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Exam Prep Sex, Gender, And Sexuality Chapter 10

Real World Psychology, 3e (Sanderson)

Chapter 10 Sex, Gender, and Sexuality

1) In earlier times, it was believed that which of the following led to blindness, impotence, acne, and insanity?

A) celibacy

B) masturbation

C) menstruation

D) oral sex

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.1 Studying Human Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

2) During earlier times, it was believed that which of the following led to brain damage and death?

A) masturbation

B) nocturnal emissions

C) anal intercourse

D) premarital sexual activity

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.1 Studying Human Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

3) Which grouping lists four major contributors to today's knowledge about sexuality?

A) Ellis, Kinsey, Masters, and Johnson

B) Dr. Ruth, Dr. Laura, Miron, and Stern

C) Feinman, Holt, Lowe, and Johnson

D) LoPiccolo, Harvey, DeSalvo, and Hibbs

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.1 Studying Human Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

4) Havelock Ellis used who among the following to study human sexuality?

A) sex workers

B) his family

C) himself

D) rats

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.1 Studying Human Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

5) Havelock Ellis began to study human sexuality because of personal experience with ________.

A) premarital sex

B) nocturnal emissions

C) homosexual fantasies

D) anal intercourse

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.1 Studying Human Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

6) Kinsey and his associates used which method along with face-to-face interviews to study human sexuality?

A) case study

B) correlational

C) experimental

D) survey

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.1 Studying Human Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

7) Who among the following researchers personally interviewed more than 18,000 participants in their study of human sexual behaviors?

A) Havelock Ellis

B) William Masters

C) Virginia Johnson

D) Alfred Kinsey

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.1 Studying Human Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

8) Who is correctly matched with their research?

A) Havelock Ellis: first study of sex workers

B) Freud: founder of the first institute for the study of human sexuality

C) Kinsey: first major survey of human sexual behavior

D) Masters and Johnson: studied sexual behavior in participants' own homes

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.1 Studying Human Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

9) Which of the following was developed to discourage masturbation?

A) Graham crackers

B) tongue studs

C) Prozac

D) chastity belts

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.1 Studying Human Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

10) Which of the following was developed to discourage masturbation?

A) hot tubs

B) Kellogg's Corn Flakes

C) Italian ice

D) matzo balls

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.1 Studying Human Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

11) Direct laboratory experimentation and observation to study sex were first conducted by ________.

A) Ellis

B) Kinsey

C) Kellogg and Graham

D) Masters and Johnson

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.1 Studying Human Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

12) Masters and Johnson researched which aspects of human sexuality?

A) physiological

B) cultural

C) genetic

D) psychological

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.1 Studying Human Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

13) Which bias suggests that people may answer questions in a way that presents themselves in a positive light and thus may be particularly problematic in self-report research of sexual behavior?

A) availability

B) social desirability

C) hindsight

D) attributional

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 10.1 Studying Human Sexuality

APA: Goal 2: Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking

APA: LO 2.1 Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena

14) Dr. Masterson wants to know whether parents in Westernized nations are more or less likely to be willing to provide contraception to their adolescents than are parents in other nations. What kind of research is Dr. Masterson conducting?

A) cultural-blind

B) culture-neutral

C) cross-cultural

D) acculturated

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.1 Studying Human Sexuality

APA: Goal 2: Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking

APA: LO 2.5 Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry

15) Cross-cultural studies of sex help to counteract ________.

A) standardization

B) stereotyping

C) discrimination

D) ethnocentrism

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 10.1 Studying Human Sexuality

APA: Goal 2: Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking

APA: LO 2.5 Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry

16) Viewing one's own ethnic group (or culture) as normal and preferable to others and judging the rest of the world according to this standard is called ________.

A) nationalism

B) hegemony

C) dominionism

D) ethnocentrism

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.1 Studying Human Sexuality

APA: Goal 2: Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking

APA: LO 2.5 Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry

17) Your textbook provided cross-cultural examples of sexual behavior, such as the fact that the practice of kissing is unknown in some cultures, to illustrate ________.

A) how unusual other cultures can be

B) the emphasis on romance in our culture

C) our own sexual ethnocentrism

D) the sexual ethnocentrism of other cultures

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 10.1 Studying Human Sexuality

APA: Goal 2: Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking

APA: LO 2.5 Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry

18) According your textbook, which one of the following is matched correctly?

A) Manaia: Adult women are apathetic about sex and seldom achieve orgasm.

B) Yolngu: Women are more aggressive regarding sex than men.

C) Inis Beag: Female orgasm is more prevalent than male orgasm because males are discouraged from wasting their semen.

D) Tiwi: It is believed that young girls will not develop breasts or menstruate without experiencing intercourse first.

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.1 Studying Human Sexuality

APA: Goal 2: Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking

APA: LO 2.5 Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry

19) Which of the following refers to the state of being biologically male or female?

A) gender identity

B) sex

C) gender role

D) gender

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

20) The psychological and sociocultural traits typically associated with being male or female is referred to as ________.

A) sexuality

B) gender

C) sexual role

D) gender role

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

21) Sex is to gender as ________.

A) biological is to sociocultural

B) psychology is to biology

C) sociocultural is to biological

D) chromosomal is to anatomical/biological

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

22) The hormonal dimension of sex is defined as the predominance of ________ for typical females, and ________ for typical males.

A) testosterone; estrogens

B) estrogens; androgens

C) progesterone; estrogens

D) testosterone; androgens

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

23) According to your textbook, there are at least how many dimensions of biological sex?

A) one

B) three

C) five

D) seven

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

24) According to your textbook, there are at least how many dimensions of psychological and sociocultural gender?

A) three

B) five

C) seven

D) nine

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

25) The primary hormones of males are ________.

A) androgens

B) estrogens

C) progesterones

D) testosterones

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

26) The primary hormones of females are ________.

A) androgens

B) estrogens

C) progesterones

D) testosterones

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

27) Pat has an XY chromosome pattern and likes to play with trucks. The XY pattern is characteristic of Pat's ________, and playing with trucks is characteristic of his ________.

A) sex; gender

B) gender; sex

C) masculinity; maleness

D) identity; orientation

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

28) The female gonads is/are the ________.

A) vagina

B) ovaries

C) uterus

D) fallopian tubes

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

29) The male gonads is/are the ________.

A) penis

B) testes

C) seminal vesicle

D) prostate gland

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

30) The prostate gland is an internal organ in the ________; the fallopian tube is an internal organ in the ________.

A) female; female

B) female; male

C) male; male

D) male; female

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

31) Your self-identification as a man, a woman, or some position between the two is called your ________.

A) sex perception

B) perceptual gender

C) sex role

D) gender identity

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

32) Amanda feels she is a girl, which means she has acquired ________.

A) her primary sexual identity

B) gender constancy

C) a gender identity

D) a gender role

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

33) Culturally and socially defined prescriptions and beliefs about the thoughts, feelings, and actions of men and women are referred to as a ________.

A) gender identity

B) gender role

C) sexual identity

D) sexual orientation

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

34) Eva Marie has learned that society expects girls to play with dolls rather than trucks. This means she understands what her society considers to be her ________.

A) sexual orientation

B) gender schema

C) gender role

D) gender

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

35) When gender role prescriptions are overly simplified or unfair and applied to all men or women, they're known as ________.

A) sexual scripts

B) gender-role stereotypes

C) gender schema

D) gender identities

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

36) "I don't know why he cries at sad movies," Martha says about her brother. "Men are supposed to be tough. They don't get sad!" Martha is expressing a ________.

A) gender-role stereotype

B) gender schema

C) sexual norm

D) sexual script

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

37) A person who cohesively combines aspects of both femininity and masculinity would be referred to as having a high level of ________.

A) gender identity

B) gender norming

C) sexual confusion

D) androgyny

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

38) Why has a higher level of androgyny been associated with greater levels of success and self-esteem?

A) Androgyny has been found to be positively correlated with intelligence levels.

B) Those who are androgynous are frequently bisexual, which gives them more flexibility in sexual circumstances.

C) An androgynous person is able to display whatever behaviors or traits are most appropriate in different situations.

D) Androgyny is associated with greater sexual attractiveness to other people.

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

39) Scientists who follow which view suggest that inborn genetic and biological factors not only determine our physical sex, but also help program our gender identity and specific gender roles?

A) nature

B) nurture

C) cognitive

D) humanistic

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains

40) Scientists who follow which view believe that most aspects of human sexuality are determined largely by social influences?

A) nature

B) nurture

C) cognitive

D) humanistic

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains

41) The case of "John/Joan" best demonstrated that ________.

A) circumcision is a dangerous operation

B) sex-reassignment should never be done

C) gender identity has more to do with nurture than with nature

D) biology plays a role in gender identity formation

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 2: Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking

APA: LO 2.1 Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena

42) With regard to the case report of "John/Joan," which of the following is true regarding "her" final sex and gender dimensions?

A) chromosomes = XY

B) genitals = reconstructed vagina

C) hormones = natural

D) gender identity = feminine

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

43) Individuals whose gender identity does not match their biologic sex are most accurately referred to as ________.

A) transvestites

B) heterosexuals

C) gays or lesbians

D) transgender

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

44) Individuals who practice wearing clothing and adopting gender role behaviors commonly associated with the other sex are known as ________.

A) lesbians

B) cross-dressers

C) gays

D) nonbinary

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

45) Bradford wears female clothing because it gives him erotic pleasure. Billy wears female clothing because he identifies female and wants others to perceive him this way. Bradford is an example of ________, whereas Billy is an example of ________.

A) being transgender; cross-dressing

B) a female impersonator; gender-bending

C) cross-dressing; being transgender

D) transvestitism; cross-dressing

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

46) People who have which identity sometimes report feeling that they are victims of a "birth defect"?

A) gender-role-confused

B) gender-identity-confused

C) gay or lesbians

D) transgender

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

47) A person who is erotically attracted to members of their same sex is termed ________.

A) bisexual

B) gender confused

C) gay or lesbian

D) transgender

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

48) Your primary emotional, romantic, or erotic attraction toward others is referred to as your ________.

A) gender identity

B) sexual identity

C) sexual orientation

D) gender dysphoria

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

49) Darla has frequently experienced sexual attraction to many different types of people. Sometimes she is attracted to men, and other times she is aroused by women. She has also been attracted to those who do not feel an identification with a specific gender. Darla would be best described as ________.

A) bisexual

B) lesbian

C) pansexual

D) genderqueer

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

50) Psychosexual disorders characterized by distress about one's sexual interests — the subjects of their urges, fantasies, and actions — are known as ________.

A) kinky disorders

B) sexual interest disorders

C) paraphilic disorders

D) psychosexual anxiety disorders

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

51) In which type of disorder does a person use inanimate objects or unusual parts of the body to achieve sexual arousal and satisfaction?

A) fetishistic

B) sexual interest

C) exhibitionistic

D) psychosexual anxiety

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

52) A person with which type of disorder has considerable difficulty becoming aroused or achieving orgasm without either having or imagining the stimulus that is the center of their sexual interest?

A) fetishistic

B) sexual interest

C) exhibitionistic

D) psychosexual anxiety

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

53) In which type of disorder do individuals experience intense sexual arousal from fantasies, urges, or behaviors associated with exposing their genitals to unsuspecting and nonconsenting observers?

A) fetishistic

B) flashing

C) exhibitionistic

D) psychosexual anxiety

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

54) Which perspective suggests that paraphilic disorders represent a person's reverting to a sexual habit or behavior from childhood?

A) biological

B) learning or behaviorist

C) neo-developmental

D) psychoanalytic

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains

55) Proponents of which perspective believe that paraphilic disorders are a result of conditioning?

A) biological

B) learning or behaviorist

C) cognitive

D) psychoanalytic

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains

56) Those who subscribe to which perspective believe that paraphilic disorders may be learned from observing other people receive rewards for engaging in similar sexual activities?

A) biological

B) learning or behaviorist

C) cognitive

D) psychoanalytic

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains

57) Which perspective on paraphilic disorders examines the roles of traumatic brain injury (TBI), hormones, and alcohol abuse on such behaviors?

A) biological

B) learning or behaviorist

C) cognitive

D) psychoanalytic

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains

58) Your textbook defines a sexual dysfunction as ________.

A) any defect in one's enjoyment of sex

B) an improvement of the normal physiological processes of arousal and orgasm

C) an inability to have sex with another person

D) difficulty in sexual functioning

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

59) The inability to achieve or maintain an erection during sexual activity or until its completion is called ________.

A) performance anxiety

B) erectile disorder

C) orgasmic dysfunction

D) hormonal deficiency

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

60) One very general criterion of premature (or early) ejaculation is when a male persistently experiences ejaculation ________.

A) within 30 seconds of penetration

B) before penetration

C) within one minute of penetration

D) within three minutes of penetration

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

61) Vaginismus is defined in your textbook as ________.

A) a lack of interest in sex

B) involuntarily spasms of the vaginal muscles

C) a lack of orgasmic capability

D) an unusually excessive interest in sex

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

62) Which of the following sexual dysfunctions is primarily due to psychological factors?

A) male hypoactive sexual desire disorder

B) female orgasmic disorder

C) vaginismus

D) erectile disorder

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

63) Which of the following sexual dysfunctions is most likely to have a physical cause?

A) erectile disorders

B) premature ejaculation

C) female orgasmic disorder

D) vaginismus

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

64) Involuntary vaginal spasms making penile insertion impossible or difficult and painful are referred to as ________.

A) dyspareunia

B) female orgasmic disorder

C) sexual aversion

D) vaginismus

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

65) When a woman experiences a marked delay, infrequency, or absence of orgasm, it is referred to as ________.

A) dyspareunia

B) female orgasmic disorder

C) sexual aversion

D) vaginismus

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

66) Victor and his wife Odessa have had an ongoing argument in their marriage. Victor would like to have regular sex, but Odessa just doesn't feel the desire to do so. She is not unhappy with Victor, has no physical limitations, and is happy with their marriage. She just does not want to have sex on a frequent basis. Odessa might be diagnosed with ________.

A) female sexual interest/arousal disorder

B) female orgasmic disorder

C) vaginismus

D) inhibited sexual desire

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

67) The part of the nervous system that reflexively responds to stroking or touching of the genitals is the ________.

A) hypothalamus

B) cerebral cortex

C) peripheral nervous system

D) spinal cord

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

68) Which branch of the nervous system is dominant during sexual arousal?

A) parasympathetic

B) sympathetic

C) central

D) peripheral

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

69) Which branch of the nervous system is dominant during orgasm and ejaculation?

A) parasympathetic

B) sympathetic

C) central

D) peripheral

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

70) The fear of being judged in connection with sexual activities is called ________.

A) self-induced sexual pressure

B) performance anxiety

C) sexual phobia

D) expectation neurosis

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

71) Ever since Fabian failed to get an erection with his wife three weeks ago, he has been worried about not being able to satisfy her sexual needs. He is concerned that if he has another erection difficulty his wife will judge him negatively because of the problem. Fabian is experiencing ________.

A) orgasmic dysfunction

B) spectatoring

C) sensate focusing

D) performance anxiety

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

72) People with which condition tend to have domination of the sympathetic nervous system during sexual activity?

A) premature ejaculation

B) anorgasmia

C) performance anxiety

D) prolonged refractory period

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

73) Strong emotions trigger the ________ nervous system, which can interfere with your ability to achieve sexual ________.

A) parasympathetic; resolution

B) parasympathetic; orgasm

C) sympathetic; arousal

D) sympathetic; orgasm

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

74) Sexual scripts ________.

A) are learned, socially constructed guidelines for our sexual interactions

B) occur only amongst repressed cultures

C) are genetically encoded in the primitive areas of the brain, such as the limbic system

D) are rarely followed

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

75) A learned "rule" that includes "what to do when, where, how, and with whom" is known as a sexual ________.

A) standard

B) prohibition

C) script

D) prescription

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

76) Mario really enjoys watching movies from different countries and notices that couples in romantic relationships may behave very differently depending on their culture. For example, public displays of affection are common in some cultures but rare in others. This is most likely due to differences in sexual ________.

A) orientation

B) arousal

C) scripts

D) knowledge

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

77) Sexual scripts ________.

A) are essential for healthy development

B) are more rigid today than in the past

C) are less rigid today than in the past

D) pose no difficulty for individuals

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

78) Which cellphone app has become the most popular among young adults for finding a potential sexual partner?

A) Tinder

B) Facebook

C) Instagram

D) Snapchat

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

79) Which type of sexual dysfunction problems is the most likely to have an organic component?

A) female sexual interest/arousal disorder

B) vaginismus

C) erectile disorders

D) premature (early) ejaculation

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

80) Regarding the effects of drugs on sexual arousal, which of the following is correct?

A) Alcohol usually enhances arousal.

B) Tobacco decreases the frequency and duration of erections, and decreases vaginal lubrication.

C) Barbiturates increase sexual desire, but reduce testosterone levels.

D) Cocaine and amphetamines increase erections and vaginal lubrication, and enhance orgasm.

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

81) Moderate to high doses of which of the following lead to decreased desire, erectile disorders, and delayed orgasm?

A) caffeine

B) tobacco

C) barbiturates

D) cocaine and amphetamines

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

82) Moderate to high doses and chronic use of which of the following result in inhibition of orgasm and decrease in erection and lubrication?

A) caffeine

B) tobacco

C) barbiturates

D) cocaine and amphetamines

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

83) Use of which of the following decreases blood flow to the genitals, thereby reducing the frequency and duration of erections and reducing vaginal lubrication?

A) alcohol

B) tobacco

C) barbiturates

D) cocaine and amphetamines

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

84) Prior to the 1950s, the major psychological treatment for sexual dysfunction was long-term ________.

A) abstinence

B) cognitive therapy

C) psychoanalysis

D) prescription drug use

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

85) Who is the author of Human Sexual Inadequacy?

A) Ellis

B) Kinsey

C) Masters and Johnson

D) Freud

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

86) Which of the following is emphasized in Masters and Johnson's model for sexual therapy?

A) Focus on the individual with the problem

B) Investigation of neuroses

C) Evaluating performance and pointing out inadequacies

D) Homework assignments that include specific behaviors

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

87) With regard to sexuality, spectatoring is part of the Masters and Johnson program's principle of ________.

A) relationship focus

B) investigation of both biological and psychosexual factors

C) recognizing cognitive factors can impair performance

D) specific behavioral techniques

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

88) With regard to sexuality, spectatoring is the act of ________.

A) watching others engage in sex for the purpose of improving your own performance

B) videotaping yourself engaged in sex for the purpose of improving your future performance

C) mentally watching and evaluating responses during sexual activities

D) watching pornographic videos to increase arousal and decrease inhibitions about sexuality

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

89) A couple is seeing a therapist because of sexual difficulties. Their homework assignment this week is to caress each other while communicating what is pleasurable to each of them, and to avoid setting any performance goals. This is called the ________.

A) Kegel exercise

B) spectatoring exercise

C) sensate focus exercise

D) mutual massage exercise

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

90) With regard to sexuality, sensate focus is part of the Masters and Johnson program's principle of ________.

A) relationship focus

B) investigation of both biological and psychosexual factors

C) emphasis on cognitive factors

D) specific behavioral techniques

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

91) Which of the following is important to healthy sexual functioning?

A) early, open, and honest sex education

B) setting clear goals during sexual encounters

C) spectatoring to improve future performance

D) focusing on your own performance

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

92) How many infectious organisms that can be transmitted through sexual contact have been identified?

A) more than 25

B) more than 40

C) more than 75

D) more than 120

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

93) After a single act of sexual intercourse with an infected partner, ________.

A) women are at greater risk for ALL major sexually transmitted infections than are men

B) women are at greater risk for MOST major sexually transmitted infections than are men

C) men are at greater risk for MOST major sexually transmitted infections than are women

D) men are at greater risk for ALL major sexually transmitted infections than are women

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

94) All other factors being equal, which of the following persons is most at risk for contracting a major sexually transmitted infection?

A) Martha, who is 20 years old

B) Tom, who is 45 years old

C) Susan, who is 50 years old

D) George, who is 25 years old

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

95) Most STIs ________.

A) are readily cured in the late stages

B) are readily cured in the early stages

C) result in visible symptoms for both males and females

D) are resistant to all forms of treatment

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

96) Franklin recently tested HIV positive. This MOST likely means that he ________.

A) has AIDS

B) has been infected by the human immunodeficiency virus

C) is immune to the AIDS virus

D) is a carrier of the AIDS virus, but not affected by it

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

97) AIDS stands for ________.

A) Active Immune Disorder and Symptoms

B) Automatic Immunological Distress Syndrome

C) Auto-Immune Deficiency Syndrome

D) Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

98) Pamela's immune system has been destroyed, leaving her body unable to fight disease and vulnerable to a variety of opportunistic infections and cancers. Pamela probably has ________.

A) HIV, which started as an AIDS infection

B) AIDS, which started as an HIV infection

C) bacterial AIDS, which started as a viral infection

D) HIV, which started as a bacterial AIDS infection

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

99) All other factors being equal, which of the following persons is most likely to acquire an HIV infection?

A) Marci, who just donated blood

B) Rami, who is in a mutually monogamous relationship

C) Franco, who works at a hospice center for AIDS patients

D) Mimi, who uses heroin and regularly shares needles with a friend who also uses the drug

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

100) An unusual discharge from the penis is most likely to indicate that the man has ________.

A) monilia

B) chlamydia, gonorrhea, or NGU

C) HIV or even frank AIDS

D) syphilis

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

101) Many people infected with STIs are ________.

A) sensate focused

B) simply carriers

C) asymptomatic

D) resilient

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

102) One study on child sex abuse found that half of all survivors did not tell anyone for as long as ________.

A) six months

B) one year

C) five years

D) ten years

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.4 Real-World Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

103) One study on child sex abuse found that what percentage of survivors never told anyone else about their experiences?

A) 10%

B) 25%

C) 33%

D) 40%

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.4 Real-World Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

104) Which of the following is true regarding rape?

A) Women can't be raped if they have rape fantasies.

B) A man cannot be raped by a woman.

C) Men have little control over their biologically overpowering sex drive.

D) The legal definition of rape varies from state to state.

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.4 Real-World Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

105) Johann has been working at the Facelift Remodeling Company for the last 3 years. Lately a newer employee, Ashanta, has been flirting with him at work. He has politely informed her that he is married and is not interested, but she continues the behaviors which make him feel uncomfortable. He worries that eventually this is going to cause a problem at work or in his marriage. Which statement is the most accurate about this situation?

A) Ashanta is behaving appropriately and Johann should be flattered.

B) This form of behavior is banned in the same way in all states.

C) Johann has no legal rights in this situation.

D) Ashanta is engaged in sexual harassment.

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 10.4 Real-World Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

106) The unlawful act of coercing oral, anal, or vaginal penetration upon a person through force or threat of force or without consent, or upon someone incapable of giving consent is called ________.

A) sexual assault

B) rape

C) incest

D) sexual harassment

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.4 Real-World Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

107) More than one in ________ women have experienced a completed or attempted rape; the same experience happens to about one in ________ men.

A) 2; 95

B) 5; 38

C) 7; 22

D) 10; 50

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.4 Real-World Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

108) Which of these is important in the prevention of inappropriate sexual behavior, including childhood sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and sexual assault?

A) restricting access to information about sex

B) making personal boundaries more permeable

C) personal empowerment

D) stringent punishment

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.4 Real-World Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

109) In terms of communication, men are more likely than women to ________.

A) use speech to achieve and share intimacy

B) become more sensitive to the feelings of others during conflict

C) prefer written communication

D) use speech to convey information

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 10.4 Real-World Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

110) Which conflict management strategy refers to talking things over to try to solve a conflict?

A) voice

B) loyalty

C) neglect

D) exit

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.4 Real-World Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

111) Which conflict management strategy involves remaining committed to a relationship and simply waiting patiently for things to get better?

A) voice

B) loyalty

C) neglect

D) exit

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.4 Real-World Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

112) Which destructive communication strategy involves giving up on the relationship and withdrawing emotionally?

A) voice

B) loyalty

C) neglect

D) exit

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.4 Real-World Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

113) Which destructive communication strategy involves active moves to threaten to or leave the relationship?

A) voice

B) loyalty

C) neglect

D) exit

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.4 Real-World Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

114) Which destructive conflict style involves complaining about some features of the spouse or relationship?

A) criticism

B) contempt

C) defensiveness

D) stonewalling

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.4 Real-World Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

115) Which destructive conflict style involves acting as if sickened or repulsed by the partner?

A) criticism

B) contempt

C) defensiveness

D) stonewalling

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.4 Real-World Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

116) Which destructive conflict style involves focusing on protection of one's self?

A) criticism

B) contempt

C) defensiveness

D) stonewalling

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.4 Real-World Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

117) Which destructive conflict style involves emotionally withdrawing and refusing to participate in conversation?

A) criticism

B) contempt

C) defensiveness

D) stonewalling

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.4 Real-World Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

118) Which approach is part of the demand/withdraw interaction pattern?

A) criticism

B) contempt

C) defensiveness

D) stonewalling

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.4 Real-World Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

119) Which of the following communication styles falls between 'aggression' and 'passivity', and involves confidently standing up for one's rights, putting forward their views, and avoidance of stepping on the rights or views of others?

A) dominance

B) cooperativeness

C) assertiveness

D) covertness

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 10.4 Real-World Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

120) The sex researcher who used his own experience with nocturnal emissions to study the phenomenon, only to learn that there was nothing at all harmful about nocturnal emissions, or "wet dreams," was ________.

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.1 Studying Human Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

121) Muriel is not hired to head up a biology laboratory because the owner of the facility believes that "women aren't very good in science." He completely disregards the fact that Muriel has an impressive history of publications and awards in the areas of biology. Muriel has been the victim of a(n) ________.

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

122) A person who is ________ has a gender identity that does not match their biological sex.

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

123) Ricardo feels very embarrassed about his sexual problem. When he has sex with a woman, he frequently has an orgasm within 30 seconds of vaginal penetration. He does not know why he ejaculates so quickly, and as a result of this he avoids sexual and romantic relationships. Ricardo may be diagnosed with ________ ejaculation.

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

124) The fear of being judged in connection with sexual activities is called ________ anxiety.

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

125) The unlawful act of coercing oral, anal, or vaginal penetration upon a person without consent, or upon someone incapable of giving consent, is called ________.

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.4 Real-World Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

126) What do cross-cultural studies of sexuality teach us about sexual behavior? Provide examples from two cultures.

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.1 Studying Human Sexuality

APA: Goal 2: Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking

APA: LO 2.5 Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry

127) List all the dimensions of sex and gender.

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

128) Describe the two theories regarding the acquisition of gender roles. Use each theory to illustrate how someone would learn to behave in a masculine or feminine manner.

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains

129) Discuss three of the major physiological, behavioral, and psychological differences between females and males.

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.2 Sexual Identity and Behavior

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

130) Identify and discuss one possible physical and/or psychological causes for each of the following sexual dysfunctions: erectile disorder, premature (early) ejaculation, female orgasmic disorder, and vaginismus.

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

131) Describe the four major principles of the Masters and Johnson approach to sex therapy, including a specific description of one possible "homework assignment."

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

132) List common symptoms for three sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in males, females, and for both sexes. Describe the "do's and don'ts" if you notice any of these symptoms.

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

133) Review the textbook's discussion of how to reduce your risk for getting a sexually transmitted infection, citing three specific suggestions.

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

134) Define HIV and AIDS and discuss the relationship between them.

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.3 Sexual Disorders and Problems

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

135) Who is most likely to commit sexual victimization? Describe two different types of sexual victimization.

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.4 Real-World Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

136) Describe three steps noted in your text that can reduce the frequency of rape.

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.4 Real-World Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

137) Describe four male and female differences in communication.

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.4 Real-World Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

138) Describe the four major types of responses that people typically use in handling conflicts.

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.4 Real-World Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

139) List and describe the four destructive styles of conflict management identified by John Gottman, those that he labeled the "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse."

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 10.4 Real-World Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

140) If you were in charge of developing a research-based program to reduce sexual violence in your community, what would be the four pillars of this program? What specific steps would you institute related to these four pillars?

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 10.4 Real-World Sexuality

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

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