Chapter 1
often subject to misinformation
Carol developed her sexual knowledge from sources such as movies, friends, television shows, and the Internet. These sources are ________.
cognitive dissonance
Growing up in a culture in which sexual images and sexual behavior seem to be everywhere can result in feelings of
removed homosexuality from the list of abnormal behaviors.
In 1973 the Diagnostic Statistical Manual.
study actual physiological responses to sexual stimulation.
Masters and Johnson believed that to understand human sexual behavior, researchers should _________
human sexuality
Professor Awajadi has dedicated her career to an area of study that focuses on all aspects of humans as sexual beings. This area of study is referred to as _______.
human sexual response
The results of Masters and Johnson's early work established a basic foundation and language for understanding and discussing the __________.
romantic, emotional and sexual
The term sexual orientation most accurately refers to what kind of attraction with respect to gender?
gender identity
Which of the following describes a person's view of himself or herself as a man or woman?
personal sexual philosophy
______ refers to a person's unique foundation of knowledge, attitudes, and actions relating to what the person wants and who he or she is as a sexual being
sexual health
________ refers to a wide range of physical, psychological, and emotional issues relating to sexuality.