Which of the following is the BEST definition of the term homosexual
Someone who is sexually, emotionally, and socially attracted to a member of their same sex
Which of the following statements about a person who is homosexual is FALSE
Lesbians or gay males who refer to themselves as "queer" have a low self-concept
Sexual orientation is BEST evaluated by
Observing a person's patterns of sexual thoughts and behaviors over a lifetime
According to Asexual Visibility and Education Network, an asexual is
Someone who does not experience sexual attraction
Individuals who are primarily heterosexual and have some degree of sexual interest in and/or experience with the same sex are referred to as
heteroflexible
Research by Alan Bell and his colleagues on the family backgrounds f homosexuals has
Found that no particular phenomenon of family life is especially consequential to the development of sexual orientation
A homosexual orientation appears to result from which of the following
There are no definitive conclusions regarding what causes homosexual orientation at this time
Concordance refers to
The degree to which identical twins are alike in terms of a particular trait
Throughout history, which of the following has NOT been used in an attempt to "cure" homosexuality
Gender reassignment surgery
Which of the following chronological sequences BEST describes historical attitudes toward homosexuality
Sin, illness, alternative sexual orientation
Homosexuality become more visible- and was portrayed in a more positive light- in films during the
1990s
When "coming out" it is probably BEST to make your first disclosure to
Someone who you are sure you can trust and whom you expect to be accepting
PFLAG stands for
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
In the 1870s, who was instrumental in enacting national laws that prohibited the dissemination of contraceptive information through the mail
Anthony Comstock
Oral contraceptives were first available in the United States
in 1960
Anti-contraceptive religious groups viewed contraception as a slippery slope toward
Abortion
Which of the following is the most important variable in birth control method effectiveness
Human error
In order to maximize the effectiveness of oral contraceptives, users should
take the pill at the same time each day
Both the vaginal ring and the transdermal patch work by
Slowly releasing hormones into the bloodstream
In infancy and childhood
Many experiences of this time have great impact on the future expression of adult sexuality
You are watching TV with your five year old son and he begins masturbating. How should you respond to this?
Let him know that you understand that it's pleasurable. If he doesn't figure it out on his own, let him know that it is best to do that in the privacy of his own room
Based on research, if a child is rarely touched and held during the first few months and years of life, his or her behavior as an adult is most likely affected in what way?
The person would be more likely to have difficulty establishing intimate relationships
Which of the following is true regarding childhood play with members of the same sex?
Children tend to socialize and engage in sex play with same-sex peers
Which of the following is true regarding childhood masturbation
It is a normal part of child development and is harmless
The initial appearance of sperm in the ejaculate typically occurs at what age
14
The first menstrual period is called
menarche
Sending sexually suggestive photos or text messages via the internet, cell phone, or other electronic devices is known as
Sexting
Studies conducted in the United States have shown that from early to late adolescence, the percentage of teens involved in romantic relationships:
Approximately doubles from about 30% to 70%
The fact that some women have claimed to experience orgasm while listening to their favorite musician at a concert can be attributed to
the capacity of their brains to engage in fantasy
The neurotransmitter ___ tends to facilitate sexual arousal, while ___ appears to inhibit sexual activity
dopamine; serotonin
David takes an antidepressant. Which of the following is likely to be true?
He will notice a decrease in his orgasmic capacity
Testosterone is known to stimulate the release of
dopamine in the MPOA in both males and females
Of the main senses, ___ tends to predominate during sexual intimacy
Touch
The breasts, inner thighs, neck, and mouth are all examples of
Primary erogenous zones
The back of the knees is an example of a
Secondary erogenous zones
The way we feel toward casual acquaintances is what Sternberg refers to as
nonlove
According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, ___ declines in a relationship, whereas ____ builds gradually over time
Passion; intimacy
Toni and Jodie have lived together for many years and enjoy an intimate, committed relationship with one another, although their relationship is no longer the priority it once was Sternberg would characterize this type of love as
Companionate love
Sexual interaction between friends who do not define their relationship as romantic is termed
"friends with benefits" relationship
Short-term loveless sexual liaisons that occur during a brief interval are known as
hook ups
A lasting love relationship
Requires frequent positive interaction
Obstacles of effective communication about sex include:
all of the above (anxiety, lack of suitable language for sex, and differences in intimate communication ability)
Which of the following is not discusses as a way to discover your partner's needs?
Using "I" language
Asking a "why" question
puts the other person on the defensive
Nocturnal orgasm is another term for
"wet dreams"
Excessive masturbation may be defined as a level that
significantly interferes with your life
In this textbook, autoeroticism is another word for
masturbation
A European physician by the name Samuel Tissot believed that
Masturbation was debilitating to health
Masturbation has been recommended in your text for all EXCEPT which of the following?
As an aid to reduce depression
Tantric sex
emphasizes spiritual enlightenment
What is a good position to use during pregnancy?
Rear entry
Understanding oneself sexually and having interpersonal sexual skills and integrity are two characteristics we consider to be part of
Sexual intelligence
The textbook primarily stresses the role of which of the following in shaping human sexuality?
Social conditioning and psychological factors
Which of the following best defines the psychosocial approach to understanding human sexuality?
The view that emotions, attitudes, motivations, and social conditioning have a strong impact on sexual attitudes, values, and behaviors
Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the authors' perspectives in this book?
Our sexual attitudes and behaviors are strongly shaped by our society
Sexual behaviors that provide pleasure without the possibility of procreation have been viewed as
Immoral, sinful, and perverted
All of the following are goals of sexologists except:
Promoting sexual behavior
The survey method:
can be done with the use of technology such as computers
Most of our scientific information about human sexuality has been obtained through:
surveys
What is a disadvantage of the direct observational method of research
The subjects' behaviors may be influenced by the presence of an observer
The main objective of genital cutting it to
Ensure virginity before marriage
The function of the hymen is to
help protect vaginal tissues early in life
The penis consists of
nerves, blood vessels, and fibrous tissue
All of the following stimuli may cause the scrotum to draw closer to the body EXCEPT:
Warm temperatures
At the head of the penis, a spongy body expands to form the:
Glans
Male counterpart to the g spot
prostate
What is the removal of the uterus called
Hysterectomy
How long does an egg remain fertile
24-40 something hours