physical changes as one would with a partner.

Question 33

Research on the sex differences in the content of sexual fantasies reveals that _______.

A) men focus more on oral sex
B) men focus more on being rescued by a future lover
C) women focus more on watching their partner undress
D) women focus more on sex with a virgin

Question 34

Which of the following is a situation in which sexual fantasies can become a problem?

A) when used to relieve boredom in a sexual relationship that has become routine
B) when used to learn about one's sexual identity
C) when used as a tool in sex therapy
D) when used as the only way to become aroused by one's partner

Question 35

Hans masturbates even though he is in a sexual relationship.He wonders if this is normal.What information can you offer him?

A) Most people continue to masturbate while in a sexual relationship.
B) Although most women masturbate while in a sexual relationship, men rarely do.
C) Only individuals with abnormally high sex drives masturbate.
D) People who masturbate are probably unhappy in their current relationship.

Question 36

Georgia is learning about masturbation in her sexuality class.She learned that one of the benefits of masturbation is that it provides a(n)_______.

A) opportunity to explore one's own sexual feelings
B) outlet for people who do not have any other form of sexual release
C) relief for men when experiencing cramps due to a buildup of excess sperm
D) way of measuring a person's ability to perform sexually

Question 37

In ______,the American Medical Association acknowledged that masturbation is a normal sexual behavior.

A) 1904
B) 2003
C) 1972
D) 1994

Question 38

Which of the following is an inaccurate statement about masturbation?

A) Some individuals masturbate to relieve stress.
B) Many common sexual problems are treated with masturbation.
C) Masturbation can provide relief from menstrual pain.
D) When people become sexually involved with an intimate partner, they no longer have the desire to masturbate.

Question 39

Research on sex differences in the experience and content of sexual fantasy reveals that _______.

A) men are more likely than women to fantasize about sex with a mysterious partner
B) women are more likely than men to fantasize during masturbation
C) women are more likely than men to have frequent sexual fantasies during the day
D) men are less likely than women to fantasize about group sex

Question 40

The researchers of The Social Organization of Sexuality: Sexual Practices in the United States survey interviewed respondents _______.

A) in a sex clinic
B) at a university
C) in their homes
D) at a local hospital

Question 41

During masturbation _______.

A) women prefer to insert a smooth, elongated object into the vagina
B) men usually use artificial devices such as vibrators
C) a majority of men stimulate their testicles
D) women often use more varied touch techniques than men

Question 42

_______ may be transmitted by kissing.

A) HIV
B) Herpes virus
C) Gonorrhea
D) Syphilis

Question 43

One possible reason why Ruth prefers oral sex above penile-vaginal intercourse could be that _______.

A) stimulation can be concentrated anywhere on the body in a manner that feels best
B) there is no risk of sexually transmitted infections
C) there is high risk for cancer with intercourse while there is no risk with oral sex
D) it is a cleaner sexual activity during menstruation

Question 44

According to research,nearly _______ of people have experienced oral sex.

A) 80%
B) 90%
C) 70%
D) 50%

Question 45

Kenny and Lula do not know how to touch each other sexually.Which of the following is a technique developed by Masters and Johnson that can be used by couples to learn to touch each other?

A) Caress all parts of the partner's unclothed body until orgasm is reached.
B) Massage and caress each other without reaching orgasm.
C) Use hands as a guide to illustrate how and where each partner wants to be touched.
D) Use a female surrogate to demonstrate specific exercises with the male partner.

Question 46

What is the best way to discover one's partner's preferences for being touched?

A) Touch him or her the way you want to be touched.
B) Learn about your partner's cultural customs pertaining to touch.
C) Ask your partner how he or she likes to be touched.
D) Read a book on how men and women like to be touched.

Question 47

What is fellatio?

A) oral stimulation of a woman's genitals
B) oral stimulation of a man's genitals
C) manual stimulation of a man's genitals
D) manual stimulation of a woman's anus

Question 48

Which of the following is a commonly believed myth regarding the stimulation of breasts and nipples?

A) The smaller the nipple, the more sexually sensitive it is to touch.
B) The larger the breasts, the more sexually sensitive they are to touch.
C) Men are more sexually sensitive to breast stimulation than women.
D) It is not possible to reach orgasm by breast stimulation alone.

Question 49

Ann refuses to kiss her boyfriend because in her culture kissing is viewed as pornographic.Ann is probably _______.

A) Japanese
B) American
C) Trukese
D) Mongolian

Question 50

Why has kissing been overlooked in most studies and surveys of sexual behavior?

A) In Western culture, kissing is viewed as taboo.
B) In Western culture, kissing is not viewed as a sexual behavior.
C) Since kissing is an unpopular sexual activity, it does not need to be researched.
D) Only activities that have the risk of STI transmission are researched.

Question 51

Morris would like to engage in an intimate sexual activity that is relatively free of the risks of sexually transmitted infections.Which of the following would you recommend?

A) coitus
B) fellatio
C) genital touching
D) anal intercourse

Question 52

According to research,which form of erotic touch is initially used by women to determine if a male could be a potential partner?

A) stimulation of the breasts
B) kissing
C) genital touching
D) mutual masturbation

Question 53

Oral sex involves two distinct behaviors called _______ and _______.

A) mutual masturbation; kissing
B) cunnilingus; fellatio
C) fellatio; kissing
D) cunnilingus; mutual masturbation

Question 54

Harold enjoys performing cunnilingus on his girlfriend.What does Harold use as the source of stimulation?

A) a vibrator
B) his fingers
C) his mouth
D) his penis

Question 55

Mark is reading a study in a journal article.The study is about the frequency of deep kissing among college students.Approximately 88% of students have reported deep kissing someone within the past 30 days,while more than 93% had a fantasy about deep kissing.What does this data tell you about deep kissing in this study?

A) Deep kissing was a common sexual fantasy.
B) Deep kissing was reported by a minority of students.
C) Deep kissing was not a preferred activity.
D) College students rarely fantasized about deep kissing.

Question 56

What is mutual masturbation?

A) partners touching each other's genitals
B) deep, intimate kissing
C) one partner touching the other's breasts
D) oral stimulation of genitals

Question 57

_______ is one of the most common forms of erotic touching for college students.

A) Fellatio
B) Kissing
C) Massage
D) Breast caressing

Question 58

Jeanne is having reaching orgasm during masturbation.Which of the following may be helpful to her?

A) missionary position
B) fellatio
C) a vibrator
D) anilingus

Question 59

Which of the following is an example of erotic touch?

A) coitus
B) fellatio
C) kissing
D) anilingus

Question 60

What is the current belief about the health effects of masturbation?

A) Masturbation is harmful.
B) Masturbation can eventually lead to death.
C) Solo masturbation is linked to an increase risk for STIs.
D) Masturbation is associated with numerous health benefits.

Question 61

Define the term masturbation.Discuss three benefits of masturbation and their functions.

Question 62

Explain three positive functions of sexual fantasies and their effects.

Question 63

What is a disadvantage of the man-on-top coital position?

A) inserting the penis into the vagina
B) only the man can guide the penis into the vagina
C) difficult for the man to stimulate the clitoris
D) difficult for the man to thrust with hips

Question 64

Abby is pregnant.Which of the following is a good coital position for her to engage in during her pregnancy?

A) man?on-top
B) female-superior
C) side-by-side
D) rear-entry

Question 65

Fred and Gina are heterosexual,and they are interested in having anal intercourse.What should they know about anal sex prior to engaging in this activity?

A) The anus and rectum produce an excessive amount of lubrication when aroused.
B) After anal intercourse, wash the penis before having any vaginal stimulation.
C) Use of a condom decreases all risks of transmission of STIs.
D) Penetration should occur quickly and deeply to prevent hemorrhoids.

Question 66

Although Oscar and Penelope decided to wait to have intercourse,they agreed to make oral sex a part of their relationship.Is there anything they should know about oral sex?

A) No, as long as they both feel comfortable with the agreement.
B) Yes, many STIs can be transmitted through oral sex.
C) No, as long as they are monogamous.
D) Yes, oral sex always leads to intercourse.

Question 67

The most common coital position in Western cultures is _______.

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

Question 68

Discuss the variations in kissing behavior among three different cultures.Explain the techniques,beliefs,and purposes of kissing in each culture.

Question 69

Derek and Earl are interested in having anal sex.What should they know about anal sex prior to engaging in this activity?

A) The anus and rectum produce an excessive amount of lubrication when aroused.
B) The likelihood of damage to the rectal walls is very high.
C) Use of a condom decreases all risks of transmission of STIs.
D) Penetration should occur quickly and deeply to prevent hemorrhoids.

Question 70

According to the text,what is the ideal frequency of sexual intercourse?

A) three times a week
B) once a week
C) twice a month
D) as often as it feels good and comfortable

Question 71

Which of the following is a myth regarding anal intercourse?

A) Anilingus refers to oral?anal stimulation.
B) Unprotected anal sex is the most risky sexual behavior for HIV transmission.
C) Anal intercourse occurs exclusively among gay male couples.
D) Approximately 15-30% of heterosexual individuals have engaged in anal sex.

Question 72

Which coital position offers the woman the most control over speed of thrusting,movement,and angle of penetration?

A) man?on-top
B) female-superior
C) side-by-side
D) rear-entry

Question 73

The term coitus refers to _______.

A) oral sex
B) anal sex
C) penile-vaginal intercourse
D) erotic touching

Question 74

Jim and Mary have sexual intercourse once a week and they are both comfortable with how often they have sex.What can you say about the frequency of sexual intercourse for this couple?

A) it should be at least twice a day
B) it should be at least twice a week
C) it should be at least twice a month
D) it is ideal for them

Question 75

An important point to keep in mind regarding anal intercourse is that _______.

A) the risk of transmitting a STI is especially high with unprotected anal intercourse
B) it usually does not transmit HIV
C) it is solely a homosexual activity
D) it causes no damage to the rectal walls

Question 76

Betsy thinks there is something wrong with her because when she and her husband have sex,she has achieving orgasm from intercourse alone.If Betsy came to you for advice about this,what would you tell her?

A) If she and her husband used a different position, she would have an orgasm every time.
B) She is probably just too tired to have an orgasm.
C) Her husband is probably a lousy lover.
D) Many women do not achieve orgasm from intercourse alone because the thrusting of the penis may not provide enough stimulation to the clitoris.

Question 77

Zena and Will enjoy the side-by-side coital position.What is a disadvantage of this position?

A) in controlling ejaculation
B) less skin-to-skin contact
C) in penile-vaginal insertion
D) too physically demanding

Question 78

Why might a person feel uncomfortable about performing oral sex on a man?

A) concern that the penis will be shoved deep inside one's mouth and throat
B) high amount of calories that accompany swallowing female ejaculate
C) high amount of calories that accompany swallowing semen
D) fear that one will enjoy performing oral sex

Question 79

Which of the following is an advantage of the side-by-side coital position?

A) it is good for controlling ejaculation
B) it facilitates eye contact
C) it allows for deeper penile penetration
D) the penis is less likely to slip out during intercourse

Question 80

Another name for oral stimulation of the anus is _______.

A) anilingus
B) anal intercourse
C) fellatio
D) cunnilingus