Ch5 – Arousal & Response | Test Bank – 2nd Ed

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TRUE/FALSE - Write 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false.
1) Japanese erotic art is considered the world's oldest sex manual.

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⊚ false

2) The human species is distinctive from other species in that we combine sexual activity and interaction with the emotion of love.

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⊚ false

3) The main purpose of keeping a sexual journal is to record one's partner's sexual thoughts, experiences, and fantasies.

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⊚ false

4) Human sexual motivation can be defined as a simple drive to reproduce.

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⊚ false

5) Human motivation to engage in sexual behavior arises from several physiological and psychological factors.

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⊚ false

6) Among the five senses, the sense of smell contributes the most to sexual pleasure and arousal.

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⊚ false

7) Primary erogenous zones are areas of the body that are most associated with sexual touch and pleasure, but due to individual variation in people's preferences for touch, virtually any other area of the body can be a secondary erogenous zone.

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⊚ false

8) Research indicates that women experience more sexual arousal when watching pornography than men.

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⊚ false

9) Smells are known to both stimulate and offend with regard to sexual arousal.

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⊚ false

10) The unique capacity to create sexual fantasies contributes to our ability to enjoy sexual pleasure in a way that other animals cannot.

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⊚ false

11) According to the EPOR model, desire is the first phase of sexual response.

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⊚ false

12) The phases of Masters and Johnson's response cycle follow the same pattern regardless of the kind of sexual activity that one is engaged in.

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⊚ false

13) During the plateau phase of sexual response there is a leveling off of sexual arousal.

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⊚ false

14) In all men, orgasm results in ejaculation.

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⊚ false

15) A sex flush occurs during the excitement phase of sexual response.

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⊚ false

16) An orgasm occurs every time people engage in sexual intercourse.

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⊚ false

17) If we stop being sexually aroused, resolution can happen without orgasm.

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⊚ false

18) Kissing with the lips is one form of sexual interaction.

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⊚ false

19) There are only a limited number of coital positions.

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⊚ false

20) All people should be able to engage in forms of sexual behavior that bring them happiness and fulfillment as long as these forms are consensual and allow their partner(s) to experience dignity, power, and well-being.

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⊚ false

MULTIPLE CHOICE - Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
21) In the Kama Sutra, Kaurma (The Tortoise) is which of the following sexual positions?

A) The lovers' thighs, still joined, are raised.
B) The woman sits with raised thighs, her feet placed either side of the man's waist; linga (penis) enters yoni (vagina); the man rains hard blows upon the woman's body.
C) As in the monkey pose, partners turn away from each other.
D) The man sits rotating his hips like a black bee within the cave of her thighs.
E) The couple is seated, mouth-to-mouth, arms against arms, thighs against thighs.

22) The human species is distinctive from other species in that we

A) do not take part in casual sex.
B) do not engage in polyamorous relationships.
C) combine sexual activity and interaction with the emotion of love.
D) engage in sexual relations only with members of the same sex.
E) engage in sexual intercourse solely for the purpose of reproduction.

23) _____ cultures are more restrictive when it comes to certain practices, such as heterosexual anal sex.

A) Sex-negative
B) Sex-positive
C) Collectivist
D) Individualistic
E) Liberal

24) Some cultures include messages about channeling sexual energy in ways that influence how we form relationships, seek pleasure, and come to understand sexual well-being. Which of the following is an example of this type of message that a sex-negative culture might embrace?

A) a message illustrating the benefits of promiscuity
B) a message that promotes sex before marriage
C) a message depicting same-sex attractions as normative
D) a message that promotes practices of heterosexual anal sex
E) a message to "save yourself" sexually for marriage

25) An important task in the pursuit of sexual well-being is to

A) adopt a sex-negative culture that restricts certain sexual practices.
B) "save yourself" sexually for marriage.
C) engage in as many casual sexual encounters as possible.
D) understand what you need to be comfortable in relationships so you can enjoy your own sexuality.
E) understand that the fulfillment of your partner's needs is far more important than the development of your own sexuality.

26) Every night Abby takes the time to write about all the sexual thoughts and fantasies that she had during the day. She records detailed descriptions of any sexual encounters she might have had. Which of the following is a benefit of this activity?

A) It helps Abby to understand how she can place her partner's needs ahead of her own and ensure her partner's sexual well-being.
B) It helps Abby to avoid thinking too many sexual thoughts during the day.
C) It helps Abby to understand how and why she expresses her attractions and pleasure in her sexual experience.
D) It helps Abby to curb her promiscuous tendencies.
E) It allows Abby's friends to have easy access to her sexual thoughts and fantasies.

27) Which of the following is a benefit of keeping a sexual journal?

A) It helps people abstain from sex before marriage.
B) It enhances sexual well-being.
C) It allows other people to read your sexual thoughts.
D) It reduces sexual desire.
E) It decreases sexual awareness.

28) Why is it beneficial to keep a sexual journal?

A) Keeping a sexual journal helps us to look back and reflect on how much we've changed.
B) Keeping a sexual journal allows us to suppress inappropriate sexual fantasies.
C) A sexual journal helps other people easily find out about your sexual preferences.
D) A sexual journal promotes a sex-negative perception.
E) A sexual journal can be used to control our sexual desires.

29) Which of the following has been found to help people understand how and why they express their attractions and pleasure in their sexual experience?

A) fantasy system
B) sexual promiscuity
C) sexual journal
D) sexual dysfunction
E) explicit sexual imagery

30) Which of the following is important to remember when writing in a sexual journal?

A) Try to share your entries with many people.
B) Try to suppress inappropriate sexual attractions.
C) Try to limit your sexual fantasies.
D) Try not to include too many explicit details.
E) Try not to censor yourself.

31) Which of the following best describes human sexual motivation?

A) a drive to engage in long-term, non-sexual relationships
B) a simple drive to reproduce
C) a powerful and unusual incentive for behavior
D) an emotion that has very little effect on behavior
E) a behavioral abnormality

32) Which of the following is/are a physiological factor that contributes to human sexual motivation?

A) hormones
B) enzymes
C) sexual fantasies
D) love
E) temperament

33) When we think of how our senses contribute to sexual pleasure and arousal, it is easily argued that _____ is the most dominant sense.

A) sound
B) smell
C) taste
D) touch
E) sight

34) Which of the following is the sense that often leads to the highest levels of arousal and response to sexual stimulation?

A) smell
B) touch
C) taste
D) sight
E) sound

35) The _____ include the genitals, butt, anus, perineum, breasts, and inner surface of the thighs, armpits, navel, neck, ears, and mouth.

A) biological zones
B) tertiary erogenous zones
C) primary erogenous zones
D) secondary erogenous zones
E) root zones

36) _____ are areas of the body like the back or feet that when touched in a sensual way can trigger arousal in the primary erogenous zones.

A) Tertiary erogenous zones
B) Secondary erogenous zones
C) Biological zones
D) Grafenberg sensors
E) Root zones

37) Which of the following is the second-most dominant sense in the realm of sexual pleasure?

A) smell
B) touch
C) taste
D) sound
E) sight

38) Consuming which of the following is most like to lead bodily fluids to taste mild?

A) asparagus
B) pineapple juice
C) red meat
D) fruits and vegetables
E) coffee

39) Which of the following is the likely impact of consuming red meat, fish, and alcohol on bodily fluids?

A) They cause bodily fluids to taste bitter.
B) They cause bodily fluids to taste sweet.
C) They cause bodily fluids to taste mild.
D) They cause excessive secretion of bodily fluids.
E) They cause bodily fluids to become odorless.

40) Which of the following is/are most likely to cause bodily fluids to taste sweet?

A) smoking
B) pineapple juice
C) alcohol
D) fruits and vegetables
E) coffee

41) _____ are odorless chemical signals that are not readily noticed by the nose but are detected in the environment.

A) Hormones
B) Pheromones
C) Neurotransmitters
D) Enzymes
E) Endorphins

42) _____ are now believed to be the cause of the McClintock effect.

A) Pheromones
B) Hormones
C) Bodily fluids
D) Endorphins
E) Neurotransmitters

43) _____ refers to the subjective experience of sexual arousal.

A) Fantasy system
B) Masturbation
C) Sexual imagery
D) Sexual fantasy
E) Sexual excitement

44) Which of the following refers to the feeling of excitement a man may feel in his penis or a woman may feel in her vagina and clitoris or surrounding tissue?

A) fantasy system
B) sexual excitement
C) sexual imagery
D) sexual fantasy
E) masturbation

45) _____ refers to the imaginary roles and parts that people may play out in their minds relating to sexual expression.

A) Sexual excitement
B) Sexual roles
C) Sexual socialization
D) Sexual fantasy
E) Sexual desire

46) Which of the following is/are a combination of arousal, desire, and sexual interaction?

A) sexual roles
B) sexual socialization
C) sexual fantasies
D) sexual behaviors
E) sexual excitement

47) Sandrine has several interwoven fantasies that express her deepest sexual motivations, pleasures, and fears. This combination of danger and pleasure is referred to by researchers as

A) a sexual role.
B) sexual socialization.
C) a sexual fantasy system.
D) sexual behaviors.
E) sexual excitement.

48) _____ refers to interwoven sexual fantasies that express individuals' deepest sexual motivations, pleasures, fears, and yearnings for emotional connections with others.

A) Sexual behaviors
B) The sexual response cycle
C) Sexual socialization
D) Sexual excitement
E) A fantasy system

49) Which of the following is the first phase of the human sexual response according to Masters and Johnson?

A) orgasm
B) sex flush
C) plateau phase
D) excitement phase
E) resolution

50) According to the EPOR model, during the _____ phase the brain sends signals to the rest of the body to prepare it for possible sexual activity.

A) excitement
B) sex flush
C) plateau
D) orgasm
E) resolution

51) According to the EPOR model, which of the following occurs in both men and women during the excitement phase?

A) sex flush
B) vasoconstriction
C) orgasm
D) vasocongestion
E) resolution

52) According to the EPOR model, during the _____ phase erection occurs in the clitoris and the penis.

A) refractory
B) excitement
C) plateau
D) orgasm
E) resolution

53) In women, during the _____ phase of the EPOR model, the labia become swollen and the vagina loosens, and secretions begin to lubricate it.

A) refractory
B) plateau
C) excitement
D) orgasm
E) resolution

54) _____ is the second stage of the human sexual response, according to the EPOR model, in which sensitivity to touch increases and becomes more pleasurable.

A) Orgasm
B) Sex flush
C) The plateau phase
D) The excitement phase
E) Resolution

55) During the plateau phase, as the genitals are stimulated more, the chest area may turn pink or red with what is called

A) vasocongestion.
B) sex flush.
C) excitement.
D) orgasm.
E) resolution.

56) _____ refers to the third phase of the body's sexual response, which occurs at the peak of the plateau phase and typically lasts for only a few seconds, though it may feel much longer.

A) Orgasm
B) Sex flush
C) The refractory period
D) The excitement phase
E) Resolution

57) An orgasm is

A) a period during which a man cannot achieve an erection.
B) a feeling of psychological wellness.
C) an increase in sensitivity to touch.
D) the reaction of the body to a specific stimulus resulting in arousal.
E) simply a series of rhythmic muscle contractions.

58) In men, _____ involves rapid contractions of the prostate gland, the seminal vesicles, and the vas deferens, which generally produce an ejaculation of semen.

A) vasocongestion
B) sex flush
C) excitement
D) orgasm
E) resolution

59) During _____, women experience rapid contractions around the vagina that may or may not produce a vaginal secretion or ejaculate.

A) orgasm
B) sex flush
C) excitement
D) vasocongestion
E) resolution

60) For both women and men, _____ involves increased muscle tension throughout the body and then relaxation, especially in the pelvic area.

A) excitement
B) sex flush
C) orgasm
D) vasocongestion
E) resolution

61) During which of the following phases of the sexual response cycle are endorphins released in the brain?

A) plateau phase
B) orgasm
C) refractory period
D) excitement phase
E) resolution

62) _____ are chemicals produced in the brain during strenuous exercise, excitement, pain, and orgasm that may alter our emotions in the period after orgasm.

A) Enzymes
B) Pheromones
C) Neurotransmitters
D) Hormones
E) Endorphins

63) In humans, endorphins are produced by the

A) thyroid and adrenal glands.
B) amygdala.
C) frontal and parietal lobes of the brain.
D) pituitary gland and the hypothalamus.
E) pancreas.

64) Essentially, _____ work as "natural pain relievers."

A) enzymes
B) endorphins
C) neurotransmitters
D) hormones
E) pheromones

65) For most people, _____ is the desired phase of the sexual response cycle, but it may not occur every time people engage in sexual intercourse.

A) orgasm
B) the refractory period
C) excitement
D) plateau
E) resolution

66) Which of the following is the last phase of sexual response?

A) plateau phase
B) orgasm
C) refractory period
D) excitement phase
E) resolution

67) In the sexual response cycle, _____ involves the relaxation of the body and a feeling of psychological wellness, as the extra blood in the genitals that caused erection drains out and the genitals return to their normal state.

A) orgasm
B) the refractory period
C) resolution
D) plateau
E) excitement

68) Which of the following is a difference in sexual response between men and women?

A) Men experience a plateau phase but women do not.
B) During orgasm, endorphins are released in women's brains but not in men's.
C) Men are more likely than women to experience multiple orgasms.
D) Women do not experience the plateau phase.
E) Men experience a refractory period following orgasm.

69) Identify the most distinct difference between the EPOR model and Kaplan's model of sexual response.

A) removal of the excitement phase
B) inclusion of the desire phase
C) inclusion of the plateau phase
D) inclusion of the resolution phase
E) removal of the refractory period

70) In Kaplan's model of sexual response, the _____ is described as a prelude to physical response.

A) excitement phase
B) desire phase
C) plateau phase
D) resolution phase
E) refractory period

71) As compared to Masters and Johnson's model of sexual response, which of the following best describes Basson's model of female sexual response?

A) cyclical
B) linear
C) patriarchal
D) insufficient
E) uninformed

72) Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the various models of sexual response?

A) Basson believed that neither Masters and Johnson's nor Kaplan's models adequately addressed women's sexual response.
B) Basson was the only one to include desire in a model of sexual response.
C) Masters and Johnson's model of sexual response is cyclical, whereas as Kaplan and Basson's models are linear.
D) Kaplan, Basson, and Masters and Johnson's models of sexual response all have three stages.
E) Masters and Johnson's model does the best at addressing issues specific to women's sexual response.

73) Orgasm is a(n)

A) autonomic nervous response.
B) voluntary nervous response.
C) involuntary fight-or-flight response.
D) involuntary reflex action.
E) spontaneous secretion of pheromones.

74) Which of the following controls an orgasm?

A) the circulatory system
B) the spinal cord
C) the brain's limbic system
D) the midbrain
E) the hindbrain

75) Which of the following statements about masturbation is accurate?

A) Masturbation is great way to discover what one finds to be sexually arousing.
B) Masturbation is universally accepted among all cultures.
C) Masturbation is only acceptable for single people.
D) More women masturbate than men.
E) Men masturbate less frequently than women.

76) According to the Global Study of Sexual Attitudes and Behaviors (GSSAB), the lowest levels of sexual satisfaction were found among

A) individualistic cultures.
B) collectivist cultures.
C) Western cultures.
D) matriarchal cultures.
E) cultures with gender equality.

77) _____ refers to oral sex performed on a man.

A) Cunnilingus
B) Fellatio
C) Anilingus
D) Masturbation
E) Coitus

78) _____ refers to oral sex performed on a woman.

A) Masturbation
B) Fellatio
C) Anilingus
D) Cunnilingus
E) Coitus

79) _____ refers to a form of sexual expression in which the anus is penetrated by a penis.

A) Fellatio
B) Coitus
C) Anal intercourse
D) Cunnilingus
E) Anilingus

80) _____ refers to oral-anal stimulation.

A) Anilingus
B) Coitus
C) Anal intercourse
D) Cunnilingus
E) Fellatio

81) In recent years, anal sex among heterosexuals has risen in frequency so much so that the news media have suggested that anal sex is

A) a coital behavior.
B) a social taboo.
C) the "new anilingus."
D) "gay sex."
E) the "new oral sex."

82) The word _____ refers to a small break in the anal tissue that may result from anal intercourse without proper lubrication.

A) coitus
B) laceration
C) fissure
D) anilingus
E) cunnilingus

83) _____ refers to penile-vaginal intercourse.

A) Fellatio
B) Coitus
C) Masturbation
D) Anilingus
E) Cunnilingus

84) Which of the following sexual activities is engaged in specifically by heterosexual couples?

A) masturbation
B) anilingus
C) anal intercourse
D) coitus
E) cunnilingus

85) _____ is the position in which the man lies on top of the woman during sexual intercourse.

A) Doggy style
B) The side lying position
C) The cowgirl position
D) The missionary position
E) Spooning

86) Which of the following is the most common position for sexual intercourse in Western cultures?

A) missionary position
B) side lying position
C) cowgirl position
D) doggy style
E) spooning position

87) Which of the following is a benefit of the missionary position?

A) Either partner is able to manually stimulate the clitoris during intercourse.
B) This position is less stimulating for men and delays orgasm.
C) Both partners can touch each other's bodies.
D) The woman is more dominant in this position.
E) It maximizes eye contact during intercourse.

88) Which of the following is a drawback of the missionary position?

A) bad position for kissing
B) minimization of eye contact
C) man feels less dominant in this position
D) more difficult to stimulate the clitoris
E) makes thrusting for the male more difficult

89) Identify the benefit of the cowgirl position.

A) no real possibility for eye contact or kissing
B) both partners able to touch each other's body
C) very good position during pregnancy. as no pressure is exerted on the woman's belly
D) man feels dominant, which may be preferable for both partners
E) neither partner required to support the weight of the other

90) Identify the drawback of the cowgirl position.

A) makes thrusting for the male more difficult
B) not as physically demanding as other positions
C) possibility of penetration being uncomfortably deep for the woman
D) more difficulty stimulating the clitoris
E) greater difficultly insert penis into vagina

91) Which of the following is a benefit of the side lying position?

A) Neither partner is required to support the weight of the other.
B) Either partner is able to manually stimulate the clitoris during intercourse, increasing the possibility of the woman achieving an orgasm.
C) The woman is in a more dominant position, which may be preferable for both partners.
D) The man feels dominant, which may be preferable for both partners.
E) The penis can be easily inserted into the vagina.

92) Which of the following is a drawback of the side lying position?

A) For men with difficulties reaching orgasm, this position is less stimulating.
B) Penetration may be uncomfortably deep for the woman.
C) It is much more difficult to insert the penis into the vagina.
D) There is no real possibility for eye contact or kissing.
E) It may feel too impersonal due to the lack of face-to-face contact.

93) Which of the following is a benefit of the rear-entry position?

A) It is a good position for kissing.
B) This position makes thrusting for the male more difficult.
C) Penetration of the penis is shallower.
D) Deep penetration into the vagina is possible.
E) It maximizes eye contact during intercourse.

94) Which of the following is a drawback of the rear-entry position?

A) increased chance of penis slipping out of the vagina during intercourse due to angle
B) no real possibility for eye contact or kissing
C) more difficult to stimulate the clitoris
D) shallower penetration of the penis
E) thrusting for the male more difficult

95) There are many variations of the _____ position; a woman can kneel or squat over the man or lie down on him.

A) face-to-face
B) missionary
C) cowgirl
D) spooning
E) rear-entry

96) Which of the following is a very good position for sexual intercourse during pregnancy?

A) missionary position
B) rear-entry position
C) cowgirl position
D) face-to-face position
E) woman-on-top position

97) The "Declaration of Sexual Rights" states that sexual rights

A) compromise sexual equality.
B) involve a man's right to the exploitation of women.
C) include compulsory marital coitus.
D) should not be considered human rights.
E) are fundamental to human rights.

98) The stated idea of sexual pleasure being a fundamental right is a huge step toward

A) sexual equality.
B) sexual promiscuity.
C) promoting prostitution.
D) sexual displeasure.
E) gender inequality.

FILL IN THE BLANK. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.
99) The _____ Sutra is the world's oldest sex manual.

100) Therapists recommend keeping a sexual _____ to help individuals and couples explore and record their sexual fantasies and sexual needs.

101) The McClintock effect has to do with human _____ synchronicity.

102) The _____ model describes the four stages of the human sexual response, including excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.

103) Primary _____ zones are the areas of the body that are mostassociated with sexual touch and pleasure.

104) When touched in a sensual way, Arjun is aroused when his feet are caressed. Arjun's feet would be considered a(n) _____ erogenous zone.

105) Clayton and Talia have been dating for a while but have not had vaginal intercourse. They have, however, done "everything but." Researchers refer to this type of sexual behavior that does not involve penetration of a vagina by a penis as _____ behavior.

106) Joaquin and Zoe enjoy having sex in various positions including cowgirl, doggy style, and missionary. The arrangements of bodies during sexual intercourse that involve penile-vaginal penetration are known as _____ positions.

107) The stimulation of a partner's genitals by mouth is referred to as _____ sex.

108) The rear-entry position is also referred to as _____ style.

ESSAY. Write your answer in the space provided or on a separate sheet of paper.
109) Why is defining your own personal needs important to sexual well-being?

110) Why is it important that you not censor yourself when keeping a sexual journal? How can it benefit your sexual self-awareness?

111) How does human sexual motivation differ from that of lower animals?

112) What are erogenous zones? Describe the primary and secondary erogenous zones.

113) What is the McClintock effect? How does it illustrate the effect of pheromones?

114) Describe the last phase of the sexual response cycle.

115) How does Kaplan's model of sexual response differ from the EPOR model? Does this distinction make Kaplan's model a more realistic representation of sexual response?

116) As compared to the older models of the sexual response cycle, what is unique about Rosemary Basson's model of sexual response?

117) Describe sexual fantasy and how it makes humans unique. What are the differences between men and women when it comes to sexual fantasy?

118) Describe the role of kissing as a form of sexual motivation.

119) What is oral sex?

120) How have cultural norms shifted in terms of attitudes toward anal stimulation?