PSYC 372: Midterm 3 Quiz Questions

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According to one study (Greenwald & Leitenberg, 1989), in which of the following circumstances would childhood incest have the LEAST effect on adult sexual adjustment? a. if the abuser is an adult with whom the child shares a close bond of trust b. if the activity is consensual and occurs between siblings who are close in age c. if it is nonconsensual intercourse performed by a stepfather or stepmother d. if the abuser is a parent with whom the child shares a close bond of trust

b. if the activity is consensual and occurs between siblings who are close in age

The term tearoom trade refers to a. the selling of sex in brothels. b. impersonal sexual acts in places like public restrooms. c. masturbation by adolescents within their homes. d. sex with a child below 10 years of age.

b. impersonal sexual acts in places like public restrooms.

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, which of the following actions would be an expression of passion? a. empathizing b. kissing c. negotiating d. fighting

b. kissing

Shudra and Jorge have been dating for almost a year, but they keep the relationship light and free of serious commitment, preferring not to be too dependent on each other. They sometimes sleep with other people independently of each other, but they both consider this acceptable behavior. Sociologist John Alan would likely refer to them as a. storgic lovers. b. ludic lovers. c. secure lovers. d. erotic lovers.

b. ludic lovers.

Regarding race and BDSM, a. the BDSM community is equally welcoming to all races. b. people of color can experience racism within the BDSM community, such as being ignored or excluded. c. people of color are generally not interested in BDSM. d. partner-seeking websites show a strong preference for Black men.

b. people of color can experience racism within the BDSM community, such as being ignored or excluded.

A desire to damage or soil a woman or her clothes, or the image of a woman such as a painting or statue, is called a. sexsomnia. b. saliromania. c. troilism. d. necrophilia.

b. saliromania.

Lia is brought from a developing country to the United States using false travel documents. She was lured by recruiters with the promise of work as a well-paid maid. But when she arrives, she finds herself held captive and forced into working at a brothel. This is an instance of a. sexting. b. sex trafficking. c. frotteurism. d. sexual innuendo.

b. sex trafficking.

The hormonal explanation of gender differences in sexuality rests on the finding that ______Blank is related to sexual behavior. a. follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) b. testosterone c. adrenaline d. estrogen

b. testosterone

Which of the following is a sexual stereotype of Asian Americans? a. the asexual Asian American woman b. the asexual Asian American man c. the sexually liberal attitudes of Asian American culture d. the sexually conservative Asian American family

b. the asexual Asian American man

Sternberg has found that the best predictor of satisfaction within a relationship is the match between a. the partners' intimacy levels relative to the match between their commitment levels. b. the partners on all of the components of love. c. the number of reinforcements and punishments between partners. d. the partners' levels of passion.

b. the partners on all of the components of love.

Somchai is usually enthusiastic about playing along with his partner's kinky fantasies, but he refuses to comply with her insistent demands that he urinate on her as part of the sexual act. Somchai's partner seems to be exhibiting the sexual variation of a. coprophilia. b. urophilia. c. saliromania. d. necrophilia.

b. urophilia.

Which of the following is true about date rape? a. If the woman agrees to go on the date voluntarily, the rapist cannot be prosecuted. b. Men are the victims of date rape more often than women. c. Date rape sometimes occurs because sexually aggressive men tend to believe that women do not communicate honestly. d. Date rape seldom occurs on college campuses between students.

c. Date rape sometimes occurs because sexually aggressive men tend to believe that women do not communicate honestly.

______ refers to a woman who manages or owns an in-call service, an out-call service, a brothel, or an escort service. a. Hustler b. Madam c. Courtesan d. Concubine

b. Madam

The behavior of which type of paraphiliac is most likely to be encountered in a crowded elevator, bus, or subway? a. sexomniac b. urophiliac c. frotteurist d. necrophiliac

c. frotteurist

Which of the following is true of drag and female impersonation? a. Both are typically done playfully and for performance or entertainment. b. Both are considered sexual disorders under DSM-5 criteria. c. Drag indicates a trans individual, but female impersonation typically does not. d. Both are typically indicative of LGB status.

a. Both are typically done playfully and for performance or entertainment.

Which of the following is true regarding entry into sex work? a. Coercion can be a factor for entry into sex work. b. Living with a single parent is a major factor in entry into sex work. c. Every sex worker has experienced childhood neglect. d. Every sex worker has experienced physical or sexual abuse.

a. Coercion can be a factor for entry into sex work.

Why was Kinsey's report controversial? a. He reported that 37 percent of all men had had at least one same-gender sexual experience to orgasm in adulthood. b. He reported that most women had unresolved issues dealing with "penis envy," even as grown adults. c. He reported that an overwhelming number of sex offenders were raised by gay parents. d. He reported that an overwhelming number of sex offenders were raised by lesbian parents.

a. He reported that 37 percent of all men had had at least one same-gender sexual experience to orgasm in adulthood.

Which of the following statements is true about virtual reality porn? a. It has not yet been researched enough to determine its long-term effects on viewers. b. It is one of the few online porn industries to be so regulated as to be almost nonexistent. c. It is not yet widely available because of a lack of delivery devices. d. It is the only type of porn not available on Pornhub.com.

a. It has not yet been researched enough to determine its long-term effects on viewers.

Which of the following is true about the incidence of prison rape? a. It is experienced more frequently by men than women. b. It involves prison guards getting raped more frequently than prisoners. c. It occurs only with men and never with women. d. It is seldom perpetrated by fellow prisoners.

a. It is experienced more frequently by men than women.

Which of the following is true about the "fraternal birth order effect"? a. It shows that compared with heterosexual men, gay men are likelier to have a late birth order. b. It shows that compared with heterosexual women, lesbians tend to have an early birth order. c. It shows that compared with heterosexual women, lesbians tend to have fewer older sisters. d. It shows that compared with heterosexual men, gay men tend to have fewer older brothers.

a. It shows that compared with heterosexual men, gay men are likelier to have a late birth order.

Which of the following is true of LGB relationships? a. Lesbians and gay men had been forming long-term relationships for decades before the legalization of gay marriage. b. They are purely sexual unions with no romantic component. c. LGBs in relationships in the United States still lack positive social institutions. d. They are always unsustainable and are therefore short-term.

a. Lesbians and gay men had been forming long-term relationships for decades before the legalization of gay marriage.

At a party, Bill points out a scantily-clad woman to his friend and says, "If a woman dresses like that, can she really blame a man for trying to rape her? In that skirt, she's just asking for it." Which of the following theoretical views of the nature of rape does Bill adopt? a. Rapes are victim-precipitated. b. Rapes are the result of anomie. c. Rapes are the result of social disorganization. d. Rapes are related to the psychopathology of rapists.

a. Rapes are victim-precipitated.

Which of the following is true of African American men in African American society? a. The unemployment rate for African American men is double than that for White men. b. African American men are the largest ethnic group on college campuses across the United States. c. African American men are more willing to commit to marriage and other long-term romantic relationships. d. African American men form 40 percent of the U.S. population.

a. The unemployment rate for African American men is double than that for White men.

Rohypnol is used as a. a date-rape drug. b. a birth control pill. c. an enema. d. a diuretic.

a. a date-rape drug.

Which of the following is a feature of Asian American culture that shapes its attitude toward same-gender sexuality? a. a strong value placed on loyalty to one's family and on the performance of family roles b. an emphasis on the expression of one's own desires c. an overlap between what may be expressed publicly and what should be kept private d. an emphasis on having a sexual identity different from that which can be comprehended by the family

a. a strong value placed on loyalty to one's family and on the performance of family roles

The study conducted to evaluate whether gender differences in sexuality are true differences (Alexander & Fisher, 2003) found that in the ______Blank, differences emerged between men and women that were consistent with gender roles. a. anonymous condition and exposure threat condition b. control group condition and anonymous condition c. exposure threat condition and bogus pipeline condition d. bogus pipeline condition and anonymous condition

a. anonymous condition and exposure threat condition

Women who were sexually abused as children a. are more likely to be preoccupied with sex. b. are older at the time of their first voluntary intercourse. c. are likely to become mothers later than average. d. are more likely to be asexual.

a. are more likely to be preoccupied with sex.

Which of the following theoretical views of the nature of rape holds that the eroticization of violence in U.S. society is one of the causes of rape? a. feminist theory b. victim-precipitated theory c. existential theory d. experiential theory

a. feminist theory

Which of the following developmental components is most likely disturbed in the case of an exhibitionist? a. formation of relationships with others b. gender identity c. sexual responsiveness to appropriate stimuli d. perception of gender roles

a. formation of relationships with others

Janet feels something hard being rubbed against her buttocks soon after she enters a crowded elevator. She is unable to move away and does not want to reach behind her with her hand, so she puts up with it and exits the elevator at the very next floor. In this case, Janet is most likely to be a victim of a. frotteurism. b. exhibitionism. c. tribadism. d. troilism.

a. frotteurism.

Streetwalkers a. have little control over the conditions in which they work. b. are seldom subject to physical or sexual violence. c. run a lower risk of contracting diseases than other sex workers. d. typically command higher prices than call girls and escort services.

a. have little control over the conditions in which they work.

What does the Sex Workers Project seek to do? a. help sex workers leaving the profession to retrain and find new means of work b. change public attitudes toward sex workers with training programs in universities c. criminalize entry into sex work d. hunt down and prosecute sex traffickers

a. help sex workers leaving the profession to retrain and find new means of work

Stereotypes about psychological gender differences include that men are more inclined to _____Blank, the tendency to act spontaneously and without careful thought. a. impulsivity b. impassivity c. impropriety d. None of the answer choices are correct.

a. impulsivity

Experts are of the opinion that Kinsey's statistics on same-gender sexual behavior were a. inflated. b. meticulous. c. accurate. d. reasonable.

a. inflated.

The corresponding term for satyriasis as applied to women is a. nymphomania. b. asexuality. c. troilism. d. saliromania.

a. nymphomania.

Men who infrequently engage the services of a prostitute are known as a. occasional johns. b. spring chickens. c. compulsive johns. d. dart chickens.

a. occasional johns.

Zara is a trans woman. Which of the following gender-affirmation medical treatments is Zara most likely to undergo? a. orchiectomy b. metoidioplasty c. hysterectomy d. phalloplasty

a. orchiectomy

The aspect of sex appeal that is typically most important to young men and women is a. physical appearance. b. general body size. c. smell. d. facial features.

a. physical appearance.

What is the most common type of homophily in marriages in the United States? a. race b. religion c. education d. social class (socioeconomic status)

a. race

At a party, Brian finds a woman who is unconsciousness from alcohol consumption. He carries her to a room, locks the door, and has sex with her before she has revived. This act constitutes a. rape. b. statutory rape. c. troilism. d. zoophilia.

a. rape.

Based on an examination of marriages in which the individuals are similar (Rosenfeld, 2008), which of the following social factors is the LEAST common form of homophily? a. religion b. education c. race d. None of the answer choices are correct.

a. religion

Sherilyn is a prostitute who sells her wares in a commercial sex district. Her services mostly consist of a "quickie" in a customer's car or a back alley. She dresses in provocative clothing and poses on pavement corners to attract potential customers. Sherilyn can be categorized as a(n) a. streetwalker. b. call girl. c. pimp. d. escort.

a. streetwalker.

Paolo cannot have an erection and engage in sexual intercourse with his wife unless she wears a special pair of red silk gloves. We would classify Paolo's attraction and attachment to those gloves as an instance of a. zoophilia. b. fetishism. c. voyeurism. d. frottage.

b. fetishism.

A person whose sexual orientation is toward members of the same gender is a. a homophobe. b. gay or lesbian. c. heterosexual. d. a heterocephalist.

b. gay or lesbian.

Comparing the cultural values of Asian Americans with those of White middle-class Americans, we can say that a. the needs of the family take precedence over the needs of the individual in Asian American culture. b. White middle-class Americans are achievement-oriented, whereas Asian Americans are not. c. both these cultures strongly uphold the values of self-sufficiency, autonomy, and independence. d. Asian Americans attach a lot of importance to education, whereas White middle-class Americans do not.

a. the needs of the family take precedence over the needs of the individual in Asian American culture.

In his book The New Male Sexuality, Bernie Zilbergeld suggests that a. there are many enjoyable forms of sexual behavior that do not require an erection. b. men should focus on real sex that involves a penile-vaginal intercourse. c. men should always be ready to have sex. d. men should express only those feelings that are consistent with the male role, especially in bed.

a. there are many enjoyable forms of sexual behavior that do not require an erection.

Which of the following are associated with particularly sharply defined gender roles? a. traditional Latin American cultures b. American Indian culture c. White American culture d. African American culture

a. traditional Latin American cultures

Which of the following is true regarding gender-affirmation surgery for trans men? a. Phalloplasty is typically one of the more successful gender confirmation surgeries. b. A metoidioplasty is a type of gender-affirming surgery for trans men that involves releasing and enlarging the clitoris. c. Removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries in genital surgery for trans men is typically prohibited because of the health risks. d. Metoidioplasty involves creation of a penis from tissue such as the forearm.

b. A metoidioplasty is a type of gender-affirming surgery for trans men that involves releasing and enlarging the clitoris.

"Our attraction toward another person is proportionate to the number of reinforcements that person gives us relative to the total number of reinforcements plus punishments the person gives us." This statement describes a. Sternberg's theory of love. b. Byrne's law of attraction. c. the attachment theory of love. d. the two-component theory of love.

b. Byrne's law of attraction.

According to the research by Cantor et al. (2013), which of the following types of hypersexuality is most frequently publicized in the media? a. Avoidant Masturbation b. Chronic Adultery c. Designated Patient d. Sexual Guilt

b. Chronic Adultery

Which of the following is true of transvestism? a. It is caused by cross-dressing that is normally done in public. b. It involves dressing as another gender to produce sexual excitement. c. It occurs when an individual practices occasional cross-dressing for a period of not more than one month. d. It normally affects interpersonal functioning positively.

b. It involves dressing as another gender to produce sexual excitement.

Which of the following is true regarding the psychological theory on masochism specifically, as developed by Baumeister (1988)? a. Women are less likely to engage in masochism than men because they are more likely to want to escape from the self. b. Men engage in masochism more commonly to escape from the especially burdensome pressures of the male role. c. Any act of sexual masochism involves deriving sexual pleasure from experiencing pain. d. Women are more likely to have an avid interest in masochistic activities than men.

b. Men engage in masochism more commonly to escape from the especially burdensome pressures of the male role.

Bokolowa is a conservative country in which a rape victim is almost always punished for the incident and the rapist seldom prosecuted. Its citizens believe that rape occurs because a woman invited it in some way. Which of the following theoretical views of the nature of rape does this society adopt? a. Rapes are related to the psychopathology of rapists. b. Rapes are victim-precipitated. c. Rapes are the result of sociopolitical anomie. d. Rapes are the result of social disorganization.

b. Rapes are victim-precipitated.

In one study—Lippa (2013)—that recruited self-identified bisexual as well as heterosexual women and men, which of the following was observed? a. The bisexual women found both male and female models to be unattractive. b. The bisexual men found both male and female models to be attractive. c. Heterosexual men rated male models as very attractive and female models as not attractive. d. The heterosexual women rated female models as attractive and male models as less attractive.

b. The bisexual men found both male and female models to be attractive.

What best describes how the gay liberation movement has succeeded in changing Americans' negative attitudes toward same-gender sexuality from 1973 to 2021? a. The percentage of people who believe that same-gender sexuality is always wrong was slow to change from 1973 to 2012 but decreased considerably from 2012 to 2021. b. The percentage of people who believe that same-gender sexuality is always wrong declined considerably and consistently from 1973 to 2021. c. The percentage of people who believe that same-gender sexuality is always wrong has not really changed from 1973 to 2021, but the percentage of people who believe it is "almost always wrong" has decreased dramatically. d. The percentage of people who believe same-gender sexuality is always wrong was small in 1973 and continued to be small in 2021.

b. The percentage of people who believe that same-gender sexuality is always wrong declined considerably and consistently from 1973 to 2021.

Which of the following is true of pornographic magazines? a. Their content is not controversial and is therefore suitable for children. b. Their circulation has declined dramatically since the advent of VHS, DVDs, and Internet videos. c. They are more popular and command a larger audience than pornographic websites. d. Their production, distribution, and perusal is illegal in the United States today.

b. Their circulation has declined dramatically since the advent of VHS, DVDs, and Internet videos.

Which of the following is true of sadomasochists? a. They use every opportunity that presents itself in daily life to inflict pain on others. b. They find pain arousing only when it is part of a carefully scripted sexual ritual. c. They derive sexual pleasure from any form of physical pain that encounter in their day-to-day lives. d. They are inherently more likely to be involved in violent sexual crimes.

b. They find pain arousing only when it is part of a carefully scripted sexual ritual.

One of the theoretical views of the nature of rape considers the psychopathology of the rapist. According to this view, rape is an act that is a. endorsed silently by a matrilineal society. b. committed by a psychologically disturbed man. c. precipitated by the victim. d. endorsed silently by a patrilineal society.

b. committed by a psychologically disturbed man.

In the context of sexual strategies theory, gender differences in mate preferences have been shown to a. increase as gender consistency increases. b. decline as gender parity increases. c. increase as gender typing increases. d. decline as gender fluidity increases.

b. decline as gender parity increases.

A score of 0 on the Kinsey scale indicates that a person is a. bisexual. b. exclusively heterosexual. c. asexual. d. exclusively gay or lesbian.

b. exclusively heterosexual.

In which of the following theoretical views of the nature of rape is gender inequality both the cause and result of rape? a. existential theory b. feminist theory c. victim-precipitated theory d. experiential theory

b. feminist theory

A man is in a state of physiological arousal because his libido happens to be high at that particular time of the day. Further, he encounters an elderly woman while in this state of arousal. Given the cultural context of the United States, which of the following can most likely be predicted about the man's response toward the elderly woman? a. He would be attracted to her but would suppress these feelings, as they are socially unacceptable. b. He would be more attracted to her if he were not aroused. c. He would probably not be attracted to her because she would not be considered an appropriate object of love. d. He would be attracted to her, and this attraction would then generalize to other elderly women.

c. He would probably not be attracted to her because she would not be considered an appropriate object of love.

Which of the following is true about the tearoom trade? a. It has been proved conclusively to be an urban legend. b. It occurs between heterosexuals who are well known to each other. c. It is currently used mainly by older or closeted men. d. Its main purpose is monetary gain.

c. It is currently used mainly by older or closeted men.

Which of the following is consistent with the sociological perspective on same-gender sexuality? a. Societies with a moderate incidence of same-gender sexuality have reached the utopian state. b. Same-gender sexuality is the result of biological factors and not the environment. c. Labeling people as gay or lesbian can act as a self-fulfilling prophecy. d. Societies with low paternal-infant involvement have a lower incidence of same-gender sexuality.

c. Labeling people as gay or lesbian can act as a self-fulfilling prophecy.

The "______Blank" is a gigolo who enters into a series of marriages of convenience. a. Golden Boy b. chicken c. Lap Dog d. Toy Boy

c. Lap Dog

Which of the following is a core reason that statistics on LGBs are complex? a. Women typically exaggerate their same-gender sexual encounters. b. Men typically exaggerate their same-gender sexual encounters. c. Same-gender sexuality is not clearly defined. d. Research conducted on same-gender sexual behavior is illegal.

c. Same-gender sexuality is not clearly defined.

According to the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG), about 7 percent of men and 21 percent of women have had at least one same-gender sexual experience in adulthood. Why are these statistics complex? a. Far more women than men participated in the survey. b. Men are more likely to underreport same-sex sexual experiences. c. The definition of same-gender sexual experiences is complex. d. The survey methods have been brought under scrutiny, making the data questionable.

c. The definition of same-gender sexual experiences is complex.

Which of the following was discovered during the study conducted by Simon LeVay on the anatomical differences between heterosexual and gay or lesbian individuals? a. Lesbians and gay men had, to a large extent, the same eating habits and similar food preferences. b. An overwhelming number of lesbians were right-handed. c. The hypothalamic cells of gay men resembled those of women more than those of straight men. d. Gay men had fewer psychological problems than straight men.

c. The hypothalamic cells of gay men resembled those of women more than those of straight men.

Which of the following is true of call girls? a. They do not extend their services to include sexual intercourse. b. They are typically from the lower classes and are often uneducated. c. They often incur heavy expenses because of the lifestyle they lead. d. They cannot exercise control over their clients and work schedules.

c. They often incur heavy expenses because of the lifestyle they lead.

Which of the following is true of sexual scripts? a. They seldom act in concord with the values of the culture within which they function. b. They support rape when they don't portray women as submissive and sexually yielding. c. They support rape when they portray men as oversexed and sexually aggressive. d. They do not affect the attitudes of adolescents or actions of adults toward rape.

c. They support rape when they portray men as oversexed and sexually aggressive.

A photoplethysmograph is a. a camera used in sex research because of its unique ability to capture images in the dark. b. a device used to measure psychological arousal in men and women. c. an acrylic cylinder placed in the vagina to measure physiological sexual arousal. d. an instrument used to measure an erection.

c. an acrylic cylinder placed in the vagina to measure physiological sexual arousal.

Sexually aggressive men are likely to have a suspicious schema, meaning that they generally believe that women do not communicate honestly. In which of the following ways can their suspicious schema be best altered? a. physiotherapy b. physical castration c. cognitive therapy d. hormonal treatment

c. cognitive therapy

In ______, the feces are important to sexual gratification. a. saliromania b. urophilia c. coprophilia d. necrophilia

c. coprophilia

Jill is having a conversation with Todd. From Todd's facial expression, Jill can tell that Todd is feeling irritated. This is an example of a. gender acculturation. b. gender socialization. c. decoding nonverbal cues. d. interpersonal insensitivity.

c. decoding nonverbal cues.

Ted is a gay man, which means that a. he is unsure of which gender he belongs to. b. his sexual orientation is toward women. c. his sexual orientation is toward other men. d. he is incapable of feeling sexual attraction.

c. his sexual orientation is toward other men.

Since World War II, brothels have declined and have largely been replaced by ______, which employ sex workers working regular shifts in an apartment or condo, servicing clients who come to them. a. out-call services b. call centers c. in-call services d. escort services

c. in-call services

"I need to talk with you about something important. Can we discuss it now or would you rather wait until evening?" Which of the following aspects of good messages does this highlight? a. paraphrasing b. documenting c. limited choices d. mind reading

c. limited choices

In the Suschinsky study of male and female responses to erotic materials, for men the correlation between their subjective ratings of arousal and their psychological arousal was a. identical to that of women. b. only slightly higher than that of women. c. much higher than it was for women. d. much lower than it was for women.

c. much higher than it was for women.

In Sternberg's triangular theory of love, the component that differentiates romantic love from other kinds of love is a. attachment. b. intimacy. c. passion. d. commitment.

c. passion.

A major trend in psychology today is to focus on resilience and factors that contribute to it. This trend is called a. uplifting psychology. b. people-friendly psychology. c. positive psychology. d. the psychology of the good.

c. positive psychology.

Which of the following refers to positive life changes and psychological development following exposure to trauma? a. puerperal psychosis b. postpartum blues c. posttraumatic growth d. obsessive-compulsive disorder

c. posttraumatic growth

Andrei derives sexual pleasure from spitting on images of women on billboards and vandalizing statues or mannequins of women. Which of the following disorders does Andrei most likely have? a. sexsomnia b. urophilia c. saliromania d. troilism

c. saliromania

Which of the following components of sexual development is most likely to be disturbed in the case of a fetishist? a. perception of gender roles b. formation of relationships with others c. sexual responsiveness to appropriate stimuli d. gender identity developed in early childhood

c. sexual responsiveness to appropriate stimuli

According to Carnes, the most effective therapy for someone with a sex addiction is a. a drug administration program. b. castration—surgical or chemical. c. the Alcoholics Anonymous program applied to sex addiction. d. hormonal therapy to reduce the level of androgens in the bloodstream.

c. the Alcoholics Anonymous program applied to sex addiction.

One of the stereotyped images of African American women's sexuality is that of ______Blank, who is fat and asexual. a. the Jezebel b. the Gold Digger c. the Mammy d. the Sister Savior

c. the Mammy

In the transgender community, what are the two broad camps with respect to belief in what the "best" kind of transgender person is? a. those who believe that gender identity is more important that physical gender, and those who place more emphasis on adopting a clear gender binary physical makeup b. those who think trans people should undergo medical transition and "pass" as a cisgender, and those who believe no medical procedures should be necessary or desired c. those who think trans people should undergo medical transition and "pass" as a cisgender, and those who want to challenge gender binary norms and remain gender ambiguous d. those who want to challenge gender binary norms and remain gender ambiguous, and those who believe accepting gender binary norms is the best method for acceptance of trans people

c. those who think trans people should undergo medical transition and "pass" as a cisgender, and those who want to challenge gender binary norms and remain gender ambiguous

______Blank in a relationship is likely to be a prerequisite for participating in premarital sexual intercourse for women more than for men. a. Freedom from commitment b. Low self-disclosure c. Limited communication d. Emotional commitment

d. Emotional commitment

Which of the following is NOT true of leveling? a. It means stating your thoughts clearly, simply, and honestly. b. It essentially involves not saying anything that would deliberately hurt your partner. c. It involves clearing up what partners expect of each other. d. It entails a "no holds barred" approach.

d. It entails a "no holds barred" approach.

Which of the following is true of visible asymmetry, according to some evolutionary analysts? a. It is a sign that the bilateral features of the face have developed normatively. b. It is a reflection of high reproductive success in women. c. It is a normal variation in facial development seen in a sizeable proportion of the population. d. It is a reflection of the inability of the developing body to buffer itself against random perturbations.

d. It is a reflection of the inability of the developing body to buffer itself against random perturbations.

Which of the following is true of leuprolide acetate? a. It is a fertility drug prescribed for men of advanced age. b. t increases the sex drive of heterosexual men. c. It increases the action of testosterone in men. d. It is used to reduce the action of testosterone in the body.

d. It is used to reduce the action of testosterone in the body.

Which of the following is true of sexual fluidity? a. It describes the sexual interactions of most primates but not humans. b. It is a phenomenon that affects only adult men. c. It is a phenomenon affecting humans only from infancy to puberty. d. It refers to changes over time in sexual attractions, identity, or behavior.

d. It refers to changes over time in sexual attractions, identity, or behavior.

Which of the following is true of implicit attitudes toward LGBs, as measured by the Implicit Association Test (IAT)? a. Implicit attitudes toward LGBs are less deeply rooted than conscious attitudes. b. While explicit attitudes toward LGBs have become more favorable over time, implicit attitudes have worsened. c. Implicit attitudes toward LGBs, on average, have remained constant for the last two decades. d. On average, people have an implicit preference for straight people over lesbians and gay men.

d. On average, people have an implicit preference for straight people over lesbians and gay men.

Which of the following is true about suspicious schemas? a. Only women have been proven to have suspicious schemas. b. Sexually aggressive men have very weak suspicious schemas. c. Suspicious schemas are typically broken down by castration. d. Suspicious schemas can be altered with cognitive therapy.

d. Suspicious schemas can be altered with cognitive therapy.

Which of the following is true of out-call services? a. The escort commands a very low price. b. The escort caters only to straight men. c. The escort caters only to gay men. d. The escort cannot control the setting.

d. The escort cannot control the setting.

Which of the following is true of pornographic websites? a. They usually cater only to women. b. They cater only to gay men. c. Their contents do not extend to sexually explicit videos. d. Their materials are typically sorted by content.

d. Their materials are typically sorted by content.

Which of the following is true of strip clubs? a. They normally cater to gay men. b. They provide only physically intimate contact. c. They involve male dancers who let female clients dominate them. d. They exist along a continuum, from "gentlemen's clubs" to "dive" bars.

d. They exist along a continuum, from "gentlemen's clubs" to "dive" bars.

In trans men, hormone therapy results in a. fewer erections. b. breast growth. c. reduced facial hair growth. d. a deeper voice.

d. a deeper voice.

Based on research (Kingston et al., 2009), which of the following predisposes an individual to porn use? a. low income b. conservative sexual attitudes c. social isolation d. a history of many sexual partners

d. a history of many sexual partners

Victim-precipitated rape is a view that represents the tendency to a. vindicate the victim. b. refrain from judging the victim. c. blame the rapist. d. blame the victim.

d. blame the victim.

"The last time we made love, I enjoyed it and felt very aroused, but then I didn't have an orgasm and I felt disappointed." This statement provides an example of a. defensiveness. b. mind reading. c. contempt. d. documenting.

d. documenting.

Which of the following is the largest group of male sex workers? a. strippers b. hustlers c. streetwalkers d. escorts

d. escorts

When Hernando was little, he found that he was able to become highly sexually aroused when he used his older sister's freshly worn pantyhose while he masturbated. When Hernando grew into a young man, he found that he was able to achieve sexual satisfaction only when he had access to freshly worn pantyhose. This is an example of a. zoophilia. b. frottage. c. voyeurism. d. fetishism.

d. fetishism.

Which of the following is said to reflect developmental instability (DI)? a. visible symmetry b. physical fitness c. Body Mass Index (BMI) d. fluctuating asymmetry

d. fluctuating asymmetry

Which of the following gender-confirming therapies is most likely to be helpful in buying time for an early adolescent to mature and make a well-informed decision about whether to go through additional medical interventions? a. hormone therapy to feminize or masculinize the body b. penectomy c. phalloplasty d. hormone therapy to accomplish pubertal suppression

d. hormone therapy to accomplish pubertal suppression

According to cross-cultural psychologists, on which of the following dimensions do cultures vary? a. commitment and intensity b. individualism and morality c. morality and independence d. individualism and collectivism

d. individualism and collectivism

In communication, ______Blank is what the speaker means. a. effect b. impact c. idea d. intent

d. intent

Several studies have demonstrated that people express greater liking for more attractive individuals than for less attractive ones. This phenomenon a. is not visible until middle school. b. is nearly absent by the time individuals reach adulthood. c. is limited to laboratory studies. d. is true at a high correlation for both men and women.

d. is true at a high correlation for both men and women.

Which of the following theories suggest that punishing a child for the expression of heterosexual behaviors and rewarding a child for the expression of same-gender sexuality would lead to them being gay or lesbian? a. sociocultural theory b. biosocial theory c. sociobiological theory d. learning theory

d. learning theory

Rebekah manages an in-call service. She makes appointments with clients and ensures that every client pays for the services rendered. She pays a part of the earning to the prostitutes working for her and keeps the rest for herself. Here, Rebekah plays the role of a a. hustler. b. courtesan. c. streetwalker. d. madam.

d. madam.

Based on the study by Griffith et al. (2013), actresses in X-rated films are a. less likely to report that their first intercourse was at an early age. b. less likely to report that they enjoy sex. c. more likely to report sexual abuse in childhood. d. more likely to identify as bisexual.

d. more likely to identify as bisexual.

Prisoners use rape as a means of establishing a dominance hierarchy, thus proving to be a clear example of how rape is an expression of a. empathy and self-regulation. b. asexuality. c. homonormativity. d. power and aggression.

d. power and aggression.

Ahmet is an exhibitionist who currently finds himself unable to concentrate on his work because he is thinking about the sexual pleasure he derived from his previous outing and fantasizing about future scenarios. Ahmet is at the ______ step of the four-step cycle of sexual addiction identified by Carnes. a. rituals b. compulsive sexual behavior c. despair d. preoccupation

d. preoccupation

An examination of national statistics and studies on rape reveals that a. nonconsensual sodomy is not considered unlawful. b. marital rape is not considered unlawful. c. rape has no long-term consequences for the victim. d. rape is one of the most underreported crimes.

d. rape is one of the most underreported crimes.

The condition in men where there is a great deal of sexual activity and sex drive, and where the man is apparently sexually insatiable, is known as a. troilism. b. nymphomania. c. saliromania. d. satyriasis.

d. satyriasis.

The recruitment and control of persons for sexual exploitation is known as a. concubinage. b. virtual caging. c. sexual innuendo. d. sex trafficking.

d. sex trafficking.

The latest form of child sexual abuse involves a. forced oral sex. b. sexual fondling of the genitals. c. autoeroticism. d. sextortion through the Internet.

d. sextortion through the Internet.

In the future, cross-cultural differences in approaches to love and attraction may disappear or be reduced because of a. the expansion of capitalism to more nations. b. sex tourism. c. universal evolutionary selection. d. the far reach of the Internet and the Western values it conveys.

d. the far reach of the Internet and the Western values it conveys.

Psychotherapy with TGNC people has shifted from an old model of diagnosing people with a problem to a new model of a. self-love practice. b. trans-focused practice. c. trans-normalization practice. d. trans-affirmative practice.

d. trans-affirmative practice.

In a mid-1980s study (Udry & Eckland, 1984), women who were rated the most attractive in high school were significantly more likely to have husband a. sharing a similar taste in music. b. hailing from a lower economic stratum of the society. c. possessing good looks and physical stature. d. working in high-status occupations.

d. working in high-status occupations.


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