Human Sexuality EXAM Study Guide

According to Gottman's research, active listening is the key to the kind of successful communication that leads to a good marriage. a. true b. false

a

Which of the following is more common in women, compared to men: a. pain during sex b. lack of orgasm c. low desire d. all the above

d

According to our Blackboard class readings, recent research has shown that: a. IUD use might act as a protective factor in cervical cancer b. IUD use increases the risk of cervical cancer c. IUD use is unrelated to the risk of cervical cancer d. IUD should not be used by survivors of cervical cancer

a

According to our class discussion, intersex people have gonadal tissue of both sexes, or gonads of one sex and external organs that are ambiguous or typical of the other sex. a. true b. false

a

According to our class discussion, sexual exploration games (especially with same-sex playmates) are normal and only become harmful when a parent's response frightens or shames the child. However, aggressive and age-inappropriate sexual behaviors may be indicative of abuse and should be investigated. a. true b. false

a

According to our reading, whether medical doctors at the turn of the 20th century used vibrators to treat female hysteria is currently in dispute. a. true b. false

a

According to research data presented in class, sexual disorders are more prevalent in women than in men. a. true b. false

a

According to the 'theory of social penetration': a. people look for instant intimacy b. people reject instant intimacy c. people are not generally interested in intimacy d. people who disclose a lot early in the relationship have less difficulty establishing intimacy

a

According to the textbook, the Tuskegee Syphilis Study was an example of: a. unethical science b. cutting edge science c. naturalistic observation at its best d. none of the above

a

According to your instructor, discussion and presentation of sexual issues in America: a. is often aimed to frighten and admonish young people b. is often used for marketing purposes c. is often used to titillate and arouse emotions d. all the above

a

According to your instructor, human sexual behavior is strongly influenced by one's surrounding social context. a. true b. false

a

According to your instructor, research has suggested that women's appearance, behavior, and mate preference may change with the stages of their menstrual cycle. a. true b. false

a

According to your instructor, sexual behavior, broadly defined, is normal part of development. a. true b. false

a

An erection cannot be willed. a. true b. false

a

In Victorian America, it was believed that women had little sexual desire. a. true b. false

a

In general, women are more vulnerable to contracting STIs than are men. a. true b. false

a

In transgender people, gender identity and sexual anatomy are: a. incompatible b. missing c. in harmony d. pathological

a

Lesbian and gay youths are 2-3 times more likely than heterosexual youths to commit suicide. a. true b. false

a

Plan B pill should be taken within _______ after unprotected sex. a. 5 days b. 10 days c. 3 months d. 7 weeks

a

Research has shown that for ______, more attraction toward one sex is commonly linked to less attraction toward the other. a. men b. women c. both men and women d. fruit flies

a

Sex reassignment surgery is mostly cosmetic, since internal reproductive organs cannot yet be surgically created. a. true b. false

a

Sex researchers are required to protect the people being studied. Study participants cannot be subjected to harm and must participate of their own free will. a. true b. false

a

Sperm account for approximately ______ of the fluid in semen: a. 1% b. 10% c. 30% d. 60% e. 95%

a

Teens who believe that most of their friends are having sex will often feel intense pressure to conform. a. true b. false

a

The process by which males and females develop distinct reproductive anatomy is called: a. sexual differentiation b. gender typing c. Klinefelter syndrome d. sex reassignment

a

The supreme court's 1973 Roe vs. Wade decision: a. legalized abortion during the first trimester b. declared abortion illegal in all states c. declared abortion legal throughout pregnancy d. instituted a required parental consent before a minor can obtain an abortion e. none of the above

a

Turner syndrome is: a. a chromosomal disorder in females b. a chromosomal disorder in males c. a hormonal disorder in both sexes d. none of the above

a

Which of the following is in the right order: a. desire, excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution b. desire, plateau, orgasm, excitement, resolution c. excitement, desire, orgasm, plateau, resolution d. desire, excitement, plateau, resolution, orgasm

a

According to Gabrielle Blair, (in our class reading Men, Women, and Abortion), if you want to stop abortion, you need to prevent unwanted pregnancies. And women are 100% responsible for unwanted pregnancies. a. true b. false

b

According to data reported in the textbook: a. most men and women disapprove of vibrator use b. most men and women approve of vibrator use c. most men, but only a minority of women, approve of vibrator use d. none of the above

b

According to our class discussion and research presented in the blog post "the laws of attraction"), the wives of twins tend to be highly attracted to their husband's twin. a. true b. false

b

According to our class discussion, people's satisfaction with their sex lives: a. is internally guided and exists independently of others' behavior b. is strongly influenced by others' behavior c. is influenced by others, but only for men d. none of the above

b

According to our discussion, erection problems with older men are usually caused by ________ issues. a. psychological b. physiological c. spiritual d. archeological

b

According to research described in the textbook, the hypothalamus of gay males responds similarly to that of ______ when gay males are presented with the odor of a testosterone derivative: a. heterosexual males b. heterosexual females c. lesbians d. bisexuals

b

According to the textbook, Dominican Republic syndrome involved boys who were born with ambiguous external genitalia and reared as girls until puberty, when a surge of testosterone caused their external genitalia to assume normal male appearance. As a result, most of these boys changed their gender identity and began to live like boys. This 'natural experiment' is a testament to he powerful role of _____________ in determining gender identity. a. culture b. biology c. gender schema d. gender stereotypes

b

According to the textbook, ________________ is the most common and frequent sexual activity among lesbian couples. a. use of a dildo in stimulate sexual intercourse b. manual genital stimulation c. oral-genital stimulation d. anal stimulation

b

According to the textbook: a. people with more education tend to masturbate less b. people with more education tend to masturbate more c. education is not correlated with masturbation rates d. men with more education masturbate more while women with more education masturbate less

b

According to your instructor, the best estimates seem to be that the percentage of homosexuals in the population is approximately: a. 1% b. 4% c. 8% d. 10% e. 15%

b

An intersex person with internal female structures but masculinized external genitalia probably has: a. AIS b. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia c. Dominican Republic Syndrome d. None of the above

b

For long term relationships, opposites attract. a. true b. false

b

For the ancient Greeks, the highest form of love was: a. male-female b. male-male c. female-male d. male-animal

b

In "Sex and the Price of 'Masculinity'", Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus describes an episode in which: a. a man has penetrated her orally in bed without her consent b. a man has penetrated her vaginally in bed without her consent c. a man has penetrated her anally in bed without her consent d. none of the above

b

In their article "Semen displacement as a sperm competition strategy in humans," Gallup and Burch (2004) argue that the ____________ has evolved as a mechanism to compete with the sperm of other males. a. shape of the vagina b. shape of the penis c. shape of the testicles d. both a and b

b

One article in our Blackboard class reading argues that access to contraceptives is an effect way to fight ________. a. crime b. poverty c. sexual violence d. global warming e. none of the above f. all of the above

b

One theme that emerged from our class discussion about students' sexual initiation (first sexual experience) was: a. the importance of contraceptives b. the importance of social context c. the importance of alcohol d. all the above

b

Scrotal temperature tends to be _________ body temperature. a. a few degrees higher than b. a few degrees lower than c. the same as d. unpredictable with relation to

b

To qualify as disorders in the DSM-5, sexual problems generally have to: a. last 2 weeks or longer b. cause individual distress c. both a and b d. none of the above

b

Which of the following is in the right order in terms of the sperm's journey: a. epididymis...urethra...vas deferens...seminal vesicle b. epididymis...vas deferens... seminal vesicle... urethra c. urethra...epididymis... vas deferens... seminal vesicle d. vas deferens... epididymis... urethra... seminal vesicles

b

Which of the following is true about masturbation in adolescence: a. most teens who masturbate don't feel guilty about it b. when viewed positively, masturbation provides a way to gain sexual self-confidence as well as a way to control sexual impulses c. people who masturbated in adolescence generally have lower sexual self-esteem in adulthood than those who did not d. by the end of adolescence, almost all males, and approximately 1/4 of females have masturbated e. all of the above

b

Which of the following may be transmitted through breast milk: a. Chlamydia b. HIV c. gonorrhea d. all the above e. none of the above

b

A set of rigid, over-generalized beliefs about a group or an individual is called: a. opinion b. objective statement c. stereotype d. bias

c

According to attachment theory, the 'internal working model' serves as a: a. template for subsequent relationship b. an early understanding of the nature of the world c. both a and b d. neither a nor b

c

According to the textbook, about ___ percent of marriages in the US end in divorce. a. 10-20 b. 30-40 c. 40-50 d. 20-30

c

According to the textbook, the line: " I lie down on my bed, close my eyes, open my legs and think of England" exemplifies which historical era: a. the protestant reformation b. Christianity in the middle ages c. the Victorian era d. Ancient Rome

c

According to your instructor, sexual activity: a. is a complex phenomenon encompassing biological, psychological and socio-cultural dimensions b. varies greatly both within and between culture c. both a and b d. neither a nor b

c

Both semen and urine pass through the: a. vas deferens b. bladder c. urethra d. all the above

c

Harlow's wire vs. cloth mother studies have shown that _______ is crucial to the optimal psychological and emotional development of children. a. positive role model b. an attentive mother c. contact comfort d. sunlight

c

In women, the urethra is located: a. below the vaginal opening b. above the clitoris c. between the clitoris and the vaginal opening d. between the anus and the vaginal opening e. none of the above

c

Kinsey's work was later criticized for underrepresenting people of color, rural and poor people, Jews and Catholics in his survey. In other words, his sample wasn't ________. a. skewed b. large enough c. representative d. scientific

c

Masters and Johnson are best known for using ____ in their research on the human sexual response. a. correlational data b. cross-cultural methods c. laboratory observations d. surveys

c

Skene's Glands appear to be related to: a. vaginal lubrication b. the small amount of fluid released in males before ejaculation c. G-spot and female ejaculation d. sperm production

c

Sterilization for males is called: a. tubal ligation b. laparoscopy c. vasectomy d. hysterectomy

c

The characteristic pattern of modern American relationships is: a. polygamy b. polygyny c. serial monogamy d. polyandry

c

The first state to legalize same sex marriage in the US was: a. Iowa b. New York c. Massachusetts d. California

c

Which of the following is false according to our speaker: a. wearing a condom reduces the chances of contracting STD b. before using a condom, one should check the expiration date c. the Nuva Ring is inserted into the uterus by a physician or a nurse d. the pill should be taken at roughly the same time every day e. none of the above

c

According to your instructor, sex is to gender as food is to ______________.

cuisine

According to epidemiological studies discussed in the textbook, the most prevalent female sexual dysfunction is a. dyspareunia b. vaginismus c. rapid orgasm d. low sexual desire

d

According to our in-class survey: a. a majority of class members are or have been sexually active b. a majority of class members have experienced an orgasm c. a majority of class members have engaged in oral sex d. all the above e. none of the above

d

According to our speaker, sperm can remain viable for up to __________. a. one day b. two days c. four days d. six days

d

According to the textbook, _____________ is a hormone released by the pituitary gland, ovaries and testes; produced at high levels during orgasm (and childbirth), it is believed to have a role in increasing sexual behavior and in fostering emotional bond between sexual partners (and parents and children). a. vasopressin b. estriol c. progesterone d. oxytocin

d

According to your instructor, sexual dysfunction is _______ and ________. a. rare...difficult to treat b. rare...very treatable c. quite common...difficult to treat d. quite common...very treatable

d

Chlamydia: a. is a bacterial infection b. can be treated with antibiotics c. may result in infertility if left untreated d. all of the above e. a and b only

d

Companionate love, according to Sternberg, is composed of: a. passion, intimacy, and commitment b. attachment, passion, and intimacy c. commitment and passion but no intimacy d. commitment and intimacy, but no passion

d

Recent research, discussed in the textbook, has found that: a. lesbians tend to have finger length ratios that are more like those of men b. a male is more likely to be gay if he has an older brother c. lesbians appear to blink like men, not like women d. all the above are findings from recent research

d

Research has shown that sexual fantasies are: a. sent from evil spirits b. a sign of masturbation c. bad for health and relationship d. normal

d

Transgender people are most likely to have: a. an extra X chromosome b. androgen insensitivity syndrome c. aggressive tendencies d. gender dysphoria

d

Which of the following is a Hedonist argument, according to the textbook: a. ethical behavior is derived from an external source such as religion b. ethical decision making is guided by the situation c. there is no objective way to justify one set of values over another d. pursuit of pleasure is the guide

d

Which of the following is considered deadly if left untreated: a. Herpes II b. Chlamydia c. Gonorrhea d. Syphilis e. none of the above

d

Which of the following is most widespread in the US: a. syphilis b. HIV c. genital herpes d. HPV

d

Which of the following is true about Trichmoniasis: a. it can increase a woman's susceptibility to HIV infection b. it can usually be cured with prescription medication c. having it once does not protect a person from getting it again d. all the above e. none of the above

d

Which of the following is true about genital herpes: a. it is incurable viral infection b. it may spread through bot sexual and non-sexual contact c. it may be exacerbated by stress d. all the above are true e. none of the above are true

d

Which of the following is true according to the article on sexual satisfaction: a. having more sexual partners is associated with less sexual satisfaction b. sexual trauma and guilt are associated with reduced sexual satisfaction c. sexual satisfaction increases with level of education d. all of the above e. none of the above

d

Which of the following is true: a. both sexes start out with two systems: Mullerian and Wolffian ducts b. Mullerian ducts will develop into fallopian tubes, uterus, and inner vagina c. the SRY gene is located on the Y chromosome d. the sexual default mode is a female. Male hormones are needed to promote differentiation into a male e. all the above

d

Which of the following is true: a. rhythmic genital manipulation starts at 2-3 years old b. sex play starts around 4-7 years old c. 5-7 year olds begin to enact marriage scripts d. all the above e. none of the above

d

Which of the following is true: a. we are sexual even before birth b. both boys and girls experiences reflex-induced genital arousal throughout infancy c. physical contact and emotional bonding with caretakers is essential for a healthy life d. all the above

d

According to our reading (Margaret Wente's,'Do women really have it better in Sweden'), despite vigorous efforts to stamp out gender stereotyping, a. most Swedish girls would still rather be daycare workers and nurses when they grow up b. boys would rather be welders and truck drivers c. mothers still take the bulk of parental leave d. most men take parental leave only when a certain part of it is designated for fathers only e. all the above

e

According to your instructor, biases: a. may serve beneficial functions at times b. are more practically inevitable in humans c. should be understood and acknowledged d. should not be confused with facts e. all of the above

e

In "How to Have a Good Conversation" Celeste Headlee argues that to have a good conversation, we need to: a. stay away from open ended questions b. listen to understand, not to reply c. practice multitasking skills d. assume you have something to learn e. both b and d

e

In addition to the lifelong/acquired and generalized/situational subtypes of sexual dysfunctions, several factors must be considered during the assessment of the sexual dysfunction: a. partner factors (their sexual problems, their health status) b. relationship factors (poor communication, discrepancies in desire for sexual activity) c. individual vulnerability factors (poor body images, history of sexual or emotional abuse) d. cultural or religious factors (inhibitions related to prohibitions against sexual activity or pleasure; attitudes towards sexuality) e. all the above

e

Which of the following are true: a. in 19th century it was believed that certain foods stimulate children sexually and should be avoided b. signs of masturbation, according to J.H. Kellogg, included acne, paleness, weak back, and convulsions c. Krafft-Ebing linked masturbation to perversion and homosexuality d. 18th century physician Benjamin Rush believed masturbation causes tuberculosis and epilepsy e. all the above are true

e

Which of the following is false about the clitoris: a. it has more sensory receptors than the penis b. it is the only part of the human anatomy that appears to have a purely pleasure function c. it develops out of similar tissue to that which forms the penis d. like the penis, it is erectile e. it is located between the vaginal opening and the urinary opening

e

Which of the following is true about female orgasmic disorder, according to the textbook: a. it is one of the most common sexual problems treated by therapists b. it is often linked to negative attitudes about sexuality c. it tends to be lifelong, rather than acquired, problem d. once a woman learns how to orgasm, she is unlikely to lose that capacity e. all of the above

e

Which of the following is true about first sexual intercourse: a. boys generally experience more guilt that girls b. females are more likely to experience orgasm c. one-in-ten girls report severe physical pain d. all of the above e. none of the above

e

Which of the following is true about homosexuality: a. it does not exist in the animal kingdom b. its prevalence is about 10% of the population c. most child molesters are homosexual d. it is caused mostly by parenting practices e. none of the above

e

Which of the following is true according to the research reported in the textbook: a. oral sex is a statistical norm for today's young couples b. rates of oral sex have increased in recent decades c. African Americans are less likely than Caucasian Americans to engage in oral sex d. college graduates are more likely to both receive and give oral sex than are high school graduates e. all the above are true

e

Which of the following is true, according to the textbook: a. female masturbation most commonly, involves insertion of fingers or object to stimulate the vagina b. female masturbation techniques are less varied than male masturbation techniques c. females who masturbate in adolescence are more likely to experience sexual dysfunction in adulthood d. all the above are true e. all the above are false

e

According to your instructor: a. sexuality is one of the most fundamental and powerful forces shaping both individual and social existence b. a satisfying sexual life is an important part of a good life c. sexual choices are among the most consequential life choices you will make d. sexual exploration and education is life-long e. all the above

e.