Deck 9: Sexual Expression

Question 1

In a longitudinal study spanning nearly six decades,a significant shift occurred in how _____________________ was ranked as an important trait in mate selection.

A)good looks
B)a woman's income
C)education
D)emotional stability

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Research on casual sex ("hooking up")among college students has found all of the following EXCEPT

A)hooking up gives both men and women more sexual options.
B)hooking up may favor men's interest in "playing the field."
C)men tended to believe that their casual sex encounters would develop into a romantic relationship.
D)"Friends with benefits" relationships were viewed positively for both men and women.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

In a recent study of undergraduate women,which men were found most attractive and desirable for long-term relationships?

A)slender men
B)men with a very well-developed muscular build
C)moderately muscular men
D)men who were 5-10% above their ideal weight

Answer 3

C

Question 4

In recent studies of "hooking up," which of the following is TRUE?

A)Alcohol was generally not cited as a reason to "hook up".
B)Despite its perceived popularity,fewer than 25% of college students have engaged in it.
C)Most of those who "hooked up" believed that they would eventually enter into a romantic relationship with the "hook up partner."
D)"Hooking up" favors men's interests,but not women's interests.

Question 5

One of the major problems with studies conducted on the prevalence of sexual behaviors is that

A)the data are gathered from self-reports of a certain group of people and may not reflect actual behaviors.
B)the data are seldom gathered anonymously.
C)the data-gathering methods do not ask about specific behaviors but classes of behaviors.
D)people responding to the questionnaires do not usually know the actual definitions of the behaviors being asked about.

Question 6

According to the sociobiological theory,the reason that good health is universally sexually attractive is that

A)good health is associated with sexual responsiveness.
B)good health means good genes.
C)good health is related to reproductive ability.
D)it results in full development of the secondary sex characteristics.

Question 7

In addition to good health,what is the other "universal" characteristic of sexual attractiveness?

A)long hair
B)tanned skin
C)youthfulness
D)genitals

Question 8

Mate ______________ is the behavior designed to lure a person who is already in a romantic relationship to either a temporary,brief sexual liaison,or a long-term relationship.

A)luring
B)poaching
C)stealing
D)guarding

Question 9

Differences in sexual desire can be affected by

A)physical health.
B)erotophobia.
C)erotophilia.
D)All of these.

Question 10

Research has shown that in the last 50 years people consistently rate __________ as imperative in a choice of partner.

A)physical attractiveness
B)emotional stability
C)similar religious beliefs
D)domestic skills

Question 11

Juan has learned that the first step in a sexual encounter is to display the feet.The second step is to slowly and rhythmically rub the ears of the other person.This is an example of a(n)

A)cultural script.
B)intrapersonal preference.
C)sexual drive.
D)motivational script.

Question 12

Sexual scripts provide a framework

A)for what is acceptable and unacceptable sexual behavior.
B)for describing our physiological reactions.
C)that is the same for everyone.
D)that is unambiguous.

Question 13

Which of the following is a universal characteristic of sexual attractiveness?

A)breasts
B)good health
C)a warm personality
D)firm buttocks

Question 14

Stephanie enjoys her sexuality,experiences no guilt,engages in a lot of autoerotic and interpersonal sexual activities,and enjoys talking about sex.She is careful to engage in safe sex practices.Stephanie is likely ______________.

A)erotophobic.
B)erotophilic.
C)a nymphomaniac.
D)a victim of molestation.

Question 15

A person who enjoys all kinds of sexual expressions,has a positive attitude toward these activities,is comfortable talking about sex,and uses contraception responsibly most likely

A)would score high on a measure of androgyny.
B)would score high on a measure of erotophilia.
C)lives by a variant sexual script.
D)is very physically attractive.

Question 16

A young boy wakes up in the middle of the night with an erection.He will interpret this as sexual

A)because it is defined so by our cultural scripts.
B)only if this behavior is defined as sexual in his intrapersonal script.
C)because subconsciously he knows that this is the feeling he should have.
D)only if he ejaculates.

Question 17

A 15-year-old girl notes how "wet" her vulval area is.She attributes no particular meaning to this.Later that day,she becomes aware that her heart is racing as she reads a steamy novel.These varied experiences describe aspects of her

A)cultural script.
B)intrapersonal script.
C)motivational preferences.
D)erotophilia.

Question 18

_______________ organize and direct our sexual behavior.

A)Schemas
B)Sexual scripts
C)Stereotypes
D)Sexual moritoriums

Question 19

Compared to erotophobic individuals,erotophilic people

A)have seen more erotica.
B)are less homophobic.
C)have more sexual fantasies.
D)All of these.

Question 20

The recent upsurge in media-generated images of extremely attractive people has resulted in

A)fewer unattractive people in the general population.
B)a greater tendency to see ourselves as attractive.
C)the delusion that we are surrounded by many attractive partners.
D)frustration when unable to find an attractive mate.

Question 21

A young man is full of vague sexual impulses.As he begins to masturbate,he imagines kissing and being touched by the curvaceous young woman in his math class.This example demonstrates how sexual fantasies

A)direct and define our erotic goals.
B)are very diffuse and nonspecific.
C)inhibit appropriate interaction with members of the other sex.
D)help lower our overall sexual drive.

Question 22

Erotic dreams that result in sexual climax are known as

A)nocturnal orgasms/emission.
B)pseudo-orgasmic night arousal.
C)sexmares.
D)cream dreams.

Question 23

The most common activity for men seeking erotic material for purposes of arousal is

A)visiting clubs with nude or seminude dancers.
B)viewing pornographic videos.
C)listening to sensuous music.
D)viewing magazines portraying nude or seminude women.

Question 24

Which of the following is TRUE about the function of sexual fantasies?

A)Sexual fantasies allow us to plan for or anticipate situations that might arise.
B)Even if our sex lives are satisfactory,fantasies can bring novelty and excitement into the relationship.
C)Fantasies help us to define our erotic goals.
D)All of these.

Question 25

Sex therapists consider fantasies about other lovers while having sex with a partner to be

A)a sign of relationship problems.
B)a warning sign that the person may be unfaithful.
C)perfectly normal and very typical.
D)reflections of true unmet needs.

Question 26

Sexual fantasies serve as a(n)______________ function much the way dreams do.

A)stimulating
B)guilt-reducing
C)reality-testing
D)expressive

Question 27

Autoeroticism is

A)sexual behavior with others.
B)sexual fantasy.
C)an intrapersonal activity.
D)an unacceptable activity.

Question 28

The ________ educated a person is,the __________ that person is likely to masturbate.

A)less;more
B)more;less
C)more;more
D)Education and masturbation are not related.

Question 29

Interpersonal scripts provide a model for

A)dating behavior.
B)verbal and nonverbal cues about sexual encounters.
C)our personal sexual responsiveness.
D)developmental milestones in our sexual relationships.

Question 30

Which of the following statements about masturbation is NOT accurate?

A)Masturbation is equally prevalent among women and men.
B)Some individuals masturbate to relieve sexual tension.
C)Masturbation occurs throughout the whole life span.
D)Many individuals masturbate when they do not have a regular sexual partner.

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of people who engage in autoerotic activity?

A)They are less likely to have a partner.
B)They are more likely to engage in oral sex.
C)They are less likely to engage in anal sex.
D)They are more likely to view pornography or erotica.

Question 32

Which of the following is a persistent gender difference in autoerotic behavior?

A)Masturbation is less prevalent among women.
B)Men have fewer erotic dreams than women.
C)Women fantasize about more taboo activities.
D)Men with less education are more accepting of masturbation.

Question 33

The most common activity for women seeking erotic material for purposes of arousal is

A)visiting clubs with nude or seminude dancers.
B)viewing pornographic videos.
C)listening to sensuous music.
D)viewing magazines portraying nude or seminude men.

Question 34

Thoughts of sex occur

A)with about the same frequency in men and women.
B)at least once per day in the majority of women.
C)at an average rate of three per hour for most men.
D)more frequently in men than in women.

Question 35

Compared to heterosexuals,lesbians and gay men

A)spend more time teaching each other sexual scripts.
B)learn more about sexual scripts through viewing pornography.
C)have a more difficult time learning scripts because it is socially stigmatized.
D)make up their own scripts based on lesbian and gay books and movies.

Question 36

What percent of women's orgasms are nocturnal?

A)1-2%
B)2-3%
C)3-4%
D)5-6%

Question 37

An intrapersonal activity which involves only the self is called

A)autoeroticism.
B)self-satisfaction.
C)agape love.
D)self-obsessiveness.

Question 38

How are the sex drive and sexual fantasies related?

A)The higher the sexual drive,the lower the rate of sexual fantasies.
B)The higher the sexual drive,the higher the rate of sexual fantasies.
C)They are not correlated with each other.
D)The higher the rate of sexual fantasies,the lower the sexual drive.

Question 39

Most women who have intensely erotic dreams

A)feel some guilt and shame about it.
B)take this as a sign of their high sexual drive and seek increased sexual activity in their waking life.
C)easily accept them as simple pleasurable experiences.
D)try to control the content of their dreams.

Question 40

Which of the following describes typical men's sexual fantasies?

A)fantasies containing group sex or multiple partners
B)fantasies in which they are dominated by someone
C)fantasies which focus on their partner's bodies and what they want to do with them
D)fantasies with emotional content

Question 41

Which of the following of McCarthy's sexual styles is considered to be the most predictable and stable style?

A)complementary
B)traditional
C)soulmate
D)emotionally expressive

Question 42

Direct stimulation of the clitoris should be

A)accompanied by moisture.
B)avoided when a couple engages in sexual intercourse.
C)conducted with the hands but never other parts of the body.
D)gradually increased with age.

Question 43

A disadvantage of the missionary position is that it

A)limits the woman's control of angle,rate,and depth of penetration.
B)focuses on manual stimulation of the woman's clitoris by the man.
C)limits the woman's movement and control of stimulation.
D)reduces the sense of psychological intimacy.

Question 44

People of all sexual orientations engage in all of the following acts except

A)kissing.
B)mutual masturbation.
C)anal sex.
D)vaginal intercourse.

Question 45

Coitus is another name for

A)fellatio.
B)cunnilingus.
C)sexual intercourse.
D)anal sex.

Question 46

Which position allows the LEAST opportunity for clitoral stimulation by the man?

A)man above
B)woman above
C)facing side-to-side
D)rear entry

Question 47

One of the most common concerns women have about cunnilingus is

A)the risk of pregnancy.
B)whether their partner is enjoying it or not.
C)whether they will have an orgasm.
D)the risk of contracting an STD.

Question 48

Men who are able to provide oral stimulation to themselves are able to perform

A)autofellatio.
B)fellalingus.
C)reciprocal fellatio.
D)orogenital self-stimulation.

Question 49

According to a large study of nearly 4,000 American adults,the most commonly reported sexual activity is

A)vaginal intercourse.
B)oral-genital sex.
C)anal intercourse.
D)watching a partner undress.

Question 50

Which of the following statements about masturbation is TRUE?

A)The higher the level of education and social class,the more likely the person (male OR female)was to masturbate.
B)Most women find it difficult to have orgasms through masturbation.
C)Women report that the orgasms they reach through masturbation are not as satisfying as those reached through intercourse.
D)In studies of masturbation behaviors,college students were the only group in which more women masturbated than men.

Question 51

Which of the following statements about kissing is NOT accurate?

A)Kissing symbolizes intimacy between two individuals.
B)Kissing is the most acceptable premarital sexual activity.
C)Kissing is,in general,a safer sex activity.
D)Kissing is unaffected by the sense of smell.

Question 52

Which of the following statements about kissing is FALSE?

A)Kissing involves the senses of taste and smell.
B)The lips and mouth are highly sensitive to touch.
C)Kissing always involves exchanging bodily fluids.
D)Kissing can facilitate our exploration of our bodies.

Question 53

The pressing together of bodies with genital thrusting is called "dry humping," or

A)fondling.
B)tribidism.
C)nonpenetration intercourse.
D)trephining.

Question 54

Which of the following of McCarthy's sexual styles is considered to be the "perfect" style?

A)complementary
B)traditional
C)soulmate
D)emotionally expressive

Question 55

When performing fellatio,care should be taken

A)to allow the partner performing the act to control the depth of insertion.
B)to avoid stimulating the scrotum.
C)to gently scrape the teeth across the shaft.
D)to prevent ejaculate from spilling onto the partner performing the act.

Question 56

Which of the following of McCarthy's sexual styles is considered to be the most erotic style?

A)complementary
B)traditional
C)soulmate
D)emotionally expressive

Question 57

The sexual activity most commonly performed by prostitutes on men is

A)cunnilingus.
B)intercourse.
C)fellatio.
D)strip tease.

Question 58

Which of the following is the most common of McCarthy's sexual styles?

A)complementary
B)traditional
C)soulmate
D)emotionally expressive

Question 59

In regard to the enjoyment of cunnilingus,research suggests that

A)most men feel negatively about performing cunnilingus on their partners.
B)most women do not find engaging in cunnilingus to be appealing to them at all.
C)lesbians are more likely satisfied with their sex lives the more often they do this.
D)engaging in this retards the experience of orgasm in the majority of women.

Question 60

A recent study on kissing found that

A)kissing has become less important over the last decade.
B)a bad kiss is a "deal breaker."
C)men put more significance on kissing as a way of assessing a potential partner.
D)estrogen in female saliva may make the couple more receptive to sex.

Question 61

Which sexual position is particularly good to use during pregnancy?

A)man above
B)woman above
C)on sides
D)rear entry

Question 62

There are very few things a couple can do when they are experiencing problems stemming from differences in sexual desire.

Question 63

Worldwide,the type of female body most desired is slim and muscular.

Question 64

Among gay men,anal intercourse is

A)the most common means of sexual satisfaction.
B)not highly regarded.
C)performed only on one partner.
D)less common than oral sex.

Question 65

People have an innate ability to interpret their physiological responses as erotic.

Question 66

One form of autoeroticism is self-masturbation.

Question 67

Men's sexual fantasies are generally more sexually explicit than are women's.

Question 68

How many men between the ages of 18 and 39 have ever been the insertive partner during anal sex?

A)10%
B)25%
C)40%
D)55%

Question 69

The behavior designed to lure a person who is already in a romantic relationship into either a temporary or long-term relationship is called mate poaching.

Question 70

Which of the following sexual practices is most risky for the transmission of STIs?

A)fellatio
B)cunnilingus
C)Penile-vaginal intercourse
D)anal sex

Question 71

The more educated one becomes,the more frequently one engages in masturbation.

Question 72

Erotophobic individuals are more likely to masturbate and use contraceptives regularly.

Question 73

A study of undergraduates found that almost all men reported having masturbated in the past.

Question 74

Good health appears to be a universally accepted characteristic of sexual attractiveness.

Question 75

Stimulation of the anal region using the tongue is known as

A)analingus.
B)analysis.
C)oral-analism.
D)coitus.

Question 76

Which of the following is NOT true of "tantric sex"?

A)It refers to spiritual beliefs that began in India in 5000 BCE.
B)It involves sharing of energy between partners.
C)It involves harmonized breathing.
D)It includes gentle yoga positions while climaxing.

Question 77

Cultural sexual scripts tell us which behaviors are acceptable or unacceptable in our culture.

Question 78

Fluctuations in sexual desire are a normal part of life.

Question 79

Which sexual position allows both partners the greatest freedom to caress and stimulate each other?

A)man above
B)woman above
C)face-to-face on sides
D)rear entry

Question 80

Which of the following statements about anal eroticism is FALSE?

A)Analingus refers to oral-anal stimulation.
B)It is possible to become ill from licking the anus.
C)Anal intercourse is the most common form of sexual activity among gay men.
D)Another name for analingus is "tossing salad."