Chapter 08 - Understanding Human Sexuality - Hyde - study guide
(The Sexual Excitation-Inhibition Model) According to the dual control model of sexual response,
early learning and culture are critical factors because they determine the stimuli that lead to sexual excitement or sexual inhibition in an individual
What does the dual control model say of sexual inhibition, sexual excitement, and evolution?
excessive sexual behavior in men can lower sperm count and make conception harder.
(The Sexual Response Cycle) According to Masters and Johnson, which of the following is the first stage of the sexual response cycle?
excitement
(The Brain, the Spinal Cord, and Sex) The erection reflex center in males sends out a message to the muscles via the
parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system
According to Masters and Johnson, which of the following is the last stage of the sexual response cycle?
resolution
(Male Sexual Response) For an erection to occur,
the arteries supplying the corpora cavernosa with blood need to dilate
In men, the most obvious occurrence in the resolution phase is
the loss of erection
Women are capable of multiple orgasms because
they do not have a refractory period
(Excitement) During the excitement phase of the sexual response cycle, the clitoris
becomes enlarged
(One-Person Sex)Sexual self-stimulation is also known as
autoeroticism
(Other Models of Sexual Response) Why can't Masters and Johnson's model of sexual response be generalized to the whole population?
All participants in their research were selected for their high and consistent levels of sexual desires, which is not representative of the population
Which of the following is true of ejaculation?
Ejaculations can often be controlled voluntarily
Which of the following is true of the female orgasm?
It does not always leave tangible evidence of its occurrence
Which of the following is true of the refractory period?
It is a period during which men cannot be sexually aroused
(Resolution) Which of the following is true of the resolution phase of the sexual response cycle?
It is a reversal of the processes that build up during the excitement stage
Which of the following is true of the woman-on-top position?
It is ideal for a man who wants to delay his ejaculation
Which of the following is an advantage of the side-to-side position?
It is ideal for leisurely or prolonged intercourse
(Two-Person Sex) Which of the following is an advantage of the missionary position?
It is the best position for a couple to adopt if they wish to increase the chances of conception
Which of the following is an advantage of the woman-on-top position?
It provides a lot of clitoral stimulation for women.
Research indicates that female ejaculation occurs in some women with the stimulation of the ______ glands.
Skene's
(Hormones and Sex) Research has found which of the following to be true of the presence of testosterone in men?
Testosterone seems to have an activating effect in maintaining sexual desire in men
Which of the following is true of masturbation?
The majority of women in the United States masturbate to orgasm at least a few times during their lives
(Aphrodisiacs) Which of the following is true of aphrodisiacs?
There is no known substance that works well as an aphrodisiac
(Erogenous Zones) Which of the following is true of erogenous zones?
They are areas of the body that are sexually sensitive
Generally, when stimulating a woman, it is best to begin with
light, gentle stroking of the thighs and the inner and outer lips