Psych 394 HSB final exam part 1

Start Dr. Spencer doesn't apply the term 'cause' to sexual orientation because

'cause' implies a disease process

How is it that a man with spinal cord injury can have an erection?

- as long as the reflex in his spinal cord are not damaged, he has a reflexive erection

all but which of the following could inhibit one's response to effective stimulation -erotic fantasy -Unpleasant unconscious associations -bad prior experiences -negative thoughts about sex

-Erotic fantasy

all but which of the following are true of the genital reflex -stimulation to the genitals sends nerve signals to the spinal cord -receiving news that the genitalia are being stimulated, the spinal cord sends messages back to the genitalia -an entirely intact spinal column is necessary -no brain activity is involved

-an entirely intact spinal column is necessary

All but which of the following are possible negative side effects of testosterone in women -breast growth -clitoral growth -increased facial hair -deepened voice

-breast growth

all but which of the follwoing are true of the ampulla? -mature sperm are waiting in there -it empties into the ejaculatory duct -it is part of the cowper's gland system -it is the swelling at the end of the vas deferens

-it is part of the cowper's gland system -The ampulla has nothing to do with the Cowper's gland. It is the swelling of the end of the vas deferens where mature sperm are awaiting their opportunity to be part of an ejaculation.

Women's 'more variable' sexual response cycle could look like

-just getting to the excitement level -experiencing just one orgasm -experiencing several orgasms

All but which of the following is true? -a more powerful orgasm is often created by a teasing stimulation technique -orgasms are always spiritually transformative events -after orgasm, the release of neuromuscular tensions creates dilation of blood vessels -orgasm is an explosive discharge of neuromuscular tensions

-orgasms are always spiritually transformative events

all but which of the following is true? -vasocongestion means muscle tension -in vasocongestion, more blood flows into the pelvis than usually there -in vasocongestion, more blood stays in the pelvis than is usually there -myotonia means muscle tension

-vasocongestion means muscle tension

All but which of the following are true? -viagra-type medication increase the levels of no -no relaxes muslce tissue and expands the blood vessels -cGMP facilitates the blood flow into the eractile tissues -PDE-5 breaks cGMP down, causing the eraction to end

-viagra-type medication increase the levels of no

Start The average incidence of premature ejaculation is

30%

Only ____ of those eligible for the Gardasil vaccine have received it.

40%

Start According to the CDC, HPV is responsible for ____ cases of throat cancer in men every year.

5600

The survival rate of HPV-caused throat cancer is

90%

Throughout history, there have always been ___ who will speak up in favor of gay rights.

Brave gay people

Context has an effect on same-sex behavior as is evidenced by all but which of the following settings? -prison -in the 40s in the US -single-sex boarding schools -British colonialism

British colonialism

Which of the following is TRUE?

Casual sex is not for everyone

Start Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder

Decreases in prevalence as women age

all but which of the following is a phase of the sexaul repsonse cycle -excitement -plateau -organsm -resolution -desire

Desire -master and johnson did not include desire in their sexaul response cycle

Along which dimension do men and women differ in flirting techniques?

Display of strength - Only for men are 'displays of strength' part of their flirting routine.

All but which of the following were listed as potential factors which could determine the effects of prenatal testosterone? -the timing of exposure -the number of testosterone receptors -prenatal socialization effect -the levels of enzymes which convert testorsterone

END prenatal socialization effects Don't think there's such a thing as a 'prenatal socialization' process.

Start All but which of the following are associated with falling in love? -norepinephrine -dopamine -PEA

Endorphins

All but which of the following are additional physical attributes that are related to attraction? -WHR of 0.7 to 0.8 in females -WHR of 0.9 in males -hairness -baby-faced look

Hairness

Men who experience chronic retrograde ejaculation may need _____ to become biological fathers.

ICSI

All but which of the following were listed as potential venues for adults to find partners? -dating websites -volunteer organizations -church congregations

Massage parlors

Which of the following sex researchers did not work on developing a scale to measure sexual orientation? klein master & johnson Hirschfeld kinsey

Masters & Johnson

when a woman is ovulating, she tends to be attracted to

Men with angular faces

We associate all but which of the following to physical attractiveness? -intelligence -morality -social skill level

Narcissism

The most effective medical treatment for PE is

Paxil

The Miller v CA case was important because it

Required that material be evaluated for it's scientific, artistic, political and literary value

It is possible that

Some pedophiles can remain abstinent because of access to child porn

All but which of the following were used to curb masturbation? -bland foods -mittens -harnesses

Special condoms

Escort work is legal in all but which of the following localities? -part of Australia -England -France

Switzerland

The Roth v US decision ensured all but which of the following? -that people like Aothony comstock could not make a decision about what was obscene -that obscenity is relative to the community -that literature containing some sexual passages would not be banned

That sexual materials could not be sent through the mail

One hint regarding the possibly biological origins for some lesbians is

That some seem to have masuclinized 2D;4D ratios

All but which of the following is true? -popes have ordered the sistine chapel repainted to cover genitalia -The Catholic Church is not keen on sex outside of marriage -fig leaves have been ordered to cover the genitalia on vatican statues

The Catholic church has celebrated the naked body as part of God's creation

End It is likely that Addyi got approved by the FDA because

The FDA wanted to encourage more exploration of female sex drugs

All but which of the following is true? -erotic images are included in all cultures -erotic images are included in every new means of communication -erotic images have been found in ancient art collections

The Greeks invented erotica

All but which of the following is true? -The US has been a pioneer in embracing the gay community legally -canada was well ahead of the US in decriminalizing same-sex behavior -England was well ahead of the US & canada in descriminalizing same-sex behavior -canada was the first north american country to allow gays in the military

The US has been a pioneer in embracing the gay community legally

All but which of the following are true of the excitement phase for women? -the clitoris enlarges -the labia majora separate - the labia minora become more red in color -the bartholin glands secrete some fluid

The bartholin's gland secret some fluid -This is not part of the excitement phase.

during the emission phase, all but which of the following structures contract? -the cowpers gland -the ampulla -the prostate gland -the seminal vesicles

The cowper's gland -The Cowper's gland will contract during the Plateau Phase.

According to Dr. Spencer, the 'soft damage' of porn is

The damaging effects of unrealistic expectations of one's partner

start We shouldn't be surprised that there are biological characteristics that are related to sexual attraction because

The genes that created the attractive element will be passed down

When you're in an 'empty love' relationship,

The only thing that remains of your relationship is commitment

The explosion in the labiaplasty industry might be attributed to

The porn industry

The reason we're not sure that men need cowper's glands is

The presence of absence of cowper's gland fluid seems unrelated to fertility

End As far as the use of sexuality in advertising is concerned

The sexual content sometimes distracts people from the product being advertised

How does one get 'prenatal hormones'?

Usually one gets prenatal testosterone or androgen from having testes. Although girls with congential adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) get androgens from their malfunctioning adrenal glands.

Freud believed that homosexuality arose from

a breakdown in the identification process

If the 'make a conscious decision' plan is executed successfully, Dr. Spencer predicts

a dramatic increase in frequency of sexual activity

The best example of a relationship characterized by intimacy alone is

a friendship

start Internalized homophobia occurs when

a gay person is ashamed of being gay

All but which of the following need to be in place for the 'make a conscious decision' plan to work? -partner is willing to stop if necessary -ability to communicate an unwillingness to continue -confidence in partners' sexual skills

a good vibrator

All but which of the following is associated with nocturnal orgasms in women? -sexual liberalism -knowledge of female nocturnal orgasms -positive attitudes towards sex

a history of frequent masturbation

Spectatoring refers to

a hyperfocus on partner's experience and concern about whether you're doing a good job

Among those with Hypersexual Disorder, they found

a lot of guilt and regret about how they were using sex

The real reason why Male Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder exists in the DSM for the first time is because

a new diagnosis was created for females, leaving men alone in this category

Homophobia is better thought of as

a prejudice

A large cross-cultural study of internet use found

a relatively small percentage indicated problematic use

Start All but which of the following ingredients increase the likelihood of a relationship between porn consumption and sexual aggression? -consumption of violent porn -hostile masculinity -an impersonal approach to sexual relationships

a sex addiction

No longer prosecuting sex workers in Canada has resulted in all but which of the following? -the customers are prosecuted -the sex workers are still operating in secrecy so as not to expose their johns -the sex workers are still without police protection

a sharp reduction in prostitution

A recent survey found that

a sizeable proportion of folks within relationships still masturbate

Which of the following is true of the squeeze technique?

a specific squeeze is necessary

Priapism is defined as

a sustained erection not relieved by orgasm

All but which of the following were listed as a potential cause of GPPPD? -endometriosis -allergic reactions -scarring

a too large penis

All but which of the following might explain the high incidence of painful intercourse among younger women? -anxiety -less lubrication -lack of experience

a too tight vagina

All but which of the following might make it difficult for someone to hear what their partner is saying? -blocks -biases -defenses

accents

All but which of the following is true of culturally sanctioned non-monogamy? -in 25% of countries, polygamy is legal -if polygamy is legal, it is more likely to be polygym -the Netherlands has opened the door to legalized polygamy

according to Islamic religion, a man can have as many wives as he wishes -He can have only up to four wives and must be able to support all of them.

The reason it took so long for India to decriminalize homosexual behavior was

again, the influence of British colonialism

start All but which of the following are parts of happy marriages? -similar personality styles -sufficient income -satisfaction with sex life

agreement regarding parenting

All but which of the following is part of the diagnosis of Male HSDD? -absence of erotic thoughts -6 months duration -absent desire for sex

alcohol abuse

All but which of the following were listed as hazards of casual sex? -pregnancy -STI infection -depression

alcohol abuse

All but which of the following are true of polyamory? -it includes a romantic or sexual relationship among more than two people -there are few models for successful polyamorous relationship -with legal agreements, they can secure some of the benefits that come with marriage

all members of the relationship are sexually involved with all other members

According to sexologists, which of the following qualifies as 'sex'?

all of these qualify as sex -anal sex -oral sex -penis-vagina intercourse

all but which of the following are true of pelvic floor muscles? -they have the same actions in male and females -all organsm include about 15-20 contractions of the pelvic floor muscles -they contract every 0.8 seconds -their contractions are, in essence, the experience of orgasm

all ograsms include about 15-20 contractions of the pelvic floor muscles -The number of pelvic floor muscle contracts will vary from orgasm to orgasm.

All but which' of the following is true of multiple orgasms? -only 10'/. of women report multiple orgasms -all women experience multiple orgasms -all women are likely capable of experiencing multiple orgasms -many women are happy with just one orgasm

all women experience multiple orgasms

The position of Buddhism with regards to same-sex relations is best characterized as

ambigous

True bisexuality is characterized by

an attraction to the person first and foremost

Dr. Spencer likes to reserve the term 'love' to apply to

an enduring attachment to someone we know well - I like to say that you can't truly 'love' someone you don't know.

The Netherlands' legalization of prostitution resulted in all but which of the following? -decreased marginalization of sex workers -decreased rates of violence against sex workers -decreased STI rate among sex workers

an increase in the number of sex workers

When you put 'that' after 'I feel,' you are expressing

an opinion

Gay men are

androphilic

British colonialism had a significant impact in spreading

anti-homosexuality sentiment

All but which of the following were listed as reasons why people choose threesomes? -novelty -having more than one person finding you attractive -it is taboo

anticipating being multiply orgasmic

Masters and Johnson found that most sexual problems were caused by

anxiety and a lack of focus on pleasurable sensations

Research has shown that, with regards to dating,

anything goes

All but which of the following are examples of 'home remedies' for PE? -more frequent ejaculations -communicate with partner -switch to less arousing activities

applying number cream

sex Boxes

are drive in shelters for sex work activity

Laboratory research has shown that those who are homophobic

are more likely to be aroused by gay porn

end All but which of the following represents a possible motivation or stimulus for same-sex behavior? -situational constraints -as part of friendship -as a result of testosterone levels -out of an emotional attraction

as a result of testorsterone levels

All but which of the following is true of masturbation? -more men than women masturbate -masturbation is most common in early adulthood -as one ages, masturbation becomes less frequent

as one ages, masturbation becomes more frequent

All but which of the following are suggested ways of creating a threesome? hire a sex worker -find a sex club -place an ad online

ask a friend

All but which of the following are parts of the receiver's role? -mirror -validate -empathize

ask clarifying question

start In the Couple's Dialogue, the sender's role is to

ask for a dialogue and then communicate what they need to say

All but which of the following is part of being a good receiver? -sitting eye-to-eye -mirroring -validating

asking penetrating questions

Some men are so unhappy that they were circumcised as infants that they

attempt to stretch existing skin over their glans

All but which of the following negative consequences of Hypersexual Disorder were found? -STI infection -relationship dissolution -job loss

bankruptcy

TC would suggest that in order to get out of your faking orgasm vicious cycle,

be dishonest again and say that things have changed for you and suggest a new technique

When you need to say 'no' to a sexual request from your partner, it's important to

be respectful

Why is it important to determine if there is adequate blood flow to the penis?

because erection is all about blood flow to the penis

All but which of the following is true of GPPPD? -cultures which are not supportive of female sexuality have a much higher incidence -the overall prevalence rate is 15% -it can be influenced by religious ideology

because it is an anatomical problem, it is not influenced by culture

Why do we need to use physiological measuring devices to measure a woman's arousal?

because many women are unaware of their arousal

End Why have some states banned reparative therapy for youth?

because they deemed it harmful

We need to be careful about assuming that brain changes always lead to behavior changes because

behavior can change the size of brain structures

research has shown that

behaviorally, folks of various religious traditions are similar -While their feelings about their behavior may be different, their behavior is very similar.

All but which of the following is associated with more positive views of homosexuality? -being younger -living in an urban area -being a member of a progressive religion -more education

being a member of a progressive religion

All but which of the following are benefits of having a partner similar to ourselves? -a shared language -support of our values and beliefs -someone to share activities with

better sex -! Better sex may be a side benefit, but it does not stem directly from the 'similarity' effect.

Start The Ancient Greeks allowed for all but which of the following? -gay male attraction -lesbian attraction -finding our other half -bisexual attraction

bisexual attraction

Which of the following is true?

bisexuality can be very stable across time

Pelvic steal phenomenon occurs when

blood is stolen' from the penis by the buttocks and thighs

All but which of the following are biological methods of measuring sexual orientation? -brain imaging -pupil dilation -erectile response -blood testing

blood testing

All but which of the following are similarities between labiaplasty and FGM? -both are unnecessary -both are addressing cultural expectations of female genitalia -both involve surgery on female genitalia

both include informed consent Girls who undergo FGM are often 5 years old.

Which of the following is true?

both men and women are getting married later

During the second level of sensate focus

breasts and genitals are included in the non-demand touching regimen

All but which of the following is a responsibility of the 'toucher' during the first level of sensate focus? -focus on one's sensations -notice the details of partner's body -spend 20 minutes touching partner

bring partner to orgasm

Start All but which of the following is part of being a good sender? -asking for an appointment -self-regulating feeling -using soft words and tone

bringing evidence of your complaint

Despite the laws that were being passed banning same-sex behavior, a gay culture was arising

by the mid-1800's

All but which of the following are reasons why people have threesomes? -instructive to see others have sex -aroused by watching someone having sex with your partner -jealousy may add zing to your relationship

can make money by charging the third person

Sometimes increased intimacy

can suppress sexual experimentations

Modern scholars interpret Old Testament references to same-sex behavior as meaning

cautions about cleanliness rituals

Being your partner's ____ goes a long way in creating happiness in a relationship.

cheerleader

All but which of the following is true in the U.S.? -The production of child porn is illegal -the distribution of child porn is illegal -the possession of child porn is illegal

child porn that utilizes simulated actors is not illegal

All but which of the following chemicals are released during orgasm within masturbation? -endorphins -dopamine -prolactine

cholesterol

Virginity is significantly influenced by

church attendance

All but which of the following contract during orgasm? -orgasmic platform -uterus -anal sphincter -clitoris

clitoris -The clitoris does not contract during orgasm

All but which of the following are research foci that support the relationship between gendered behavior and sexual orientation? -gaydar -self-descriptions of femininity and masuclinity -clothing -occupational choices

clothing

Those with ablatio penis, cloacal exstrophy and penile agenesis share all but which of the following? -gynephilia -the absence of a penis -normal prenatal testosterone exposure -common genetic defects -

common genetic defects They do not share the same genetic defect. And, in the case of ablatio penis, there is no genetic defect.

Start All but which of the following is part of passionate love? -feeling of completeness -intense psychological feelings -generalized physiological arousal

conflict negotiation

Dr. Spencer points out that the list of female motivations to have sex

contains only one having to do with desire for pleasure

All but which of the following is part of being a good sender? -maintaining neurtral body language -keeping sentences short -making I statements

covering as much material as possible

All but which of the following are 'rules' that TC believes are important in any threesome? -create a safe word that means stop -decide beforehand which activities will be involved -always remember that your partner is the most important person in the room

decide on location and timing

Increased internet access seems to be associated with

decreased rates of sex crimes

All but which of the following is likely associated with erotic dreams? -higher testosterone levels -physiological genital arousal -REM stage

degree of sexual experience

The difference between transitional bisexuality and denial-based bisexuality is

denial-based can be permanent -Some people play out their whole lives with heterosexual spouses while they have always been gay/lesbian.

Initial formulations of Addyi were designed to treat

depression

Dr. Spencer would add to the diagnosis of Male HSDD

desire for sex with a partner

end When Dr. Spencer says the 'treatments are unknown,' she really means

different treatments work for different people

The ED pump works by

drawing blood into the penis

In the Tantric tradition, the focus is on

drawing out the stimulation and arousal period and avoiding orgasm

All but which were recommended for reducing your risk of being harmed by the HPV virus? -get tested regularly -practice safer sex -get vaccinated

drink lots of citrus juice

Ways to enhance the likelihood of orgasm in the context of penis-vagina intercourse include all but which of the following? -coordinate movements with partner -try to get clitoral stimulation from partner's body -tense pelvic muscles

drink some alcohol beforehand

The primary feminist argument against sex work is based on

economic and social inequality

Which of the following is true?

educational and income levels are related to self-reported homosexuality

End All but which of the following is associated with the likelihood of divorce? -having parents who divorced -financial problem -substance abuse

educational level -While folks with different educational levels might cite different reasons for divorce, divorce cuts across educational level lines.

all but which of the following are part of the excitement phase for men? -ejaculation -blood filling the 3 erectile tissue structures in the penis -blood being held in the penis by vein constriction -nerve stimulation prompts the blood flow to the penis

ejaculation

end Mike's 'I can imagine that you'd feel...' is his attempt at

empathizing

In the Couple's Dialogue, the receiver's job includes all but which of the following? -validation -empathizing -paraphrasing

emphasizing

All but which of the following were listed as good communication techniques? -maintain eye contact -avoid why questions -use I language

enunciate clearly

All but which of the following are part of the diagnosis of GPPPD? -pain in anticipation of intercoure -pain during intercouse -pain following intercourse

episiotomy recovery

All but which of the following were listed as a function of masturbation? -sleep aid -managing sexual dysfunction -tension release

escape from partnered sex

Self-report of same-sex behavior is affected by all but which of the following? -age -level of education -ethnicity -uban/rural locality

ethnicity

which two stages of the sexaul response cycle are givens?

excitement and resolution

Start The pre-sex Tantric ritual that is suggested by Layla is

eye gazing

Some would suggest that

faking orgasms might actually help you to have one

All but which of the following is one of Sternberg's triangle points? -intimacy -passion -commitment

familiarity

All but which of the following are true of proximity? -it enables the mere exposure effect -it fosters familiarity and predictability -it often reflects shared interests

familiarity breeds contempt

All but which of the following are examples of interference with the positive evaluation of a sexual experience? -easily distracted -does not expect that the experience will be good -anxious about something else

feeling depressed

Start Addyi was designed to treat

female hypoactive sexual desire disorder

Start The first step to moving towards anal sex is

finger insertion

The Stonewall riots occurred when

gay bar patron resisted police raid

Family genetics studies reveal -

genes are at least partially responsible for homosexuality

All but which of the following is part of being an active listener? -nodding -eye contact -asking penetrating questions

getting up to stretch so you can listen longer

All but which of the following were 'love styles' mentioned by Dr. Spencer? -positive verbal reinforcement -doing favors or helping with tasks -physical affection

gift giving

It is possible that masturbation improves sexual functioning by

giving the pubococcygeous muscles a work out

end The fourth key element in Layla's Tantric Sex for Beginners includes

going into a trance state during sex

End The key to avoiding the faking orgasm cycle is

good communication

All but which of the following is true of the Sex-Atypical Gender Traits theory? -some of the genes that might make you gay might also makes you a more successful reproducer -good guys finish last -there are likely several genes that come together to create homosexuality -some gay genes exist in heterosexual men

good guys finish last

Dr. Spencer suggests that the Couple's Dialogue -takes weeks to master -can only be learned via coaching by a therapist -can be harmful to a relationship as problems are uncovered

has a more generalized healing effect on the relationship

End All but which of the following are reasons that people might choose celibacy? -looking for more energy without the drain that sexual relationship entails -taking a break from relationships

has been recommended by their physician

Dr. Reid believes that the field trial

has shed some light on how to proceed with treatment

All but which of the following are side effects of Viagra-type drugs? -priapism -nasal congestion -blurred vision

heart palpitation

End When studying adults, one finds that

higher percentages of problematic porn use

If a man does not get erections throughout the night, it usually means

his ED is probably of a biological nature

Internalized homophobia means

homophobia held by gay and lesbian people

Alternating rather than averaging might lead to

honoring each other's preferences

All but which of the following is part of the dating script? -possible private intimate activity -signaling of interest -an arrangement to meet

hooking up

All but which of the following are types of genetic studies? -family studies -molecular studies -hormonal studies -twin studies

hormonal studies

All but which of the following is part of the treatment regimen for vaginismus? -movement of dilator within the yagina -vaginal containment of dilator -pelvic movements with dilator inserted

hormone replacement therapy

Another of Dr. Spencer's 'key' ingredients in a successful marriage is

humility

All but which of the following are side effects of Addyi? -trouble sleeping -nausea -dizziness

hyperactivity

start Self-awareness is important in sex therapy as it includes all but which of the following? -awareness of one's experience -awareness of how one's body works -awareness of one's capacity for sexual functioning

hyperfocus on one's performance

Education probably impacts the incidence of PE because

if educated, you might get this problem resolved

In a ED diagnostic interview, the primary goal is to discover

if he can achieve an erection under certain circumstances

Pedigree studies suggest that

if mom's brother is gay she is more likely to have a gay son

end The video cautions that masturbation could be harmful

if one never varies one's technique

The Circular Sexual Response Model, in essence, says

if sexual stimulation is evaluated positively she will seek more

Under what circumstances would Dr. Spencer believe fantasizing during sex to be problematic?

if you can only be aroused by fantasies of someone other than your partner

All but which of the following is true of dreams? -they sometimes reflect our preoccupations -sexual frustration dreams are not uncommon -about half the time, dreams about sex are positive

if you dream about something, it means you want that to happen

When we say attraction can be influenced by context, we mean

if you experience arousal, you may think the person in front of you is creating that arousal

A good example of the influence of culture on masturbation is

in china, those in their 20s show masturbation rates similar to the western world

The first laws against same-sex relations were passed

in the 1800's

Which of the following is true?

in transitional bisexuality, there is a period of attempting to be straight

Hypersexual Disorder is most likely to manifest

in young adulthood

According to Dr. Spencer, all sex therapy includes all but which of the following? -sensate focus -communication skills building -self-awareness building exercises

in--depth individual psychotherapy

All but which of the following were listed as potential causes of GPPPD? -unruptured hymen -developmental malformations -vaginismus

inappropriate sex toys

If there are deleterious effects of being raised outside of a marriage, they are most likely due to

income and educational level of the parents

end All but which of the following might be possible changes in sexual response as one ages? -women may be more reliably orgasmic -men may gain control over their rapid ejaculation -increased fertility -greater comfort with oneself leads to greater enjoyment

increase fertility

The primary purpose of the stop-start technique is to

increase the time that a man is aroused prior to ejaculating

To explain their survival, genes for sexual orientation might be related to all but which of the following? -increased sexaul behavior -increased attractiveness -diffusion of aggression -social dominance

increased attractiveness

All but which of the following are potential benefits of non-monogamy? -greater emotional intimacy with one's primary partner -an increased sexual interest in one's primary partner -greater sexual variety

increased income from fees paid by others to have sex with your primary partner

Increasing testosterone tends to have what effect on both men and women?

increased interest in sex and ease of arousal

An additional health benefit of masturbation is -weight loss -clearing up of acne -increasing muscle tone

increasing fertility

All but which of the following were one of the Horsemen? -criticism -defensiveness -contempt

infidelity

If one once had a sex drive and now one does not, we call it

inhibited sexual desire

A common cause of reduced lubrication in older women is

insufficient estrogen

All but which of the following is part of companionate love? -familiarity -deep attachment -tolerance of partner's short-coming

intense sexual arousal -This is part of passionate love.

according to Dr. Spencer, consummate love

is an aspiration and episodic goal

sexual preference

is best applied to bisexuals who prefer one sex over another

The research on 2D:4D in gay men

is equivocal

According to Dr. Spencer, violet vulva

is protracted resolution for women

End Priapism

is treated with noreprinephrine

A downside of arranged marriages is that

it can involve young girls who are sexually immature

Arguments in favor of sex work include all but which of the following? -otherwise undesirable men deserve a sex life -one can find sex exchanged for money in many legitimate relationships -adult women should be free to choose what to do with their bodies

it contributes to the economy

end The primary advantage of prostaglandin treatement of ED is

it even works with men who have nerve damage

All but which of the following is true the Catholic Church? -its official position is that homosexuality is a sin -it has recently declared itself a welcoming church with regards homosexuality -the current pope seems more accepting of homosexuality -there are many homosexual people in the leadership

it has recently declared itself a welcoming church with regards homosexuality

All but which of the following is true of the stop-start technique? -it can be practiced in masturbation -it can be practiced with a partner -it involves stopping and starting the stimulation

it involves stopping one's sex life until one gets the ejaculation under control

End All but which of the following are true of vaginismus? -there are varying degrees of muscle contractions -the muscles that contract are the same ones that contract during orgasm -some women with vaginismus are unable to have pelvic exams without being medicated

it is an all or nothing phenomenon i.e, muscles clamped shut or stay open

The current status of the diagnosis of HD is

it is being considered for future editions of the DSM

All but which of the following are true of vaginismus? -it involves spasmodic contractions of the vaginal muscles -many women with vaginismus are readily orgasmic -many women with vaginismus pursue sexual activities other than intercoures

it is easy to diagnose within an interview

All but which of the following are concerns that Dr. Spencer has about the new DSM-5 PE diagnosis? -it uses a time limit -you have to feel distress about PE -it focuses on vaginal intercourse

it is hard to understand

End All but which of the following is true of cam modeling? -the cam model might disrobe on camera for her customer -the cam model might stimulate herself on camera for her customer -there is money exchanged for sexual stimulation

it is illegal

Which of the following is true of the squeeze technique?

it is introduced at the breasts and genitals level of sensate focus

The unique aspect of vestibulodynia as a cause of GPPPD is that

it is localized to the vestibule

All but which of the following is true of the orgasmic platform? -it creates a gripping sensation on whatever might be in the vagina -vasocongestion contributes to its formation -it is located in the inner two-third's of the vagina -myotonia contributes to its formation

it is located in the inner two-third's of the vagina -This is an incorrect statement. The orgasmic platform is in the outer third of the vagina.

Why does Dr. Spencer think the Golden Rule doesn't necessarily apply to couples?

it is more important to do unto a partner what that partner wants done unto them

All but which of the following is true of female orgasmic disorder? -10% of women have never had an orgasm -many women are not distreased by absence of orgasm -difficulty in experiencing orgasm is a very common phenomenon for women

it is the most common sexual dysfunction for women

All but which of the following is true of prostaglandin injections for the treatment of ED? -the man needs to inject himself -there are several different brands available -it is very expensive

it is the most popular medical method

Start All but which of the following is true of ED? -the incidence increases with age -there seems to be an effect for education -men with less education are more likely to experience ED

it is the same thing as impotence

All but which of the following is true of polyandry? -it is far less common than polygyny -it is associated with matriarchal societies -it means having several huspands

it is the same thing as polygamy - Polyandry is a type of polygamy!

Start All but which of the following are true of polygyny? -it is a type of polygamy -it tends to occur in patriarchal societies -it is the female version of polyandry

it is the same thing as polygamy - Polygyny is a type of polygamy.

start All but which of the following is true of PGAD? -the person is distressed by this unrelenting arousal -the person is not particularly interested in sex at the time -the arousal is not relieved by orgasm

it occurs as frequently for men as it does for women

all but which of the following are true of the plateau phase? -plateau is a misnomer -there are distinct events in the plateau phase that do not occur in the excitement phase -in this phase, there is a steady increase in arousal -it represents a leveling off of arousal

it represents a leveling off of arousal

All but which of the following is true of vaginal lubrication? -it results from vasocongestion -it results from myotonia -it is similar to erections in men -it comes directly from the vaginal walls

it results from myotonia -It is vasocongestion which is primarily responsible for vaginal lubrication.

all but which of the following is true of retrograde ejaculation - the semen goes backwards into the bladder -it can be a side effect of prostate surgery -it can be a side effect of medications -it results in painful orgasm

it results in painful orgasm

What happens to the clitoris during the plateau phase?

it retracts under the hood

All but which of the following were mentioned as aspects of problematic masturbation? -when it's so frequent that it interferes with other aspects of one's life -when it is attached to deviant fantasy -training to be a premature ejaculator

it takes away from partnered sex

Some argue that the reason same-sex behavior is referenced in the Old Testament is because

it was a way for the jews to distinguish themselves from other groups

All but which of the following is true of Viagra?

it was approved in 2012

The reason they took vaginismus out of the DSM is because

it was impossible to know for sure if there were muscle contractions

All but which of the following is true of the Eros device? -it is similar to the suction device used in the treatment of erectile disorder -it draws blood into the clitoris -it draws blood into the vaginal walls

it will render a woman automatically orgasmic

End All but which of the following is true of the inflatable penile implant? -there is pump that moves fluid into and out of the cylinders -the corpora cavemosa are replaced by the cylinders -it enables him to chose when he has an erection

it will restore his capacity for ejaculation

All but which of the following are arguments in favor of decriminalizing prostitution? -the municipalities could collect taxes if it were legalized -sex workers could get police protection -it would make it a safer business for workers and customers

it would encourage women to go into the business

Dr. Spencer thinks it's important not to take negative partner reactions personally because

it would likely snowball into a larger argument or conflict

start TC's position regarding threesomes is

it's not a good idea

why are men more sexual than women?

it's very hard to soft out the cultural from the biological components

The checkbook philosophy of marriage suggests that

its important to have lots of deposits for those times when you might need to make a withdrawal

Dr. Spencer would say that the two key ingredients in sexual functioning are

lack of anxiety and focus on sensations

Dr. Spencer would suggest that the prevalence of female orgasmic disorder among younger women is due to -too much masturbation -inexperienced partners -immature sex organs

lack of sexual self-confidence

All but which of the following are diagnostic criteria for FSIAD? -unreceptive to partner's initiation -reduced sexual pleasure -absence of sexual thoughts

lack or orgasm

The US v Stevens ruling

lead to a law that made it illegal to create posses or sell depictions of cruelty to animals

The best way to use a butt plug is to

leave it in while having sex as usual

Buying sex in a brothel may be safer than from a streetworker for all but which of the following reasons? -legal brothel workers undergo regular physical exams -legal brothels are inspected routinely -you can find ratings of brothels and workers online

legal brothel workers change more

All but which of the following is a potential hazard of non-monogamy? -social disapproval -feeling of jealousy and anger -increased risk of STI's

less free time

Increasingly, governments are moving towards

liberalizing their position on prostitution

All but which of the following seems true of porn in the context of relationships? -may lead to sexual insecurity -is more often used by one person rather than the couple -greater erectile functioning

likely to lead to infidelity This piece of research did not look at infidelity.

What happens in CAH?

little female fetuses receive a bunch of testorsterone prenatally

Infidelity is negatively correlated with religious service attendance for all but which of the following reasons? -shared values with partner -fear of social shame -stronger sense of religion

little spare time

All but which of the following is part of passionate love? -avoidance of conflict -strong sexual desire -short-lived

long-term commitment

Because we can't really measure prenatal testosterone levels, we have to

look at characteristics we know to be influenced by prenatal hormones When studying adults who are gay or lesbian, we have no way of knowing what their prenatal hormone levels were, so we have to look at other things that are true of them to see if there is some pattern.

all but which of the following are part of the effects of myotonia during excitiement? -cremasteric muscle contract -elevation of testes -dartos muscle contraction -lowering of the testes

lowering of the testes

TC suggests that one should avoid all but which of the following when practicing anal sex? -alcohol consumption -cocaine use -numbing creams

lubrication

The Comstock Act

made it illegal to send sexuality material through the mail

start Dr. Spencer believes that in order to resolve her FSIAD, she might need to

make a conscious decision to be sexual

Why are women more hurt by a lack of orgasm in their male partner than the other way around?

male orgasm should be automatic, so if it doesn't happen, there must be something wrong with her

Sometimes the biggest challenge in the treatment of vaginismus is

managing the partner's frustration and impatience

Dr. Spencer's anecdotal data suggests that

many are getting their variant sex needs met via the internet rather than with live victims

Dr. Spencer suggests that Viagra is not as popular as it could be because

many relationships are too problematic to allow for sexual activity

The most common manifestation of Hypersexual Disorder is

masturbation to pornography

End Dr. Spencer believes that most cases of premature ejaculation arise from

masturbation training

Treatment of FOD

may take weeks and months

End All but which of the following is true of the treatment of situationally absent ejaculation? -the final step for most men is ejaculation in vagina -a preliminary step might be to be able reach orgasm via partner manual stimulation -it may take weeks or months to go through all the steps

medication is the most efficient treatment method

The third key element in Layla's Tantric Sex for Beginners is to

meditate during sex

Which of the following is true?

men and women seem to experience orgasm very similarly

All but which of the following is true? -women are more sexually satisfied in marriage -men tend to benefit more from marriage -married people are healthier than unmarrieds

men are more sexually satisfied in marriage

which of the following is true regarding ovulating women? -men find them more attractive -they score higher on IQ tests -they are often pregnant -their oral contraceptive pills are working well

men find them more attractive

MSM is a term reserved for

men having sex with men

With regards to hooking up,

men seem more interested in these experiences

Mike's 'so, you're feeling angry,' was his attempt at

mirroring

All but which of the following are associated with the phenomenon of absence of orgasm? -anorgasmia -lifelong -generalized

missing Bartholin's glands

End All but which of the following might be causes of delayed or absent ejaculation? -fear of pregnancy -fear STIs -trying to be a courteous sexual partner

missing seminal vesicles

The most common form of marriage in the modern world is

monogamy

Which of the following is false? -monozygotic and dizygotic twins share the same amount of genetic material -monozygotic twin emerged from one fertilized egg -dizygotic twin emerged from two fertilized egg -monozygotic twins share more genetic material than dizygotic twins

monozygotic and dizygotic twins share the same amount of genetic material

All but which of the following are true of otoacoustic emissions -more feminine gay men show feminized patterns -there are equivocal results for gay men -lesbians show a more masuclinized pattern -female twin with a male twin show a more masculine pattern

more feminine gay men show more feminized patterns

All but which of the following are typical changes in sexual response cycle as one ages? -more forceful ejaculation -faster resolution -reduction in vaginal lubrication -decreased level of genital arousal

more forceful ejaculation

Lisa Diamond found that

more than 2/3's of her sample changed their self-identity label at least once

which of the following is true

more women than men fake orgasm

All but which of the following are reasons why women get away with faking orgasms? -one times the fake orgasm to coincide with his so he won't notice -no outwardly visible signs of orgasm in women -there is so much faking going on that most men don't know what's real

most men don't care if you have a real or orgasm

All but which of the following is true? -the attitudes towards sex work have changed over the years -within Islam, there is a creative solution to allow for sanctioned sex work -most Abrahamic religion consider sex work immoral -most sex workers are devout Christians

most sex workers are devout Christians

End All but which of the following are true? -women seem to have about 24 months of spontaneous horny per partner -genital arousal is frequently automatic -whether arousal continues depends on her subjective evaluation of that arousal

most women are always horny

end All but which of the following were suggestions offered by TC on having anal intercourse? -stop and apply more lubrication -insertee should bear down -pause after insertion to await relaxation

move quickly to orgasm to reduce the amount of time the penis in the anus

End All but which of the following were benefits that came to women in the Oneida community? -respect from men -help raising their children -a comfortable co-existence with men

multiple orgasms

In general, Muslims tend to have ___ attitudes towards homosexuality

negative

We tend to fall in love with people who share all but which of the following with us? -ethnicity -religion -educational background

occupational interests

end In vaginismus, the primary symptom is contractions

of the pelvic floor muscles

When we say that 'desire discrepancy' is not sufficient, we mean

one doesn't get a diagnosis because one looks deficient against a partner

All but which of the following are downsides to the use of MUSE in the treatment of ED? -it is not as reliable as injections of prostagladins -when using MUSE, one cannot ejaculate into a pregnant women -higher doses are required leading to some pain in the penis

one gets avoid injections into the penis

Dr. Spencer's concern about fantasies with nonconsensual content is that

one might become too attached to them via classical conditioning

Which of the following is true?

one needs to meet 3 of out of the 6 diagnostic criteria to be diagnosed with FSIAD

All but which of the following are listed as reasons why men struggle more with threesomes than women do? performance anxiety -erectile dysfunction -seeing your female partner be more orgasmic with another woman

only being able to orgasm once in a evening

The falling in love process

only lasts for about 6-18 months

Which of the following is true?

organizational hormones act prenatally

Which of the following is true?

organizational hormones have more of an effect on sexual orientation than activational hormones

Kegel exercises will offer a woman all but which of the following? -a more intense orgasmic experience -greater familiarity with her vagina -increased sensations through greater frictions

orgasmic capacity

start All but which of the following are part of the diagnosis of Female Orgasmic Disorder? -marked delay in orgasm -marked reduction in the intensity of orgasmic sensations -absence of orgasm

painful orgasm

When one is ___, one is attracted primarily to personality characteristics and is not concerned with any other sex/gender factor.

pansexaul

The third level of sensate focus includes

partners sharing information about how they like to be stimulated

All but which of the following are factors that form the foundation of what is considered 'sex'? -reproduction -enjoyment -arousal

passion

All but which of the following are true? -there's only so far commitment can grow or increase -intimacy can grow indefinitely -passion usually fades at around 18 months

passion grows over time

The core event of orgasm for men is

pelvic floor muscle contractions

All but which of the following is a risk associated with anal sex? -pregnancy -contracting HIV -contracting Hepatitis A or B

penile fracture

Start All but which of the following are possible side effects of androgen for men? -accelerated balding -mood disorders -heart disease

penile growth

Historically, sodomy included all but which of the following? -oral sex -anal sex -manual stimulation by a partner -penis-vagina intercourse

penis vagina intercourse

The real targets of homophobia are

people who are gender non-conforming

Dr. Spencer believes that, in the future,

people will continue to prefer live human beings to porn images

All but which of the following is an effect of hormones on sexual attraction? -they masculinizw men's faces -people with higher testorsterone levels are more attractive -they impact cycling women's attractiveness to men -they feminized womens bodies

people with higher testosterone levels are more attractive

Start The most significant psychological factor in ED is

performance anxiety

In every culture studied, ___ plays a role in the falling in love process.

physical attractiveness

End All but which of the following are techniques a woman can use to increase the likelihood of being orgasmic in the context of penis-vagina intercourse? -thinking about how much pleasure her partner is enjoying -communicating what she needs -focusing on positive feelings about partner

playing romantic music

One researcher's experience suggested to him that

porn use is universal among male college students

Dr. Spencer suggests that perhaps Onan's 'sin' was

premature ejaculation

The neurohormonal hypothesis states that

prenatal hormones organize the brain

Which of the following is true?

prenatal testosterone usually results in gynephilia

Additional health benefits of masturbation include all but which of the following? -boosting the immune system -increasing white blood cell counts -decrease prostate cancer

preventing UTIs

End What's especially rare in men is

primary, global HSDD

All but which of the following is a responsibility of the 'touchee' during the first level of sensate focus? -tell the 'tocher' if they are bothering you -try to remain as quiet as possible -if necessary, ask the 'toucher' to move to another area of your body

provide lots of verbal encouragement when you are enjoying the touching

All but which of the following are diagnostic criteria for erectile disorder? Marked difficulty with -erectile rigidity -achieving an erection -maintaining an erection

reaching orgasm

Noyes' notion that traditional marriage should not exist was based on

reading in the bible

The goal of the treatment of vaginismus is to

reassure the patient that her vagina is functional

When we tend to like people who like us, we call this

reciprocity

The DSM-5 committee put a time limit on the latency to ejaculation in order to

reduce the incidence down to 1-3%

There is some suggestion that Sweden's prostitution policy was really an attempt to

reduce the number of migrant sex workers

Noyes believed that 'complex marriage

refined one's character and abolished selfishness

Whether one's sexual response will deteriorate as one ages depends on all but which of the following? -obesity -religious affiliation -lack of exercise -heart disease

relgious affilation

All but which of the following is related to reported masturbation? -race -education -age

religious orientation

An example of a fatuous love relationship would be

religious teenagers who want to have sex

All but which of the following are diagnostic criteria for FSIAD? -reduced sexual fantasies -reduced arousal to erotic cues -absent interest in sex

requires some sort of alcohol to be sexual

Start Which of the following is true?

research has not found a single social factor to explain sexual orientation

All but which of the following is part of the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for Delayed Ejaculation? -absence of ejaculation -marked infrequency of ejaculation -marked delay in ejaculation

retrograde ejaculation

The main focus of many sappy novels and movies is

romantic love

all but which of the following are example of orgasm without ejaculation -running out of sperm -prepubertal orgasms -post-prostate surgery ogasms -retrograde ejaculation

running out of sperm

Marriage in the US today is more ___ than it was in the past.

secular

Dr. Spencer would say that ____ is the most important factor in creating a happy marriage.

self-esteem

Social constructionism posits that there is a circular relationship between ___ and ___.

self-labeling and sexaul attraction

Start Dr. Spencer believes that masturbation is

self-stimulation

Start The most efficient way for a woman to learn to be orgasmic is via

self-stimulation

all but which of the following is part of the emission stage? - the internal urethral sphincter is closed -the external urethral sphincter is closed -the contents of semen are gathered in the ejaculatory duct -semen is forced out the end of the penis

semen is forced out the end of the penis -Semen is not forced out the end of the penis until the next stage

All but which of the following are examples of folks believing that sperm had special properties? -the sambia of new Guinea -semen loss led to psychosis -each sperm carries a tiny complete person

semen was considered a healing salve

The most effective treatment for delayed ejaculation is

sensate focus

Post-Saddam Hussein Iraq

sent death squads after gay men

All but which of the following are part of the diagnosis of Hypersexual Behavior? -symptom duration of at least 6 months -sexual behavior interferes with life -person feels powerless to control sexual behavior

sexual behavior within a manic state

Which of the following is false? -monozygotic twin pairs are more concordant for homosexuality than dizygotic twin pairs -genes have a greater influence on male homosexuality than on lesbiansim -sexual orientation is an entirely genetic phenomenon -sometimes twin reared apart are concordant for sexual orientation

sexual orientation is an entirely genetic phenomenon

A particular problem for a heterosexual woman is

she may be disturbed by watching her male's partner interact with another man

End What is Dr. Spencer's position regarding the chemical treatment of PE?

she thinks it's medical overkill

all but which of the following are part of the plateau phase for men? -possible cowper's gland secretion -engorgement of the glans -shrinking of the ampullia -testicular elevation

shrinking of the ampulla

Dr. LeVay is a neuroscientist. -Simon LeVay found that the INAH-3 region of the gay males was

similar in size to the heterosexual females

All but which of the following are parts of happy marriages? -caring -sense of humor -companionship

similar religious affiliations

end The last level of sensate focus involves

simultaneous touching

The most common form of 'delayed' ejaculation is

situational anorgasmia

There is an instruction in the treatment of ED to 'lose your erection.' Why?

so that he can demonstrate to himself that he can regain it

____ teaches that masturbation is normal.

some liberal branches of some religions

All but which of the following are connected to lubrication-related GPPPD? -there is no lubrication because she is not aroused -the lack of lubrication is due to her being post-menopausal -lack of lubrication can cause dyspareunia

some lubricants can cause vaginal infections

Start Which of the following is TRUE?

some people reserve the team erotica for porn that depicts consensual sex

One of the values of I language is that is encourages us to focus on

specific behaviors

A key component in communicating about sex is

specificity

All but which of the following behaviors would factor into you creating the 5:1 ratio? -turning toward your partner when there's an emotional issue -showing appreciation for those behavior you'd like to see increase -trying to be positive even when partner is not

specifying which behavior you're complaining about

End All but which of the following was listed as a category of reasons why people have sex? -insecurity -emotional -goal attainment

spiritual

All but which of the following are means of administering estrogen to post-menopausal women?

spray on

start- All but which of the following is true? -women seem to be capable of responding to lesbian erotic stimuli -women are capable responding to gay male erotic stimuli -straight men responding to all types of stimuli -women are capable of responding to sexual stimuli involving gay men

straight men respond to all types of stimuli

Which of the following is true?

straight women have the highest 2D: 4D ratios It is prenatal testosterone which probably 'masculinizes' 2D:4D ratios. This means that prenatal testosterone makes those two fingers more similar in length or makes the ring finger longer.

Dr. Spencer has found that when asked if fantasizing during sex about someone else constitutes cheating,

students rarely thought it was cheating when they did it themselves

Dr. Spencer's take on the role of authoritarian parents in homophobia is that

such parents will raise more judgmental children

Joycelyn Elders, a Surgeon General, lost her job when she

suggested that masturbation be part of a sex ed curriculum

All but which of the following are part of the process of bringing orgasm into the partner experience? -being able to talk about what works for you sexually -sensate focus -demonstrating to partner how you stimulate yourself

taking Addyi

Dr. Spencer suggests that the relationship between aggression and porn might be mediated by

testosterone levels

Curiously, some religious people still believe that the Bible tells them

that homosexuals should be put to death

All but which of the following were justifications for early laws against homosexuality? -that it was unnatural -that it was against the laws of god -that it was a sign of mental illness that it was a sign of physical illness

that it was against the laws of God

When we say it's not clinically significant despite being statistically significant, we mean

that it's not likely having much of an impact in real life

End The Talking Stick helps couples remember

that one person has the floor

Heterosexism is

the assumption that everyone is straight

in resolution,

the body returns to its non-aroused or resting state

The field trials for Hypersexual Disorder revealed that

the diagnostic criteria were very effective

which of the following is true

the earlier you get married, the less likely to marriage is to survive

Probably the basis of Hinduism's acceptance of homosexuality is based on

the fact that they polytheistic

start The reason we are not yet clear whether there is such a thing as sex addiction is because

the field is in its infancy

all but which of the following is part of the expulsion phase of orgasm? -internal urethral sphincter remains closed -the gathering of fluid in the ejaculatory duct -muscle contracting around the ejaculatory duct -anal contractions

the gathering of fluids in the ejaculatory duct

Our preference for clear skin and facial symmetry reflects

the impact of an evolutionary process

Start All but which of the following are true? -delayed ejaculation is more common than absent ejaculation -women have more trouble with absent orgasm than men -the diagnosis of delayed ejaculation includes absence of ejaculation

the incidence of delayed ejaculation increases dramatically as men age

All but which of the following is true of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder? -it is less common in men than women -it is less common among those who are educated -the incidence grows in men as they grow older

the lowest incidence is found among men older than 60

End Dr. Spencer would suggest that a major cause of women's struggle with orgasm is due to

the mismatch of genitalia in typical sexual intercourse

The person who gets to determine when sensate focus occurs (assuming their partner is amenable) is

the person who is having the most difficulty

If all 4 of the Horsemen were present in a relationship -

the relationship was doomed

All but which of the following occur during the resolution phase? -the uterus drops down over the bladder -the clitoris comes out from under the hood -the semen is pushed out of the vagina -the labia returns to their normal color

the semen is pushed out of the vagina

All but which of the following is characteristic of a no-fault divorce? -support for minor children is spelled out -assets are divided -liabilities are divided

the spouse who behaved the most poorly will get the least amount of money

Which of the following is true of the squeeze technique?

the treatment of PE is very challenging and rarely successful

Concordance means

the twins share whatever characteristic you are studying

masters & johnson part 2 -All but which of the following are part of the excitement phase for women? -the uterus moves upwards into the pelvis -the vagina is lengthened -the uterus remains flopped over the bladder -the vaginal walls are opening up a bit

the uterus remains flopped over the bladder

Dr. Spencer cautions against early vibrator use in the treatment of FOD because

the women might become dependent on vibrator stimulation

Those who rate the highest satisfaction with threesomes are

the young and uncommitted

What really feeds vaginismus for most women is

their catastrophic fear of penetration'

Dr. Spencer suggests that one of the reasons why men do not get treatment for their PE is because

their partners do not tell them that it's a problem

Which of the following is NOT true of CAIS? -there are xy chromosomes -there are xx chromosomes -they have testes -they are androphilic

there are XX chromosomes

Which of the following is true?

there are many flavors of asexuality

start -which of the following is true?

there are many flavors' of asexuality

End All but which of the following supports the notion that pedophilia may be a sexual orientation? -pedophiles may have different brains than non-pedophiles -pedophile claim to have an emotional attraction to children -pedophiles claim that this sexual attraction has always been with them -there are many successful cures for pedophilia

there are many successful cures for pedophilia

Which of the following is FALSE? -there are more lesbians than gay men -there are more gay men than lesbians -bisexaulity seems more popular in adolescence -bisexaulity would seem more common among females than males

there are more lesbians than gay men

All but which of the following is true regarding non-monogamy and morality? -some religions are supportive of non-monogamy -the majority of religion consider non-monogamy to be immoral -for non-religious people, the morality depends on whether or not the non-monogamy is consensual

there are no religions that condone non-monogamy

All but which of the following are true of the semi-rigid rods? -the rods take the place of the two corpora cavernosa -there are no mechanics which could fail the man has a perpetual erection

there is a very high failure rate

If a man loses his capacity to control his ejaculation

there is likely a neurological problem

Which of the following is true regarding the relationship between erectile disorder (ED) and porn consumption?

there is no scientific evidence of a relationship between the two

Despite the apparent concern for our health in certain areas, in the US

there is not a serious concern about body image advertising

Research on porn addiction suggests that

there is nothing inherent in porn that makes it addictive

A failure to respond to papaverine injections strongly suggests that

there is some cardiovascular insufficiency

Dr. Spencer suggests that when couples argue about the same thing over and over

there is some deeper meaning to the conflict which they have not discovered

The fact that one finds same-sex behavior commonly in highly social species suggests that

there may be adaptive benefits to same sex behavior

It is predicted that, in the future,

there will be more male prostitutes

All but which of the following were offered as reasons why a threesome might not work? self-consciousness will get in the way -we really don't want to share our partners -fantasy and reality do not really match

there's too much of an STI risk

Start One could argue that strip club dancers are sex workers because

they accept money in exchange for sexual stimulation

All but which of the following were found among porn actresses when compared to matched controls? -they had higher levels of self-esteem -they reported greater sexual satisfaction -they had more sex partners

they all shared a history of childhood sexual abuse

Start All but which of the following is true of penile implants? -there are some that are inflatable -there are some that are semi-rigid rods -men tend to be happier with the inflatable implants

they are controlled electronically

According to Dr. Spencer, we should avoid 'why' questions because

they are disguised judgments and criticisms

All but which is true of non-monogamy in the homosexual community? -being non-monogamous may be a way to rejection the heterosexual culture -it is more common among gay than straight -it is easier for gay men to accept non-monogamy as they are fairly sexually motivated

they are more likely to pursue non-monogamy because they are amoral

Dr. Spencer suggests that many people feel hurt within their relationships because

they are not being heard

Many teens do not realize that

they are technically distributing child porn when sending explicit photos to one another

All but which of the following were offered as reasons why same-sex attracted people masturbate more? -they might find their own genitals more appealing -they might have more positive attitudes towards sex -they are used to overcoming sexual taboos

they can't find partners

All but which of the following are true of Bartholin's glands? -they contribute significantly to lubrication -they are similar to cowper's glands in men -they may secrete a few drops of fluid during the plateau phase -women may come to know about them as a result of an infection

they contribute significanty to lubrication - Bartholin's glands do NOT contribute significantly to lubrication.

The reason they created a new diagnosis and called it FSIAD is because

they could not distinguish between arousal and interest disorders in women

All but which of the following is a reason why cohabitors have less successful marriages? -religious folks, more likely to commit, will not cohabit first -maybe they have used up some of the time allotted to that partnership -maybe they're less invested in the partnership

they do not know how to have a relationship -While this, indeed, might be a reason, it is not one that comes out of the research.

All but which of the following are true of streetwalkers in the US? -the most common service delivered is fellatio -of all sex workers, their work is the most dangerous -they will usually develop a drug habit

they get great police protection as they befriend the cops

All but which of the following is true of open relationships? -people in an open relationship don't consider sex with others a violation of their fidelity contract -female bisexuality is more common than male bisexuality -swinging occurs when they got to parties to have sex with others

they have more sex outside their relationship than they have within it

People seek to enhance their physical appearance for all but which of the following reasons?

they have the money to do it ! While it might be true that having the money to complete body modification surgery is helpful, it is not one of the motivations I listed in the lecture.

When Dr. Spencer says that a lot of bisexual people are 'homeless,' she means

they might encounter non-acceptance from the straight and gay communities

When Dr. Spencer says that women often need a transition activity, she means

they should expose themselves to something that will get those automatic genital responses going

Dr. Spencer suggests that you stay away from 'ed' so-called feeling words because

they suggest that someone did something to you

All but which of the following is true of premature ejaculators? -they report less enjoyment of orgasm -they ejaculate before reaching full sexual arousal -they don't read their level of arousal very well

they tend to be substance abusers

All but which of the following pertain to sex workers in the US? -homelessness is a common reason to go into sex work -almost half started before age 18 -the majority have been beaten

they're usually pretty street-smart and dont suffer psychological

Creating an intention in Tantric sex means

thinking beforehand what you'd like to have happen in the sex

In addition to symmetrical faces, we are also attracted to all but which of the following types of faces? -those with clear skin -those with smooth skin -those that are sex-typed those that are authoritarian

those that are authoritarian

One finds the greatest variety of sexual behavior among

those with higher incomes

A key contribution of the Couple's Dialogue is that is allows couples

to be clear about that topic a hand

Ego-dystonic homosexuality was included in the DSM- 2

to enable people to get insurance coverage for their internalized homophobia

The primary reason why a man might fake orgasm is

to explain why he has lost his erection

All but which of the following is a function of fantasy? -to speed up arousal if need be - to rehearse activities that one might want to pursue -to pursue an activity in one's head that one chooses not to conduct in real life

to fancy oneself a sexual superstar

All but which of the following are reasons why women fake orgasm? -so as not to hurt her partner's feelings -in order not to look sexually deficient -to get the sex over with

to increase her fertility

All but one of the following was listed as a typical sexual motivation for women? -to meet an obligation -as part of a habit -to pacify a partner

to make money

The best way to train your internal anal sphincter to relax is

to practice finger insertion daily

All but which of the following is true of the stop-start technique? -it should be practiced 15 min per day -when intercourse occurs, the partner-on-top positions is advised -it may take weeks before one notices real improvement

to see real progress, one should keep detailed records

start All but which of the following are reasons why women fake orgasm? -she is not receiving adequate stimulation -she wants to get sex over with -poor communication

to teach her partner what works best

All but which of the following can cause priapism? -use of cocaine -use of paparverine -recteational use of viagra

too much pornography

All but which of the following are research foci that support the relationship between gendered behavior and sexual orientation? -gender dysphoric females -toy preferences -gender non-conforming boys -home videos

toy preferences

Iran's solution to the 'homosexual problem' was to

turn them into women

All but which of the following is a likely result of reparative therapy?

turning a gay person into a straight person

Because they recognize ___, native peoples tend to be value-neutral or value-positive with regards to sexual orientation.

two spirited individuals

All but which of the following are diagnostic criteria for Hypersexual Disorder? -disregard for consequences of one's sexual behavior -utilizing sex to escape from unpleasant mood states -excessive sexual behavior

use of substances while having sex

All but which of the following are part of the plateau phase for women? -uterus collapses over the bladder -clitoris retracts under the hood -formation of the orgasmic platform -inner two-third's of the vagina fully distended

uterus collapses over the bladder -The uterus stays suspended in the pelvis during the plateau phase.

End While most flirting might be designed to signal romantic interest, some flirting is

utilitarian

Mike's "I can see where you're coming from" is his attempt at

validating

All but which of the following is part of the treatment of vaginismus? -self-stimulation -lubrication -dilation

vibrator stimulation

All but which of the following is part of the treatment regimen for women learning to be orgasmic? -genital self-exam -self-stimulation -kegel exercises

vibrator use

masters & johnson part 1 -The artificial coition machine

was a dildo-shaped device that tracked the changes in the vagina

In a special printing of DSM-2, homosexuality

was no longer listed as a mental illness

The slang term for sleep orgasms for women is

we don't have one

Which of the following is true regarding multiple orgasms in men?

we don't know how many men are capable of learning to be multiply orgasmic

Which of the following is the cause of PGAD?

we dont know

All but which of the following is true of the role of physical attractiveness? -it is more important in the beginning of the relationship -we tend to think physically attractive people are healthier -straight men place more emphasis on physical attractiveness than do others

we fear physically attractive people will be unfaithful -This may be true for some folks, but in the falling in love stage, this fear does not play a big role.

Familiarity is related to attraction because end

we grow more fond of people we see more often

All but which of the following are reasons why we are more attracted to people with symmetrical faces? -if your face is asymmetrical, you are more prone to health problems -we like all things to be symmetrical -if you face is asymmetrical, you may have suffered some injury -you may have sustained some facial injury as a result of weak eye sight

we like all things to be symmetrical

Men are more likely than women to fantasize about all but which of the following? -having sex with the possibility of being discovered -having sex with a virgin -anal sex

weddings

All but which of the following were listed as hazardous consequences of cultural expectations? -weight lifting -aphrodisiac use -steroid abuse -anorexia

weight lifting Weight lifting is an important part of a person's health management routine

All but which of the following is true about arranged marriages? -parents try to choose partners that will be compatible with their offspring -parents take this job seriously as they love their children -often potential marriage partners come from similar backgrounds

western love marriages are more successful than arranged marriages

Viagra doesn't really work for women because

what they really need is desire

Dating originated

when some folks could not afford to come out like a debutante

All but which of the following are consistent with the Fertile Female hypothesis? -when they do reproduce, gay men have sex with fertile female -female relatives pass along the androphilia gene -female relatives of gay men are more fertile -there really isn't a gene for homosexuality per se

when they do reproduce, gay men have sex with fertile female

Attitudes regarding homosexuality within the Jewish community depend on

whether one is orthodox, conservative or reform

The difference between being multiply ejaculatory and multiply orgasmic relates to

whether or not there is ejaculation with each orgasm

Start What is the difference between partial and complete celibacy?

whether or not there is partnered sex

Adult and adolescent dating differs along all but which of the following dimensions? -whether it occurs in group -whether sexual activity comes first -use of dating services

whether protection is used in sexual activity - These two groups may differ as it relates to using protection, but this video did not address that issue.

Whether sexual objectification of women is oppressive hinges on

whether she has other gainful employment opportunities

All but which of the following could impact estrogen's effect on sexaul arousal in menopausal women? -sex is more comfortable -the estrogen may increase sex drive -she may have not lost her drive to begin with -whether she is also receiving progesterone

whether she is also receiving progesterone

Barring any biological problems, ultimately, whether or not one experiences arousal in response to genital stimulation depends on

whether the brain registers the stimulation positively

All but which of the following are examples of situational bisexuality? -at sleep-away camp -while in prison -to entertain straight men at a party -while in denial about your true orientation

while in denial about your true orientation

We use the term cisgender to refer to someone

whose gender identity matches their outward sex

In examining videos of couples, Dr. Gottman was able to determine

whose relationships would survive and whose would not

The Darwinian Paradox asks

why are so there so many homosexuals when they don't reproduce very much?

All but which of the following are true of the refractory period? -when a man is young, he may not be aware of having a refractory period -as a man gets older, his refractory period lenghtens -women experience a refractory period -it is the period after orgasm when a person cannot be restimulated

women experience a refractory period -Women do not seem to have refractory periods.

With regards to the differences between the sexes in porn preferences

women preferred written porn to visual porn

All but which of the following are true? -female orgasm seems to be related to sexaulity education -the refractory period is triggered by emptying the ejaculatory duct - women refractory period begins right after orgasm -10% of women have not had an orgasm

women refractory period begins right after orgasm

Which of the following is true?

women show more fluidity in their sexual orientation than do men

Start One reason why we may be underestimating the number of women who are unfaithful is

women tend to lie about their infidelities

Which of the following is false regarding women's rape fantasies? -some women do have rape fantasies -fantasies allow us to do in our heads what we would not want to do in real life -they are trying to master an experience wherein once they were not in control

women who have rape fantasies want to be raped

The experience of all but which of the following groups supports the theory that prenatal testosterone influences 2D:4D? -AIS folks -women with PCOS -women whose mothers took DES -female twins of males twin

women whose mother took DES Far as I know, there's no relationship between maternal use of DES and a child's prenatal testosterone level

All but which of the following is true of the Fraternal Birth Order effect? -one in 7 men owe their homosexuality to FBO -women with older brothers are more likely to be lesbian -the FBO strengthens with each male child a women carries -women who carry male fetuses develop a sort of immune reaction to them

women with older brothers are more likely to be lesbian

End All but which of the following were suggested regarding breaking up? -try to remain friends -consider therapy, especially if there are children involved -be honest

write down all the reasons you are leaving and give them that list

All but which of the following is part of being a good receiver? -empathizing -validating -staying calm

writing down everything that is said

When Dr. Spencer says I language represents a philosophy of life, she means

you are responsible for how you feel

Dr. Spencer suggests that partners are like dolphins in that

you can increase the behavior you want in them by reinforcing that behavior

Start Systematic desensitization means

you create an opportunity for small victories towards a larger goal

End Dr. Spencer believes that consultation with a therapist should be considered when all but which apply? - you can't stop fantasizing about nonconsensual sexual activities -you have intrusive thoughts related to prior sexual trauma -you can't stop fantasizing about illegal activities

you fantasize about someone else while having sex with your partner

Tracey Cox says that sex therapists recommend faking when

you have orgasms 90% of the time

You are most likely to remember your dreams when

you wake up without an alarm

Among the Sambia in New Guinea

young men fellate older men in order to grow into adulthood

All but which of the following are problematic factors in faking orgasms? -it is dishonest -it can become a vicious cycle -you might communicate to your partner that something that is unpleasant is actually working for you

your partner might feels like a sexual superstar

Asking a why question that does not make an accusation depends highly on

your tone of voice