front 1 Which of the following is the BEST definition of the term homosexual | back 1 Someone who is sexually, emotionally, and socially attracted to a member of their same sex |
front 2 Which of the following statements about a person who is homosexual is FALSE | back 2 Lesbians or gay males who refer to themselves as "queer" have a low self-concept |
front 3 Sexual orientation is BEST evaluated by | back 3 Observing a person's patterns of sexual thoughts and behaviors over a lifetime |
front 4 According to Asexual Visibility and Education Network, an asexual is | back 4 Someone who does not experience sexual attraction |
front 5 Individuals who are primarily heterosexual and have some degree of sexual interest in and/or experience with the same sex are referred to as | back 5 heteroflexible |
front 6 Research by Alan Bell and his colleagues on the family backgrounds f homosexuals has | back 6 Found that no particular phenomenon of family life is especially consequential to the development of sexual orientation |
front 7 A homosexual orientation appears to result from which of the following | back 7 There are no definitive conclusions regarding what causes homosexual orientation at this time |
front 8 Concordance refers to | back 8 The degree to which identical twins are alike in terms of a particular trait |
front 9 Throughout history, which of the following has NOT been used in an attempt to "cure" homosexuality | back 9 Gender reassignment surgery |
front 10 Which of the following chronological sequences BEST describes historical attitudes toward homosexuality | back 10 Sin, illness, alternative sexual orientation |
front 11 Homosexuality become more visible- and was portrayed in a more positive light- in films during the | back 11 1990s |
front 12 When "coming out" it is probably BEST to make your first disclosure to | back 12 Someone who you are sure you can trust and whom you expect to be accepting |
front 13 PFLAG stands for | back 13 Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays |
front 14 In the 1870s, who was instrumental in enacting national laws that prohibited the dissemination of contraceptive information through the mail | back 14 Anthony Comstock |
front 15 Oral contraceptives were first available in the United States | back 15 in 1960 |
front 16 Anti-contraceptive religious groups viewed contraception as a slippery slope toward | back 16 Abortion |
front 17 Which of the following is the most important variable in birth control method effectiveness | back 17 Human error |
front 18 In order to maximize the effectiveness of oral contraceptives, users should | back 18 take the pill at the same time each day |
front 19 Both the vaginal ring and the transdermal patch work by | back 19 Slowly releasing hormones into the bloodstream |
front 20 In infancy and childhood | back 20 Many experiences of this time have great impact on the future expression of adult sexuality |
front 21 You are watching TV with your five year old son and he begins masturbating. How should you respond to this? | back 21 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 |
front 22 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? | back 22 The person would be more likely to have difficulty establishing intimate relationships |
front 23 Which of the following is true regarding childhood play with members of the same sex? | back 23 Children tend to socialize and engage in sex play with same-sex peers |
front 24 Which of the following is true regarding childhood masturbation | back 24 It is a normal part of child development and is harmless |
front 25 The initial appearance of sperm in the ejaculate typically occurs at what age | back 25 14 |
front 26 The first menstrual period is called | back 26 menarche |
front 27 Sending sexually suggestive photos or text messages via the internet, cell phone, or other electronic devices is known as | back 27 Sexting |
front 28 Studies conducted in the United States have shown that from early to late adolescence, the percentage of teens involved in romantic relationships: | back 28 Approximately doubles from about 30% to 70% |
front 29 The fact that some women have claimed to experience orgasm while listening to their favorite musician at a concert can be attributed to | back 29 the capacity of their brains to engage in fantasy |
front 30 The neurotransmitter ___ tends to facilitate sexual arousal, while ___ appears to inhibit sexual activity | back 30 dopamine; serotonin |
front 31 David takes an antidepressant. Which of the following is likely to be true? | back 31 He will notice a decrease in his orgasmic capacity |
front 32 Testosterone is known to stimulate the release of | back 32 dopamine in the MPOA in both males and females |
front 33 Of the main senses, ___ tends to predominate during sexual intimacy | back 33 Touch |
front 34 The breasts, inner thighs, neck, and mouth are all examples of | back 34 Primary erogenous zones |
front 35 The back of the knees is an example of a | back 35 Secondary erogenous zones |
front 36 The way we feel toward casual acquaintances is what Sternberg refers to as | back 36 nonlove |
front 37 According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, ___ declines in a relationship, whereas ____ builds gradually over time | back 37 Passion; intimacy |
front 38 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 | back 38 Companionate love |
front 39 Sexual interaction between friends who do not define their relationship as romantic is termed | back 39 "friends with benefits" relationship |
front 40 Short-term loveless sexual liaisons that occur during a brief interval are known as | back 40 hook ups |
front 41 A lasting love relationship | back 41 Requires frequent positive interaction |
front 42 Obstacles of effective communication about sex include: | back 42 all of the above (anxiety, lack of suitable language for sex, and differences in intimate communication ability) |
front 43 Which of the following is not discusses as a way to discover your partner's needs? | back 43 Using "I" language |
front 44 Asking a "why" question | back 44 puts the other person on the defensive |
front 45 Nocturnal orgasm is another term for | back 45 "wet dreams" |
front 46 Excessive masturbation may be defined as a level that | back 46 significantly interferes with your life |
front 47 In this textbook, autoeroticism is another word for | back 47 masturbation |
front 48 A European physician by the name Samuel Tissot believed that | back 48 Masturbation was debilitating to health |
front 49 Masturbation has been recommended in your text for all EXCEPT which of the following? | back 49 As an aid to reduce depression |
front 50 Tantric sex | back 50 emphasizes spiritual enlightenment |
front 51 What is a good position to use during pregnancy? | back 51 Rear entry |
front 52 Understanding oneself sexually and having interpersonal sexual skills and integrity are two characteristics we consider to be part of | back 52 Sexual intelligence |
front 53 The textbook primarily stresses the role of which of the following in shaping human sexuality? | back 53 Social conditioning and psychological factors |
front 54 Which of the following best defines the psychosocial approach to understanding human sexuality? | back 54 The view that emotions, attitudes, motivations, and social conditioning have a strong impact on sexual attitudes, values, and behaviors |
front 55 Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the authors' perspectives in this book? | back 55 Our sexual attitudes and behaviors are strongly shaped by our society |
front 56 Sexual behaviors that provide pleasure without the possibility of procreation have been viewed as | back 56 Immoral, sinful, and perverted |
front 57 All of the following are goals of sexologists except: | back 57 Promoting sexual behavior |
front 58 The survey method: | back 58 can be done with the use of technology such as computers |
front 59 Most of our scientific information about human sexuality has been obtained through: | back 59 surveys |
front 60 What is a disadvantage of the direct observational method of research | back 60 The subjects' behaviors may be influenced by the presence of an observer |
front 61 The main objective of genital cutting it to | back 61 Ensure virginity before marriage |
front 62 The function of the hymen is to | back 62 help protect vaginal tissues early in life |
front 63 The penis consists of | back 63 nerves, blood vessels, and fibrous tissue |
front 64 All of the following stimuli may cause the scrotum to draw closer to the body EXCEPT: | back 64 Warm temperatures |
front 65 At the head of the penis, a spongy body expands to form the: | back 65 Glans |
front 66 Male counterpart to the g spot | back 66 prostate |
front 67 What is the removal of the uterus called | back 67 Hysterectomy |
front 68 How long does an egg remain fertile | back 68 24-40 something hours |