Deck 10: Sexual Relationships

Question 1

Those who more strongly commit themselves to faithful,monogamous intimacy are likely to have which attachment style?

A)secure
B)anxious
C)avoidant
D)no difference among the attachment styles

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Engaging in psychological games within the sexual relationship:

A)enhances sexual satisfaction
B)increases excitement
C)decreases trust
D)is counterproductive to intimacy
E)C and D

Answer 2

E

Question 3

Making subtle criticisms of a partner's sexual performance:

A)is a good way to bring changes/improvements to his/her performance
B)helps to build intimacy by allowing him/her to "save face"
C)is an example of a destructive psychological game in the sexual relationship
D)all of these
E)A and B

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which of the following is can be psychological game(s)within the sexual relationship?

A)being unavailable for sexual interaction due to being too tired or too busy
B)deliberately creating a conflict about another issue
C)showing little interest in sex
D)all of these
E)B and C

Question 5

Sexuality includes our:

A)physical
B)emotions
C)social relationships
D)values and spiritual faith
E)all of these

Question 6

Which of the following can be negative consequences of sexual activity?

A)sexually transmitted diseases
B)confusing sex with love (thinking one is in love when it is just sexual attraction)
C)manipulation and mind games
D)all of these
E)A and C

Question 7

International research has identified which of the following to be predictive of sexual well-being throughout the various cultures?

A)quality of the total relationship
B)good mental health
C)good physical health
D)all of these
E)B and C only

Question 8

The period (following the orgasmic phase)when men cannot become re-aroused for a while is:

A)the resolution period
B)the refractory period
C)the plateau period
D)Men can always be re-aroused.

Question 9

The risk of being hurt emotionally in a sexual relationship is greater if the relationship lacks:

A)trust
B)commitment
C)caring
D)all of these
E)casual sex is not emotionally risky

Question 10

Sexuality begins at:

A)Conception
B)Birth
C)Puberty
D)First sexual encounter

Question 11

Individuals with an avoidant attachment style are more likely to:

A)lack trust
B)be uncomfortable with closeness and intimacy
C)expect others to hurt or reject them
D)all of these
E)B and C

Question 12

A large national research study by Michael and colleagues found that:

A)Most people were unfaithful to their sexual partners.
B)Married couples were the most satisfied physically and emotionally with their sexual relationships.
C)Physical and emotional satisfaction declined when people had more than one sex partner at a time.
D)all of these
E)B and C

Question 13

The excitement phase of the sexual response cycle can begin:

A)only with direct physical contact such as caressing
B)only after the plateau phase is completed
C)with a variety of stimuli such as music or fragrance

Question 14

Which attachment style tends to have the highest sexual relationship satisfaction?

A)secure
B)anxious
C)avoidant
D)no difference among the attachment styles

Question 15

Those individuals who have an anxious attachment style:

A)often feel a desperation not to displease a partner
B)often engage in more high-risk sexual behavior in order to please a partner
C)are more inclined to become involved in extramarital affairs
D)all of these
E)A and B

Question 16

International research examining condom use among 15-year olds found that condom use was highest in:

A)Sweden
B)England
C)Greece
D)Croatia

Question 17

In Helen Kaplan's model of sexual response,the stage that precedes the physiological response to arousal is:

A)vasocongestion
B)reversal of vasocongestion
C)desire
D)resolution

Question 18

Those who lack open,honest communication with their partners are more likely to have which attachment style?

A)secure
B)anxious
C)avoidant
D)B and C
E)no difference among the attachment styles

Question 19

Sexual response is influenced by all of these except:

A)quality of the total relationship
B)nutrition
C)fatigue and stress
D)depression
E)All of these influence sexual response.

Question 20

What distinguishes the Kaplan model of sexual response from the Masters and Johnson model is:

A)the component of desire
B)the vasocongestion stage
C)the reversal of congestion stage
D)none of these is different

Question 21

Which of the following is characteristic of sexuality and aging:

A)older couples experience little satisfaction in their sexual relationship
B)older persons have little or no sexual interest
C)frequency of sexual intercourse steadily declines with age
D)A and B
E)all of these

Question 22

Which of the following adds to menopausal stress for women and andropausal stress for men?

A)aging in a youth-oriented society
B)sharing the climacteric changes of a partner
C)dealing with children leaving home
D)all of these
E)A and B

Question 23

Testosterone replacement therapy:

A)decreases the risk of blood clots
B)increases the risk of cardiovascular disease
C)increases the risk of prostate cancer
D)decreases the risk of strokes
E)B and C

Question 24

The female climacteric begins with:

A)menopause and lasts for about 10 years
B)menopause and lasts for about 15 years
C)menopause and lasts for about 5 years
D)symptoms of physical discomfort that last for about 5 years and ends with menopause

Question 25

The female climacteric is generally experienced from ages:

A)35 - 50
B)40 - 50
C)45 - 60
D)50 - 55

Question 26

Communicating messages of appreciation,commitment,respect,acceptance,and supportiveness is associated with:

A)a higher degree of satisfaction in both the sexual relationship AND the total relationship
B)boredom - loss of excitement - in the sexual relationship
C)a lower degree of satisfaction in the sexual relationship
D)a higher degree of satisfaction in the total relationship,but NOT necessarily the sexual relationship

Question 27

The prostate gland may become enlarged because of:

A)the aging of the prostate gland
B)a bacterial infection
C)a tumor
D)all of these
E)A and C

Question 28

Diabetes often causes:

A)men to have erection difficulties
B)women to experience vaginal dryness and discomfort
C)both men and women to be more socially interactive
D)A and B
E)none of these

Question 29

Research indicates people continue to be sexually active in their later years if they:

A)are healthy
B)are happy with their lives
C)have the availability of a healthy partner
D)all of these
E)A and C

Question 30

What percentage of women experience multiple orgasms regularly?

A)5%
B)15%
C)25%
D)40%
E)50%

Question 31

Which of the following contribute(s)to satisfying sexual relationships?

A)optimism
B)ability to trust
C)self-control
D)all of these
E)B and C

Question 32

Chronic mental health problems may negatively impact sexual responsiveness.How?

A)low self-esteem
B)lack of trust
C)persistent depression
D)reduced energy
E)all of these

Question 33

Which of the following contributes to a successful,fulfilling sexual relationship?

A)physiological factors
B)a positive interpersonal relationship
C)good communication
D)psychological comfort
E)all of these

Question 34

Testosterone replacement therapy is effective for:

A)young men who are experiencing premature ejaculation
B)all men who have erectile disorders
C)men who have very low levels of testosterone
D)all men over age 55
E)B,C,and D

Question 35

Research has consistently found that hormone therapy for women:

A)increases the risk of breast cancer
B)increases the risk of heart attacks and blood clots
C)increases the risk of colon cancer
D)all of these
E)A and B

Question 36

Emotional health involves how we:

A)think
B)cope and adapt to change
C)view the future
D)all of these
E)B and C

Question 37

Hormone replacement therapy for women:

A)is effective in reducing the severity of menopausal symptoms
B)helps reduce the risk of hip fractures
C)increases depression and irritability
D)increases the risk of breast cancer
E)A,B,and D

Question 38

During menopause:

A)ovulation and menstruation stop
B)hormone production drops significantly
C)hormone production increases significantly
D)A and B
E)A and C

Question 39

Which of the following do men experience as they age:

A)a decrease in testosterone levels
B)a decrease in sexual desire
C)a decrease in erection capability
D)all of these
E)A and C

Question 40

Sex therapists and researchers,Masters and Johnson,concluded that ____ is the most important factor contributing to satisfaction in a sexual relationship.

A)sexual techniques
B)orgasmic ability - especially for multiple orgasms
C)commitment
D)good communication
E)intense desire

Question 41

Physical causes for male orgasmic disorder include:

A)Parkinson's disease
B)alcoholism
C)multiple sclerosis
D)all of these
E)A and C

Question 42

The most common sexual dysfunction among women who seek sexual therapy is:

A)vaginismus
B)dyspareunia
C)female orgasmic disorder
D)vaginitis

Question 43

A sexual disorder that involves persistent pain during intercourse is:

A)menarche
B)dyspareunia
C)illomatosis
D)secondary orgasmic disorder
E)all of these

Question 44

Antidepressants such as Prozac,Paxil,Zoloft,and Anafranil can cause:

A)an increase in sexual desire
B)a decrease in sexual arousal
C)an increase in orgasmic experience
D)A and C

Question 45

Viagra,Levitra,and Cialis work to treat erectile disorder by:

A)relaxing muscles of the penis
B)serving as antidepressants
C)increasing blood flow to the penis
D)all of these
E)A and C

Question 46

Both men and women can more successfully and happily experience aging and the change of life period by:

A)increasing intimacy with one's partner
B)accepting oneself and focusing on one's strengths
C)cultivating healthy nutrition and getting regular exercise
D)all of these
E)B and C

Question 47

Alcohol:

A)is an aphrodisiac because it is a stimulant
B)reduces or inhibits the physiological responses of sexual desire because it is a depressant
C)relaxes and lowers inhibitions and thus increases some people's confidence in sexual interactions
D)B and C
E)A and C

Question 48

Sexually transmitted diseases are most common in which age group?

A)under 15
B)15 - 24
C)25 - 34
D)over 35
E)no difference according to age

Question 49

Marijuana:

A)increases relaxation
B)increases sexual desire and arousal
C)intensifies orgasm
D)all of these

Question 50

Which of the following may inhibit sexual arousal:

A)some high blood pressure medications
B)Vitamin B complex
C)some migraine headache medications
D)some ulcer medications
E)A,C,and D

Question 51

Many research studies indicate that Ecstasy:

A)decreases sexual desire
B)decreases sexual responsiveness
C)increases erectile difficulties
D)causes the release of the brain chemical serotonin,giving a feeling of euphoria
E)all of these

Question 52

The most common bacterial STD in the United States is:

A)gonorrhea
B)Chlamydia
C)syphilis
D)hepatitis B
E)trichomoniasis

Question 53

Men who experience erectile disorder typically benefit from:

A)sensate focus exercises
B)in-depth personal and couple counseling
C)medical treatment
D)A,B,C,or some combination of them
E)B and C only

Question 54

As men age,erectile difficulties increase because of:

A)reduction in testosterone
B)increased circulation problems
C)prostate gland shrinkage
D)A and B
E)all of these

Question 55

The most common sexual dysfunction of young males is:

A)hypoactive sexual desire
B)premature ejaculation
C)male orgasmic disorder
D)erectile disorder
E)dyspareunia

Question 56

Becoming sexually active at a younger age and having multiple sex partners are the two factors most predictive of:

A)achieving sexual satisfaction
B)becoming knowledgeable about sexuality
C)becoming skilled at sexual techniques
D)contracting STDs
E)A and C

Question 57

As the level of alcohol in a person's body increases,it is more likely:

A)to increase sexual responsiveness
B)to impair the nervous system responses necessary for sexual response/behavior
C)to cause sexual disorders such as erectile disorder and lack of sexual responsiveness
D)B and C

Question 58

Physical causes of erectile disorder include:

A)diabetes
B)excessive use of alcohol and/or recreational drugs
C)certain prescribed medications
D)all of these
E)A and C

Question 59

Physical causes for female orgasmic disorder include:

A)thyroid deficiency
B)adrenal deficiency
C)diabetes
D)A and C
E)all of these

Question 60

Cialis,Levitra,and Viagra all:

A)can have side effects of headaches
B)can have side effects of blurred vision
C)have no side effects
D)A and B

Question 61

The third stage of syphilis can result in:

A)paralysis
B)mental illness
C)insanity
D)death
E)all of these

Question 62

The risk of infertility emerges:

A)within one month of having PID
B)within one year of having PID
C)within 3 months of having PID
D)PID does not increase chances of infertility

Question 63

Which of these is called the "silent" STD?

A)syphilis
B)herpes
C)Chlamydia
D)hepatitis C

Question 64

Gardasil is a vaccine designed to prevent HPV infection and should be administered:

A)at birth
B)before the onset of sexual activity
C)after one has become sexually active
D)if one has been infected with HPV

Question 65

What can be done in society to promote safer sex practices?

A)consistently use the pill or other hormonal methods of birth control
B)reduce casual sexual encounters
C)reverse the trends of becoming sexually active at a young age and having multiple sex partners
D)A and B
E)B and C

Question 66

Approximately how many new cases of HPV are reported each year in the U.S.?

A)over 6 million
B)about 2 million
C)700,000
D)50,000

Question 67

In a study of 740 women who were looking for new partners on dating websites,it was found that they had many chat-room conversations,negotiated boundaries before agreeing to a face-to-face meeting,and ran background checks on the men.What percentage of these women did NOT use condoms when they first had sex with their new online partners?

A)5%
B)17%
C)28%
D)43%
E)77%

Question 68

HPV is transmitted through:

A)sexual intercourse or vulva-to-vulva sex
B)oral sex
C)anal sex
D)all of these
E)A and C

Question 69

Possible side effects of Gardasil include:

A)joint and muscle pain
B)fatigue and general weakness
C)light-headedness
D)arm soreness
E)all of these

Question 70

What are the possible effects on babies who contract Chlamydia as they pass through the birth canal if they are not treated quickly?

A)hyperactivity
B)blindness
C)Chlamydia pneumonia
D)B and C
E)all of these

Question 71

HPV is the leading cause of:

A)bronchial congestion
B)testicular infection
C)cervical cancer
D)vaginitis

Question 72

A baby born with syphilis and left untreated is at risk for:

A)blindness
B)developmental delay
C)death
D)all of these
E)A and B

Question 73

The most common viral or bacterial STD in the United States is:

A)HIV
B)Chlamydia
C)HPV
D)gonorrhea
E)hepatitis

Question 74

Symptoms of gonorrhea in women include:

A)yellow or bloody vaginal discharge
B)burning during urination
C)pelvic pain and bleeding associated with intercourse
D)all of these
E)A and B

Question 75

Symptoms of gonorrhea in men include:

A)yellow or green discharge from the penis
B)burning sensation during urination and urethral discomfort
C)swollen testicles
D)all of these
E)A and B

Question 76

HPV can cause:

A)cervical cancer
B)anal cancer
C)throat cancer
D)penile cancer
E)all of these

Question 77

What percentage of women with Chlamydia who are not treated develop pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?

A)10%
B)25%
C)40%
D)80%

Question 78

Tim has just tested positive for gonorrhea.He should immediately:

A)take his antibiotics for gonorrhea and quit worrying
B)also be tested for Chlamydia
C)enroll in a sex education program
D)start a health regimen of nutrition and exercise to build his immune system

Question 79

What percentage of women shows no symptoms of Chlamydia infection until it is a full-blown disease?

A)10%
B)25%
C)40%
D)75%
E)All women show clear symptoms of infection.

Question 80

Primary stage syphilis is characterized by which of the following symptoms:

A)chancres
B)skin rash
C)heart problems
D)damage to the nervous system
E)A and B