3

Which of the following is correct about menopause? Unlike younger women, after menopause, the lack of vaginal lubrication shows a decrease in sexual desire. A major reason that women have less sex after menopause is relational/lack of a partner. Hot flashes, like other menopausal symptoms, are universal and found in all known cultures around the world. all of the above about menopause are true

A major reason that women have less sex after menopause is relational/lack of a partner.

The lowest rates of oral-genital sex are found among Whites Blacks Asian-Americans Latinos

Blacks

Which of the following is true regarding male menopause? Men experience a sudden loss of hormones similar to that during women's menopause, creating primarily a physiological response. Testosterone replacement therapy should be used for normal age-related decreases in testosterone, similar to hormone replacement therapy for women. Decreases in testosterone result in changes such as decreased sensitivity of the penis, longer refractory period, and slightly higher voices. all of the above are true

Decreases in testosterone result in changes such as decreased sensitivity of the penis, longer refractory period, and slightly higher voices.

Which of the following is true about oral-genital sex? Oral-genital sex was relatively rare when your great-grandparents were young. The mouth harbors as many germs as the genital orifices, so oral-genital sex is no less hygienic than kissing. There are health benefits to swallowing genital secretions, such as semen. Oral-genital sex is not considered to be normal human sexual behavior.

The mouth harbors as many germs as the genital orifices, so oral-genital sex is no less hygienic than kissing.

A large-scale study showed that men and women consistently differed in some personality traits (such as agreeableness and mental rotation). (T/F)

True

Babies can apparently die from emotional neglect - not receiving cuddling and hugging. (T/F)

True

Ethnic differences in sexual behavior are probably not as great when we compare people of the same socioeconomic status. (T/F)

True

For the first few weeks of development, embryos cannot be distinguished anatomically as male or female. (T/F)

True

In 2003, South Carolina still had sodomy laws. (T/F)

True

Male fetuses have erections months before they are born. (T/F)

True

Most teens have experienced sexual regret and wish they had waited until they were older. (T/F)

True

Research on monkeys and eye-tracking studies in human infants have shown that there are sex differences in play at a very young age in mammals. (T/F)

True

Sexual prejudice is greater among men than among women, and prejudiced men generally have a much greater negative attitude about gay men than they do lesbians. (T/F)

True

Some anti-gay prejudice is by heterosexual men trying to prove their own "manhood." (T/F)

True

Which of the following is true about ethnic differences in masturbation? Whites are more likely to masturbate then Blacks, but the gap has been narrowing. Whites are more likely to masturbate then Blacks, and the gap has been widening. Blacks are more likely to masturbate then Whites, but the gap has been narrowing. Blacks are more likely to masturbate then Whites, and the gap has been widening. There are no ethnic differences in the rates of masturbation.

Whites are more likely to masturbate then Blacks, but the gap has been narrowing.

Regarding chromosomes, girls usually have _____ , while boys usually have _____ XX ; XY XY ; XX XX ; XX XY ; XY

XX ; XY

Sexual Orientation is the behavior someone engages in with heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual partners. a distinct preference for sexual partners of a particular sex when there are no other alternatives. a distinct preference for sexual partners of a particular sex in the presence of clear alternatives.

a distinct preference for sexual partners of a particular sex in the presence of clear alternatives.

"Statistically normal" sexual behavior means that if you don't engage in it, you're not normal. a large number of people engage in it. approximately half of the population engages in it. everyone approves of it.

a large number of people engage in it.

Masturbation is now considered a perfectly normal behavior. abnormal, but accepted in our culture. normal for those who are first learning about sex. abnormal for most because of religious doctrines.

a perfectly normal behavior.

A child born with both male and female reproductive systems as a result of the primitive gonads failing to differentiate properly during the embryonic stage results in Klinefelter's syndrome Turner's syndrome congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) androgen insensitivity syndrome a rare condition, occurring in about only 1 in 65,000 births.

a rare condition, occurring in about only 1 in 65,000 births.

Your textbook defines a sexually healthy person as one who, at minimum: (a) feels positively about his/her sexuality (i.e., not guilty) (b) feels free to choose whether he/she wishes to engage in any particular sexual behavior (c) feels free to choose whether he/she wishes to engage in any particular sexual behavior, but perhaps hasn't yet and is still a virgin (d) has engaged in a wide variety of sexual behaviors a, b, and c a, b, and d a, b, c, and d

a, b, and c

Which of the following is true regarding emerging adulthood? this age period includes frequent change there is often an increase in risk behavior is found mainly advanced cultures most people become less influenced by peer pressure all of the above

all of the above

All of the following are considered normal EXCEPT (a) masturbation (b) sexual fantasies (c) oral-genital sex a and b a and c b and c all of the above are considered normal in our culture

all of the above are considered normal in our culture

Which of the following are true about puberty? Before puberty, boys can have orgasms but do not ejaculate. Before puberty, girls can have orgasms, but do not have menstrual cycles. Height growth spurts occur earlier in girls than boys. Boys generally catch up with girls and pass them by around ages 16-18. all of the above are true

all of the above are true

Which of the following are true? the part of the hypothalamus that influences sexual behavior is different in size in heterosexuals than homosexuals the suprachiasmatic nucleus of the hypothalamus has a different number of cells in homosexual men than heterosexual men the anterior commissure is different in size in homosexual men than heterosexual men all of the above are true

all of the above are true

Which of the following is true about girls and puberty? (a) The first menstrual period is called menarche. (b) The first menstrual period occurs at an average age of 12-13. (c) The average age of the first menstrual period has been dropping over the past centuries. (d) Girls who are overweight generally begin puberty earlier than those who are not. a, b, and c. a, b, and d. all of the above are true

all of the above are true

Which of the following is true? Married adults are more likely than singles to report that sex is very satisfying. Married adults have higher levels of psychological well-being than singles. Married adults have better physical health than singles. all of the above are true

all of the above are true

The most common hormonal disorder in men is known as Klinefelter's syndrome Turner's syndrome congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) androgen insensitivity syndrome none of the above

androgen insensitivity syndrome

In our culture, adolescence occurs shortly before puberty at the same time as puberty between puberty and adulthood in the beginning of adulthood

between puberty and adulthood

All of the following are true about masturbation EXCEPT Some therapists prescribe masturbation as part of their treatment. Those with partners who have intercourse tend to masturbate about the same amount as those who are single. If one partner (or both) partners masturbate, it's a sign there is probably something wrong with the relationship. Even though it's a normal behavior, people who don't masturbate should not feel pressured to engage in this behavior.

If one partner (or both) partners masturbate, it's a sign there is probably something wrong with the relationship.

Negative attitudes about homosexuality around the world, from most to least prevalent in various religions, are found in the following religions (highest negativity in the 1st religion listed, then in order to least negative). Catholic, Islam, Tao, Hindu Tao, Islam, Hindu, Catholic Hindu, Catholic, Tao, Islam Islam, Catholic, Hindu, Tao

Islam, Catholic, Hindu, Tao

Which of the following is true? Recent studies confirm that men have a higher level of sexual interest, more likely to engage in sexual intercourse, and had a greater number of partners than women. Looking at the mean of sexual behavior, rather than the median, the difference between men and women disappears. The less gender equality there is within a culture, the greater tolerance/approval of premarital sex and casual sex. Recent studies in the prevalence of oral and anal sex show that there was next to no gender difference.

Recent studies in the prevalence of oral and anal sex show that there was next to no gender difference.

The gender identity of the vast majority of homosexuals and bisexuals is just as strong and consistent with their anatomical sex as is found among heterosexuals. (T/F)

True

The majority of gender incongruent children do not persist with gender dysphoria or display cross-gender behavior after puberty. (T/F)

True

Unless there is a high level of testosterone during the 7th week of prenatal development, the baby will become a female. (T/F)

True

What men and women fantasize about may have very little relation to what they do - or wish to do - in real life. (T/F)

True

While an adolescent's self-esteem is generally based on his/her subjective views of physical attractiveness, broad-based self-esteem that's derived from their accomplishments develops later on. (T/F)

True

A condition in which there is only one X chromosomes (XO) is Klinefelter's syndrome Turner's syndrome congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) androgen insensitivity syndrome none of the above

Turner syndrome

Today, sexual orientation is viewed as 5 distinctly separate groups 3 distinctly separate groups a continuum sexual deviance

a continuum

The level of testosterone in adult heterosexual men is _________ adult homosexual men. higher than in lower than in about the same as that in

about the same as that in

Necking is non-coital sexual contact ____________ ; whereas petting is non-coital sexual contact ____________ . above the waist ; below the waist below the waist ; above the waist by adolescent girls ; by adolescent boys by adolescent boys ; by adolescent girls

above the waist ; below the waist

Pubic hair starts to grow _____________ breast development begins in girls and genitals start to develop in boys. before about the same time as after

after

Acquiring gender roles through operant conditioning includes: being praised being punished being rewarded all of the above

all of the above

Puberty is the time of life when we become capable of reproduction and first show sexual attraction. includes the first part when the adrenal glands start to mature, called adrenarche. includes the second part when the testicles and ovaries mature, called gonadarche. all of the above

all of the above

Which of the following factors are associated with differences in sexual behavior? ethnic power disparities age education marital status economic status all of the above

all of the above

Gynecomastia refers to the initial breast buds seen in girls. is temporary. results from increased levels of fat due to rising estrogen levels in boys. a and b. b and c.

b and c.

Overall, the average age at which teens first have sexual intercourse has been _______ , and there is now a _____ difference between girls and boys. decreasing ; large decreasing ; small increasing ; large increasing ; small

decreasing ; small

By the time children reach ___________, they generally have a developed sense of modesty and inhibition about undressing in front of others. 2-3 years of age kindergarten or 1st grade 3rd or 4th grade high school

kindergarten or 1st grade

When a parent opens talks about sexuality, it is almost always the ________ ; teenagers have more positive attitudes about their ________ as sex educators. father ; father father ; mother mother ; father mother ; mother

mother ; mother

Homosexual behavior has been reported in __________ cultures around the world. only Western only a very few about half of the nearly all

nearly all

Regarding adultery, men tend to have __________ and women tend to have __________. solely sexual affairs; solely sexual affairs emotional/sexual affairs; emotional/sexual affairs solely sexual affair ; emotional/sexual affairs emotional/sexual affairs; solely sexual affairs

solely sexual affairs ; emotional/sexual affairs

Given our laws against adultery and, until recently, vibrators and other "adult sexual aids," our nation is considered to be as expected, one of the less permissive actually, about average in permissiveness surprisingly, one of the more permissive

surprisingly, one of the more

Pat is born a man, but feels he is a woman. He decides to have sex reassignment surgery. The fact that he had surgery puts him in a group referred to as transsexuals cross-dressers transgenders gender dysphoric

transsexuals

The most common cause of a person with an XX or XY chromosome pattern being born with the proper set of gonads but with external genitalia that are either ambiguous or that of the other sex is Klinefelter's syndrome Turner's syndrome congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) androgen insensitivity syndrome none of the above

congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)

In many Islamic countries, the most severe punishment for homosexuality is jail time large monetary fines with probation death none of the above - Islamic countries are very tolerant of homosexuality

death

What is the most serious sentence given to adulterers in Somalia, Sudan, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan? months in jail years in jail decades in jail flogging death

death

Which of the following terms are preferred by parents and health professionals for those with ambiguous genitals and other anatomical features not associated with being either boy or girl? intersexual hermaphrodite pseudohermaphrodite disorders of sex development all of the above are currently accepted terms

disorders of sex development

According to ____________ , behavioral differences between men and women are due to the different reproductive pressures each faced over thousands of generations. sociocultural theory evolutionary theory social construct theory social exchange theory

evolutionary theory

Television ads ____________ use stereotyped characters. rarely sometimes frequently

frequently

Your subjective sense of being a man/boy or woman/girl, usually acquired by age 3, is called gender role sex gender identity gender

gender identity

The coming out process is usually no more complicated than simply telling others. has 4 stages. is no longer difficult or painful since homosexuality is now accepted. tends to occur at a later age. both (a) and (c)

has 4 stages.

According to the study cited in your textbook, ________ contributes to having an extramarital affair. not being very religious being politically ultraliberal having opportunities to meet others all of the above

having opportunities to meet others

Someone who is androgenous is high in both male and female characteristics neither male nor female rigidly set in gender roles high in gender constancy

high in both male and female characteristics

When educating your child about sex, it's best to wait until at least age 10 or 11. wait for the "right time," even if it means age 13. set aside a minimum of 30 minutes in a quiet place without interruptions. incorporate the topic of sexuality into everyday conversation.

incorporate the topic of sexuality into everyday conversation.

The prevalence of anal intercourse appears to have _______________ among young people. increased dramatically increased very slightly remained constant decreased very slightly decreased dramatically

increased dramatically

The idea that people who engaged in homosexual acts were mentally ill began in the early Christian era early Hebrew era Middle Ages late 1800s

late 1800s

An updated version of the sex-role classifications would suggest the term instrumental replace the term masculinity femininity androgeny expressive

masculinity

Of those who self-identify as homosexual or bisexual, more women identify as bisexual than men. more men identify as bisexual than women. men and women about equally identify as bisexual.

more women identify as bisexual than men.

If parents discover their young child (age 2-6) exploring his/her own genitals, it's important that parents punish their child with non-physical punishment (such as time-out) punish their child with physical punishment (such as a spanking) explain to their child that this is naughty behavior, but not punish their child not overreact

not overreact

Children's first sexual attraction occurs at age 7 10 13 16

10

The American Psychiatric Association decided to discontinue classifying homosexuality as a mental illness in _______. How did the entire APA feel about this decision? 1910. The APA unanimously voted to discontinue the classification. 1910. Over 1/3 of the APA wanted to keep homosexuality as a mental illness. 1935. The APA unanimously voted to discontinue the classification. 1935. Over 1/3 of the APA wanted to keep homosexuality as a mental illness. 1973. The APA unanimously voted to discontinue the classification. 1973. Over 1/3 of the APA wanted to keep homosexuality as a mental illness.

1973. Over 1/3 of the APA wanted to keep homosexuality as a mental illness.

The textbook recites many stats about how many individuals identify as gay, lesbian, or bisexual. It concludes: "Thus, about _____________ of American men and women self-identity as homosexual or bisexual." 1 to 3% 2.5 to 7% 4.5 to 9% 5 to 10%

2.5 to 7%

According to your textbook, it was against the law in a handful of states for two unmarried persons to have sexual intercourse as recently as: 1936 1966 1986 2016

2016

A research review concluded that _________ of sexual orientation is due to genetics. almost none 5 - 10% 20 - 30% 50 - 60%

50 - 60%

Gender constancy is usually acquired by age 3-4 6-7 9-10 12-13

6-7

More than _______ of women have had sexual fantasies. 30% 50% 70% 90%

90%

Kinsey found that approximately ___________ masturbated at some point in their lives. 24% of men and 12% of women 36% of men and 15% of women 42% of men and 26% of women 92% of men and 62% of women

92% of men and 62% of women

All of the following are true about asexuality EXCEPT Asexuality is defined as a lifelong lack of sexual attraction to men or women. Asexuality is not on Kinsey's scale. Some argue that asexuality is not a distinct sexual orientation but a lack of sexual orientation. Asexual individuals do experience sexual arousal and masturbate as frequently as others. Elderly people who had been sexually attracted to others when they were younger but are no longer attracted to others are considered to be asexual.

Elderly people who had been sexually attracted to others when they were younger but are no longer attracted to others are considered to be asexual.

Anal sex refers only to anal intercourse (penis inserted into anus). (T/F)

False

Most lesbians have not had pleasurable sexual relations with men. (T/F)

False

Single people have sex more often than married/cohabitating couples (both heterosexual and homosexual). (T/F)

False

Women lose sexual desire after menopause. (T/F)

False

__________ to motivate their children to conform to stereotyped gender roles. Fathers are much more likely Mothers are much more likely Mothers and fathers are equally likely

Fathers are much more likely

__________ is oral stimulation of the penis. Cunnilingus Fellatio Coitus none of the above

Fellatio

Which of the following is/are true about homosexual lifestyles? Finding companions and sexual partners can be difficult for gays and lesbians in rural areas and small towns. Homosexuals tend to be unhappy and lonely. Most same-sex couples create "husband" and "wife" roles. all of the above are true

Finding companions and sexual partners can be difficult for gays and lesbians in rural areas and small towns.

One or more extra X chromosomes in a male results in Klinefelter's syndrome Turner's syndrome congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) androgen insensitivity syndrome none of the above

Klinefelter's syndrome

Which of the following about sexual fantasies is true? Women who fantasize about submission and some force against them really want to be raped. Men who fantasize about sexually dominating a woman really want to rape women. (a) and (b) are both true Neither (a) nor (b) are true

Neither (a) nor (b) are true

Statement: There are strict laws against men having sex with boys in all known cultures. Yes, all known cultures view this behavior as we do in the U.S., as child abuse. No, there are many cultures who don't punish men for having sex with boys, although they do discourage it. No, in many cultures around the world, sex between adult men and boys is actually encouraged.

No, in many cultures around the world, sex between adult men and boys is actually encouraged.

The textbook states, ". . .we shall attempt to distinguish between same-sex behavior and same-sex orientation," and then follows up with Only the latter will be referred to as homosexuality (orientation only). Only the former will be referred to as homosexuality (behavior only). Both will be referred to as homosexuality (both orientation and behavior).

Only the latter will be referred to as homosexuality (orientation only).

Homosexual men tend to have more __________ than heterosexual men. older brothers younger brothers older brothers and sisters older sisters younger sisters

older brothers

A study of 202 healthy men and women aged 80-102 reported that about ________ were having sexual intercourse. 5% 10% one quarter one half

one half

Sodomy laws ban oral sex anal sex oral and/or anal sex

oral and/or anal sex

Anilingus refers to inserting the penis into the anus. inserting objects into the anus. oral stimulation of a woman's genitals. oral stimulation of the anus.

oral stimulation of the anus.

Which of the following sexual activities, on average, do people wish they participated in more with their partners than they actually did? (significantly different, not just 1-3% different) vaginal intercourse anal intercourse oral-genital relations all of the above

oral-genital relations

The most common sexual fantasies for both men and women are: forbidden sex submission-dominance replacement fantasies group sex none of the above - men and women have different fantasies as the most common

replacement fantasies

It's not surprising that there are people who feel embarrassed about masturbating, given history of people being told that masturbation could cause blindness, mental diseases, sterility, and was punishable by death in at least 1 culture. (T/F)

true

Which of the following is considered normal behavior for young children? viewing and touching genitals oral-genital contact inserting objects into the vagina or anus a and b a and c b and c all of the above are normal behavior for young children none of the above are normal behavior for young children

viewing and touching genitals

In the past, those with ambiguous genitalia __________ , and now __________ . were given sex reassignment surgery as an infant , they are also given sex reassignment surgery as an infant were given sex reassignment surgery as an infant , doctors and parents wait until the child can participate in the decision doctors and parents waited until the child could participate in the decision , they are given sex reassignment surgery as an infant doctors and parents waited until the child could participate in the decision , doctors and parents still wait until the child can participate in the decision.

were given sex reassignment surgery as an infant , doctors and parents wait until the child can participate in the decision

When discussing sex, it's best to refer to parts of the body in vague terms, such as "privates." with specific age-related terms, such as "wee wee." with correct anatomical terms, such as "penis."

with correct anatomical terms, such as "penis."

The developmental pathway to homosexuality is much more diverse for women than for men. men than for women. none of the above - they are both equally diverse

women than for men.