Human Sexuality Final Exam
Which condition is caused by brain damage that occurs before or during birth or in infancy?
. Cerebral Palsy
Sally lost 34 lbs on the Biggest Loser Diet. However, she has _________ and is gradually losing the will to continue the diet.
. Prevention Fatigue
Infertility is defined as
. the inability to conceive after trying for one or more year
What item can be used as a substitute for a dental dam?
.Plastic Wrap
What percent of the U.S. population are categorized as transsexuals?
1
Herdt and McClintock (2000) noted that stable and memorable sexual attraction occurs by what age?
10
According to the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, only 7.4% of students reported having had sexual intercourse for the first time before age _____.
13
For women having their first baby, labor lasts an average of
13 hours
According to the text, childhood is a developmental time frame that extends from age:
2 to 12
After ejaculation, sperm typically remain viable (able to fertilize an ovum) for how long
2 to 3 days, but may survive for up to 5 days
Approximately how many individuals in the United States are divorced?
21.7 million
The International Surrogates Association requires how many hours of training?
60 plus
Mifepristone (RU-486), which can be used to induce abortion, must be taken within _________ of becoming pregnant.
7 weeks **Mifepristone, also known as RU-486, is a synthetic steroid that effectively inhibits implantation of a fertilized egg by making the endometrium unsuitable for implantation. The so-called abortion pill, recently approved by the FDA in the United States, is marketed under the name Mifeprex, and can be given to induce abortion within 7 weeks of pregnancy.
Emergency contraception must be taken within______after unprotected intercourse
72 hours
After the egg and sperm unite and attach to the uterine wall, the developing organism is called an embryo for the first _______ and a fetus thereafter
8 weeks **After the egg and sperm unite, typically in the Fallopian tube, the egg begins to divide and is pushed by hairlike cilia down the tube into the uterus, where it attaches itself to the inner wall. Furnished with a rich supply of blood and nutrients, the developing organism is called an embryo for the first 8 weeks and a fetus thereafter.
A study by Herman-Giddens et al. (1997) revealed that the average age for breast development was___ for African American girls.
8.9
Kinsey et al. (1953) reported that the average woman reached orgasm in ____ or more of her masturbatory attempts.
95%
What is the most common cause of dementia?
Alzheimer's disease. The most common cause of dementia, accounting for two thirds of all dementia cases, is Alzheimer's disease-a progressive and degenerative brain disease that typically progresses through stages from mild memory loss, through significant cognitive impairment, to very serious confusion and the loss of ability to manage activities of daily living, such as dressing, eating, and bathing (Moody, 2000). A person with end-stage Alzheimer's may be incontinent, unable to speak, and unable to walk
Total lack of orgasm is referred to as what?
Anorgasmia
Which of the following government agencies is funding research to learn more about the demographics and HIV behavior of men who identify them selves as "on the DL"?
CDC **Being "on the down low," which is the behavior of keeping one's activity private, is a term used to describe men who have sex with men but do not label themselves gay or bisexual. It is currently being studied by the CDC.
________is a condition often caused by brain damage that occurs before or during birth or in infancy, resulting in muscular impairment and sometimes speech and learning disabilities.
Cerebral palsy
______ is a curable bacterial STD.
Chlamydia
_______ is responsible for 80% of women's tubal infertility. Choose one answer.
Chlamydia
Which of the following is the most common bacterial STD in the United States?
Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), also referred to simply as chlamydia, is the most common bacterial STD in the United States
Name a chronic disease in which the pancrease fails to produce sufficient insulin.
Diabetes Mellitus
Anyone who looks at magazines with nude photos or who watches erotic films can be classified as being a voyeur.
FALSE. ** the person who looks at magazines with nude photos or who watches erotic films is not necessarily classified as being a voyeur because the people posing in the magazines and films know that they are being watched. (Although a voyeuristic person may look at nude people in magazines or in movies and fantasize that they do not know they are being looked at).
A man withdrawing his penis from his partner's vagina before he ejaculates is an effective way to prevent pregnancy.
False
TRUE OR FALSE: Bobby's mother discovered Bobby (age7) and Sue (age 4)playing doctor. While talking to the children Bobby's mother said,It is interesting to find out how other people's bodies look , isn't it? According to developmental psychologist her statement was an appropriate response for the situation?
False
TRUE OR FALSE: Infant mortality rate is defined as the rate of infant death within the 3 months from birth expressed as a number per 1,000 live births.
False
TRUE OR FALSE: Lunelle is a type of Implant.
False
TRUE OR FALSE: Risks of abortion are equally as dangerous no matter what week the abortion is performed at.
False
TRUE OR FALSE: Romantic affairs involve little to no emotional investment; encounters with prostitutes or gigolos are examples.
False
TRUE OR FALSE: The terms climacteric and menopause are synonomous
False
Bobby's mother discovered Bobby (age7) and Sue (age 4)playing doctor. While talking to the children Bobby's mother said,It is interesting to find out how other people's bodies look , isn't it? According to developmental psychologist her statement was an appropriate response for the situation?
False **Developmental psychologist suggests parents should be concerned, and should intervene...if the activity is potentially harmful, there is a significant age difference or if the child is unwilling or coerced
According to research, fear of remaining fat after delivery is considered the biggest stressor of women as they are near the end of their pregnancy.
False **Research has indicated that as women near the end of pregnancy, stressors include fears of pain, complications, and the threat of a cesarean delivery.
TRUE OR FALSE: Physicians routinely provide information to their clients about how illness and disability affect sexuality.
False. It is not unusual for physicians to ignore sexual aspects of illness and disability. Physicians caring for individuals with disabilities sometimes assume that their patients are asexual. Some health-care providers mistakenly believe that older individuals are not sexually active, so they view addressing sexual issues as unnecessary. Other barriers to health-care providers addressing sexual concerns of their patients include discomfort in discussing sexuality; lack of knowledge about the sexual consequences of an illness, disability, or treatment; and ignorance about treatments available for sexual problems
Touching or rubbing against a non-consenting person for the purpose of sexual arousal.
Frotteurism
At a party you hear some guys talking about having the "morning drop." Which of the following best describes his situation?
He is suffering from gonorrhea **Gonorrhea is a bacteria infection that has several common names including "the clap," "the whites," "morning drop," and "the drip."
Which of the following are ethological indicators for sexual dysfunctions?
Health status and emotional factors, Social status variables, Lifestyle variables
According to the text, which group of women is least comfortable discussing condom use with their partners?
Hispanic Women
When weighing the pros and cons of remaining single, which of the following statements might you expect to hear as a benefit of singlehood?
No emotional or financial stress caused by divorce
The surgical removal of the ovaries is
Oophorectomy
Jay derives sexual aousal from gazing at his girlfriend's feet. He may have which paraphilia?
Partialism
The P in the PLISSIT Model of Sex Therapy stands for:
Permission
The 3rd stage of labor is called:
Placenta Delivery
Which condition involves paralysis from the neck down?
Quadriplegia
A sexual dysfunction that occurs with one partner or in one situation only is known as a/an:
Situational dysfunction. Rationale: An acquired sexual dysfunction is one that a person is currently experiencing, but has not always had. A situational dysfunction occurs with one partner or in one situation only
Sudden disturbance in the blood supply to the brain by hemorrhage from rupture or blockage of a blood vessel is ________
Stroke
Which of the following is the most common reason for ostomy surgery?
The most common reason for ostomy surgery is cancer, usually of the colon, rectum, bladder, cervix, or ovaries.
A person with pedophilia must be at least 16 years old and at least 5 years older than the child.
True
Sterilization is the permanent surgical procedure that prevents reproduction.
True
TRUE OR FALSE: A woman must wait 24 hours after making her abortion appointment before engaging in an abortion procedure.
True
TRUE OR FALSE: Most antidepressant medications have an impact on sexual desire and arousal
True
TRUE OR FALSE: Spontaneous abortion is known as the natural cessation of pregnancy.
True
TRUE OR FALSE: The current demographic profile of a single mother has changed significantly from that of the old "stereotypical" single mother that lacks judgment and desires a government stipend.
True
As the status of women within a society becomes more equivalent to men, the likelihood of rape decreases.
True research has shown that rape is rare in societies in which women have equal status with men.
The surgical procedure in which the Fallopian tubes are cut, tied, or blocked to prevent passage of the eggs from the ovaries to the uterus is called
Tubal sterilization
Which of the following BEST represents the current definition of AIDS?
a person infected with HIV who has a low T-cell count (less than 200). **Before 1993, a diagnosis of AIDS was made only when an HIV-infected individual developed one of more than 20 serious illnesses delineated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), such as pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis, cervical cancer, or Kaposi's sarcoma (a form of cancer). Since 1993, the definition of AIDS has been expanded to include anyone with HIV whose immune system is severely impaired, as indicated by a T-cell (or CD4 cell) count of less than 200 cells per cubic millimeter of blood. T-cell counts in healthy people not infected with HIV range from 800 to 1200 per cubic millimeter of blood.
Masturbation is _______________ orgasm difficulties.
a widely used treatment for women with. LoPiccolo and Lobitz (1972) developed a nine-step program of masturbation for women with orgasm difficulties. The rationale behind masturbation as a therapeutic technique is that masturbation is the technique that is most likely to produce orgasm. Masturbation gives the individual complete control of the stimulation, provides direct feedback to the women of the type of stimulation she enjoys, and eliminates the distraction of a partner.
Which of the following statements is true?
a. Male-on-top is the most natural position for intercourse b. Sexual expression is purely natural, not a function of learning c. Men are more sexual than women ****None of statements are true-they are all sex myths ****
Syphilis can be transmitted through which of the following
a. genital contact b. kissing c. from an infected pregnant woman to her unborn baby ****all answer choices are correct ****** *** Syphilis can be transmitted from kissing and genital contact because the bacteria enter the body through mucous membranes that line various body openings, such as the inside of the cheek, the vagina, and the urethra of the penis. Syphilis can also be transmitted from an infected pregnant woman to her unborn baby (congenital syphilis
The majority of apprehended sex offenders are arrested for acts of each of the following EXCEPT
a. pedophilia b. exhibitionism c. AUTONEPIOPHILIA d. voyeurism The majority of apprehended sex offenders are arrested for acts of exhibitionism, pedophilia, and voyeurism (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). Autonepiophilia (dressing up a partner in diapers) is not illegal.
When does pregnancy begin?
after implantation (5-7 days after conception)
Marcus just found out he is HIV positive. After some thought he decides to just try to think about better times in the past. His behavior would be an example of _______________ coping strategy.
an avoidance. **Accepting one's condition is a positive coping strategy; the other alternatives are avoidance coping strategies (thinking about better times or turning to drugs/alcohol) and seeking social support coping strategy (asking friends for advice).
According to your text, why do individuals with schizophrenia tend to masturbate more often and have fewer sexual relationships than the normal population?
because they lack social and relationship skills. Individuals with schizophrenia tend to masturbate more often and have fewer sexual relationships than the normal population because of deficits in their social and relational abilities (Fortier et al., 2000).
One type of HIV test can be bought at pharmacies, college health centers, and public health clinics, or it can be ordered through the mail for a cost of around $50. The test involves obtaining a sample of _______ and mailing it to a laboratory.
blood ***One type of HIV test can be bought at pharmacies, college health centers, and public health clinics, or it can be ordered through the mail for a cost of around $50. The test involves pricking a finger, putting three drops of blood on a special card, and mailing the card to a laboratory. To obtain the results, one calls the company's toll-free number after 7 days and gives the personal identification number that was included with the test kit. HIV counselors are available to discuss test results and give advice and information
Most early (less than 12 weeks) miscarriages are associated with which of the following?
chromosomal abnormalities in the developing zygote, embryo, or fetus
Most early (less than 12 weeks) miscarriages are associated with which of the following?
chromosomal abnormalities in the developing zygote, embryo, or fetus **About 60% of early (less than 12 weeks) spontaneous abortions or miscarriages are associated with chromosomal abnormalities in the developing zygote, embryo, or fetus (Callahan, Caughey, & Heffner, 1998).
Based on national data, on average, which of the following individuals reports having sex most frequently?
couples living together but not married
Most people who have genital herpes ________ they are infected.
do not know **Of the estimated one in five Americans age 12 or older who carries the genital herpes virus, about 90% of these individuals do not know they are infected (Fleming, et al. 1997
Most public high schools in the United States ___________ condoms available to students.
do not make **Only 2.2% of all public high schools and 0.3% of all high school districts in the United States make condoms available to students (Kirby & Brown, 1996
A team of researchers (Abel et al., 1987) looked at the relative percentages of various paraphilic behaviors reported by a sample of nonincarcerated men with paraphilias. The most frequently reported paraphilic behavior was
exhibitionism **A team of researchers (Abel et al., 1987) looked at the relative percentages of various paraphilic behaviors reported by a sample of nonincarcerated men with paraphilias. The most frequently reported paraphilic behavior was exhibitionism (about 25% of the respondents), followed by frotteurism (18%), nonincestual pedophilia (14%), and voyeurism (10%). The least reported paraphilia in this sample was sexual sadism (about 1%).
Which perspective views paraphilias such as pedophilia and sexual sadism as expressions of aggression more than sexuality?
feminist ***Paraphilias such as pedophilia and sexual sadism are, from a feminist perspective, expressions of aggression more than sexuality.
The term menarche refers to which of the following?
first menstruation
Becoming sexually aroused by ants, bugs, or other small, crawling creatures is
formicophilia
Cryopreservation involves which of the following?
freezing fertilized eggs for possible future implantation
Cryopreservation involves which of the following?
freezing fertilized eggs for possible future implantation **Eggs that are fertilized through in vitro fertilization can be frozen and implanted at a later time. This procedure is known as cryopreservation
Children who experience sex abuse between the ages of 7 and 13 experience the __________ incidence of psychopathology related to the abuse.
highest **The age at which a child experiences sex abuse is relevant to the effects of the experience. Children who experience sex abuse between the ages of 7 and 13, when they are old enough to be aware of cultural taboos, experience the highest incidence of psychopathology (Browne & Finkelhor, 1986).
As men age, the time it takes to achieve an erection________
increases **As men age, it takes them longer to get an erection. Whereas the young man may get an erection within 10 seconds, elderly men may take several minutes (10 to 30).
Data from the Women's Health Initiative study found that long-term use of hormone replacement therapy (combined estrogen plus progestin) __________ a woman's risk for breast cancer, heart attack, stroke, and blood clots.
increases **Data from the Women's Health Initiative study found that long-term use of combined estrogen plus progestin increases a woman's risk for breast cancer, heart attack, stroke, and blood clots (Women's Health Initiative Investigators, 2002).
According to data presented in your text, the more partners a person reports having sex with in the past 12 months, the _____________ satisfied the person reports his or her sex life to be.
less
According to data presented in your text, the more partners a person reports having sex with in the past 12 months, the _____________ satisfied the person reports his or her sex life to be.
less **Of adults reporting between two and four partners in the past 12 months, 22.4% reported being "unhappy" with their sex life; in contrast, of adults who reported having one sex partner in the past 12 months, 9.4% reported being "unhappy" with their sex life (Laumann & Michael, 2001, p. 18).
In a study on the sexuality of elderly women and men ranging in age from 80 to 102, Bretschneider and McCoy (1988) found that most of the ___________ reported that sex was currently important to them.
men **One of the few studies on the sexuality of elderly women and men was by Bretschneider and McCoy (1988), who reported data on 102 White women and 100 White men ranging in age from 80 to 102. This study found that 38% of the women and 66% of the men reported that sex was currently important to them.
The movement to criminalize abortion in the mid-nineteenth century was motivated by _______ concern(s).
moral and economic
The movement to criminalize abortion in the mid-nineteenth century was motivated by _______ concern(s).
moral and economic **Motivated by economic and moral concerns, the American Medical Association led the campaign to criminalize abortion during the mid-nineteenth century.
Becoming sexually aroused by listening to "dirty talk" is_______
narratophilia
Sexual contact with a corpse
necrophilia
In late 2002, the FDA approved Essure, which is a
permanent sterilization procedure
Where would someone with klismaphilia most likely find the object that he or she needs for sexual arousal?
pharmacy **Klismaphilia involves becoming sexually aroused by receiving an enema. Enema products are found in pharmacies.
When a man has one of his testicles surgically removed due to cancer, fertility, sexual desire, and sexual functioning are ________ affected.
rarely **In cases of testicular cancer, if surgery is performed, the surgeon usually removes only the affected testicle, leaving the man with one testicle. Fertility, sexual desire, and sexual functioning are rarely affected when only one testicle is removed.
Which theory of rape is concerned with the sex violence linkage effect, the modeling effect, the desensitization effect, and the "rape myth" effect?
social learning theory of rape **According to the social learning theory of rape, men learn aggressive behavior toward women, including rape behavior, through four interrelated processes: the sex violence linkage effect, the modeling effect, the desensitization effect, and the "rape myth" effect
Which of the following STDs progresses through stages (primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary)?
syphilis **Syphilis progresses through identifiable stages. Each of these stages-primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary-involves different symptoms
Ectopic pregnancies usually occur in
the Fallopian tube
Which of the following is the most commonly used method of all the nonsurgical forms of contraception?
the birth control pill **The birth control pill is the most commonly used method of all the nonsurgical forms of contraception.
National U.S. data presented in your text reveal that 31% of men and 43% of women reported having at least one major sexual dysfunction in ¬______
the past year. Rationale: Data from the National Health and Social Life Survey reveal that 31% of men and 43% of women reported having at least one major sexual dysfunction in the past year.
Which of the following is NOT a barrier method of contraception?
transdermal patch
Which of the following is NOT a barrier method of contraception?
transdermal patch **Barrier contraceptive methods include the cervical cap, condom (male and female), spermicides, and diaphragm. The transdermal patch is a hormonal contraceptive because it delivers hormones to a woman's body through skin absorption
In a study of women aged 60-91, more than half described their frequency of orgasm now compared to when they were younger as
unchanged **Of women aged 60-91, those reporting their frequency of orgasm now as opposed to when they were younger, 65% said "unchanged," 20% said "increased," and 14% said "decreased" (Starr & Weiner, 1981).
Nonconsensual observation of others for the purpose of sexual arousal.
voyeurism
