Human Sexuality #2

What is the term atypical sexual behaviors used in the text to convey?

That while the behaviors are atypical, they exist in many gradations, and we may recognize some degree of such behaviors or feelings in ourselves

A person who cross-dresses for purposes of sexual arousal is

a transvestite

Substances known to inhibit sexual behavior are called:

anaphrodisiacs.

Which of the following biological factors play the MOST important role in male sexual motivation?

androgens

Human sexual arousal and response:

are probably determined by both psychosocial factors and biological factors

Love that involves a thoughtful appreciation of one's partner and encompassing tolerance for another's shortcomings is referred to as

companionate.

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

excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.

Obtaining sexual excitement primarily or exclusively from an inanimate object or a particular part of the body is called

fetishism.

In this textbook, autoeroticism is another word for

masturbation

The way we feel toward casual acquaintances is what Sternberg refers to as

nonlove.

The three components of Sternberg's theory of love are

passion, intimacy, and commitment

The physical chemistry that existed when Linh and Bryan met was overwhelming for both of them. They enjoy the sexual energy in their relationship and are becoming more intimate. Neither one is discussing long-term plans or commitments, as they both wish to pursue their education and careers. Sternberg would characterize their love experience as

passionate love

Women who become highly aroused but never achieve orgasm do not move beyond the ____ stage of sexual response.

plateau

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

primary erogenous zones.

The mouth and the genitals are examples of ____ erogenous zones, while the upper and lower back are examples of ____ erogenous zones.

primary; secondary

an asexual is

someone who does not experience sexual attraction.

Nathan starts a conversation about sexual intimacy by telling his partner that he is afraid to discuss their sexual relationship out of fear of embarrassing or hurting his partner. Nathan is using the communication strategy of

talking about talking

The fact that some women have claimed to experience orgasm while listening to their favorite musician at a concert can be attributed to:

the capacity of their brains to engage in fantasy.

When we are repeatedly exposed to a person who lives or works near us, we tend to find that person more appealing. This is called

the mere exposure effect.

Nocturnal orgasm is another term for

wet dreams

Which of the following BEST describes Kinsey's continuum of sexual orientation?

A seven-point scale ranging from 0 (exclusive heterosexual contact and attraction) to 6 (exclusive homosexual contact and attraction)

passing

A term used for maintaining the false image of heterosexuality is

Which one is NOT true of aphrodisiacs?

Alcohol is one of the readily available and inexpensive aphrodisiacs.

A significant setback to civil rights in marriage for sexual minorities occurred in 1996 when the U.S. Congress passed, and President Clinton signed, the

Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)

Which of the following MOST closely corresponds to Freud's view of masturbation?

Masturbation is normal during childhood, but if continued into adulthood, could result in the inability to form good sexual relationships.

Which of the following chronological sequences BEST describes historical attitudes toward homosexuality?

Sin, illness, alternative sexual orientation

Which of the following is the BEST definition of the term homosexual?

Someone who is sexually, emotionally, and socially attracted to a member of their same sex.