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