Deck 48: Human Sexuality: Sexual Behavior, Response, and Attitudes

Question 1

Which of the following determines when and where we are likely to express sexual feelings and with whom?

A)sex drive
B)sexual scripts
C)sex roles
D)gender identity

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Sex between close relatives is called

A)intersexuality.
B)sexual relativism.
C)incest.
D)familial sexualism.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Human arousal may be triggered by

A)unwanted sexual advances.
B)greater persistence.
C)doctor's examinations.
D)mental elements.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Since urological or gynecological exams rarely result in any sexual arousal and unwanted sexual advances produce only revulsion,it is safe to say that the ultimate erogenous zone in both males and females is the

A)entire body.
B)anus.
C)mouth.
D)brain.

Question 5

An unspoken mental plan that defines a plot,dialogue,and actions expected to take place in a sexual encounter is called a(n)

A)sexual schema.
B)sexual determinant.
C)sexual script.
D)androgynous script.

Question 6

Regarding the erogenous zones,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)Human sexual arousal often involves mental elements.
B)Human sexual arousal often occurs during urological or gynecological exams,much to the embarrassment of the patients.
C)Human erogenous zones include the ears and mouth.
D)Human sexual arousal may be produced by direct stimulation of the body's erogenous zones.

Question 7

Researcher Alfred Kinsey verified instances of orgasm in boys as young as what age?

A)five months
B)18 months
C)four years
D)seven years

Question 8

Which of the following is supported by studies of sexual behavior?

A)It is rare for children to engage in preadolescent sex play.
B)It is uncommon for children aged two to five to show their genitals.
C)Orgasm cannot occur until secondary sex characteristics develop at puberty.
D)A capacity for sexual arousal is apparent at or soon after birth.

Question 9

Regarding cultural norms and sexual activity,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)It is rare for children in any culture to engage in preadolescent sex play.
B)Apart from cultural norms,it can be said that any sexual act engaged in by consenting adults is "normal" if it does not hurt anyone.
C)Different kinds of sexual activity occur more frequently in societies that place fewer restrictions on sexual behavior.
D)In Western cultures,sex between children,incest,prostitution,and extramarital sex are all discouraged.

Question 10

Areas of the body that seem to be more sexually responsive to stimulation are called

A)erogenous zones.
B)arousal zones.
C)excitement centers.
D)sensuous zones.

Question 11

Regarding cultural norms and sexual activity,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)As a child matures,cultural norms place greater restrictions on sexual activities.
B)As with gender roles,it is apparent that cultural restrictions on sexual behavior are somewhat arbitrary.
C)Different kinds of sexual activity occur more frequently in societies that place the most restrictions on sexual behavior.
D)In Western cultures,sex between children,incest,prostitution,and extramarital sex are all discouraged.

Question 12

Although the entire surface of the human body could be considered to a lesser degree an erogenous zone,which of the following would be considered one of the main human erogenous zones?

A)surface of the scalp and forehead
B)fingernails and toenails
C)ears and mouth
D)back of the knee and the bottom of the feet

Question 13

Human erogenous zones include

A)ears.
B)mouth.
C)genitals.
D)all of these.

Question 14

A capacity for sexual arousal

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.

Question 15

A three-year-old child that spontaneously touches or exhibits his or her genitals is showing signs of

A)normal sexual development.
B)the androgenital syndrome.
C)an excess production of sex hormones.
D)impending sexual adjustment problems.

Question 16

The "plot" which guides our sexual behavior and determines the order of events in lovemaking is supplied by

A)sex role biases.
B)sexual scripts.
C)sex role dialogues.
D)sexual activity dialogues.

Question 17

Which of the following is supported by studies of sexual behavior?

A)Many females and males engage in preadolescent sex play.
B)It is uncommon for children aged two to five to show their genitals.
C)Orgasm cannot occur until secondary sex characteristics develop at puberty.
D)The capacity for sexual arousal is first apparent at the age of 10 or 11 in both sexes.

Question 18

Researcher Alfred Kinsey

A)verified instances of orgasm in boys as young as five months.
B)verified instances of orgasm in girls as young as four months.
C)found that two-to-five-year-old children spontaneously touch and exhibit their genitals.
D)found all of these.

Question 19

Researcher Alfred Kinsey verified instances of orgasm in girls as young as what age?

A)four months
B)18 months
C)four years
D)seven years

Question 20

Regarding cultural norms and sexual activity,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)Boys as young as five months and girls as young as four months show instances of orgasm.
B)Two to five year old children spontaneously touch and exhibit their genitals.
C)Very few females and males engage in preadolescent sex-play.
D)As a child matures,cultural norms place greater restrictions on sexual activities.

Question 21

A current sexual script that involves persons having sex who are more or less strangers is referred to as the __________ script.

A)hook-up
B)friends with benefits
C)getting-to-know-you
D)random dating

Question 22

Younger Americans are shifting toward sexual scripts favoring

A)no sex before marriage.
B)traditional romance.
C)casual sex.
D)bisexual encounters.

Question 23

Traditional sexual scripts involve

A)casual sex between strangers.
B)casual sex between friends.
C)sex taking place between a couple only after marriage.
D)sex that may be premarital or not but involves courtship and romance.

Question 24

As casual sexual scripts become more common,the traditional focus on intercourse is fading in favor of

A)oral sex.
B)anal sex.
C)mutual masturbation.
D)internet and phone sex.

Question 25

According to one survey regarding sexual behavior,more than half of all college students

A)have followed the sexual script of friends with benefits.
B)have had three-way sexual encounters.
C)have had a homosexual encounter.
D)are following the sexual script of no sex before marriage.

Question 26

Cory and Angie are college friends and classmates,who often study together.Although neither sees the other in a romantic way,they occasionally have sex.They are following the sexual script known as the script.

A)hook-up
B)friends with benefits
C)no strings attached
D)traditional

Question 27

Cindy is on a first date with Jacob.Cindy considers this first date to be a "friendly,get­to­know­you" type of experience,whereas Jacob is expecting this first date to quickly move to a sexual encounter.When the date ends at Cindy's apartment door,both Cindy and Jacob are angry,hurt,and vow never to see each other again.This incompatibility is due to their having different

A)expressive behaviors.
B)sexual orientations.
C)sexual scripts.
D)sensate focus.

Question 28

Regarding sexual scripts,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)Sexual scripts can be considered unspoken mental plans.
B)Sexual scripts outline "approved" actions,motives,and outcomes for sexual activity.
C)Human sexual scripts are much the same for different cultures,different ages,and different genders.
D)If sexual partners have different scripts,rewriting often needs to occur to ensure sexual compatibility.

Question 29

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

A)Casual sex is often viewed as easier than facing the challenges of romantic attachment and finding a lifelong partner.
B)More than half of all college students have been friends with benefits.
C)The traditional focus on intercourse is fading in favor of oral sex and is occurring at younger ages.
D)Friends with benefits is a more casual sexual script than the sexual script known as the hook-up script.

Question 30

Two contemporary sexual scripts that emphasize causal sex are

A)sex animals and damsel-in-distress.
B)random dating and stranger-in-the-night.
C)party time and safe sex.
D)hook-up and friends with benefits.

Question 31

Ray and Romana met in high school and began dating their senior year.Over the next year,their romantic relationship progressed to having sex.They became engaged the following year and got married.Ray and Romana followed which sexual script in their relationship?

A)hook-up
B)friends with benefits
C)traditional
D)fantasy dating

Question 32

For the last two months,Josey has been engaging in casual sex with Marcus,a young man in her college study group.Recently,Marcus was seen on campus with his long-time high school sweetheart who has come for a visit.Marcus introduces Josey as a friend in his study group.Josey has been depressed since this encounter,which most likely occurred because

A)Josey was following a friends with benefits script,while Marcus was following a hook-up script.
B)Josey was following a hook-up script,while Marcus was following a friends with benefits script.
C)Josey was following a romantic script,while Marcus was following a friends with benefits script.
D)Josey was following a friends with benefits script,while Marcus was following a romantic script.

Question 33

A current sexual script that involves persons having sex who are friends but are not romantically involved is referred to as the __________ script.

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

Question 34

Kal and Sarena have been dating for a year,have met each other's parents,and have also engaged in premarital sex.They are planning to get married after finishing college next year.Kal and Sarena are following the sexual script known as the script.

A)hook-up
B)friends with benefits
C)traditional
D)fairy tale

Question 35

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

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

Question 36

Ian is invited by a friend to go to a party at Carmen and Jan's apartment.Ian and Carmen are instantly attracted to each other and within a hour are seen going into Carmen's room where they have sex.In contemporary society,Ian and Carmen are following the sexual script known as the script.

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

Question 37

Ted and Paula just met at a bar and are attracted to each other,and they have sex that night,but really have no intention of seeing each other again.Ted and Paul are following the sexual script known as the script.

A)hook-up
B)friends with benefits
C)bar hopping
D)no strings attached

Question 38

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

A)Young women who are having casual sex are more likely to be depressed.
B)Although oral sex is safer than intercourse,a significant chance of getting a sexually transmitted disease remains.
C)Casual sex is usually associated with alcohol use and unsafe sexual behaviors,such as unprotected sex.
D)The sexual script in which two people have sex who are more or less strangers is called the friends with benefits script.

Question 39

The trend toward causal sex is associated with all of the following EXCEPT

A)sexual scripts,such as friends with benefits and the hook-up script.
B)more homosexual and bisexual encounters.
C)alcohol use and unsafe sexual behaviors.
D)depression in young women.

Question 40

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

A)Oral sex is seen by young people as less risky,more acceptable,and "not a big deal."
B)The chances of getting a sexually transmitted disease through oral sex are practically nil.
C)Casual sex is usually associated with alcohol use and unsafe sexual behaviors,such as unprotected sex.
D)One study found that 20 percent of American ninth graders have already had oral sex and more than 30 percent intend to try it soon.

Question 41

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

A)A woman's sex drive is weaker because her body tends to be insensitive to the large amounts of androgens she produces.
B)Women produce smaller amounts of testosterone than men do,but their bodies are more sensitive to testosterone than men's bodies.
C)Large amounts of alcohol increase the sex drive in both men and women.
D)Substances that increase sexual desire or pleasure are known as sexual scripts.

Question 42

Regarding sexual arousal and physical responsiveness,which of the following statements is TRUE?

A)Overall,women and men have an equal potential for sexual arousal and physical responsiveness.
B)Men tend to have a greater potential for sexual arousal and exhibit more physical responsiveness than women do.
C)Women tend to have a greater potential for sexual arousal and exhibit more physical responsiveness than men do.
D)Overall,women and men place an equal emphasis on their emotional closeness with a lover.

Question 43

A woman's sex drive is related to the levels of which of the following in her bloodstream?

A)estrogen and testosterone
B)serotonin and dopamine
C)endorphins
D)catecholamines

Question 44

Based on frequency of orgasm,the peak of sexual activity occurs

A)at age 18 for males and a little later for females.
B)after age 40 for males and females.
C)between the ages of 25 and 30 in males and in the mid-30s for women.
D)between 16 and 18 years for both males and females.

Question 45

A man's sex drive is related to the amount of which of the following supplied by his testes?

A)androgens
B)progesterones
C)estrogens
D)endorphins

Question 46

In the sexual arousal study in which women viewed erotic films written by men and by women,the women showed

A)almost equal physical arousal to both films.
B)almost equal subjective feelings of sexual arousal to both films.
C)showed physical arousal only to the film written by men.
D)showed physical arousal only to the film written by women.

Question 47

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

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 48

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

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)Young women who are having casual sex are more likely to be depressed.
D)The sexual script in which friends have sex but aren't romantically involved is called the hook­up script.

Question 49

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

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

Question 50

Regarding the sex drives of men and women,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)Large doses of alcohol suppress orgasm in women and erections in men.
B)The drugs amphetamines,cocaine,and Ecstasy will impair sexual response.
C)Men's and women's sex drives are closely related to the testosterone level in their bloodstreams.
D)Men have a stronger sex drive than women do.

Question 51

Although research shows that their ability to increase sexual desire and pleasure results mainly from a placebo effect,substances,such as oysters,chocolate,and powdered rhinoceros horn,were once believed by various cultures to be

A)aphrodisiacs.
B)sexual scripts.
C)teratogens.
D)endorphins.

Question 52

Regarding Laan's sexual arousal studies,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)Women's physical arousal was much greater to the erotic film written from a woman's point of view than the film written from the male viewpoint.
B)Many women reported negative emotions,such as being repulsed and disgusted by erotic films written for men.
C)The women in the study reported more subjective feelings of sexual arousal,more positive emotions,and more interest in the erotic film written from the female's viewpoint.
D)A woman's subjective feelings of arousal tend to be more closely tied to her emotional response than to erotic cues.

Question 53

Regarding sexual activity,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)The peak of male sexual activity is at age 18,while the peak for females occurs a little later.
B)The frequency for sexual intercourse is significantly higher for American men,ages 25 to 44,than American women of this age.
C)Assuming that men should always initiate sex denies the fact that women have comparable sexual interests and needs.
D)Attitudes toward sex,sexual experience,and frequency of sexual activity all affect one's sex drive.

Question 54

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

A)Men have a greater potential for physical sexual arousal than women do.
B)Women tend to place more emphasis on emotional closeness with a lover than men do.
C)Women do not show physical sexual arousal to erotic films presented from the male point of view.
D)Women have a greater potential for physical sexual arousal than men do.

Question 55

One's sex drive is influenced by all of the following EXCEPT

A)attitudes toward sex.
B)the recency of sexual activity.
C)sexual experience.
D)sexual orientation.

Question 56

Regarding the sexual arousal study in which women viewed erotic films written by men and by women,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)The women were disgusted and repulsed by the films written by men in which the women in the film were little more than sexual props.
B)The women showed more subjective feelings of sexual arousal for the films written by women in which the women were active partners in lovemaking.
C)The women's physical arousal was nearly identical for both films.
D)The women's subjective feelings of arousal were found to be more closely tied to the erotic cues in the films than to her emotional responses.

Question 57

Substances that increase sexual desire or pleasure are called

A)aphrodisiacs.
B)sexual stimulators.
C)sensate focus drugs.
D)sexual scripts.

Question 58

Studies of sexual arousal show that

A)women are more physically aroused by erotic stimuli than men are.
B)arousal has a large emotional element for women.
C)women are less physically responsive than men.
D)arousal requires physical stimulation of an erogenous zone.

Question 59

Regarding sexual activity,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)The peak of male sexual activity is at age 22,while the peak for females occurs around 25.
B)In any given year American men and women between ages 25 and 44 do not differ in their average number of opposite-sex partners.
C)In any given year American men and women between ages 25 and 44 do not differ in their overall pattern of sexual activity.
D)Exaggerating the differences between male and female sexuality can create artificial barriers to sexual satisfaction.

Question 60

The term sex drive refers to

A)a person's openness to sexual activity.
B)a person's degree of motivation to engage in sexual behavior.
C)a person's level of sexual experience.
D)the frequency of sexual activity.

Question 61

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

A)A natural decline in sex drive typically accompanies aging.
B)The crucial factor for an extended sex life appears to be regularity and opportunity.
C)The human sex drive all but disappears after age 70.
D)As one ages,there is a reduced output of sex hormones,especially testosterone.

Question 62

The human sex drive and the ability to engage in intercourse

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 63

Female masturbation most often centers on stimulation of the

A)clitoris.
B)urethra.
C)uterus.
D)vagina.

Question 64

The surgical removal of the testes or ovaries

A)involves the use of a aphrodisiac.
B)is called sterilization.
C)is called castration.
D)is considered surgical birth control and includes the vasectomy and the tubal ligation.

Question 65

In lower animals who are sexually inexperienced,castration tends to

A)abolish sexual activity in both sexes.
B)slightly reduce sexual activity in both sexes.
C)produce variable responses in females,while abolishing the male sex drive.
D)produce variable responses in males,while abolishing the female sex drive.

Question 66

Both tubal ligations and vasectomies

A)involve surgically removing either the ovaries or the testes.
B)are sterilization procedures.
C)reduce the sex drive.
D)do all of these.

Question 67

Which of the following is considered the best aphrodisiac of all?

A)alcohol
B)ecstasy
C)love
D)testosterone supplements

Question 68

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

A)Testosterone supplements have not been shown to restore the sex drive in older men and women.
B)There is no decline in sex drive as one ages.
C)Castration will immediately stop the sex drive in humans.
D)Regularity and opportunity are crucial factors related to an extended sex life.

Question 69

A reduction in sex drive would most likely occur with

A)castration.
B)a vasectomy.
C)a tubal ligation.
D)all of these.

Question 70

When a woman undergoes a tubal ligation and a man undergoes a vasectomy,

A)both will experience a decrease in their sex drives.
B)neither will experience a decrease in their sex drives.
C)the woman will experience a decrease in her sex drive,but the man will not.
D)the man will experience a decrease in his sex drive,but the woman will not.

Question 71

In humans,sterilization

A)usually abolishes the sex drive.
B)may lead to increased sexual activity because pregnancy is no longer a concern.
C)has the same effects on sex drive as castration.
D)changes a person's ability to achieve orgasms.

Question 72

Regarding castration in sexually experienced adults,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)Castration includes the procedures known as the vasectomy and the tubal ligation.
B)At first after castration,some people experience a loss of sex drive;while with others there is no change.
C)Several years after castration,almost all subjects report a decrease in sex drive unless they take hormone supplements.
D)Castration of sex offenders is not likely to curb their behavior.

Question 73

Deliberate self-stimulation that causes sexual pleasure or orgasm is called

A)ejaculation.
B)erogency.
C)autocentrism.
D)masturbation.

Question 74

An important factor underlying an extended sex life in old age is

A)having a younger partner.
B)the use of an aphrodisiac,such as alcohol.
C)avoidance of masturbation.
D)regular participation in sexual activity.

Question 75

Which of the following has been shown to restore one's sex drive?

A)testosterone supplements for men and women
B)large doses of alcohol
C)avoidance of masturbation
D)all of these

Question 76

Regarding castration,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)In lower animals,castration tends to abolish sexual activity in inexperienced animals.
B)In humans,castration results in a loss of sex drive for some people,but not for others.
C)Castration is an effective way to curb the behavior of sex offenders.
D)Castration involves the surgical removal of the testes or ovaries.

Question 77

Which of the following most often involves the rubbing of the clitoris or areas near it in females,while it takes the form of rubbing or stroking of the penis in males?

A)egocentrism.
B)erogency.
C)autocentrism.
D)masturbation.

Question 78

Drugs that impair one's sexual response include

A)amphetamines.
B)alcohol.
C)marijuana.
D)all of these.

Question 79

In sexually experienced humans,castration results in

A)a rapid decline in sex drive for men,but a more gradual decline for women.
B)a rapid decline in sex drive for both sexes.
C)an initial decline in sex drive for some,but no change in sex drive for others.
D)the abolishment of all sexual activity in both sexes.

Question 80

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

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.