PSYCH 210 EXAM 2

What is the name of the emergency contraception pill BESIDES Plan B?

ella

Erotophobia is correlated with which of the following behaviors or emotions?

embarrassment in obtaining male condom, higher likelihood of unplanned pregnancy, avoidance of sex doing menses

Compared to older mothers, teenaged mothers are at greater risk for:

emotional & social problems, financial hardship & poverty, suffering from the effects of single parenthood

Which of the following does the couple experience emotionally during the third trimester? (select all that apply)

fear of pain and fear of being a parent

Quickening during the second trimester of pregnancy signals:

fetal movement

Which trimester do 2/3 of miscarriages occur?

first trimester

A lower basal body temperature may indicate a female is in the __________ phase of her cycle.

follicular

What is the correct definition of 'Braxton-Hicks'?

generally painless contractions

How often are epidurals used for vaginal delivery?

half of the time

Which of following is true regarding female fertility?

having piv sex without protection during menses can lead to conception

During the ovulatory phase, the cervix is_:

high (up in the body) and open (soft)

During the ovulatory phase, the cervix is:

high and open (soft)

Which of the following should a pregnant woman avoid?

hot tubs

The OMGYes website, which is in your textbook and which we explored together in class, does which of the following?

illustrates techniques to help women orgasm

Which of following is true regarding postpartum psychosis?

in very rare cases, it leads the mother to commit suicide or infanticide

Which of the following contribute to PMS? (select all that apply)

increase in oil lead to pimples, cramps are caused by prostaglandins

What are the risk(s) associated with being pregnant 42 weeks and beyond? (select all that apply)

increased need for c-section, the placenta cannot give enough nutrition to the baby

During the plateau phase of the sexual response cycle:

increases (and small, periodic decreases) in arousal often occur

What does research suggest is true about sex and happiness?

of all the activities people do sex brings some of the greatest happiness, sex is pleasurable because the parts of the brain responsible quite down making people more in the moment, the amount of happiness from sex is consistent across sex and gender

Which of following is false about sex toy?

oil based lubricant is safe to use with condoms

Which of the following optimizes the chances of conception?

ovulation kits

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding attachment theory and sex?

people cannot change their attachment style

Quickening during the second trimester of pregnancy refers to:

perceived fetal movement

Which of the following is NOT involved in the production of reproductive hormones?

prefrontal cortex

Which of the following findings concerning attraction is supported by research?

propinquity leads to liking

Ovulation occurs after GnRH ___ causing LH to ___.

pulses; surge

Which of the following is most important in maintaining passion in long term relationships:

relationships that enable each partner to occasionally explore and enjoy the world on their own also experience more passion in their relationship

According to Sternberg's theory, love that combines high amounts of passion and intimacy would be defined as:

romantic love

Which of the following is a common reason that the "pull out" method frequently fails?

semen leakage, poor ejaculatory control, poor resolve in passion of the moment

Which of the following are part of Hagar's signs? (select all that apply)

softening of uterus, color changes in labia/cervix/vaginal canal

Which of following is true about asexuality?

some asexual people experience sexual fantasies

Which of following is the most unreliable way to determine female fertility.

the calendar method

Research suggests that casual sex encounters are most likely to lead to positive emotional reactions when:

the decision to have sex is made enthusiastically and autonomously by both partners

In females, FSH causes:

the follicle to ripen (ova to mature)

which of the following is true about menses?

the risk for a female who engages in sexual activity during menstruation are slightly greater than at other times in her cycle

Which is true regarding sexual activity during a female's menses?

there is a significant taboo about it

In general, people are more likely to masturbate if...

they're highly educated

Which of the following about masturbation is FALSE?

uneducated people masturbate more than educated people

Which of the following physiological response occurs during the orgasm phase of the male sexual response cycle?

urethra, sphincter, and prostate gland contract

How should people have safe anal sex? (select all that apply)

use a lot of lube and use condoms

What is the most common method to terminate pregnancy during the first trimester?

vacuum aspiration

Which is false for the Plateau phase of the sexual response cycle?

vaginal walls contract

Which sterilization procedure is the LEAST invasive?

vasectomy

Which type(s) of lube are safe with condoms? (select all that apply)

water based and silicone based

The research on sexual attraction shows that:

we are more attracted to those who were view as more similar to us

In terms of what we find attractive, when is thinness viewed as most attractive?

when food is plentiful

When should the couple stop sex during the third trimester?

when their is pain or discomfort

In class and in the text, we discussed whether a woman could potentially get pregnant even when she is menstruating. What was the conclusion we came to?

yes a woman can get pregnant while menstruating & whether a woman gets pregnant while she is menstruation often depends on her cycle length and how many days she bleeds for

which of the following is true about the second trimester?

baby kicks begin to occur

Which of the following is one of the most common reasons for abortions?

baby will interfere with school or work

When the body is fully at rest, after ovulation the ____ temperature increases by half a degree.

basal

During the third (and only the third) trimester of pregnancy

braxton-hicks contraction occur regularly

Which is true about the resolution phase of the sexual response cycle?

breathing rate and heart rate go back to normal steadily

Which type of cervical mucus is the most fertile?

clearer and stickier

The vagina undergoes the following changes during arousal

color change, lubrication, vasocongestion

Which of the following is the name of the liquid the mother's breast produces BEFORE it starts producing milk?

colostrum

According to Sternberg's Theory of Love, Companionate Love is high in:

commitment and intimacy

After two years of a relationship most couples experience: (select all that apply)

decrease in passionate love and increase in commitment

Which of the following are a common/medically preferred abortion method during the SECOND trimester:

dilation and evacuation

A pregnant couple will experience ____ feelings during the first trimester.

anxiety, fear, dread, joy, excitement, accomplishment

What is the typical progression order of menstruation?

1. follicular 2. ovulation 3. luteal 4. destruction

What is the typical progression of the sexual response cycle?

1. plateau 2. orgasm 3. resolution

Which of the following is true about sexual fantasies?

50% of women have rape fantasies

Individuals with a(n) __ attachment style typically experience a fear of abandonment and feel that their needs are not being met in their relationship.

anxious ambivalent

Anilingus can be preformed on who?

anyone with an anus

which of the following statements are true about abortions?

abortion does not increase a women's risk of getting breast cancer, post-abortion syndrome has been used to describe a mixture of negative feelings that women and girls allegedly experience following abortion, the negative feelings after abortion are short-lived

What type of culture is most likely to have celebrations when a girl has her first period?

an expressive and supportive culture

According to Sternberg's Theory of Love, Romantic Love is high in:

intimacy and passion

When a female experiences serial orgasms she...

is continuously in the orgasmic platform

Birth control ...

is something that people have desired for at least two milennia

what is true about the GnRH?

it stimulates the release of gonatropins

Select the hormonal contraceptive.

iud

Which form of contraception has the lowest failure rate with typical use?

iud

Which of the following shows the least amount of difference (change) when comparing its typical and perfect use failure rates?

iud

____ is another model of the sexual response cycle. (select all that apply)

kaplan's triphasic model, whipple model

In the spotlight story from the Sexual Behavior unit:

mac talks about how having a larger clitoris makes it easier for a trans man to have great orgasms & Aleksa talks about anal sex and being a trans woman

who is most likely to orgasm during coitus?

males

Identify the orgasm myths. (select all that apply)

males cannot have multiple orgasms, women don't experience "blue balls"

Which of the following is an example of a TRAP law (a specific restriction put in place by regulators) in order to restrict access to abortion?

mandatory 24-72 hour waiting periods, mandatory counseling about alternatives for abortion, laws that make it hard or impossible for clings to function, such as requiring clinics to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals

Which of the following is the medication used to cause abortions/miscarriages?

mifepristone

Select a coitus position. (select all that apply)

missionary, cowgirl

The __________ position is the most commonly used sexual position in America, however the __________ position is more likely to lead to female orgasm in most women.

missionary; woman on top

Which of the following is TRUE regarding multiple orgasms?

more common in women than men, individuals descend to the plateau phase of genital arousal between multiple orgasms, in men only the last orgasm is accompanied by ejaculation while the previous ones are typically dry

More restricted socio-sexual orientation tends to be associated with

more religiousness

Which of the following condition(s) have an impact on sexual stimulation? (select all that apply)

muscle dystrophy and cerebral palsy

Which of the following is considered sexual touching?

mutual masturbation, tribadism, outercourse

Which neurotransmitter plays a key role in the triggering of an erection?

nitric oxide