Practice Exam 2- Human Sexuality
Across several studies, it has been found that androgen levels A) predict sexual interest or sexual drives B) were related to the likelihood of pregnancy C) can predict the occurrence of sexual behaviors almost exactly D) most likely affect the sexual interests of women but not men
A) predict sexual interest or sexual drives
The resolution of the sexual response cycle is marked by the body A) returning to the pre-aroused state B) showing no sigs of sexual arousal C) having a decreased heart rate and increased blood pressure D) rhythmic muscular contractions
A) returning to the pre-aroused state
The more formal name for a "sex-change operation" is A) sex reassignment surgery B) genital mutilation C) sexual reconstruction D) transvestism
A) sex reassignment surgery
The process by which males females develop distinct reproductive anatomy is known as A) sexual differentiation B) gender roles C) gender typing D) mitosis
A) sexual differentiation
Which of the following perspectives on sex typing focuses on the importance of social experience and observational learning? A) Social-cognitive B) Psychoanalytic C) Gender-schema D) Evolutionary
A) social-cognitive
Which of the following statements accurately describes cross-cultural studies of gender? A) Gender is universally divided between the mutually exclusive categories of "male" and "female" in cultures around the world B) Although "male" and "female" categories are the most common, many societies contain words for a third gender or third sex C) Only Western cultures contain the rigidity defined, opposite categories of "male" and "female" D) Most societies place little emphasis on defining differences between males and females
B) Although "male" and "female" categories are the most common, many societies contain words for a third grader or third sex
Which statement best reflects differences in communication between the genders? A) Women talk more than men do but men disclose fewer personal feelings B) Men talk more than women do but disclose fewer personal feelings C) Boys tend to be more talkative in early childhood, but by elementary school girls dominate the classroom D) Boys tend to verbally dominate the elementary school classroom, but by high school girls clearly dominate
B) Men talk more than women do but disclose fewer personal feelings
Which of the following is NOT a common characteristics for Klinefelter syndrome? A) Mild retardation B) Superior muscular development C) Enlarged breasts D) Infertility
B) Superior muscular development
Which of the following is a common held stereotype of women's role in sexual relationships? A) Being sexually available in a relationship B) Serving as the "key master" C) Being a sexual expert D) Serving as the "gatekeeper"
D) Serving as the "gatekeeper"
Gender differences in intellectual abilities are likely explained by A) differences in innate ability B) differences in temperature C) differences in development D) differences in cultural expectations
D) differences in cultural expectations
A child's understanding that gender stays the same even if a person acts like a member of the other sex is termed A) gender identification B) gender bending C) gender equity D) gender constancy
D) gender constancy
An assumption about a person based solely on his or her gender is called A) androgyny B) gender identity C) sexual role D) gender stereotype
D) gender stereotype
When it comes to dating, there is a cultural expectation that men are _____ and women are ______. A) patient; active B) unstable; determined C) foolish; rational D) initiators; gatekeepers
D) initiators; gatekeepers
Cases of boys who are surgically altered in childhood to appear as girls, and then are raised as girls, have shown that the development of gender identity is A) fully determined by how a child is nurtured B) unpredictable and seems to develop at random C) is likely due solely to biological predispositions D) likely not due solely to nurture alone
D) likely not due solely to nurture alone
During sexual arousal, the appearance of a "sex flush" is A) more pronounced in women than in men B) more pronounced in men than in women C) a sign of a sexually transmissible infection D) only seen in women
A) more pronounced in women than in men
People who can perceive themselves as easily displaying masculine or feminine roles depending on the situation are A) transsexual B) transgendered C) androgynous D) undifferentiated
C) androgynous
In Kohlberg's theory, gender typing involves which three concepts? A) Gender identity, gender stability, and gender constancy B) Gender identity, extrinsic rewards, and parental identification C) Gender constancy, identification, and modeling D) Gender stability gender constancy, and gender play
A) Gender identity, gender stability, and gender constancy
The psychoanalytic perspective on sex typing focuses on what major event in development? A) Identification with the same-sex parent B) Development of gender constancy C) Socialization with same-sex peers D) Organizing perceptions of the world along a male-female continum
A) Identification with the same-sex parent
Which of the following is a term used by at least one culture to describe individuals who may e perceived as belonging to a third gender or third sex? A) Ladyboys B) Three-spirited C) Introverted D) Failed men
A) Ladyboys
All of the following are true of hermaphrodites, EXCEPT A) an individual may have gonads of only one sex B) an individual may have one testicle and one ovary C) an individual may have gonads with testicular and ovarian tissue D) they are named after the Greek son of Hermes and Aphrodite
A) an individual may have gonads of only one sex
Babies born genetically male (possessing an XY chromosome pair) but with completely normal looking female external genitals are the result of A) complete androgen insensitivity syndrome B) Klinefelter syndrome C) Turner syndrome D) hermaphroditism
A) complete androgen insensitivity syndrome
If a person assumes that women will be nurturing, patient, and submissive, it is an example of A) gender roles B) sexism C) a stereotype D) gender typing
A) gender roles
The clusters of expectations for the personalities and behaviors of men and women in a culture are A) gender roles B) stereotypes C) sexism D) gender identity
A) gender roles
A person is said to be _____ when he/she as gonads of one sex, but external genitalia that are ambiguous or typical of the other sex A) intersexual B) a hermaphrodite C) transsexual D) ambisexual
A) intersexual
A person who is capable of integrating masculine and feminine traits into their personal gender role is A) homosexual B) androgynous C) transsexual D) transvestite
B) androgynous
When individuals experience incongruity between their genital anatomy and gender role, they experience gender A) identity B) dysphoria C) schema D) dominance
B) dysphoria
Transsexuals can also be referred to as A) transposed individuals B) transgendered individuals C) transassociated individuals D) transfigured individuals
B) transgendered individual
On average, males perform better than females at A) verbal problem-solving skills B) visual-spatial abilities C) describing emotions D) solving crossword puzzles
B) visual-spatial abilities
Most children become aware of their anatomical sex at _____; children acquire a sense of gender identity at _____. A) 6 months; 36 months B) 12 months; 18 months C) 18 months; 36 months D) 36 months; 48 months
C) 18 months; 36 months
Which of the following is a possible description of an individual with congenital adrenal hyperplasia? A) A genetic female with adrenal glands that produce excess estrogen B) A genetic male who experiences a lack of androgens C) a genetic female has ovaries but masculinized external genitalia D) a genetic male who has testes but female-typical external genetalia
C) A genetic female has ovaries but masculinized external genitalia
The male condition when one or both testes remain undescended at birth called A) Klinefelter Syndrome B) Inguinal Hernia C) Cryptorchidism D) Testicular Hyperplasia
C) Cryptorchidism
Which of the following statements is consistent with sexual strategies theory from evolutionary perspectives? A) Men desire short relationships, whereas women desire more sexual partners over the long-run B) Men hold long-term strategies, whereas women hold short-term strategies for finding mates C) Men desire more sexual partners, whereas women seek men with resources and stability D) Men require women who are attractive for long-term relationships, but women focus on attractiveness even in short-term relationships
C) Men desire more sexual partners, whereas women seek men with resources and stability
Asim believes that children learn how to behave like boys or girls through the way parents reward or punish gender-typical behavior all through childhood. Which perspective on sex typing is closest to Asim's beliefs? A) Psychoanalytic perspective B) Gender schema perspective C) Social-cognitive perspective D) Cognitive-developmental perspective
C) Social-cognitive perspective
To Anika, age 5, it is clear that girls do not play football, climb trees, hit others, or play "army." Instead, girls play "Barbie," school, draw, or play hopscotch. According to Sandra Bem, Anika can be described as A) sexually differentiated B) having a self-concept that is inconsistent with cultural views of femaleness C) being highly gender-schematic D) having low self-esteem
C) being highly gender-schematic
A parent's announcement, "It's a boy," is an example of A) gender roles B) gender stereotypes C) gender assignment D) gender identity
C) gender assignment
In Nigeria and England, reading is regarded as a masculine activity. Boys in those countries traditionally _____ when compared to the girls there. A) still show poorer reading ability B) show equal reading ability C) show better reading ability D) show deficits in spatial abilit
C) show better reading ability
The process by which societies mold and influence the behavior of its members is called A) sexual differentiation B) role playing C) socialization D) scripting
C) socialization
Most children acquire a firm sense of gender identity by the age of A) one B) two C) three D) four
C) three
All of the following are true of transsexual individuals, EXCEPT: A) Hormone treatments and surgery create the appearance of the opposite sex B) Male-to-female surgurie typically produce slightly more realistic results than female-to-male surgeries C) After sex reassignment surgery, many individuals can participate in sexual activity and attain orgasm D) After male to female reassignment surgery, individuals can bear but not conceive children
D) After male to female reassignment surgery, individuals can bear but not conceive children
A child's idea of appropriate gender roles can be affected by A) parental interactions B) male and female characters on television C) the toys they play with D) All of the above
D) All of the above
When a male-to-female transsexual is treated with female hormones, which of the following is the likely result? A) Fat deposits on the hips B) Breasts enlarge C) Facial hair growth slows down D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Intersexed babies A) are genetically male but have external genitals that are completely female B) are genetically female but have external genitals that are ambiguous C) are genetically female but have external genitals that are completely male D) Any of the above may occur
D) Any of the above may occur
Psychological androgyny is defined as A) the belief that one's gender identity is both male and female B) having schema that represent masculine and feminine characteristics as opposites C) processing brain structures of both males and females D) possessing both stereotypically masculine and stereotypically feminine traits
D) possessing both stereotypically masculine and stereotypically feminine traits
_____ erogenous zones are sensitive because they are endowed with sensitive nerve endings, and _____ erogenous zones are sensitized through experience. A) secondary; essential B) principal; secondary C) essential; primary D) primary; secondary
D) primary; secondary
The authors define gender as the A) acceptance of one's genitalia B) the biological sense of being male or female C) sexual differentiation and the development of distinct reproductive anatomy D) psychological sense of being male or female and the roles ascribes by society
D) psychological sense of being female or male and the roles ascribed by society
Maria applies for a job as a mechanic at Dwight's Auto Body Shop. Dwight accepts her application, and then throws it in the trash without looking at it after she leaves, commenting to his co-workers, "I can see this applicant isn't qualified for the job." This is an example of A) rude behavior B) a good decision C) heteronormativity D) sexism
D) sexism
All of the following are true of the original males that were documented with the Dominican Republic Syndrome EXCEPT A) at birth their external genitalia was malformed and resembled female genitalia B) at puberty they started producing normal testosterone levels C) their "clitorises" expand into penises D) the majority maintained the stereotypical female gender role into adulthood
D) the majority maintained the stereotypical female gender role into adulthood
Which of the following is true? A) "Sex" refers to biological characteristics; "gender" refers to a social construction B) "Sex" and "gender" refer to the same factor C) "Sex" and "gender" are biological constructs D) "Sex" and "gender" are opposite one another
A) "Sex" refers to biological characteristics' "gender" refers to a social construction
When a sperm fertilizes an ovum, _____ chromosomes from the male combine with _____ chromosomes from the female. A) 23; 23 B) 46; 23 C) 23; 46 D) 46; 46
A) 23;23
A person with an XXY chromosome pattern has which of the following conditions? A) Klinefelter Syndrome B) Cryptorchidism C) Adrenal Hyperplasia D) Androgen insensivity syndrome
A) Klinefelter Syndrome
In general, which of the following is true regarding males' and females' interest in visually mediated erotica? A) Men tend to be more interested than women B) Men and women tend to be equally interested C) Women tend to be more interested than men D) Neither men nor women are interested, unless they are sexually deviant
A) Men tend to be interested than women
Testosterone spurs differentiation of the ____ duct system A) Wolffian B) Mullerian C) seminal vesicle D) Klinefelter
A) Wolffian
A substance that arouses or increases one's capacity for sexual pleasure or response is known as A) an aphrodisiac B) a pheromone C) an androstadienone D) an aphorism
A) an aphrodisiac
The sexual responsiveness in women is influenced by the presence of A) androgens B) estrogen C) female sex hormones D) estrus
A) androgens
Hormones regulate various bodily functions, including all of the following, EXCEPT A) breathing B) sexual functions C) resistance to stress D) growth
A) breathing
All of the following are characteristics of the plateau phase, EXCEPT A) decreased blood pressure B) increased heart rate C) sex flush D) mytonia
A) decreased blood pressure
All of the following are non-chemical means of increasing one's sex drive, EXCEPT A) decreasing masturbation B) proper diet C) regular exercise D) novelty
A) decreasing masturbation
In the presence of the Y chromosome, male hormones called androgens cause the fetus to A) develop male internal and external anatomy B) become bigger and stronger C) be destined to be homosexual D) develop the link between heart and lungs
A) develop male internal and external anatomy
According to Masters and Johnson, the first sign that a male is in the excitement phase of sexual arousal is A) erection of the penis B) contraction of the anus C) scrotum tightens D) ejaculation
A) 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 A) excitement B) resolution C) orgasm D) resolution
A) excitement
All of the following are true of human sexual differentiation, EXCEPT A) genetic instructions in the Y chromosome cause deviation from female development B) genetic activity on X chromosome cause testes to differentiate C) the basic blueprint of the human embryo is female D) at about the 7th week, changes occur in external genitalia
A) genetic instructions in the Y chromosome cause deviation from female development
All of the following are true of alcohol, EXCEPT A) large amounts can increase sex drive B) it can lower sexual inhibitions C) it can reduce sexual potency D) it reduces central nervous system activity
A) large amounts can increase sex drive
Although tranquilizers and central nervous system depressants can lessen sexual desire and impair performance, these drugs may enhance sexual performance by A) lessening sexual inhibitors and fear of sexual repercussions B) increasing capacity of the genitals to become engorged with blood C) increasing sexual awareness and desire D) lessening sensation in the pelvis
A) lessening sexual inhibitions and fear of sexual repercussions
Odorless chemicals that may enhance moods, affect fertility, and promote sexual communications are A) pheromones B) aphrodisiacs C) perspiration secretions D) erogenous zones
A) pheromones
In studies of menstrual synchronization in groups of women, researchers have found that exposing the women to ____ can cause the synchronization. A) pheromones in women's sweat B) pheromones from female rats C) steroids in men's sweat D) aphrodisiacs
A) pheromones in women's sweat
Immediately after an orgasm, a male is unable to have another orgasm due to moving into a A) refractory period B) restitution period C) partial come D) plateau period
A) refractory period
All of the following are phases of Masters and Johnson's sexual response cycle, EXCEPT A) restitution B) excitement C) orgasm D) plateau
A) restitution
Sexual differentiation means A) the process by which males and females develop distinct reproductive anatomy B) the complex behavior patterns deemed masculine or feminine in a particular culture C) differences in the preconceptions held regarding men and women D) the process by which children distinguish between expectations of girls and of boys
A) the process by which males and females develop distinct reproductive anatomy
A woman's clitoris become erect and swollen during sexual excitement due to A) vasocongestion B) increased muscle tension C) her ovary releasing an ovum D) emission
A) vasocongestion
When a man reaches the emission phase ejaculation, he A) will be unable to prevent ejaculation from happening next B) can still prevent ejaculation by stopping sexual stimulation C) may be able to prevent ejaculation if he is highly aware of his body's ejaculatory response D) is likely to fall asleep due to exhaustion
A) will be unable to prevent ejaculation from happening next
Which area of the brain is involved when judging sexual behaviors to be moral or immoral? A) Brain stem B) Cerebral cortex C) Thalamus D) Hypothalamus
B) Cerebral cortex
Which of the following differentiate under the influence of dihydrotestosterone? A) Ovaries B) External genitalia C) Vas deferens D) Mullerian ducts
B) External genitalia
Which of the following is true of ovum and sperm? A) An ovum carries a Y sex chromosome; a sperm carried an X sex chromosome B) An ovum carried an X sex chromosome; a sperm carries either X or Y sex chromosomes C) An ovum carries an X sex chromosome; a sperm carries a Y sex chromosome D) An ovum carried either X or Y sex chromosomes; a sperm carries an X sex chromosome
B) an ovum carries an X sex chromosome; a sperm carries either X or Y sex chromosomes
Drugs used in the treatment of behavior patterns such as sexual violence and sexual interest in children are known as A) antidepressants B) anti-androgens C) sexual inhibitors D) androgeneric receptor binders
B) anti-androgens
After orgasm, men enter a refractory period where they A) experience persistent pelvic vasocongestion B) are physiologically incapable of orgasm or ejaculation C) can briefly experience multiple orgasm D) have an extremely low heart rate and low blood pressure
B) are physiologically incapable of orgasm or ejaculation
The three stages of Kaplan's Three Stage Model are A) excitement, orgasm, resolution B) desire, excitement, orgasm C) desire, excitement, resolution D) orgasm, plateau, resolution
B) desire, excitement, orgasm
Parts of the body that are especially sensitive to tactile stimulations, strokes, and caresses are known as A) the cutaneous senses B) erogenous zones C) the scents D) personal zones
B) erogenous zones
Parts of the body that are especially sensitive to tactile stimulations, strokes, and caresses are known as A) the skin senses B) erogenous zones C) the sense of touch D) erratic zones
B) erogenous zones
The correct order in which the phases of the Masters and Johnson model of sexual response occur is A) plateau, orgasm, excitement, resolution B) excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution C) excitement, orgasm, plateau, resolution D) desire, excitement, orgasm, resolution
B) excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution
"Coregasms" refers to women having the possibility of A) orgasms during sleep B) exercise induced orgasms C) orgasms during daydreaming D) multiple orgasms
B) exercise induced orgasms
More and more research argues that orgasms A) should be the only goal of sexual behavior B) have been linked to a number of health benefits C) have a finite number available to each person D) can result in poorer physical performance the next day
B) have been linked to a number of health benefits
The ____ and _____ regulate gonadal secretion of sex hormones. A) testes; ovaries B) hypothalamus; pituitary gland C) adrenal glands; thalamus D) thyroid; cerebral cortex
B) hypothalamus; pituitary gland
Binge drinking is connected with all of the following EXCEPT A) high-risk sexual behavior B) increased sexual inhibitors C) sexual promiscuity D) sexual assault
B) increased sexual inhibitions
A women might not reach orgasm during a session of intercourse with a man because A) the man may take too long to ejaculate B) intercourse often provides insufficient stimulation to the clitoris C) her vagina may be too large D) the man's penis may be too large
B) intercourse often provides insufficient stimulation to the clitoris
Voluntary and involuntary muscle tension during sexual arousal is called A) the G-spot B) myotonia C) skene's glands D) vasocongestion
B) myotonia
The Mullerian ducts develop into all of the following. EXCEPT A) fallopian tubes B) ovum C) uterus D) upper 2/3 of the vagina
B) ovum
Researchers have speculated that the brains of transsexual individuals may have been A) exposed to high levels of testosterone shortly before or following birth B) prenatally sexually differentiated in the opposite direction of their genitals C) exposed to high levels of estrogen shortly before or following birth D) there is no speculation as to what may influence transsexual individuals
B) prenatally sexually differentiated in the opposite direction of their genitals
In women, estrogen and progesterone play a prominent role in all of the following, EXCEPT A) regulating the menstrual cycle B) sexual motivation and response C) the growth of pubic hair D) breast development
B) sexual motivation and response
One of the major gender differences in sexual response is A) found in the excitement phase B) the capacity to have multiple orgasms C) genital vasocongestion D) sexual desire
B) the capacity to have multiple orgasms
In terms of erection, as men age A) the autonomic nervous system is no longer working as efficiently B) they require more direct stimulation of the penis to achieve erection C) very little changes in their ability to achieve and maintain an erection D) they rely less on tactile stimulation and more on psychogenic means to achieve an erection
B) they require more direct stimulation of the penis to achieve erection
The orgasmic phase in the male consists of ____ stages of muscular contractions. A) zero B) two C) three D) fifteen
B) two
The swelling of the genital tissues with blood is called A) myotonia B) vasocongestion C) dilation D) priapism
B) vasocongestion
A fertilized ovum is called a A) formation B) zygote C) embryo D) fetus
B) zygote
A rosy sex flush of the skin is likely to take place during which phase of the sexual response cycle? A) Orgasm B) Resolution C) Excitement D) During any phase
C) Excitement
The use of crack cocaine is associated with which of the following sexual variables? A) increased vaginal lubrication in females B) increased ease in attaining erection C) higher number of sex partners D) elevated genital pulse rates
C) Higher number of sex partners
One study found which of the following results when examining gay males' preference rating for samples of underarm sweat gathered from heterosexual and homosexual males and females. A) Homosexual males and homosexual females preferred heterosexual female sweat samples B) Homosexual males tended to prefer either the heterosexual or homosexual male sweat samples over either female sweat sample C) Homosexual males tended to prefer the sweat samples collected from other gay men over those of heterosexual males D) Homosexual males did not differ from heterosexual males in their ratings of female sweat samples
C) Homosexual males tended to prefer the swear samples collected from other gay men over those of heterosexual males
Who developed the three-stage model or sexual response? A) Masters and Johnson B) Grafenberg C) Kaplan D) Singer
C) Kaplan
Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the presence of sex hormones in males and females A) Males only produce testosterone and androgens B) Females only produce estrogen and progesterone C) Males and females produce both estrogens and androgens (testosterones) but in different amounts D) Only sexually active people show the presence of sex hormones in their blood streams
C) Males and females produce both estrogens and androgens (testosterones) but in different amounts
Which of Masters and Johnson's phases of the sexual response cycle is the shortest in duration? A) Desire B) Plateau C) Orgasm D) Refractory
C) Orgasm
During which phase of Masters and Johnson's sexual response cycle do men and women first experience full vasocongestion and muscular myotonia? A) desire B) Resolution C) Plateau D) Refractory
C) Plateau
Regarding sexual development, which of the following statements best characterizes what a parent is most likely to see an ultrasound taken during the first six weeks of prenatal development? A) A parent will be able to see the early development of a penis for males B) A parent will see primitive genital structures,starting with the scrotum for males and the labias for females C) A parent will see primitive genital structures that cannot yet be distinguished as male or female D) A parent will see the development of female internal and external genitalia for both males and females
C) a parent will see primitive genital structures that cannot yet be distinguished as male or female
A person who is genetically a male received A) an X chromosome from his biological mother and an X chromosome from his biological father B) a Y chromosome from his biological mother and an A chromosome from his biological father C) an X chromosome from his biological mother and a Y chromosome from his biological father D) a Y chromosome from his biological mother and a Y chromosome from his biological father
C) an X chromosome from his biological mother and a Y chromosome from his biological father
All of the following are generally exhibited by castrated men, EXCEPT A) decreased sexual desire B) lost capacity to become erect C) an increased need to ejaculate D) a decreased incidence of sexual fantasies
C) an increased need to ejaculate
Substances that are considered inhibitors of sexual responses are known as A) anti-aphrodisiacs B) downers C) anaphrodisiacs D) poppers
C) anaphrodisiacs
Our sexual awareness or sense of being male or female is known as A) gender assignment B) sexual differentiation C) gender identity D) sexual assignment
C) gender identity
In males, orgasm and ejaculation A) always occur at the same time B) always occur together unless a male is experiencing retrograde ejaculation C) generally occur together but are separate physiological events D) occur together once a male reaches puberty
C) generally occur together but are separate physiological events
A condition marked by abnormally low levels of testosterone production is A) hyperthyroidism B) hypoglycemia C) hypogonadism D) hypergonadism
C) hypogonadism
The concept of gender is based on all of the following, EXCEPT A) anatomy B) psychology of the individual C) reproductive capabilities D) culture and tradition
C) reproductive capabilities
Parts of the body that become erotically sensitized through experience or learning are called A) primary erogenous zones B) tertiary erogenous zones C) secondary erogenous zones D) associated erogenous zones
C) secondary erogenous zones
When a red/wine coloration of the labia minora appears, it is known as A) sex flush B) skene's flush C) sex skin D) myotonia
C) sex skin
The sense of _____ may modify other women's menstrual cycles A) touch B) vision C) smell D) hearing
C) smell
Orgasm in the female results in contractions of the A) vaginal barrel and uterus B) vaginal barrel and urethral bulb C) vaginal barrel, uterus, and anal sphincters D) uterus and urethra
C) vaginal barrel, uterus, and anal sphincters
Evolutionary psychologists argue that men and women should be more interested in sex A) when a woman is menstruating B) when a woman is just finished menstruating C) when a woman is ovulating D) when a woman is older than a man
C) when a woman is ovulating
An embryo begins to show signs of undifferentiated internal and external genitalia at about what age during prenatal development? A) 24 hours B) 2-4 days C) 2-3 weeks D) 5-6 weeks
D) 5-6 weeks
Which of the following is a stage of sexual response according to Kaplan and not Masters and Johnson? A) Resolution B) Refractory C) Plateau D) Desire
D) Desire
Which of the following statements is most accurate about the prenatal development of female sexual structures? A) Female internal genitalia develop in the presence of MIS, but female external genitalia require the suppression of testosterone to develop B) Female internal and external genitalia develop in the presence of MIS C) Female internal genitalia develop with high levels of female hormones, but female external genitalia develop by default D) Female internal and external genitalia develop in the absence of hormones leading to male differentiation and not due to the presence of female hormones
D) Female internal and external genitalia develop in the absence of hormones leading to male differentiation and not due to the presence of female hormones
Substances secreted by endocrine glands are called A) neurotransmitters B) enkephalins C) stimulants D) hormones
D) Hormones
Which of the following is true regarding the Spanish fly? A) It is a common aphrodisiac that produces prolonged erection in men B) If used carefully and in small amounts, it aids in vasocongestion C) Its active ingredient, canthardin, is the primary ingredient in Viagra D) It is a skin irritant that inflames the urinary tract
D) It is a skin irritant that inflames the urinary tract
During which of the phases of the Masters and Johnson sexual response cycle is there a fundamental difference in the psychological capacity of men and women? A) Excitement B) Desire C) Plateau D) Resolution
D) Resolution
A person with only one X sex chromosome and no second sex chromosome has which of the following conditions? A) Congenital adrenal hyperplasia B) Klinefelter syndrome C) Androgen insensitivity syndrome D) Turner syndrome
D) Turner syndrome
A "dry orgasm" is A) an orgasm where a woman fails to ejaculate fluid from the Skene's glands B) an orgasm produced through masturbation rather than vaginal intercourse C) a series of uterine orgasms resulting from deep vaginal penetration D) a male orgasm occurring without ejaculation
D) a male orgasm occurring without ejaculation
It has been speculated that hormonal influences on the prenatal sexual differentiation of the brain may be connected with A) frequency of adult sexual fantasies B) levels of adult sexual behavior C) strength of adult sex drive D) adult sexual orientation
D) adult sexual orientation
Without the influence of _____, most children would be born looking _____. A) androgens; male B) Mullerian inhibiting substance; female C) progesterone; male D) androgens; female
D) androgens; female
All of the following chemicals can dampen sexual arousal and response, EXCEPT A) antihypertensive drugs B) barbiturates C) nicotine D) bubropion
D) bubropion
Differentiation of fetal tissues into external male genitals occurs under the influence of A) testosterone B) Mullerian inhibiting substances (MIS) C) H-Y antigen D) dihydrotestosterone
D) dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
Men experience that an ejaculation is inevitable during the _____ phase of ejaculation. A) engorgement B) pressure C) expulsion D) emission
D) emission
The two stages of ejaculation are A) the ampulla and emission stages B) pre-ejaculatory and expulsion stages C) emission and refractory stages D) emission and expulsion stages
D) emission and expulsion stages
All of the following are common conditions associated with Turner Syndrome, EXCEPT A) heart abnormalities B) slow sexual development in early adolescence C) soft upturned fingernails D) extreme tallness
D) extreme tallness
For users with high levels of tolerance, large amounts of alcohol will likely A) stimulate sexual performance in couples B) impair sexual performance in women C) stimulate sexual performance in men D) impair sexual performance in both men and women
D) impair sexual performance in both men and women
According to recent research, female orgasms may A) be a sign of abnormality B) be more intense when faked C) be direct related to penis size D) increase the probability of conception
D) increase the probability of conception
Men rated armpit odors of women as more pleasant when the women were A) lesbians B) menstruating C) professional athletes D) ovulating
D) ovulating
All of the following differentiate under the influence of testosterone, EXCEPT A) epididymis B) vas deferns C) semical vesicle D) penis
D) penis
After a woman has multiple orgasms, her body begins to return to her unaroused state that Masters and Johnson term the A) desire stage B) plateau stage C) refractory phase D) resolution phase
D) resolution phase
A naturally occurring and potent aphrodisiac produced by the human body is A) I-dopa B) estrogen C) amyl nitrate D) testosterone
D) testosterone
Both women and castrated men will have small levels of testosterone fluctuating in their blood streams because A) small amounts of testosterone are produced by the pituitary gland in the brain B) they abuse certain over-the-counter drugs used for athletic enhancement C) a lack of testicles is associated with increased testosterone production D) the adrenal glands produce small amounts of testosterone in both sexes
D) the adrenal glands produce small amounts of testosterone in both sexes
Which of the following is NOT true of male orgasm? A) Sensation of pleasure is related to the amount of seminal fluid ejaculated B) Muscle contractions prevent urine from being expelled with semen in ejaculate C) Sensations of pleasure are related to the strength of contractions during ejaculation D) the number of spacing of male muscular contractions during ejaculation is the same as women's
D) the number of spacing of male muscular contractions during ejaculation is the same as women's
Researchers who have compared written descriptions of orgasm by women and men have concluded that A) women experience subjectively more intense organisms than do men B) men experience orgasms that are far more intense physiologically than women's C) male and female orgasms are very different, but probably both intense D) the subjective written accounts of orgasm in men and women are indistinguishable
D) the subjective written accounts of orgasm in men and women are indistinguishable
The first sign a female is in Masters and Johnson's excitement phase of the sexual response cycle is A) contraction of the anus B) clitoral ejaculation C) breast enlargement D) vaginal lubrication
D) vaginal lubrication
Erectile tissues of both men and women respond to increased blood flow during sexual arousal through the process of A) sex flush B) emission C) orgasm D) vasocongestion
D) vasocongestion
