Human Sexuality Final Exam UGA
What percentage of women experienced completed forced penetration according to the NISVS data?
13.5%
How long does the resolution phase typically last?
15 ish min for men, less for women
According to NISVS data, what percentage of women in the United States have experienced completed or attempted rape at some point in their lifetime?
21.3% (around a fifth)
According to research, what percentage of pornography scenes contain physical aggression?
49% (about half)
According to the DSM-V, what is the minimum duration of time that symptoms of sexual dysfunction must be present to be diagnosed as a sexual disorder?
6 months
According to a study published in 2008, what percentage of young men and women agreed that porn use was acceptable?
67% of young men and 49% of young women
According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, what percentage of self-identified lesbians who experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking in the context of an intimate relationship reported having only female perpetrators?
67.4% (around 2/3)
How long is the typical orgasm?
8-10 sec
What percentage of rape victims experience Rape Trauma Syndrome in the first two weeks following a rape?
94%... so most
What is Fifty Shades of Grey, and how has it been received by critics?
A book and movie that could be considered erotica, but has also been criticized for its poor prose.
What is the difference between a pedophile and a child molester?
A pedophile is someone who is attracted to children, while a child molester is someone who has sexual contact with a child
What is Rape Trauma Syndrome?
A set of long-term effects that results from the trauma experienced by rape victims
What is edging in the context of masturbation?
A technique that involves stopping masturbation just before orgasm
What is the "stuffing" technique?
A technique used to push a flaccid penis into a receptive partner in order to get hard
According to research, what is the relationship between sexual fantasies and sexual assertiveness?
People who have sexual fantasies are more likely to be sexually assertive
According to Labelle et al. (2012), what disorder has strong evidence of running in families?
Pedophilic disorder.
Which paraphilic disorder is most prominently linked to the cycle of abuse?
Pedophilic disorder.
Which of the following statements about the history of pornography is true?
Playboy was selling seven million copies a month by 1971.
What was the estimated revenue of the porn industry in the United States in 2014?
$12 billion USD
Which of the following variables distinguishes between instigation, impellance, and inhibition in IPV perpetration? (can be all of the above)
a) Ability to control urges b) Discrete situational events c) In the moment, situational stressors
Which of the following is NOT a media form in which pornography can be presented?
music
What is one drug that is commonly used to treat paraphilic disorders and has the side effect of reducing sexual desire?
prozac
Which position allows the person being penetrated to control the rate and depth of thrusting?
reverse cowgirl
Which of the following best describes the three distinct profiles of people who use porn online, as identified in a study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine?
Recreational users, highly distressed non-compulsive users, and compulsive users
What physical changes occur in men during the plateau phase?
Secretions from the bulbourethral gland appear at the tip of the penis. AKA pre-cum
How long can the plateau phase last in sexual arousal cycles?
Several minutes to several hours
How long do the sexual problems reported by the majority of rape victims last?
Several years...
What is the aim of aversion therapy in treating paraphilic disorders?
To break the cognitive association between the inappropriate stimulus and sexual desire
What was the court case that addressed the distinction between pornography and art in relation to James Joyce's Ulysses?
United States v. One Book Called "Ulysses"
Which of the following statements about Chaturbate is true?
Users can buy tokens on the site to tip performers or buy the ability to make the sex toys vibrate while workers use them.
Is an orgasm achieved via clitoral stimulation different from one that is achieved via stimulation of the G-spot?
Yes, the process of achieving an orgasm is different
What is the most common form of intimate partner violence?
Common couple violence
What are some of the potential societal harms associated with pornography?
Creating unrealistic images of what sex is really like, potentially leading to divorce.
Which of the following statements about OnlyFans is false?
Creators are allowed to charge up to $100 for content (The tipping amount is capped at $100, but creators are allowed to charge up to $50 for content.)
What is the greatest challenge to people with disabilities when it comes to managing courtships without assistance?
Difficulty tracking the sexual interest and response of a partner
Which Justice, in dissent, argued that Ohio's action in banning the film was consistent with current laws that censored pornography?
Earl Warren
What personality trait counteracts many of the risk factors associated with rape, according to researchers?
Empathy
How is erotica generally distinguished from pornography?
Erotica seeks to tell a story or evoke emotions from art, while pornography is purely for sexual arousal.
What is the role of estrogen in female sexual function?
Estrogen declines after childbirth and as women age, leading to vaginal dryness and potential discomfort during sex.
What is demisexuality?
Experiencing sexual attraction only once inside a specific romantic relationship
Which of the following factors can trigger inappropriate behavior in individuals with paraphilic disorders?
Feelings of isolation
According to the Confluence Model of Sexual Aggression, what are the two major clusters of personality variables high in male college students who rape?
Hostile Masculinity (HM) and Impersonal Sex (IS)
Which form of intimate partner violence is primarily characterized by a general pattern of control over one's partner?
Intimate terrorism
What effect does hypogonadism have on men's libido and sexual behavior?
It causes a gradual decrease in libido
What is the primary problem with the biosocial model's prediction of rape rates?
It doesn't predict uniform rates of rape across states or even countries
What is the impact of administering extra testosterone to men with typical levels of testosterone?
It has no effect on their desire or sexual performance
Which of the following is true about the missionary position?
It is not suitable for men who ejaculate too quickly. Also it gives you the highest chance of getting preg.
What is a negative attitude that modern society continues to hold towards masturbation?
It is portrayed as inferior and childish.
Which of the following is an advantage of masturbatory reconditioning over aversion therapy?
It uses positive rewards
What attitudes toward masturbation prevailed in the 19th century?
It was viewed as sinful, disgusting, and unhealthy
What was the Supreme Court case that attempted to define "obscenity" in 1964?
Jacobellis v. Ohio
In which case did the Supreme Court attempt to define the distinction between obscenity and protected material?
Jacobellis v. Ohio (1964)
Who was the judge that presided over the Ulysses case and wrote the opinion that helped educate the public, the courts, and the nascent civil liberties bar to the idea of challenging censorship?
John M. Woolsey
Who are more likely to commit long-term cycles of abuse, men or women?
Men
Which sexual position is the most popular among heterosexual couples?
Missionary
What type of violence is characterized by both partners being controlling and violent, viewed as two intimate terrorists battling for control?
Mutual violent control
What is the relationship between mutual violent control and intimate terrorism?
Mutual violent control is a pattern in which both partners are controlling and violent, while intimate terrorism is primarily perpetrated by one partner.
According to the DSM-5, does a person who is sexually attracted to children to any extent have a pedophilic disorder?
No, unless the person is distressed by this attraction or is at risk of acting on the attraction
what did the researchers do to create piggy bank paraphilias in their subjects?
Paired a picture of a piggy bank with an erotic image.
What is classical conditioning?
Pairing a neutral stimulus with a stimulus that already elicits a strong response.
What is a difference in the brain physiology of pedophiles that researchers have discovered?
They have less white matter in their brains
What was the decision made by the Republican-led Utah House of Representatives in 2017 regarding pornography?
They passed a resolution declaring pornography as a public health hazard.
How did the Roman Catholic Church respond to the priests who molested children under their pastoral care?
They relocated the priests to new locations where they continued to molest more children.
Which of the following is a disability that has an indirect negative impact on sexual response?
Cerebral Palsy
How long does it take for a healthy young male to achieve an erection during the excitement phase?
1 minute
According to research, what are possible reasons for some perpetrators to molest children other than sexual desire?
A) They are under the influence of drugs or alcohol B) They have a brain injury C) They want to hurt the children's parents
What are some of the symptoms of Rape Trauma Syndrome?
A. Numbness, self-blame, and anxiety B. Depression, anger, and sleeplessness C. Inability to concentrate, headaches, and digestive disturbances
What happens to the brain during orgasm?
Activity in the brain's pleasure and reward centers increases. dopamine is released in a surge
Which of the following factors is linked with paraphilic disorders?
Alcohol abuse
Why is it often difficult to draw a clear line between pornography and erotica?
All of the above.
What is the definition of intimate partner violence according to the World Health Organization (WHO)?
Any behavior within an intimate relationship that causes physical, psychological or sexual harm to those in the relationship
According to the NISVS data, what percentage of men in the United States experienced some form of contact sexual violence in their lifetime?
Around a quarter (25 ish percent)
What causes the penis to become rigid during the excitement phase in men?
Arteries leading into penis open, veins leading out of the penis close.
Which of the following statements about asexuality is true?
Asexuality is a sexual orientation that involves no attraction to any gender. It is not a choice or a form of sexual dysfunction, and it is not a disguise for repressed homosexuality.
What is the definition of a "healthy" Body Mass Index (BMI)?
BMI ranging between 18.5 and 25
What is the spoons position useful for?
Being sustained for longer periods, useful when pregnant or sick
Which of the following groups face the most alarming rates of sexual violence according to the 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey?
Bi women
How can porn be beneficial in relationships?
By providing a safe and consensual alternative when there is a discrepancy in sexual desire
What is partnered or multiple-partnered masturbation?
Sexual touching or mutual masturbation between partners
What happens during the resolution phase of sexual response?
Signs of sexual arousal dissipate and relaxation occurs.
What is one of the biggest challenges disabled people face when it comes to sex?
Society assumes they do not have an interest in sex and lacks the capacity to engage in it
What are some ways in which women may masturbate?
Stimulation of the clitoral shaft and hood, labia, and mons area
What are the physical changes that define the excitement phase in women?
Swelling and opening up of the inner labia, vaginal lubrication, deepening in color of inner labia and vagina walls caused by increased filling of local blood vessels, erection of clitoris and nipples, swelling of the breasts, increase in heart rate and blood pressure, lengthening and stiffening of vaginal walls
What historical attitudes towards masturbation led to the invention of Kellogg's cornflakes and graham crackers?
They were believed to prevent people from getting sexually aroused.
What are the two ways ethical porn addresses pornography?
Through fair wages for performers and mindful porn use.
What does the textbook suggest about sexual response in people with disabilities?
The brain is the most important sexual organ and other parts of the body can become erogenous zones
What is the reason for the missionary position being suboptimal in terms of producing orgasms in most women?
The clitoris is not directly stimulated during coitus.
What is the relationship between hypersexuality and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
The combination of hypersexuality and OCD can lead to excessive sexual behavior and an obsession with sexual thoughts
What do sexual fantasies sometimes provide symbolic representations of?
The emotions individuals are feeling
What is the cycle of abuse?
The idea that some sexually abused children grow up to abuse others, whereas some do not.
What is the refractory period in men?
The period of time after an orgasm during which a man is incapable of experiencing an orgasm.
What encouraged women to experiment with different sexual positions that had a better chance of leading to orgasm than the traditional man on top?
The women's movement
What are the three conditions that must be satisfied for a work to be considered obscene under the Miller v. California decision?
The work must depict or describe, in a patently offensive way, sexual conduct or excretory functions, must appeal to prurient interests, and must lack serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific merit.
What is the relationship between asexuality and autism?
There is no relationship.
What have researchers found about women who experience rape fantasies?
They have higher self-esteem, more sexual fantasies overall, a wider array of fantasies, and more positive attitudes toward sex than women who do not have rape fantasies
According to biosocial models, what is the reason for males to rape?
They have hyperactive male sexual desire
Which position is perfect for stimulating the prostate on a man?
doggy style
Which position provides the best angle for the tip of the penis to stimulate the G-spot?
doggy style
According to the National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior (NSSHB) findings, which group of individuals tend to masturbate more frequently?
individuals across all age groups and genders tend to enjoy masturbation, but people over 50 - especially women - are less likely to masturbate than people under 50.)
What is surgical castration?
the removal of testicles, which eliminates the ability to produce testosterone and leads to an eventual cessation of all sexual desire, as well as the ability to have an erection and to ejaculate. many doctors are ethically opposed to it.
