Exam #2

​The right hemisphere of the brain is MOST specialized for:

a. expression of speech b. understanding of speech (Incorrect) c. sensory awareness d. spatial tasks

A Transgender Individual:

a. prefers sexual partners of the same sex (incorrect) b. becomes sexually aroused by wearing the clothing typical of the other sex c. is uncomfortable about his or her anatomical sex d. has little or no interest in behaving sexually

A person who is genetically a male received:

an X chromosome from his biological mother and a Y chromosome from his biological father.

Females . . .

are more likely than males to engage in sexual fantasies in which the female plays a passive role while a male shows interest in her body.

Human sexual arousal and response:

are probably determined by both psychosocial factors and biological factors

Androgynous individuals tend to:

be more aware of their feelings of love and more able to express them.

Dion is partially celibate. This means that Dion . . .

engages in masturbation but does not have sexual contact with another person.

When we value our partners regardless of what they say or do, we are:

expressing unconditional positive regard.

Avoidant adults generally want:

less closeness than their partners seem to desire.

Reginald and David are a male couple. Reginald and David . . .

likely engage in a wider variety of sexual activities than heterosexual males.

Rubin's love scale revealed that "strong lovers":

made more eye contact with each other than "weak lovers"

The three components of Sternberg's theory of love are:

passion, intimacy, and commitment.

"69"

refers to simultaneous oral-genital stimulation.

Primary Erogenous zones:

richly endowed (supplied) with nerve endings

The Maltz hierarchy of sexual interactions is a model that clarifies:

the degree to which sexual energy is positively or negatively expressed.

The MOST typical pattern of self-stimulation for females is

using the hand to provide circular, back-and-forth, or up-and-down movements against the mons and clitoral area.

An intercourse position that allows for relatively easy manual stimulation of a woman's clitoris is . . .

woman on top.

The advantages of computer-mediated relating include all EXCEPT . . .​

​In CMR, erotic or intimate connections tend to take longer to develop, reducing the risk of errors in judgment.

Philia refers to​

​a concern for the other's well-being.

According to functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans, when people view a photo of their romantic partner . . .​

​brain areas rich in dopamine "light up."

Ever since Thach met his new girlfriend at school, he feels that his life is like a roller coaster. He can't stop thinking about Anh and feels intensely jealous whenever he sees her talking to any other men. According to Lee, Thach's style of loving is​

​possessive love.

Some researchers liken the pain, anxiety, and despair that follow the break-up of a relationship to . . .​

​withdrawal from amphetamines.

Nocturnal orgasm is another term for

"Wet Dreams"

How many chromosomes does a child receive from each parent when the mother's ovum is fertilized by the father's sperm?

23

Increased risk of cervical cancer has been associated with all of the following EXCEPT:

A. having had genital warts. (Incorrect) B. prolonged use of birth control pills. C. having had several male sexual partners. D. smoking or exposure to cigarette smoke.

The orgasmic platform is:

A. the outer third of the vagina that swells during the plateau stage B. the muscles of the perineum that initiate the contractions of orgasm (incorrect) C. the seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and Cowper's gland D. less powerful in men who have undergone vasectomy

Which one is NOT true of aphrodisiacs?

Alcohol is one of the readily available and inexpensive aphrodisiacs.

A substance that some people believe will arouse or increase one's capacity for sexual pleasure or response is known as a(n):

Aphordisiac

Which of the following is TRUE with respect to the frequency of masturbation?

College men masturbate more frequently than do college women.

When individuals experience incongruity between their genital anatomy and gender role, they experience gender:

Dysphoria

James has figured out that his husband, Arturo, is having an affair. James feels so angry and rejected he has had thoughts of being unfaithful himself. James's friends think Arturo is terrible, and they have been encouraging James to leave Arturo. Instead of telling Arturo what he has considered doing, and what his friends think of Arturo, James simply tells Arturo that he is very hurt, and he would like Arturo to break off this other relationship. By not telling Arturo things that likely would only hurt him and complicate the matter, James is using which of Gottman's techniques?​

Editing

Vasocongestion during the Excitement stage of sexual response, in the male, is indicated by:

Erection of the penis

A man and a woman are making love and notice their nipples becoming erect, their chests and abdomens turning red. The phase of Masters and Johnson's sexual response cycle they are most likely in is:

Excitement

The correct order of Masters and Johnson's model is:

Excitement, Plateau, Orgasm and Resolution

Prenatally, fetuses develop female sex characteristics as a result of exposure to female sex hormones released by the ovaries.

False.

​Cisgender is a term used to refer to people who express their gender identity in nontraditional ways.

False.

_______ is to penis as ________ is to vulva.

Fellatio; cunnilingus

Which of the following is NOT a stage in Masters and Johnson's Sexual Response Cycle?

Foreplay

Jamal considers his gender to be "fluid", shifting regularly between masculinity and feminity. He would consider himself to be:

Gender Queer

Which of the following is true regarding male genital stimulation?

If the man has just ejaculated, the penis may be too sensitive for the man to enjoy additional stimulation.

The Grafenberg spot (G-Spot):

May trigger ejaculation in some women when stimulated

Tracey likes to ask men out, but she becomes frustrated when they assume she wants to have sex with them (because of her assertiveness). Tracey is a victim of which of the following gender-role assumptions?

Men as initiators, and women as recipients

Natural odorless chemicals, produced in the body, which may enhance moods, effect fertility and promote sexual communications are:

Pheromones

During which stage of Masters and Johnson's Sexual Response Cycle does the male secrete a small amount of fluid from the Cowper's gland?

Plateau

The breasts, inner thighs, neck, and mouth are all examples of:

Primary Erogenous Zones

The time period during resolution when men are incapable of erection is called the:

Refractory Period

Carmen feels guilty regarding her frequent sexual fantasies, and although the content of her fantasies is unususal, it is not harmful to her or others. What would the authors of the textbook be MOST likely to tell her?

Remember that a fantasy is not the same as actions or behavior.

Our biological maleness or femaleness is called __________, whereas the psychosocial concept of our maleness or femaleness is called _________ .

Sex; Gender

Most theorists believe that gender roles are primarily a result of:

Socialization