Human Sexuality Exam 2
In the 1970s, __________ of a sample of the U.S. population said that premarital sex among adults was "not wrong at all." 29% 69% 49% 9%
29%
How many states had already recognized gay marriage when the Supreme Court legalized gay marriage? 10 30 50 20
30
Which of the following female body parts is particularly sensitive to touch? Clitoral glans Clitoral shaft Vaginal lips Mons pubis
Clitoral glans
Such communication involves discussing the context of feelings of jealousy and exploring ways to restore and strengthen the relationship. It tends to increase satisfaction with the relationship. Destructive communication Constructive communication Avoidance Rival-focused communication
Constructive communication
__________ is a state of intense focus on another person and is usually accompanied by sexual desire. Infatuation Agape Storge Attraction
Infatuation
Why do we tend to speak of "love" rather than "lust" during adolescence? Adolescents do not experience sexual desire in the absence of feelings. Adolescents tend to idealize lust. Pure sexual desire may be viewed as primitive. Adolescents do not have committed relationships.
Pure sexual desire may be viewed as primitive.
Unlike women, men enter a __________ during which they are physiologically incapable of experiencing another orgasm or ejaculation. -It could last minutes. It could also last several minutes to a day if a male is over the age of 50. Refrain period Retract period Refractory period menstrual period
Refractory period
The term that describes the direction of one's romantic interests and erotic attractions is _______. Homosexual Heterosexual Sexual orientation Sexual behavior
Sexual orientation
_______ can be characterized by self-discovery and inner peace. Jealousy Depression Loneliness Solitude
Solitude
All of the following have been found to contribute to men's perceptions of female facial attractiveness except which of the following? High cheekbones Large eyes Eyes set closer together Narrow jaws
Eyes set closer together
Generally speaking, which attribute do women find particularly attractive in men? Muscularity Brown eyes Tallness Sculpted facial bones
Tallness
Which of the following statements is correct? Males come out about five years later than females Males come out about two years earlier than females. Males come out about two years later than females. Males come out foie years earlier than females.
Males come out about two years earlier than females.
Hormones are most likely to affect sexual orientation _______. during puberty. while a fetus is in the uterus. during early adulthood. during the phallic stage.
While a fetus is in the uterus
Couples are least likely to report engaging in _________. fellatio cunnilingus penile-vaginal intercourse anal intercourse
anal intercourse
Reciprocity is a determinant of __________. stimulation propinquity attraction communication
attraction
The phase of the sexual response which is characterized by erection in the male, vaginal lubrication in the female and muscle tension and increases in heart rate in both males and females. excitement phase plateau phase orgasmic phase resolution phase
excitement phase
Which phase of the sexual response is characterized by erection in the male, vaginal lubrication in the female, and increases in muscle tension and heart rate in both males and females? resolution phase plateau phase orgasmic phase excitement phase
excitement phase
In the United States in 1940, the majority of heterosexual romantic couples in the United States met through __________. family school neighbors friends
family
Tom would like for his boyfriend to give him oral sex. What is the term for the oral stimulation of the male genitals? fisting masturbation cunnilingus fellatio
fellatio
A woman is most likely to reach orgasm in the ________ coital position. lateral-entry female-superior male-superior rear-entry
female-superior
Men are more likely than women to fantasize about ________. being victimized prior sex partners being sexually desirable in their partner's eyes. forcing a partner into sexual activity.
forcing a partner into sexual activity.
The incidence of masturbation is __________. twice as frequent for women as for men generally greater among men than women generally greater among women than men equally distributed between men and women
generally greater among men than women
Saying "There's something on my mind. Is this a good time for me to bring it up with you?" is an example of __________ in sexual communication. receiving criticism negotiating differences delivering criticism getting started
getting started
Garcia and his colleagues trace hooking up culture to when couples began __________. going out in cars and to movie theaters. graduating from high school working together in factories going away to university
going out in cars and to movie theaters.
The term that refers to an erotic attraction to, and preference for developing romantic relationships with, members of the same gender is _______. homosexuality heterosexuality bisexuality transsexuality
homosexuality
A brief, possibly spontaneous casual sexual encounter. hookup booty-call serious romantic relationship friends with befits
hookup
When the rear part of a male rat's ______ is stimulated by electricity, the animal runs through its sexual routine mechanically. thalamus larynx hypothalamus occipital lobe
hypothalamus
Attributing infidelity to __________ increases jealousy. external factors internal factors social factors environmental factors
internal factors
A lack of self disclosure prevents the development of _______ in a relationship. attraction sexual desire jealousy intimacy
intimacy
Regarding beauty, research suggests _______. it is completely in the eye of the beholder. it is partly in the eye of the beholder and partly a function of cultural standards our tastes are completely subjective most people operate under the "don't judge a book by its cover" assumption
it is partly in the eye of the beholder and partly a function of cultural standards
Men are generally more interested than women in ______. feelings of commitment. multiple sex partners love enduring relationships
multiple sex partners
According to Masters and Johnson, sexual arousal is characterized by vasocongestion and _________. cramping myotonia blurry vision constriction of blood vessels
myotonia
What causes voluntary and involuntary muscle contractions that produce facial grimaces, spasms in the hands and feet, and eventually, the spasms of orgasm? Congestion vasocongestion sex flush myotonia
myotonia
Monoamines and __________ are involved in the brain's pleasure system. testosterone androgens neuropeptides estrogen
neuropeptides
Kinsey found that more than __________ husbands in ten kissed their wives' breasts. three five seven nine
nine
According to the NHSLS, the most common reason for masturbating is to _________. obtain physical relax get to sleep relieve sexual tension
obtain physical pleasure
The hormones __________ and vasopressin are often the focus of research into brain chemistry and love. testosterone GABA oxytocin estrogen
oxytocin
According to Sternberg, romantic love involves ________. passion and intimacy passion and commitment passion alone intimacy and commitment
passion and intimacy
People are generally viewed as being more attractive when they are presented against a background color of ________. green blue white red
red
By Masters and Johnson's definition, men are not capable of achieving multiple orgasms because they enter a(n) __________ following orgasm. refractory period excitement period expulsion period desire period
refractory period
Foods such as oysters and bananas have been considered aphrodisiacs because they ________. are popular among the upper class. are chemically similar to compounds secreted by the male genitals. are enjoyed by women. resemble the male genitals.
resemble the male genitals.
The phase of the sexual response during which the body gradually returns to its prearoused state. excitement phase plateau phase orgasmic phase resolution phase
resolution phase
Which of the following is not part of an intimate relationship? honesty trust caring selfishness
selfishness
Although couples talk about interests, attitudes, and concerns, the area of _______ is often overlooked. finances religion sex work
sex
Joe and Chris are in couples counseling, but during the sessions, Joe rarely makes any of the verbal acknowledgments typically made by listeners participating in a discussion. What is Joe doing? dominating stonewalling overselling self-disclosing
stonewalling
It is not true that ______ intimacy is an important part of a romantic relationship. jealousy harms a relationship. communication skills are important to relationships. strong emotional feelings automatically lead to good relationships.
strong emotional feelings automatically lead to good relationships.
Hypogonadal men generally _______. suffer loss of sexual desire and a decline in sexual activity suffer an increase in sexual desire suffer an increase of appetite experience an increase in sexual activity
suffer loss of sexual desire and a decline in sexual activity
Which of the following features in men suggests social dominance and status in our culture? facial hair agility tallness thinness
tallness
Ivanka Savic and her colleagues suggest that sexual differentiation and sexual orientation may reflect the timing of prenatal surges of __________. dopamine serotonin testosterone estrogen
testosterone
The hormone ________ activates the sex drives of both men and women. testosterone progesterone prolactin oxytocin
testosterone
The most popular dating app for gay men is __________. Grindr Match.com eHarmony Tinder
Grindr
Which researcher(s) developed a Love Attitude Scale that suggests six styles of love? Robert Sternberg Ellen Berscheid Elaine Hatfield Susan and Clyde Hendrick
Susan and Clyde Hendrick
According to research, which of the following Greek concepts of love is LEAST frequently found between adults in committed relationships? eros agape storge philia
agape
Among heterosexuals, sexual __________ is linked to the masculine gender role. passivity aggressiveness identity orientation
aggressiveness
The attraction-similarity hypothesis predicts that people _______. seek out other who live close to them geographically. are attracted to other who share their level of attractiveness. seek out others who have similar values and morals. are attracted to people who are wealthier than they are.
are attracted to other who share their level of attractiveness.
Homosexuals differ from transgendered people in that homosexuals ________. are satisfied with their anatomic sex. are confused about their gender identity. seek therapy to change their sexual orientation. are dissatisfies with their anatomic sex.
are satisfied with their anatomic sex.
Helena Fisher and her colleagues found that the _________ is highly active when we experience a new romantic love. metatarsal-phangeal joint caudate nucleus reticular activating system prefrontal cortex
caudate nucleus
Tina has been attracted to other girls since she was young. She does not label herself a lesbian, has never had sexual contact with another woman, and has told no one about her sexual orientation for fear of being ostracized. What is Tina having difficulties with? her gender identity homophobia coming out her gender role
coming out
Researchers have found that when women are ovulating, they __________. find deeper male voices less attractive find axillary odor from gay males more pleasant than that from heterosexual males find deeper male voices more attractive find intense male odor to be unpleasant
find deeper male voices more attractive
People who say "I keep my lover up in the air about my commitment," or "I get over love affairs pretty easily" appear pretty easily" appear to be in the ______ style love. romantic logical possessive game-playing
game-playing
Which of the following features are universally appealing to both females and males? good complexion straight hair excessive thinness tan skin
good complexion
What is the assumption that heterosexuality--being attracted to members of the other anatomic sex--is normal called? heterosexual orientation homosexual orientation heteronormativity bisexuality
heteronormativity
The hypothalamus of gay males responds similarly to that of ________ when gay males are presented with the odor of a testosterone derivative. heterosexual women heterosexual men bisexuals lesbians
heterosexual women
James, a 20-year-old male, is exclusively erotically attracted to other men. James would be labeled __________. pansexual homosexual heterosexual asexual
homosexual
According to the text, the preferred age differences between marriage partners is when _______. husbands are 5-10 years older than wives. husbands are 2-5 years older than wives. husbands are the same age as wives. wives are 1-2 years older than husbands.
husbands are 2-5 years older than wives.
The concept of romantic love is __________ in our culture. rejected rarely found idealized decreasing in importance
idealized
Research comparing identical twins show that _______. sexual orientation is not genetically determined. there is a perfect match, such that if one identical twin is gay, so is the other twin. the environent plays no part in determining sexual orientation. if one identical twin is gay, theother twin has a higher than normal chance of being gay also.
if one identical twin is gay, theother twin has a higher than normal chance of being gay also.
Which sexual position is called the missionary position? Female-superior position Male-superior position Lateral-entry position Rear-entry position
Male-superior position
In what year did the Supreme Court cut through thousands of years of history, decades of debate, and piecemeal state-by-state advances toward the legalization of same-sex marriage in the United States? 2010 1995 2015 2002
2015
How long does it typically take a young man to reach an orgasm through masturbation? 10 to 15 minutes 1 to 2 minutes 20 to 30 minutes 45 to 60 minutes
1 to 2 minutes
Kinsey and colleagues (1953) reported that __________ of their female respondents regularly had multiple orgasms. 35% 28% 7% 14%
14%
In ancient _________, men often had sexual relationships with adolescent males. Greece Rome Macedonia Egypt
Greece
Which of the following should be avoided when inserting a finger or fingers into a partner's vagina? Having trimmed fingernails Inserting fingers into the vagina after giving anal stimulation Bring vaginal lubrication from the vagina to the clitoris for clitoral stimulation Stimulating the thrusting motions of a penis while fingers are inserted
Inserting fingers into the vagina after giving anal stimulation
Who created the human sexual response that has four stages...Excitement, plateau, orgasmic, resolution. Helen Singer Kaplan Masters and Johnson Tom and Freud
Masters and Johnson
Which statement is accurate? Love is necessary for intimacy. Intimacy requires total honesty. People need to be sexually intimate to have an emotionally intimate relationship. People do not need to be sexually intimate to have an emotionally intimate relationship.
People do not need to be sexually intimate to have an emotionally intimate relationship.
Which statement is true about loneliness? Loneliness tends to peak around mid-life. Married couples rarely speak of feeling lonely. Loneliness is a matter of choice. Lonely people tend to have shallow friendships.
__________.
A relationship characterized only by repeated sexual episodes without commitment of deep emotional feeling is called _______. friends with benefits a hookup a booty call serious romantic relationship
a booty call
According to the NHSLS of Americans, 19% of married people met their spouses through _______. family members self-introduction a friend coworkers
a friend
Like many people who suffer from loneliness, Andre exhibits __________. a lack of interest in other people innocence about human nature disclosure of too much personal information to potential friends a heightened awareness of other people's feelings
a lack of interest in other people
Social isolation has been shown to predict _______. cardiovascular disease cancer depression all of the above.
all of the above
Alcohol is known to have _________. neither stimulating nor depressing effect. stimulating effects only. both stimulating and depressing effects. depressing effects only.
both stimulating and depressing effects.
Which part of the nervous system is sometimes referred to as the primary sexual organ or erogenous zone? genitals breasts buttocks brain
brain
Saying "The bathroom looks and smells dirty when you throw your underwear on the floor" rather than "You're a filthy pig" is an example of __________ in a specific way so that it can actually be acted upon. making requests receiving criticism delivering criticism providing information
delivering criticism
Whereas Masters and Johnson had proposed a four-stage model of sexual response, Kaplan developed a three-stage model consisting of __________, excitement, and orgasm. resolution plateau desire foreplay
desire
John gets outraged whenever he thinks about his girlfriend Lisa with another man. He has confronted her about it and though Lisa insisted she has no interest in other men, John threatened to leave her if she ever did. What type of communication does this demonstrate? constructive communication rival-focused communication avoidance destructive communication
destructive communication
Kurdek finds that LGB couples tend to differ from heterosexual couples in that they ______. do not consider sexual activity per see to be an important aspect of their relationship. avoid conflict at all costs. distribute household chores more evenly. believe that love conquers all and that it is not necessary to work on relationships.
distribute household chores more evenly.
Aphrodisiacs drugs or other agents that are sexually arousing or that increase sexual desire. drugs or other agents whose effects are antagonistic to sexual desire.
drugs or other agents that are sexually arousing or that increase sexual desire.
The two most popular Web sites for couples to meet online are _______, each accounting for about one-quarter of marriages. PlentyOfFish Match.com and PlentyOfFish eHarmony and PlentyOfFish eHarmony and Match.com
eHarmony and Match.com
Your second cousin for visiting for the holidays. He sits in the corner not speaking to anyone. You approach him and ask how he is. He grunts at first but finally responds by saying how "fake" and "unfriendly" everyone here is. You ask what he would rather be doing, and he doesn't even respond to your question. He is expressing ideas and attitudes suggestive of ________. solitude happiness aggression loneliness
loneliness
Research suggests that partners with __________ are more likely to harbor self-doubts that can interfere with the development and maintenance of romantic relationships. low self-esteem high self-esteem self-confidence high self-efficacy
low self-esteem
Researchers have found that women typically achieve orgasm more reliably through masturbation then through sexual intercourse intercourse with a partner than through masturbation insertion of the fingers or objects in the vagina leaning on a washing machine during the spin cycle
masturbation then through sexual intercourse
Which is an example of a secondary erogenous zone? the genitals the shoulders the ears the navel
the shoulders
Sexual Satisfaction for lesbians are connected with Social stigmatization their relationship issues in the workplace their sexual orientation
their relationship
The NHSLS found that __________ of women reported having engaged in anal sex at some time. 10% 30% 40% 20%
20%
About ______% of couples today meet their partners through online dating services. 35 10 50 20
35
Dr. J. Kellogg (1852-1943) identified ______ "signs of masturbation," including acne, paleness, heart palpitations, rounded shoulders, weak backs, and convulsions. 39 52 13 65
39
By the early 2000s, nearly ______ of the same-sex couples were meeting online. 70% 80% 40% 25%
70%
A survey of 349 university students and employees, aged 18 to 70, who were involved in heterosexual relationships found that __________ of the women reported sexual fantasies about someone other than their sex partner. 40% 60% 20% 80%
80%
Companionate love The combination of passion and intimacy but not commitment. A kind of love characterized by intimacy and commitment. It often occurs in long-term relationships in which passion has waned and been replaced by a kind of committed friendship.
A kind of love characterized by intimacy and commitment. It often occurs in long-term relationships in which passion has waned and been replaced by a kind of committed friendship.
Sex flush A reddish rash that appears on the chest or breasts late in the excitement phase of the sexual response cycle. reddening of the labia minora that occurs during the plateau phase.
A reddish rash that appears on the chest or breasts late in the excitement phase of the sexual response cycle.
Destructive communication can include _______. insults threats violence All of the above
All of the above
Which of the following can contribute to the deterioration of a relationship? Boredom Bickering Jealousy All of the above.
All of the above.
Which of the following best describes the relationship between sexual intimacy and emotional intimacy in a relationship? Although they can go together, a couple can have one and not the other. Emotional intimacy only develops after sexual intimacy. Sexual intimacy usually develops after emotional intimacy. Sexual and emotional intimacy are two aspects of one process and usually go together.
Although they can go together, a couple can have one and not the other.
It means remaining silent and acting as if the events that led to the feelings of jealousy had not happened. Destructive communication Constructive communication Avoidance Rival-focused communication
Avoidance
What did social psychologist John Cacioppo and his colleagues find in their 2013 study regarding how couples' method of meeting affected their marital satisfaction? Couples who met online were slightly less likely to report satisfaction with their partners and slightly more likely to undergo separations or divorce. Couples who met online were slightly less likely to report satisfaction with their partners and slightly less likely to undergo separations or divorce. Couples who met online were slightly more likely to report satisfaction with their partners and slightly more likely to undergo separations or divorce. Couples who met online were slightly more likely to report satisfaction with their partners and slightly less likely to undergo separations or divorce.
Couples who met online were slightly more likely to report satisfaction with their partners and slightly less likely to undergo separations or divorce.
Which of the following demonstrates rival-focused communication? Abby, who is jealous of her sister's success in dating Denise, who begins to follow her boyfriend around secretly to see if he is cheating on her Mateo, who discusses his jealousy concerns with his husband Lewis, who decides it's best not to discuss the jealousy he feels when his wife is getting attention from other men.
Denise, who begins to follow her boyfriend around secretly to see if he is cheating on her
Such communications include insults, threats, and in the worst case, violence. They also tend to bring relationships to an end. Destructive communication Constructive communication Avoidance Rival-focused communication
Destructive communication
According to Masters and Johnson, what do men prefer as a form of foreplay? Direct stroking of the genitals Whole body caresses Intimate talk followed by deep kissing Stimulation of their pectoral muscles followed by stroking of the genitals
Direct stroking of the genitals
Which of the following sex therapists proposed the model that recognizes sexual dysfunctions involving desire, excitement, and orgasm? Ruth Westheimer Helen Singer Kaplan Masters and Johnson Alfred Kinsey
Helen Singer Kaplan
Which of the following is connected with cancer of the throat? Human papilloma virus (HPV) Bacterial vaginosis Herpes Hepatitis
Human papilloma virus (HPV)
How did DOMA impact same-sex marriage? It denied federal marriage benefits to same-sex couples. It had no impact on same-sex marriage. It granted federal marriage benefits to same-sex couples. It prevented states from legalizing same-sex marriage.
It denied federal marriage benefits to same-sex couples.
Myotonia The swelling of the genital tissues with blood, which causes erection of the penis and engorgement of the area surrounding the vaginal opening. It refers to muscle tension. It causes voluntary and involuntary muscle contraction, which produce facial grimaces, spasm in the hands and feet and eventually, the spasms of orgasm.
It refers to muscle tension. It causes voluntary and involuntary muscle contraction, which produce facial grimaces, spasm in the hands and feet and eventually, the spasms of orgasm.
Which of the following people is most likely to experience jealousy in their relationship? Krista, who has a thriving career. and shares many interests with her partner Janet, who is not confident and doubts her own worth. Jazelle, who has not had a dating partner cheat on her. Amber, who loves to have sex and is very open with her dating partners
Janet, who is not confident and doubts her own worth.
Which of the following is true regarding jealousy? Jealousy is absent in some cultures. Jealousy, even in large amounts, is good for a relationship. Jealousy is more common in cultures that stress a machismo tradition, in which men are expected to display their virility. Jealousy tends to be equal across cultures
Jealousy is more common in cultures that stress a machismo tradition, in which men are expected to display their virility.
Which one of these is not mentioned as a part of foreplay? Cuddling Oral-genital contact Kissing Mutual masturbation
Mutual masturbation
Which of the following is an anaphrodisiac? Poppers Spanish fly Nicotine Addvi
Nicotine
Masturbation causes which of these conditions? Hair growth on hands Insanity Blindness None of the above
None of the above
According to a group of researchers from Syracuse University, the Personality System classification as to whether women would engage in a sexual hookup includes which risk factors? Social norms, social comparison, and situational triggers. pre-college hookup behavior, alcohol use, marijuana use, and cigarette use. Positive attitudes towards hooking up, intentions to hook up, depression, impulsivity, and sensation-seeking. Self-esteem, religious service attendance, and parental connectedness
Positive attitudes towards hooking up, intentions to hook up, depression, impulsivity, and sensation-seeking.
Which of the following statements is correct? The extent to which deviant sexual fantasies contribute to crimes involving sex and aggression remains very clear. Helping professionals refuse to work with men who have deviant sexual fantasies. Research evidence with personality tests suggests that men with frequent deviant sexual fantasies are more likely to be socially isolated and emotionally unstable. Research evidence with personality tests suggests that men with frequent deviant sexual fantasies are more likely to be socially engaged and emotionally stable.
Research evidence with personality tests suggests that men with frequent deviant sexual fantasies are more likely to be socially isolated and emotionally unstable.
Such communications involve claims that one possesses one's partner, following or stalking one's partner, derogating one's rival, and, sometimes directly contacting and confronting one's rival. It's extremely harmful to the relationship. Destructive communication Constructive communication Avoidance Rival-focused communication
Rival-focused communication
High androgen levels in adolescent boys increase the likelihood of sexual experience, but the same does not hold true for girls. According to one popular theory, which of the following is likely reason for the difference? Adolescent girls produce high amounts of androgens, but only during menstruation. Androgens do not affect sexual interest in females. Society tends to place greater restraints on female sexuality. The sex drives of adolescent girls are inherently weaker than those of adolescent boys.
Society tends to place greater restraints on female sexuality.
According to the ancient Greeks, this is the emotion that binds parents and children. agape storge philia eros
Storage
Excitement Phase The first phase of the sexual response cycle, which is characterized by erection in the male, vaginal lubrication in the female and muscle tension and increases heart rate in both males and females. The second phase of the sexual response cycle, which is characterized by increases in vasocongestion, muscle tension, heart rate and blood pressure in preparation for orgasm. The phase of the sexual response cycle that is characterized by a rapid succession of muscular contractions in the genital regions of both males and females, and also by ejaculation by the male. The fourth phase of the sexual response cycle during which the body gradually returns to its prearoused state.
The first phase of the sexual response cycle, which is characterized by erection in the male, vaginal lubrication in the female and muscle tension and increases heart rate in both males and females.
Resolution Phase The first phase of the sexual response cycle, which is characterized by erection in the male, vaginal lubrication in the female and muscle tension and increases heart rate in both males and females. The second phase of the sexual response cycle, which is characterized by increases in vasocongestion, muscle tension, heart rate and blood pressure in preparation for orgasm. The phase of the sexual response cycle that is characterized by a rapid succession of muscular contractions in the genital regions of both males and females, and also by ejaculation by the male. The fourth phase of the sexual response cycle during which the body gradually returns to its prearoused state.
The fourth phase of the sexual response cycle during which the body gradually returns to its prearoused state.
Why are marriages between people of similar backgrounds more likely to be stable? The partners are more likely to share values. The partners are more likely to know each other. The partners are more likely to find each other physically attractive. The partners are more likely to follow age hegemony.
The partners are more likely to share values.
Orgasmic phase The first phase of the sexual response cycle, which is characterized by erection in the male, vaginal lubrication in the female and muscle tension and increases heart rate in both males and females. The second phase of the sexual response cycle, which is characterized by increases in vasocongestion, muscle tension, heart rate and blood pressure in preparation for orgasm. The phase of the sexual response cycle that is characterized by a rapid succession of muscular contractions in the genital regions of both males and females, and also by ejaculation by the male. The fourth phase of the sexual response cycle during which the body gradually returns to its prearoused state.
The phase of the sexual response cycle that is characterized by a rapid succession of muscular contractions in the genital regions of both males and females, and also by ejaculation by the male.
Plateau Phase The first phase of the sexual response cycle, which is characterized by erection in the male, vaginal lubrication in the female and muscle tension and increases heart rate in both males and females. The second phase of the sexual response cycle, which is characterized by increases in vasocongestion, muscle tension, heart rate and blood pressure in preparation for orgasm. The phase of the sexual response cycle that is characterized by a rapid succession of muscular contractions in the genital regions of both males and females, and also by ejaculation by the male. The fourth phase of the sexual response cycle during which the body gradually returns to its prearoused state.
The second phase of the sexual response cycle, which is characterized by increases in vasocongestion, muscle tension, heart rate and blood pressure in preparation for orgasm.
Vasocongestion The swelling of the genital tissues with blood, which causes erection of the penis and engorgement of the area surrounding the vaginal opening. It refers to muscle tension. It causes voluntary and involuntary muscle contraction, which produce facial grimaces, spasm in the hands and feet and eventually, the spasms of orgasm.
The swelling of the genital tissues with blood, which causes erection of the penis and engorgement of the area surrounding the vaginal opening.
Lisa gets really drunk with Mike, hoping it will lessen her inhibitions and make her a better lover. Her excessive alcohol intake is likely to have a(n) __________ effect. orgasmic stimulant anaphrodisiac aphrodisiac
anaphrodisiac
Substances thought to enhance sexual arousal, like the Spanish fly or powdered rhinoceros horn, are commonly referred to as __________. stimulants depressants aphrodisiacs hallucinogenics
aphrodisiacs
Beverly is extremely jealous whenever her partner hangs out with certain friends, but she remains silent about this and acts as though she is not jealous at all. What type of communicative response is this? avoidance destructive communication rival-focused communication constructive communication
avoidance
Social isolation has been shown to be predictive of __________. eating disorders and a lower mortality rate good health cardiovascular disease, but not mortality rate cardiovascular disease, eating disorders, and a higher mortality rate
cardiovascular disease, eating disorders, and a higher mortality rate
According to the triangular model of love, the type of love that is closest in meaning to a committed friendship is __________. fatuous love companionate love liking consummate love
companionate love
Oral stimulation of the female genitals is called _______.. coitus anilingus cunnilingus fellatio
cunnilingus
What is the term for "going down" on a woman called? fellatio masturbation fisting cunnilingus
cunnilingus
Anaphrodisiacs drugs or other agents that are sexually arousing or that increase sexual desire. drugs or other agents whose effects are antagonistic to sexual desire.
drugs or other agents whose effects are antagonistic to sexual desire. DO NOT create sexual desire. Opposite
In healthy committed relationships, _______. couples spend the majority of their time together. all decisions are joint decisions. friends of each individual become friends of the "couple." each partner maintains his/her individual interests and needs.
each partner maintains his/her individual interests and needs.
The eighteenth-century physician Benjamin Rush, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, believed that masturbation caused tuberculosis, "nervous diseases," poor eyesight, memory loss, and __________. cancer epilepsy diabetes asthma
epilepsy
Richly endowed with nerve endings, the most erotically sensitive parts of our bodies are commonly known as our primary __________ zones. anaphrodisiac erogenous anatomical aphrodisiac
erogenous
Which theory hypothesizes that sexual jealousy was shaped by natural selection as a method of ensuring males that their female partner's offspring are their own? psychoanalytic theory evolutionary theory cognitive theory behaviorism
evolutionary theory
What is the term for "a bl*w job" on a man called? fellatio masturbation fisting cunnilingus
fellatio
Which sexual position appears to be most commonly used by couples trying to overcome sexual difficulties? rear-entry position missionary position lateral-entry position female-superior position
female-superior position
A non-committed "casual" sexual relationship in which a couple also does nonsexual things together is called _______. friends with benefits a hookup a booty call serious romantic relationship
friends with benefits
Social scientists suggest that the most important initial step in developing intimacy is to _______. disclose all your intimate secrets to your friend or partner. always say what is on your mind as issues arise. get to know and like yourself. become an excellent listener and allow others to freely disclose.
get to know and like yourself.
Hooking up ______ causes severe feelings of depression. has become more common over the past decades. exposes about 80% of participants to HIV. is a healthy way to avoid deep relationships
has become more common over the past decades.
Evolutionary theory predicts that _______ will be the most jealous about their partner's sexual infidelity. lesbians gay males heterosexual males heterosexual females
heterosexual males
Lonely people tend to have __________ than people who are not lonely. a lower mortality rate lower rates of depression higher blood pressure more sexual partners
higher blood pressure
The concept of "like marrying like" is termed _______. heterogeneity monogamy homogamy likeagamy
homogamy
Sometimes when you reach a stalemate in communication with your partner, it may help to __________ for a while. argue with one another incubate the problem ignore each other criticize each other
incubate the problem
Commitment and trust in a relationship can be seen as developing according to a model of __________. evolutionary theory social learning cognitive theory mutual cyclical growth
mutual cyclical growth
Too much self-esteem can be detrimental to a relationship if it leads one to be _______. emotionally needy. abusive. narcissistic. lonely.
narcissistic.
According to the FBI, about __________ hate crimes in the United States is directed against gay males or lesbians. one in every ten one in every five one in every three one in every two
one in every five
Kinsey and his colleagues (1953) reported that __________ women inserted objects into the vagina during masturbation. one in five one in two one in three one in 10
one in five
In 2013, social psychologist John Cacioppo and his colleagues surveyed more than 19,000 Americans to learn how they met their spouses. The survey found that approximately __________ couples met online. one in two one in ten one in five one in three
one in three
Fellatio is _______. manual stimulation of the male genitals. oral stimulation of a woman's genitals. oral stimulation of a man's genitals. oral stimulation of a man's anus
oral stimulation of a man's genitals.
Familiarity, liking, respect, and sharing of values and goals influence __________. perception of beauty gender aggression reciprocity
perception of beauty
A possible benefit of the missionary position is that it _________. makes it easier for the man to caress his partner. allows a woman to control the angle of penetration. permits couples to face one another so kissing is easier. allows a woman to control the depth of penetration.
permits couples to face one another so kissing is easier.
In animals, the vomeronasal organ detects ________. color hormones intelligence pheromones
pheromones
Hannah's respiration, heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle tension are at high levels, and her labia minora are now a deep wine color but she is not yet experiencing muscle contractions in the genital region. Hannah is in the __________ stage of the Masters and Johnson sexual response cycle. resolution phase orgasmic phase plateau phase excitement phase
plateau phase
Which mating position is used most by other mammals? missionary position female-superior position lateral-entry position rear-entry position
rear-entry position
Perhaps the most difficult aspect of sexual communication is _______. taking turns petting receiving criticism listening making requests
receiving criticism
Sex skin A reddish rash that appears on the chest or breasts late in the excitement phase of the sexual response cycle. reddening of the labia minora that occurs during the plateau phase.
reddening of the labia minora that occurs during the plateau phase.
One's __________ is one's place in a given cultural setting as a man, woman, or somewhere in between. sexual identity bisexuality heteronormativity sexual orientation
sexual identity
Researchers have found gender differences in jealousy. Males seem to be most upset by _______, whereas females seem to be more upset by _______. sexual infidelity; time spent away from home and family emotional infidelity; sexual infidelity sexual infidelity; emotional infidelity psychological infidelity; emotional infidelity
sexual infidelity; emotional infidelity
Partners kissing with their mouths closed is known as __________. French kissing deep kissing soul kissing simple kissing
simple kissing
The sex drive—and the frequency of sexual fantasizing—is related to __________. testosterone levels in males only estrogen levels in both males and females estrogen levels in females only testosterone levels in both males and females
testosterone levels in both males and females
Research has shown that women were more likely than men to indicate they would marry someone who _______. was not likely to hold a steady job. was younger than them. was of a different religion. was not good looking.
was not good looking.
According to Kinsey, women who masturbated during adolescence _______. were more likely to find sexual gratification with others in adulthood. grew hair in the palms of their hands. had difficulty forming social relationships in adulthood. were less likely to find sexual gratification with others in adulthood.
were more likely to find sexual gratification with others in adulthood.
According to the study done by the NHSLS, approximately _______% of the US population identify themselves as being bisexual. 1% 5% 10% 20%
1%
In addition to physical features, men's and women's ratings of each other's attractiveness appear to depend on _______. Personality Honesty Gender-role expectations Dominance
Gender-role expectations
Bill, a gay male, is __________ more likely to be diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and dependence on alcohol and other substances than Bob, a heterosexual. 5 times 10 times 1.5 times 3 times
1.5 times
According to Kinsey's study, approximately _______% of the US population was gay or predominately gay. 1% 10% 20% 50%
10%
There is often about a __________ gap between initial attraction to members of one's own anatomic sex and coming out to others. 15-year 5-year 10-year 1-year
10-year
In which year did the Supreme Court of the United States rule that people of the same sex have a constitutional right to get married? 1986 1992 2001 2005
2005...maybe 2015?
Biologists have observed male-male and female-female sexual behavior in at least __________ different animal species in every part of the world. 6,500 10 250 450
450
In 2001, one out of three Americans supported same-sex marriage. In 2015, ________ Americans supported same sex-marriage. 60% 90% 50% 35%
60%
_______ is found to be universally attractive in women. Socially dominant behavior Slenderness A good complexion Plumpness
A good complexion
Which of the following early societies was the most tolerant of male-male sexual behaviors? Early Christians after the fall of Rome Florence during the Renaissance Ancient Greece All of the above were highly intolerant of male-male sexual behaviors
Ancient Greece
The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), signed into law by President __________, defines marriage as occurring only between a man and a woman, therefore denying equal protection and due process to gay males and lesbians. Barack Obama Jimmy Carter Bill Clinton George H. Bush
Bill Clinton
Which of the following terms is defined as negative attitudes or feelings toward people who are attracted to both the same sex and the opposite sex? Intolerance Biphobia Homophobia Hetero-homophobia
Biphobia
Which of the following groups is most likely to favor same-sex marriage? Democrats People ages 65 or older Republicans Very religious, small-town individuals
Democrats
Which amendment of the U.S. Constitution requires that the federal government not deprive people of life, liberty, or property without "due process of the law"? Tenth Amendment Fifth Amendment Seventh Amendment Second Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Which statement is true about male preferences for women's breast size, on average? Males prefer women with larger breasts, with lighter areole. Males prefer women with larger breasts, with darker areole. Males do not show a preference for large breasts in controlled research. Males were mixed in breast size preferences, with only some preferring larger breasts.
Males prefer women with larger breasts, with darker areole.
According to research on bisexuality, all of the following statements are true, except _______. Some bisexual men have been able to remain in reasonably comfortable committed heterosexual relationships. Some bisexual men in committed heterosexual relationships feel some anxiety and feelings of guilt. Many bisexual men in committed heterosexual relationships felt high levels of stress. All of the above statements are true
Many bisexual men in committed heterosexual relationships felt high levels of stress.
Which of the following statements is true? Bisexuality is a "cover" for gay males or lesbians. Many bisexuals have a stronger attraction to people of one sex than another. Bisexuals are equally attracted to people of both sexes. None of the above statements are true
Many bisexuals have a stronger attraction to people of one sex than another.
Which of the following statements is correct? Most heterosexual couples vary active and passive roles. Few lesbians report providing and receiving oral-genital stimulation, alternating roles or acting simultaneously. Many gay and lesbian couples vary the active and passive roles. Sexual behavior between lesbians always reflects distinct butch (active, assertive)-femme (passive, submissive) gender roles
Many gay and lesbian couples vary the active and passive roles.
________ tried to develop methods to "reverse" a homosexual orientation. Freud Kinsey Laumann Masters and Johnson
Masters and Johnson
Based on Kinsey's seven-point heterosexual-homosexual continuum, Mike is rated as a "6." Mike is exclusively heterosexual Mike is exclusively homosexual Mike is bisexual None of the above
Mike is exclusively homosexual
________ are most likely to share homosexual orientation. Monozygotic twins Adoptive parents and their adopted children Dizygotic twins Parents and their biological children
Monozygotic twins
Psychoanalytic theory ties male homosexuality to faulty resolution of the _________ complex. inferiority Oedipus Electra Wh*re-Madonna
Oedipus
In Freud's view, a gay male or lesbian sexual orientation results from failure to successfully resolve the __________. Electra complex homoerotic complex Oedipus complex heteroerotic complex
Oedipus complex
According to the FBI, how many hate crimes in the United States are directed against gay males and lesbians? one in every five one out of every two one out of every ten One out of every seven
On in every five
When searching for a long-term, meaningful relationship, which quality was rated most important by men? Honesty Kindness Physical attractiveness Humor
Physical attractiveness
Which of the following statements is correct? Researchers find that gay men and lesbians are less happy in relationships in which they share power and make joint decisions. Researcher find that heterosexual couple report higher levels of satisfaction with their relationships than do gay couples Researchers find that heterosexual and gay couples report similar levels of satisfaction with their relationships. Researchers find that gay couples report higher levels of satisfaction with their relationships than do heterosexual couples.
Researchers find that heterosexual and gay couples report similar levels of satisfaction with their relationships.
Of the following, which is the best example of the propinquity effect? Marcie is attracted to Justin because they look alike. Maria and Jose are friends because they both have wealthy parents. Rob and Laura attended the same college and married each other. Chris and Bob both like professional basketball.
Rob and Laura attended the same college and married each other.
__________ concerns the direction of one's romantic interests and erotic attractions. Sexual orientation Bisexuality Gender identity Heteronormativity
Sexual orientation
Diane is a 24-year-old lesbian who has made the decision to "come out." If she is like most people who come out, how is she likely to feel about this in the end? She is likely to feel embarrassed and guilty. She is likely to regret her coming out as she becomes a target for violent attacks by homophobes. She is likely to feel a sense of pride in her sexual orientation and to be able to foster the ability to form emotionally and sexually satisfying relationships with lesbian partners. She is likely to overcome with the grief of being ostracized by her family and friends.
She is likely to feel a sense of pride in her sexual orientation and to be able to foster the ability to form emotionally and sexually satisfying relationships with lesbian partners.
Romantic love (passionate) The combination of passion and intimacy but not commitment. A kind of love characterized by intimacy and commitment. It often occurs in long-term relationships in which passion has waned and been replaced by a kind of committed friendship.
The combination of passion and intimacy but not commitment.
Which of the following statements is most accurate in comparing the sexual orientations of women and men? Women's sexual orientations seem to be more plastic or flexible than those of men. Men tend to avoid labeling their orientations, whereas women tend to spend considerable time labeling themselves accurately. The ways that men and women experience their sexual orientations are remarkably similar. Men's sexual orientations change more over time than do the orientations of women.
Women's sexual orientations seem to be more plastic or flexible than those of men.
Researchers have found evidence linking a region on the __________ to a gay male sexual orientation. XX sex chromosome Y sex chromosome XY sex chromosome X sex chromosome
X sex chromosome
Cross-culturally, men tend to place greater emphasis on _______ in their preferences for a mate, and women tend to place greater emphasis on _______ in their preferences for a mate. earning capacity; intelligence physical attractiveness; youth youth; physical attractiveness youth; earning capacity
Youth; earning capacity
According to Savin-Williams and Diamond, the first step in the development of sexual orientation in homosexuals is _____. sexual activity with members of the same anatomic sex self-labeling as gay or lesbian attraction to members of the same gender acceptance of one's sexual orientation
attraction to members of the same gender
The __________ holds that people typically develop romantic relationships with people who are similar to themselves in physical attractiveness and other traits. attraction-similarity hypothesis learning theory propinquity hypothesis social cognitive theory
attraction-similarity hypothesis
Scientists who focus on the bodily changes that occur when we experience feelings of romantic love are studying the __________ mechanisms. motivational emotional cognitive biological
biological
What are hostile attitudes and behaviors toward bisexual people called? heteronormativity concordance biphobia homogamy
biphobia
Susie, a 35-year-old female, is erotically attracted to men and women. Susie would be labeled __________. homosexual intersexual heterosexual bisexual
bisexual
One study found that highly feminine women are more likely to be attracted to __________. dominant and submissive men equally dominant men submissive men dominant women
dominant men
Swedish neuroscientists Ivanka Savic and her colleagues (2010) report evidence that one's gender identity as being male or being female and one's sexual orientation (heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual) can develop __________. From 5 to 10 years of age during the prenatal period after the first 6 months of life from 1 to 2 years of age
during the prenatal period
In choosing a potential mate, women place greater emphasis than men on _______. frugality physical attractiveness earning potential youth
earning potential
Lacey has just started dating Brandon, whom she met at a college party and for whom she felt it was love at first sight. Which of the four Greek concepts of love describes her feelings? storge eros philia agape
eros
According to evolutionary theory, women would be most attracted to someone who is __________. not good-looking likely to hold a steady job less well-educated than they are younger than they are
likely to hold a steady job
A study conducted by Micheal King and his colleagues (2008) found that lesbian, gay, and bisexual people were ______ as heterosexuals to attempt suicide. less than twice as likely more than twice as likely less than three times as likely as likely
more than twice as likely
According to meta-analysis, lesbian, gay and bisexual people are _______. as likely as heterosexuals to attempt suicide. less likely than heterosexuals to attempt suicide. more than ten times as likely as heterosexuals to attempt suicide. more than twice as likely as heterosexuals to attempt suicide.
more than twice as likely as heterosexuals to attempt suicide.
Dr. Smith and her colleagues are studying how male perspiration affects women's emotional response. What are they likely measuring? propinquity pheromones homogamy estrogen
pheromones
Loving attachment, deep friendship, or nonsexual affection describe the ancient Greek concept of __________ agape eros philia storge
philia
It would appear that the single most important element in attraction is _________. relationship value physical attractiveness the way someone smells slenderness
physical attractiveness
You are more likely to become romantically involved with another who _______. possesses characteristics opposite to your own. possesses characteristics similar to your own. is far more attractive than you. lives several states away from you.
possesses characteristics similar to your own
Dana can't stop thinking about her boyfriend, whom she has been dating for a month. She can barely eat or sleep. According to the Love Attitude Scale, she is experiencing __________. selfless love romantic love game-playing love possessive love
possessive love
The Hendricks found that college men were significantly more likely than college women to develop a _______ love style. possessive logical romantic friendly
romantic
So-called conversion therapy has attempted to change the sexual orientation of gay males and lesbians. The name of this type of therapy shows confusion about __________. whether we are talking about sex or another area of behavior the interaction of sexual orientation and ethnicity the difference between sexual orientation and sexual behavior laws about what types of therapy are legal
the difference between sexual orientation and sexual behavior
In contrast to Kinsey and his colleagues, Vrangalova and Savin-Williams (2012) see sexual attraction to people of one's own anatomic sex or the other anatomic sex as _________. three-dimensional one-dimensional two-dimensional four-dimensional
two-dimensional
According to the text, the majority of people in America have sexual partners who _______. had different educational backgrounds than themselves. were of different races. were the same age as themselves. were of the same race or cultural background.
were of the same race or cultural background.