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Which one is NOT true of aphrodisiacs? a. Alcohol is one of the readily available and inexpensive aphrodisiacs. b. Foods that resemble male genitalia have often been tried as aphrodisiacs. c. Marijuana has erroneously been reported to stimulate sexual desire. d. The term derives from the name of the Greek goddess of love.
a. Alcohol is one of the readily available and inexpensive aphrodisiacs.
Which of the following is a common sign of testosterone deficiency in both sexes? a. Diminished energy level b. Decreased fat mass c. Increased muscle mass and strength d. Increased body hair
a. Diminished energy level
Which of the following statements concerning the orgasm phase in the aging male is FALSE? a. Sensations of ejaculatory inevitability become more intense. b. The number of muscular contractions during orgasm is reduced. c. Orgasm may be less intense. d. The force of ejaculation is reduced.
a. Sensations of ejaculatory inevitability become more intense.
Which of the following is NOT a physiosexual change that occurs in the excitement phase of the aging female? a. The uterus ceases to elevate. b. Vaginal lubrication is somewhat delayed. c. The vaginal mucosa becomes thinner. d. The ability of the vagina to expand is diminished.
a. The uterus ceases to elevate.
Which of the following statements concerning the Grafenberg spot is TRUE? a. When this area is stimulated, some women ejaculate a fluid that is chemically similar to male prostate secretions. b. The erotic significance of this area was first discussed in the medical literature at the end of the 19th century. c. This is an area approximately the size of a dime, located on the cervix. d. Very gentle stimulation of this area should be used in order for a woman to respond.
a. When this area is stimulated, some women ejaculate a fluid that is chemically similar to male prostate secretions.
Which of the following statements is TRUE? a. Women have less testosterone than men but are more sensitive to it than men are. b. Men and women have similar levels of testosterone but men are more sensitive to it, so they tend to have stronger sex drives than women. c. Raising the level of testosterone above a normal range in men and women increases the sexual motivation in both sexes. d. Men stop producing testosterone around the age of 60.
a. Women have less testosterone than men but are more sensitive to it than men are.
According to several researchers, who would be MOST likely to experience multiple orgasms? a. Women who are sexually relating to other women. b. Women who experience both vulval and uterine orgasms. c. Women who prefer G-spot stimulation. d. Women with relatively high androgen levels.
a. Women who are sexually relating to other women.
Substances known to inhibit sexual behavior are called: a. anaphrodisiacs. b. antierectiles. c. potassium nitrates. d. pheromones.
a. anaphrodisiacs.
Human sexual arousal and response: a. are probably determined by both psychosocial factors and biological factors. b. are probably more determined by hormonal influences than other factors. c. are probably more determined by sensory and central nervous system factors than others. d. are apparently more determined by psychosocial factors in women and hormonal factors in men.
a. are probably determined by both psychosocial factors and biological factors.
Mental events like fantasies are the product of the ____, the gray matter in the brain that controls reasoning and language abilities. a. cerebral cortex b. septal area c. limbic system d. hippocampus
a. cerebral cortex
Which of the following structures is NOT a part of the limbic system? a. cerebral cortex b. hippocampus c. amygdala d. hypothalamus
a. cerebral cortex
Oxytocin is produced in the: a. hypothalamus. b. pituitary gland. c. gonads. d. adrenal glands in the female and the testes in the male.
a. hypothalamus.
Tuan has a low testosterone level. Most likely, Tuan experiences . . . a. little interest in sexual activity. b. difficulty in achieving and maintaining erections. c. problems with premature ejaculation. d. problems with ejaculatory inhibition.
a. little interest in sexual activity.
Seth, a 33-year-old male, smokes marijuana every day. Seth . . . a. may perceive that a sexual encounter is lasting a long time because of how marijuana can distort a person's sense of time. b. likely has a higher testosterone level than males who do not smoke marijuana. c. is particularly likely to be careful regarding his choice of sexual partner and to practice safer sex. d. likely experiences enhanced sexual response.
a. may perceive that a sexual encounter is lasting a long time because of how marijuana can distort a person's sense of time.
The research of Masters and Johnson suggests that physiologically speaking, there is/are: a. one kind of orgasm in females. b. two kinds of orgasm in females. c. three kinds of orgasm in females. d. four kinds of orgasm in females.
a. one kind of orgasm in females.
Autistic children, who commonly exhibit a reduced ability to form social attachments and express love, often have significantly reduced levels of: a. oxytocin. b. testosterone. c. dopamine. d. prolactin.
a. oxytocin.
Current research evidence seems to indicate that humans do secrete ____, yet it is still uncertain whether or not they act as sexual attractants. a. pheromones b. olfactory hormones c. libidinal compounds d. vomeronasal peptides
a. pheromones
Engorgement and elevation of the testes becomes more pronounced during: a. plateau. b. orgasm. c. resolution. d. the expulsion phase of orgasm.
a. plateau.
The breasts, inner thighs, neck, and mouth are all examples of: a. primary erogenous zones. b. secondary erogenous zones. c. "pleasure centers." d. "G" spots.
a. primary erogenous zones.
The mouth and the genitals are examples of ____ erogenous zones, while the upper and lower back are examples of ____ erogenous zones. a. primary; secondary b. secondary; primary c. sensate; affectional d. affectional; sensate
a. primary; secondary
Excess testosterone can stimulate the growth of preexisting: a. prostate cancer. b. testicular cancer. c. penile cancer. d. colon cancer.
a. prostate cancer.
Couples are especially likely to engage in long periods of foreplay, with the goal of producing intense sexual arousal, in . . . a. societies with Eastern traditions. b. Inis Beag. c. Western nations. d. the southeast Himalayas.
a. societies with Eastern traditions.
Which of the following is the BEST example of vasocongestion? a. Uterine contractions b. Erection of the penis c. Vaginal tenting d. Muscular spasms during orgasm
b. Erection of the penis
Cantharides ("Spanish fly") has which of the following effects on sexual arousal? a. It increases blood flow to the labia and clitoris. b. It irritates and inflames the lining of the urethra and bladder. c. It increases the release of oxytocin. d. It stimulates the release of testosterone by the adrenal glands.
b. It irritates and inflames the lining of the urethra and bladder.
The dual control model of sexual response, which maintains that an individual's sexual response results from a balance between excitatory and inhibitory processes, was developed by . . . a. Helen Singer Kaplan. b. John Bancroft and Erick Jannsen. c. Sigmund Freud. d. William Masters and Virginia Johnson.
b. John Bancroft and Erick Jannsen.
Which of the following MOST accurately describes the plateau phase? a. Physiological reactions stabilize and level off. b. Physiological reactions become more pronounced. c. Sexual systems return to their nonaroused state. d. Rhythmic muscular contractions occur at 0.8-second intervals
b. Physiological reactions become more pronounced.
Sam was diagnosed with hypogonadism at the age of seven years. Which of the following is MOST likely to be true of Sam? a. He would have had physically abnormal genitals at birth. b. The development of his secondary sex characteristics is likely to be retarded. c. He will likely have a higher than normal sex drive at puberty. d. He will likely develop normally as this condition has no direct effect on physical development.
b. The development of his secondary sex characteristics is likely to be retarded.
Which of the following occurs MOST frequently in the plateau phase? a. Uterine contractions b. The development of the orgasmic platform c. Vaginal lubrication d. The return of the testes to their normal size
b. The development of the orgasmic platform
A rare side effect, spontaneous orgasm, has been documented in both women and men who are taking: a. antipsychotic drugs. b. antidepressant medications. c. tranquilizers. d. antihypertensives.
b. antidepressant medications.
When women view visual erotica, ratings of sexual arousal are likely to be higher when: a. old style "porn" films are used. b. arousal is measured using physiological recording devices. c. arousal is measured by self-reports. d. films are made by male directors.
b. arousal is measured using physiological recording devices.
Depo-Provera . . . a. is used to treat hypogonadism. b. belongs to a class of medications known as antiandrogens. c. increases sexual desire and activity in both males and females. d. has been taken off the market because of research indicating it can cause prostate cancer.
b. belongs to a class of medications known as antiandrogens.
All of the following are characteristic of plateau phase changes in the aging male EXCEPT: a. reduced myotonia. b. decreased ejaculatory control. c. longer duration of the plateau compared to when he was younger. d. full erection is not obtained until just prior to orgasm.
b. decreased ejaculatory control.
The stages of Kaplan's model of sexual response are . . . a. awakening, plateau, climax. b. desire, excitement, orgasm. c. excitement, orgasm, resolution. d. indifference, tolerance, regret.
b. desire, excitement, orgasm.
Unfortunately, the rhinoceros population in Africa has dwindled to the point of near extinction, largely as a result of the erroneous belief that rhinoceros horn is a(n): a. estrogen replacement. b. effective aphrodisiac. c. androgen-blocking drug. d. cure for hypogonadism.
b. effective aphrodisiac.
The stages of Masters and Johnson's model of sexual response are . . . a. desire, excitement, orgasm. b. excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution. c. identification, collision, combustion. d. awakening, plateau, climax.
b. excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution.
Maya is 70 years old. Most likely, Maya . . . a. is no longer sexually active. b. experiences reduced sexual response, such as decreased vaginal lubrication. c. experiences no change in her sexual response compared to when she was younger. d. is much less satisfied with her sex life than when she was younger.
b. experiences reduced sexual response, such as decreased vaginal lubrication.
Testosterone replacement therapy . . . a. is much more commonly prescribed to women than to men. b. improves sexual desire and functioning for both males and females with low levels of the hormone. c. has no clinical utility for women. d. increases sexual desire and functioning in both males with low levels of the hormone as well as in males with normal levels of testosterone.
b. improves sexual desire and functioning for both males and females with low levels of the hormone.
All of the following are sexual changes that can occur in females as they age EXCEPT: a. decreased vaginal lubrication. b. lack of uterine contractions at orgasm. c. reduced length and width of the vagina. d. reduction in the number of orgasmic contractions.
b. lack of uterine contractions at orgasm.
Functional magnetic resonance imaging has demonstrated increased activity especially in the _____ during sexual arousal. a. lateral lemniscus. b. limbic system c. lateral habituating
b. limbic system
Boomer, a 22-year-old male, has consumed eight beers in the last four hours. Boomer . . . a. if he has sex tonight, will likely experience greater sexual performance, particularly erectile capacity, than when he is sober. b. may be more likely to engage in sex tonight because his inhibitions are reduced and his judgment is impaired. c. is particularly likely to practice safe sex tonight. d. will experience enhanced orgasmic intensity if he has sex tonight.
b. may be more likely to engage in sex tonight because his inhibitions are reduced and his judgment is impaired.
Raoul is 76 years old. Raoul . . . a. most likely is no longer sexually active. b. may experience erections that are not as firm as when he was younger. c. experiences increased orgasmic capacity compared to when he was younger. d. most likely can no longer achieve an erection
b. may experience erections that are not as firm as when he was younger.
If a person's shoulder were consistently stroked during each pleasurable sexual experience, it would soon become a source of sexual arousal. This part of the body would then be MOST appropriately labeled a: a. primary erogenous zone. b. secondary erogenous zone. c. "G" spot. d. "pleasure center."
b. secondary erogenous zone.
When hormone replacement therapy is administered to hypogonadal men, ____. a. sexual interest and activity decline. b. sexual interest and activity often increase. c. sexual interest and activity remain the same. d. the results are highly variable but most are unaffected.
b. sexual interest and activity often increase.
In men, the primary source of androgens is the ____, while the ____ is/are where the remaining androgens are produced. a. Cowper's gland; hypothalamus b. testes; adrenal glands c. adrenal glands; hypothalamus d. testes; hypothalamus
b. testes; adrenal glands
2. Sexual practices are interwoven with the spiritual traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism in some Asian societies. In these cultures the primary goal of sexual interaction is: a. male orgasm. b. the extension of sexual arousal for long periods of time, often several hours. c. procreation. d. avoiding extramarital sex.
b. the extension of sexual arousal for long periods of time, often several hours.
Of the main senses, ____ tends to predominate during sexual intimacy. a. taste b. touch c. smell d. vision
b. touch
Which of the following statements is FALSE? a. Females appear to have a more varied pattern of sexual response than males. b. The refractory period appears to affect only males. c. All males experience sexual response in the same way. d. Females are more likely to experience multiple orgasms than males.
c. All males experience sexual response in the same way.
A 65-year-old man comments that his sexual relationship with his wife is better than it has ever been. To which of the following aspects of his sexual experience would he MOST likely be referring? a. More intense orgasms b. Renewed interest in sex due to increases in testosterone production after age 60 c. Better ejaculatory control as the result of a more prolonged plateau phase d. More rapid erectile response to sexual stimuli
c. Better ejaculatory control as the result of a more prolonged plateau phase
When asked by her boyfriend if she would like to watch an erotic film, Celia reports she is "just not into that." Which of the following is likely NOT a reason why Celia would have given that response? a. Celia may believe that females should not find explicit media arousing. b. In the past, Celia may have watched, and been offended by, old-style pornographic films that were created to appeal primarily to males. c. Females rarely, if ever, find visual erotica sexually arousing. d. Celia may not be aware that her body responds sexually to visual media.
c. Females rarely, if ever, find visual erotica sexually arousing.
Which of the following is NOT true of oxytocin? a. It is sometimes referred to as the "snuggle" chemical. b. It is often found in reduced levels in autistic children. c. It is found only in females. d. Its release is most powerfully triggered by the sense of touch.
c. It is found only in females.
In what way are Kaplan's and Masters and Johnson's models of sexual response different? a. Kaplan's model is much more focused on the physiological aspects of sexual response. b. Masters and Johnson's model is the only one to include an orgasm phase. c. Kaplan's model is the only one to include a desire phase. d. Kaplan's model is the only one to include a resolution phase.
c. Kaplan's model is the only one to include a desire phase.
Which of the following statements regarding the refractory period is TRUE? a. It usually lasts several hours for men and several days for women. b. It occurs directly after the plateau phase of the response cycle. c. Length of the refractory period is affected by the frequency of prior sexual activity. d. Vasocongestion increases during this period.
c. Length of the refractory period is affected by the frequency of prior sexual activity.
____ is sometimes referred to as the "love" hormone. a. Testosterone b. Androgen c. Oxytocin d. Estrogen
c. Oxytocin
Which of the following is true regarding the British Broadcasting Corporation study of sexual desire? a. Males and females in many different countries reporting having similar levels of sexual desire. b. The number of subjects was so small it is difficult to draw any conclusions regarding the results. c. Respondents tended to be younger, better educated, and more affluent than the populations of their countries as a whole. d. Females tended to report a more constant level of sexual desire than males.
c. Respondents tended to be younger, better educated, and more affluent than the populations of their countries as a whole.
With respect to odors and sexual arousal, which one is NOT true? a. Pheromones are an example of odors related to reproductive functions. b. The near obsession many people in our society have with masking natural body odors makes it difficult to study the effects of these smells. c. The odor of genital secretions serves as a sexual stimulant for nearly all people. d. Each person's unique experiences allow certain smells to acquire erotic significance
c. The odor of genital secretions serves as a sexual stimulant for nearly all people.
A woman in her mid-70s is extremely sexually active. Based on what is known about sexuality and older women, which of the following inferences could MOST likely be made? a. The woman must be engaging in sexual behavior other than intercourse, because vaginal atrophy as a result of the aging process would have occurred by now. b. The woman was probably not very sexually active when she was younger, and so she is compensating for that now. c. The woman has probably been sexually active on a regular basis for many years. d. This behavior is the result of a hormonal abnormality.
c. The woman has probably been sexually active on a regular basis for many years.
Which of the following statements regarding the desire phase of sexual response is TRUE? a. It is included in Masters and Johnson's model. b. All sexual expression is preceded by desire. c. When people have desire problems, they do not necessarily have excitement and/or orgasm problems. d. Excitement is part of the desire phase.
c. When people have desire problems, they do not necessarily have excitement and/or orgasm problems.
Even though women produce less testosterone than men, this does not mean that they have lower sex drives. This is BEST explained by which of the following statements? a. Women produce more unbound testosterone than men. b. Women's adrenal glands secrete free testosterone. c. Women's body cells are more sensitive to testosterone than men's. d. Women's sex drive is determined entirely by estrogen levels.
c. Women's body cells are more sensitive to testosterone than men's.
Nicotine slows sexual motivation and function by: a. dilating the blood vessels. b. impairing hypothalamic and pituitary functioning. c. constricting the blood vessels and possibly decreasing testosterone in the blood. d. increasing production of androgens.
c. constricting the blood vessels and possibly decreasing testosterone in the blood.
A great deal of evidence indicates that regular use of opiates, such as heroin, morphine, and methadone, often produces a significant, and sometimes dramatic, ____. a. priapism. b. spontaneous orgasm. c. decrease in sexual interest and activity in both sexes. d. increase in sexual interest and activity in both sexes.
c. decrease in sexual interest and activity in both sexes.
A man never initiates sex with his partner, although when she initiates with him he is sexually responsive (has an erection and eventually ejaculates). According to Kaplan, this man is having difficulty with the ____ phase of sexual response. a. refractory b. plateau c. desire d. excitement
c. desire
When Neil is being intimate with David, he feels a rush of euphoria due to an increase in levels of_____ in his body. a. serotonin b. prolactin c. dopamine d. luteinizing hormone
c. dopamine
The stage in the sexual response cycle in which physical signs of sexual response begin to appear is called the ______ phase. a. orgasm b. plateau c. excitement d. desire
c. excitement
G spot amplification . . . a. has been proven in several studies to enhance sexual response. b. involves increasing the number of nerve endings in the vaginal wall. c. has the potential to cause scarring, infection, and pain during intercourse. d. is a nonsurgical intervention.
c. has the potential to cause scarring, infection, and pain during intercourse.
Both the ____ and ____ produce androgens in the female body. a. amygdala; hypothalamus b. epididymis; testes c. ovaries; adrenal glands d. uterus; Bartholin's glands
c. ovaries; adrenal glands
A pituitary hormone secreted copiously following orgasm in both sexes is known as: a. oxytocin. b. estrogen. c. prolactin. d. testosterone.
c. prolactin.
. Kissing on the mouth is . . . a. viewed as pleasurable all over the world. b. particularly common among the Hindu population of India. c. rarely seen or unknown in many parts of the world. d. universally seen as a prelude to sex.
c. rarely seen or unknown in many parts of the world.
According to the dual control model of sexual response, the SIS process . . . a. acts like a gas pedal by increasing a person's level of sexual activity. b. is likely to be high in people who engage in risky sexual behaviors. c. reduces sexual response in situations perceived to be dangerous. d. is the primary determinant of sexual behavior.
c. reduces sexual response in situations perceived to be dangerous.
Many antihypertensives, drugs used for treating high blood pressure, have been experimentally demonstrated to: a. increase sexual interest in both sexes. b. increase the intensity of orgasm in female subjects. c. seriously inhibit erection and ejaculation. d. increase the intensity of orgasm in male subjects.
c. seriously inhibit erection and ejaculation.
One of the problems in using drugs such as Depo-Provera to treat sex offenders is that: a. its effect on reducing testosterone circulation is highly variable. b. its use may be associated with increased risk of prostate cancer. c. sexual assaults may occur as the result of nonsexual motives. d. while it has been used successfully in Europe, it has not met with FDA approval in the United States.
c. sexual assaults may occur as the result of nonsexual motives.
Oral sex is likely to be viewed as unnatural or disgusting in: a. much of the Western world. b. industrialized nations of Asia. c. southern regions of Africa. d. island societies of the South Pacific.
c. southern regions of Africa.
Androgens and estrogens belong to the general class of hormones called: a. gonadotropins. b. SSRIs. c. steroids. d. neuropeptides
c. steroids.
The fact that some women have claimed to experience orgasm while listening to their favorite musician at a concert can be attributed to: a. the vibration of their chairs as a result of the amplified sound. b. an excess of estrogen intake, probably as the result of being on birth control pills. c. the capacity of their brains to engage in fantasy. d. being on antidepressant medication.
c. the capacity of their brains to engage in fantasy.
Freud's theory of orgasm held that ____ orgasm was more mature, and thus more preferable, than ____ orgasm. a. vulval; uterine b. uterine; vaginal c. vaginal; clitoral d. clitoral; vaginal
c. vaginal; clitoral
. ____ is the shortest phase of the Masters and Johnson's sexual response cycle. a. Plateau b. Excitement c. Orgasm d. Refractory
c. Orgasm
A woman has been dating a man for some time who, although he appears to enjoy her company, seems sexually apathetic toward her. Which of the following would MOST likely enhance his sexual desire? a. L-dopa b. Cantharides c. Any drug used to treat high blood pressure d. Androgens
d. Androgens
Which of the following statements BEST describes the relationship between estrogens and female sexual motivation and behavior? a. Estrogens play an insignificant role in female sexual activity. b. Estrogen replacement therapy increases female sexual desire. c. Estrogen replacement therapy increases orgasmic capacity. d. At this time, research findings are contradictory.
d. At this time, research findings are contradictory.
Which of the following BEST summarizes the role of oxytocin in both male and female sexual behavior? a. It is secreted during orgasm and heightens orgasmic response. b. It is only secreted during pregnancy in the female, and only during foreplay in the male. c. It helps to intensify the sense of vision in both sexes. d. It is secreted during cuddling and physical intimacy and increases the skin's sensitivity to touch.
d. It is secreted during cuddling and physical intimacy and increases the skin's sensitivity to touch.
31. Which of the following has been known to induce priapism (constant, unwanted erection)? a. Amyl nitrate b. Marijuana c. Cantharides d. L-dopa
d. L-dopa
Research indicates that when men and women are asked to write their subjective descriptions of orgasm: a. Women's responses are distinguished by the intense imagery they use to describe their experiences. b. Men's responses are distinguished by the graphic way in which they describe their physical sensations. c. Women's responses are distinguished by the graphic way in which they describe their physical sensations. d. Male and female descriptions are, on the whole, indistinguishable.
d. Male and female descriptions are, on the whole, indistinguishable.
Which of the following statements concerning survey findings on orgasm in older women is FALSE? a. Some women continue to experience multiple orgasms. b. Some women experience a reduced capacity to have an orgasm. c. The majority of women still consider orgasms to be important. d. Most women no longer experience contractions of the orgasmic platform.
d. Most women no longer experience contractions of the orgasmic platform.
Gwyneth has experienced decreased sexual desire over the past year. Which of the following is the LEAST likely explanation for this? a. She uses birth control pills as her method of contraception. b. She has been taking antidepressant medication. c. She smokes high-nicotine cigarettes. d. She receives testosterone therapy.
d. She receives testosterone therapy.
Which of the following is true? a. Because human sexual response is entirely physical, there are few, if any, differences in what individuals in various cultures find arousing. b. Because sexual arousal requires some type of physical stimulation, having a sexual fantasy is not sufficient to cause significant sexual response. c. People of all cultures and backgrounds respond in a similar manner to highly sexual stimuli such as the smell of genital secretions. d. Some individuals can achieve orgasm from fantasy alone.
d. Some individuals can achieve orgasm from fantasy alone.
Which of the following influences the duration of the refractory period in a male? a. The method of sexual stimulation b. The time of day c. The length of arousal prior to orgasm d. The frequency of previous sexual activity
d. The frequency of previous sexual activity
____ is the engorgement of blood vessels in particular body parts in response to sexual arousal. a. Labioscrotal swelling b. Myotonia c. Pubescence d. Vasocongestion
d. Vasocongestion
Under which of the following circumstances would testosterone replacement therapy probably be LEAST appropriate? a. When a woman goes through menopause b. When a woman has her ovaries removed c. When a woman has noticed decreased sexual desire, less intense orgasms, and diminished energy levels d. When a woman is satisfied with her level of sexual desire and responsiveness
d. When a woman is satisfied with her level of sexual desire and responsiveness
Which of the following drugs may eventually be shown to have aphrodisiac qualities for at least some people? a. Amphetamines b. L-dopa c. Cantharides d. Yohimbine hydrochloride
d. Yohimbine hydrochloride
Although Arnold's doctor has told him he has a normal level of testosterone, Arnold believes his sexual performance will increase if he takes additional testosterone, which he buys on the Internet. Raising his testosterone to an abnormally high level could cause Arnold to experience . . . a. fluid retention. b. heart attack and/or stroke. c. hair loss. d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Testosterone is known to stimulate the release of: a. serotonin in males only. b. dopamine in females only. c. acetylcholine in both males and females. d. dopamine in both males and females.
d. dopamine in both males and females.
Elsa, who suffers from depression and difficulty controlling impulses, has been taking a medication that increases her level of serotonin. In comparison to before she started the medication, Elsa most likely . . . a. experiences significantly greater sexual desire. b. experiences dramatically increased sexual response. c. has a substantially increased level of testosterone. d. experiences less sexual desire.
d. experiences less sexual desire.
Dennis is a two-pack-a-day smoker. Adam, who is the same age as Dennis, has never smoked. Compared to Adam, Dennis likely . . . a. has higher testosterone levels. b. experiences greater sexual response. c. has a greater sex drive. d. experiences less sexual response.
d. experiences less sexual response.
Men who report multiple orgasms: a. have achieved the ultimate goal in sexuality. b. can only do this when masturbating. c. have only discovered this skill late in life. d. have a variety of ejaculatory patterns for orgasm.
d. have a variety of ejaculatory patterns for orgasm.
The medical term for castration is: a. vasectomy. b. cryptorchidism. c. prostatectomy. d. orchidectomy.
d. orchidectomy.
Women who become highly aroused but never achieve orgasm do not move beyond the ____ stage of sexual response. a. desire b. refractory c. excitement d. plateau
d. plateau
Information on the impact of testosterone on male sexuality has been obtained from all of the following EXCEPT: a. research involving the use of Depo-Provera and other antiandrogens. b. research on hypogonadism. c. studies of men who have undergone castration. d. research on limbic system stimulation.
d. research on limbic system stimulation.
Imani has little interest in sexual activity, which is beginning to cause problems in her relationship. If she wants to increase her level of sexual desire, Imani is MOST likely to benefit from . . . a. estrogen replacement therapy. b. Depo Provera. c. progesterone therapy. d. testosterone replacement therapy.
d. testosterone replacement therapy.
In one study, the majority of older men reported that orgasm was ____ in their sexual experiences. a. virtually nonexistent b. no longer considered a factor in sexual pleasure c. not as important as it used to be d. very important
d. very important
Sexual facial grimaces are an example of: a. vasocongestion. b. myotonia. c. sex differences. d. a lack of desire.
myotonia
A pink or red rash that can appear on the chest or breasts during sexual arousal is known as: a. arousal flush. b. vasocongestion. c. sex flush. d. excitement flush
sex flush.