human sexuality

which of the following statements about asexuality is true? - it is more common in men than in women - it is related to the interpersonal component of sexual desire - research has shown that asexual people do not experience robust orgasms - it is a time of sexual abstinence

- it is related to the interpersonal component of sexual desire

sperm accounts for approximately ___% of semen

1%

a woman's menstrual period lasts approximately ___ days, and during this time she loses ___ fluid ounces of blood

2 to 6, 1 to 2

the secretions of seminal vesicles contribute about ___% of the total volume of semen

70%

most female circumcisions occur in ___ countries; in some of these countries, more than ___% of women have experienced this procedure

African, 80

steroid synthesis is to the ovaries as

GnRH is to the hypothalamus

Margo has noticed that during her aerobis classes she leaks small amounts of urine. She finds this to be very embarrassing so she goes to visit her doctor. Based on what you have read in the text it is likely the doctor will recommend

Kegel exercises

a person with XXY sex chromosomes is usually diagnosed with

Klinefelter syndrome

the American social activist who campaigned for the right to learn about and contraception was

Margaret Sanger

which of the following is the correct developmental sequence? hint: p. 88 - SRY gene; testes; male development - SRY gene; male development; testes - testes; SRY gene; male development - male development; testes; SRY gene

SRY gene; testes; male development

Sandra is going to a "speed dating" event. she knows exactly the sort of man she would like to end up with and mentally checks off the qualities before she gets there. based on sexual attraction research, which statement is the most accurate?

Sandra will probably end up dating a man who does not meet her established priorities

androgen insensitivity syndrome is caused by

a deficit of androgen receptors

a person who is rated as 'unattractive' may have

a high degree of asymmetry

a deep voice in a man is

a sexually differentiated trait that plays a role in ratings of physical attractiveness

which of the following is an example of research conducted by a cognitive psychologist? - research on the effect of sex hormones on genital arousal in young heterosexual women - research on the effects of cat pheromones on male dog behavior - research on a drug that could improve reaction time in male athletes - a study evaluating long-term memory and feelings of attraction

a study evaluating long-term memory and feelings of attraction

which of the following statements about the rare condition of diphallia is FALSE? - it comes about in utero because of a defect in molecular signals affecting midline development - it has been identified in about 30 individuals born in the US - all such individuals are bisexual - most affected individuals have a double bladder

all such individuals are bisexual

girls with congenital adrenal hyperplasia are exposed to abnormally high levels of ___ during fetal life, which causes some of their personality and cognitive traits to be shifted toward a ___ pattern

androgen, masculine

PET scanning suggests that the brain region called the ___ cortex is particularly active during sexual arousal.

anterior cingulate

researcher Janet Hyde believes that human sex differences in cognition, personality, and sexuality

are barely, if at all, evident

aphrodisiacs often follow the "law of similarity" which means that they usually

are derived from the sex organs of other species or look like human genitalia

research has shown that female lap dancers make more money in tips

around the time of ovulation

which of the following statements about autogynephilia is FALSE? - autogynephilic men tend to seek sex-reassignment surgery later in life - autogynephilic men are sexually aroused by the idea of being a woman - autogynephilic men are sexually aroused by wearing women's clothing - autogynephilic men are known collectively as "transmen"

autogynephilic men are known collectively as transmen

today a young woman being treated for a sexually transmitted infection benefits from the discoveries and advances made in which of the following fields or practices? - genetic counseling - biomedical research - medical ethics - in vitro fertilization

biomedical research

Adele is 42, drinks 3 glasses of wine a day, started her periods at the age of 10 and has never had any children. Which type of reproductive pathology is she at an increased risk of developing?

breast cancer

Jeremy is a typical heterosexual guy, and when he thinks of what he finds attractive in women it is often their...

buttocks

the work of a sexologist would most likely involve

conducting research on the causes of erectile disfunction in men

the glans of the penis is filled by the

corpus spongiosum

as opposed to official surveys, magazine-sponsored sex surveys tend to

cover more intimate topics

the spermatic cord and testicles possess a layer of muscle tissue known as the

cremaster muscle

tetrahydrogestrinone is a

designer steroid

in many cultures, public nudity is

discouraged in both men and women

the neurotransmitter believed to contribute to the pleasurable nature of orgasm is

dopamine

prostate specific antigen is

elevated in men who might have prostate cancer

when cheated on by their partners, women are more likely than men to experience

emotional jealousy

the term "sex" refers to

engaging in sexual behaviors

the word vulva refers to the

entire external genitalia of the female

which hormone(s) is/are responsible for the surge in GnRH and the gonadotrophins prior to ovulation?

estrogen

Dr. Kerr has spent his evenings for 6 months visiting a strip club where he has been watching, interviewing, and interacting with the dancers and bar patrons. He has found that while the dancers tend to keep their private lives separate from their work, many establish trusted friendships with the bar patrons. The work conducted by Dr. Kerr can be defined formally as

ethnographic field work

which of the following statements or beliefs is an example of a double standard? - firstborn boys are more successful than firstborn girls - men marry for looks, women marry for money - female virgins are thought more highly of than male virgins are - women have sex with their brain, men have sex with their genitals

female virgins are thought more highly of than male virgins

the controversy surrounding gender-dysphoric children can be best summarized by

gender identity is somewhat malleable through childhood and the teenage years

tactile stimulation of the penis or clitoris is detected by special sensory nerve endings called

genital end-bulbs

the scrotum and outer labia develop from the

genital swellings

developmentally, the glans of the clitoris arise from the

genital tubercle

the study of human sexuality involves the study of nonhuman primates because

human and nonhuman animals are all part of the same evolutionary continuum

the textbook defines "transgender" as

identifying with the other sex or rejecting gender norms

which of the following findings, as discussed in the textbook, is true?

in general, men look at people's crotches and women do not

boys with delayed puberty who receive testosterone treatments experience _______ sexual thoughts and behaviors.

increased

a speculum is NOT usually used for

infibulation

babyfacedness is considered to be particularly attractive because these types of faces

inspire the positive feelings that most people have toward children

the frenulum ___ of the penis

is a very sexually sensitive part

one of the problems with a prostate that continues to grow throughout adult life is that

it can choke the urethra

which of the following statements about the Coolidge effect is false?

it describes how sexually exhausted males will mate again with vigor if presented with a new female

partible paternity is relevant to human sexuality research because

it illustrates that biological knowledge about human reproduction is not universal

which of the following statements about testosterone is false? - it terminates the growth of the long bones after puberty - it promotes male-typical gendered traits - it maintains sex drive in men it is essential for the differentiation of the fetal male genitals

it terminates the growth of the long bones after puberty

emission is the

loading of semen into the urethra

a "hijra" is a

member of a class of male-to-female transexuals from northern India and Pakistan

research findings about human sex differences in sexual behavior can be summarized best by which of the following statements? - women are pleasers, men are teasers - eggs are cheap, sperm are cheaper - men spread their genes widely, women spread their genes wisely - sex is all about self sacrifice

men spread their genes widely, women spread their genes wisely

the surface of the vagina is

mildly acidic

cohabitaing lesbian couples reportedly exhibit ___ menstrual synchrony

no

a colposcopy

often includes the destruction of precancerous lesions

one cross-cultural study found robust gender differences in six personality traits. on which of the following traits did women NOT score higher? - warmth - openness to feelings - openness to ideas - agreeableness

openness to ideas

socialization research has shown that the gender identity of a child can be influenced by

other children

diagnosis of ___ is improved by measuring blood levels of the marker CA-125

ovarian cancer

the G-spot probably consists of the ___ and is reported by ___ women

paraurethral glands, a minority of

which of the following issues directly affects the research methodology of sex surveys? - lack of a comparable control group - participants are hesitant to reveal information that might make them feel shame - lack of funding - the difficulty of designing good quality leading questions

participants are hesitant to reveal information that might make them feel shame

penile erection occurs when

penile veins are closed

the National Health and Social Life Survey (NHSLS) found that contrary to general assumptions

people tend to masturbate in addition to engaging in partnered sex, not as a substitute for it

the term "genderqueer" refers to

people who are overt about their transgendered of mix-gender state and do not attempt to pass as conventionally male or female

Freud classified atypical sexual behaviors as _____ that developed because of the effects of early interpersonal relationships on the ___ mind

perversions; unconscious

myotonic changes are generally seen during the ___ phase of the sexual response cycle

plateau

the low-volume opalescent fluid ejactulated when some women achieve an orgasm is probably very similar to

prostatic secretions

in the ____ phase of the sexual response cycle, the physiological signs of arousal reverse

resolution

Jason is going on a first date with Jasmine. He thinks it is his role to prepare for a possible sexual encounter and stops at the drug store to buy condoms. Jasmine thinks it is her role to make sure that sex does not occur on the first date, so she suggests they go to the mall instead of his home for dinner. this example illustrates - script theory - a self fulfilling prophecy - anticipatory avoidance - sexual role play

script theory

a man with priapism should

see his doctor as it is a medical emergency

a friend tells you he has swelling and inflammation of the head of his penis. your advice for him is to

see his doctor, he may need a prescription for an antibiotic and he may need to clean his penis more regularly

the interstitial cells are to testosterone as the ___ is/are to ___

seminiferous tubules, sperm

Magnus Hirschfield claimed that

sexual orientation has a genetic basis

Jennifer has large curvaceous breasts. based on attraction research, which statement is the most true?

she thinks her breasts are too large and is not satisfied with them

June, a married woman, has undergone treatment for invasive breast cancer. She has had surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, and has been "cancer free" for 18 months. Which of the following is the most likely psychological prognosis for her?

she will have a positive outlook for her future and future sex life

ointment like lubricants from the underside of the clitoral hood dry and mix with dead cells and bacteria, forming a pasty material called

smegma

the study of one's relationship with others is the focus of ________ psychology

social

toxic shock syndrome is caused by

strains of the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus

evolutionary psychologists believe that cognitive differences observed between men and women have arisen as a result of... (hint: p 102)

the differences in tasks performed by ancestral men and women

prohibitions against femal nudity are most likely related to

the goal of reducing sexual arousal and sexual coercion

the research conducted by Simon LeVay evaluating structural differences in the brains of gay and straight men found that

the hypothalamus differs in gay and straight men

according to evolutionary psychology, male sexual jealousy is attributable to

the intrinsic uncertainty of paternity

research by Alexander and Hines found that when male and female monkeys were given children's toys to play with,

the monkeys showed similar sex-specific toy preferences to those of human boys and girls

which of the following does NOT fit with the definition of "sexuality" given in the textbook? - sexual attraction and identities - romantic attractions and relationships - human gendered traits - the physiological distinction between female and male

the physiological distinction between female and male

the 2014 Declaration of Sexual Rights, approved by the World Association for Sexual Health, supports all of the following EXCEPT - the right to be free from all forms of violence - the right to privacy - the right to equality and nondiscrimination - the right to monogamy

the right to monogamy

in the famous case study of a child whose penis was removed accidentally in infancy and who was reared as a girl,

the socialization did not lead to a female gender identity

'blue balls' is a slang term for

the testicular ache sometimes experienced by men who have been sexually aroused but not had an orgasm

the erectile capacity of the clitoris is attributable to

the tough connective tissue that surrounds the shaft

during ejaculation

the urethral sphincter is closed

which of the following is/are NOT part of the structure of the clitoris? - the glans - the corpus cavernosa - the vestibule - the vestibular bulbs

the vestibule

which of the following statements about individuals with Turner syndrome is FALSE? - they may have some cognitive deficits - they lack normal ovaries - they are very tall - they have no Y chromosome

they are very tall

the device called the PlastiBell is used

to perform neonatal circumcision

fibroids are noncancerous tumors of the

uterus

a ruptured ovarian follicle

will result in a surge of progesterone secretion

according to Rosemary Basson,

women are often motivated to have sex for reasons other than sexual arousal

research has confirmed that _____ is/are an especially important feature in men's judgments of the physical attractiveness of women

youth