PSYC 359 Test #1

According to research that explored the effects of a human sexuality course on parents' discussions of sexuality with their children, which percentage of parents who took the course discussed masturbation with their children?

14

Sperm cells require approximately _______ to mature before they are ready for ejaculation.

74 days

Baron and Nettie are about to engage in intercourse together for the first time. They can best increase their confidence in their use of the male condom by using _____.

Condoms with a reservoir tip

Ethan has chosen celibacy as his method of contraception. What does this mean?

Ethan must avoid all sexual expression and activity.

_______ and _______ hormones act together to stimulate ovulation.

Follicle-stimulating; luteinizing

Imelda never masturbates. She wonders if this is normal. What information can you offer her?

It is all right if she does not masturbate.

How does the contraceptive ring work?

It is inserted into the vagina and is left there for three weeks.

Which of the following is a criticism of Masters and Johnson's EPOR model?

It neglects the emotional and psychological components of sexuality.

Which of the following is a guideline for safely leaving an abusive relationship?

Keep phone numbers of trustworthy people available at all times.

Large-scale surveys of sexual behavior and attitudes were pioneered by _______ in the 194 0s.

Kinsey

Which of the following describes a flaw in the methodology used in surveys found in magazines?

Most respondents are readers of the magazine and therefore would not represent the general population.

_______ jealousy is based on a real threat to the relationship.

Normal

In their five rules for enhancing intimate communication, what do Notarius and Markman mean by using the "speaker-listener tool" when discussing relationship problems?

Only the partner who has the floor may speak, and the other must listen attentively.

after they begin having intercourse, or at age 21, regardless of sexual activity.

Pap test

What is meant by the term reciprocity of attraction?

People need to feel that their partner returns a similar level of affection.

Which of the following are results from a study conducted by Mah and Binik (2002) that asked men and women to rate various factors of the experience of orgasm?

Rating scores, on average, were similar for both male and female participants.

Before the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case of _______, abortion was illegal in this country.

Roe v. Wade

One's sexual attitudes and sexual choices may be predicted by the scores obtained on the _______.

Sexual Opinion Survey

Researchers believe that female ejaculate is made up mostly by fluid secreted by the __

Skene's glands

Mary takes her progestin-only contraceptive pill at 8:00 every morning, but today she did not remember to take it until 3:00 in the afternoon. What should she do?

Take a pill now, then take the next pill as scheduled, but use a backup method for 48 hours.

Which of the following is a reason for China's newfound interest in sex education?

There is an increasing concern about sexually-transmitted infections.

Kenny and Lula do not know how to touch each other sexually. Which of the following is a technique developed by Masters and Johnson that can be used by couples to learn to touch each other?

Use hands as a guide to illustrate how and where each partner wants to be touched.

Oliver was diagnosed with prostatitis. This means that he has _______.

a bacterial infection

According to the styles of love theory, what is mania love?

a possessive, dependent type of love

Sexual self-disclosure

allows for the sharing of information important for reducing risky sexual behaviors and leading to greater health and safety for both partners.

Another name for oral stimulation of the anus is _______.

anilingus

Female genital mutilation, a practice typically involving the removal of the clitoral glans and all or part of the labia minora of a prepubescent girl, illustrates all of the following with the exception of _______________________.

approaches to the treatment of medical conditions affecting women only, such as premenstrual dysphoric disorder

According to the matching hypothesis, people _______.

are attracted to others who share their level of physical attractiveness

A sexuality class is learning about sexual fantasy. The professor probably told them that sexual fantasy _______.

can be used to enhance arousal

Surveys conducted over the Internet _______.

can provide a large number of responses from a wide geographical area in a short amount of time

Ted and Ursula are truly committed to each other and enjoy intimacy, but have lost the passion in their relationship. According to the triangular theory of love, what type of love lacks passion?

companionate love

Which of the following describes Gottman's conflict-avoiding communication style?

conflicts are downplayed and resolution is not important

The current emphasis in sex education is away from abstinence-only programs, and toward programs that _______.

contain accurate information that will help teens to make more responsible decisions about sex

Leona would like to try a contraceptive method that does not require a medical exam or prescription. Which one of the following methods can she use?

contraceptive sponge

The term _______ refers to methodology that determines the extent to which two variables are systematically related to each other.

correlational research

According to Gottman, _______ is the result of blaming an unmet need on one's partner.

criticism

At the end of Lauren's participation in a research study, the researcher explains the goals and procedures of the study to her, and gives her an opportunity to ask questions or make comments about her experience. This example illustrates the concept of _______.

debriefing

In the 1970s, Dr. Helen Singer Kaplan proposed a theory of human sexuality in which she claimed that there were three stages of sexual response. What were the three stages?

desire, excitement, orgasm

Zena and Will enjoy the side-by-side coital position. What is a disadvantage of this position?

difficulty in penile-vaginal insertion

Professor Franco is interested in collecting data on flirting behavior from individuals of gay sexual orientation in gay bars. Which research method should Professor Franco use to obtain those kinds of data?

direct observation

The penis is responsible for __

ejaculating semen and transporting urine

According to the triangular theory of love, which type of love is based on commitment only?

empty love

Which of the following is a characteristic of a potential abuser?

engages in controlling behavior

While attending a conference, Morris meets Noemi, and they immediately become lovers. Although they feel very passionate about each other, their relationship may not last very long. This is an example of which style of love?

eros

Which of the following is the correct order in which the phases of Masters and Johnson's model of sexual response occur?

excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution

Roland is a participant in an experiment and was assigned to a group that receives the treatment. Roland is in the _______ group.

experimental

Matt has started to become physically violent and hit his partner Natalia. Their relationship is in the _______ phase of the cycle of violence.

explosion

Researchers conducting a sex survey who are interested in establishing a trusting rapport with participants and who wish to have more flexibility when asking planned and follow-up questions should use which of the following?

face-to-face interview

Lloyd and Luna are using a method of birth control that is based on ovulation prediction. This couple is using a(n) _____ method.

fertility awareness

Which of the following methods of contraception has been approved by the Catholic Church?

fertility awareness methods

Male circumcision involves removal of the _______, which covers the glans of the penis.

foreskin

Harold enjoys performing cunnilingus on his girlfriend. What does Harold use as the source of stimulation?

his mouth

The function of the scrotum is to _______.

house and protect the testiclesSperm cells require approximately _______ to mature before they are ready for ejaculation.

Professor Awajadi has dedicated her career to an area of study that focuses on all aspects of humans as sexual beings. This area of study is referred to as _______.

human sexuality

"Bundling" was a method used for

hurrying the courtship process

Alma is concerned that she will be viewed as unmarriageable by her culture because her hymen is separated. As a result, she decided to have a _______ to restore her hymen to an intact-appearing state.

hymenorrhaphy

In Western cultures, people think that the term sex refers only to intercourse; this belief _______.

ignores the full range of sexual experiences and pleasure that human beings can have

According to the text, approaching sexual activities responsibly can _______.

improve self-esteem and level of happiness

According to Notarius and Markman's five rules for enhancing intimate communication, it is recommended that couples should _______.

incorporate couples meetings into their relationship

The variable of interest in an experiment that is allowed to change between or among groups while all other variables are held constant is referred to as the _______ variable.

independent

Eduardo is unable to communicate his dissatisfaction with the sexual side of his relationship with his partner. According to the text, what might be a common outcome in this type of situation?

infidelity

When conducting a research study, _______.

information should be gathered so that it can be analyzed using statistical methods

When a man and a woman are flirting with each other, it's usually the woman who

initiates the first touch

Damian has a fear of being sexually abnormal because he has sexual fantasies. The fear of being sexually abnormal _______.

is a common one that is held by many people

While having sex with his wife, Roberto's penis becomes fully erect, the skin of his scrotum tightens, and his testicles pull up very closely against his body at the underside of his penis. These physical changes indicate that Roberto _

is about to have an orgasm

According to sex therapist Helen Singer Kaplan, sexual responding _________.

is unlikely unless someone wants to be sexual

The Comstock Act was a law that stated that _____.

it was illegal to sell or distribute information or devices that prevented conception

Research on sex differences in the experience and content of sexual fantasy reveals that _______.

men are more likely than women to fantasize about sex with a mysterious partner

According to the text, which of the following is a form of emotional abuse?

misrepresenting the victim's feelings

A function of the _______ is to cushion the impact with the pubic bone during sexual intercourse.

mons veneris

Based upon the research evidence, which contraceptive method appears to be most effective for preventing pregnancies?

oral contraception

An ectopic pregnancy is one in which a fertilized ovum attaches and begins to grow _

outside the uterus

What is mutual masturbation?

partners touching each other's genitals

The term coitus refers to _______.

penile-vaginal intercourse

Statistics generated from sex surveys tell us how many _______.

people are willing to report that they masturbate

When learning how to explore his lover's G-spot, Ron was told that the easiest way to do this is to

place one or two fingers inside the vagina and press firmly against the upper wall in a massaging motion

During the _________ phase of Masters and Johnson's sexual response cycle, both men and women experience full engorgement of all erectile tissues and high levels of respiration, heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle tension.

plateau

People are more apt to become romantically involved with others who _______.

possess characteristics similar to their own

Abusive relationships are about the use of _______ and _______ that is achieved through a variety of physical, verbal and emotional tactics.

power; control

Compared to her sister, the symptoms of depression, mood swings, irritability and fatigue Zahara experiences every month prior to the onset of her period are severe and debilitating. Once properly diagnosed, Zahara seeks treatment for the condition of __

premenstrual dysphoric disorder

The female condom works by _____.

preventing an exchange of sexual fluids

Professor Karney's target population consisted of several thousand people, so he decided to select a sample in such a way that each member of the target population had an equal chance of being selected. Which of the following terms describes the method he used to select a sample?

random sampling

According to the textbook, Masters and Johnson's research _________.

relied on human physiology and response to understand what people do sexually

The term sexual orientation most accurately refers to what kind of attraction with respect to gender?

romantic, emotional, and sexual

The term used to describe a subset of the target population selected by researchers to represent the entire population under study is the _______.

sample

Josh sent his lover flowers and a love note, in part, to signal his desire for sex. According to the Erotic Stimulus Pathway Theory, Josh is in which stage?

seduction

As Curtis and Dinora are making love, the skin on their chests and abdomens is reddening. What is this phenomenon called?

sex flush

Fantasy and masturbation are basically considered _______ behaviors.

solitary

Beatrice becomes unresponsive and withdraws during disputes with her partner. According to Gottman, this is an example of _______.

stonewalling

Masters and Johnson believed that to understand human sexual behavior, researchers should _______.

study actual physiological responses to sexual stimulation

Sterilization procedures for both men and women involve

surgery

As soon as John and Alma started sleeping together, it became apparent that John knows much more about sex than Alma does. John should _______.

take an understanding and gentle approach when discussing sexual issues with Alma

Which research method is used to determine cause-and-effect relationships among variables?

the experimental method

Miguel's physician taught him how to conduct a testicular self-examination. His physician probably told him _______.

to perform it after a warm bath or shower

Which of the following describes a negative correlation?

two variables move predictably in opposite directions

College students who take a course that focuses on sexual health are more likely to _____ __.

use condoms and other forms of contraception

A negative side effect of the contraceptive ring is

vaginal irritation

The most serious outcome of a controlling relationship is ________.

violence

Xavier and Yolanda solve conflict by fighting until they reach a conclusion both can accept. What does Gottman call this type of communication?

volatile

According to the "new view of women's sexual problems," _

women vary more than men do in their sexual responses