Deck 7: Sexual Response and Sexual Behavior

Question 1

What causes voluntary and involuntary muscle contractions that produce facial grimaces, spasms in the hands and feet, and eventually, the spasms of orgasm?

A) congestion
B) vasocongestion
C) sex flush
D) myotonia

Answer 1

myotonia

Question 2

The phase of the sexual response which is characterized by erection in the male, vaginal lubrication in the female and muscle tension and increases in heart rate in both males and females.

A) excitement phase
B) plateau phase
C) orgasmic phase
D) resolution phase

Answer 2

excitement phase

Question 3

The phase of the sexual response which is characterized by increases in vasocongestion, muscle tension, heart rate, and blood pressure in preparation for orgasm.

A) excitement phase
B) plateau phase
C) orgasmic phase
D) resolution phase

Answer 3

plateau phase

Question 4

The phase of the sexual response which is characterized by a rapid succession of muscular contractions in the genital regions of both males and females, and also by ejaculation by the male.

A) excitement phase
B) plateau phase
C) orgasmic phase
D) resolution phase

Question 5

The phase of the sexual response during which the body gradually returns to its prearoused state.

A) excitement phase
B) plateau phase
C) orgasmic phase
D) resolution phase

Question 6

How many stages are in Helen Singer Kaplan's model of sexual response?

A) two
B) three
C) four
D) five

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true regarding Master and Johnson and Kaplan's view on sexual response?

A) Master and Johnson treat the phases as relatively independent components of sexual response.
B) Master and Johnson view the sequence of the phases to be somewhat variable.
C) Kaplan views sexual response as composed of successive stages; the order is crucial and invariant.
D) Kaplan treats the phases as relatively independent components of sexual response.

Question 8

According to Sigmund Freud, there is (are) __________ type(s) of orgasm(s) and Masters and Johnson there is (are) __________ type(s) of orgasm(s).

A) one, two
B) two, one
C) multiple, two
D) two, multiple

Question 9

Which of the following is an anaphrodisiac?

A) Poppers
B) Spanish fly
C) Nicotine
D) Addyi

Question 10

Which is an example of a secondary erogenous zone?

A) the genitals
B) the shoulders
C) the ears
D) the navel

Question 11

The __________ regulate gonadal secretion of sex hormones, specifically testosterone in males and estrogen and progesterone in females.

A) hypothalamus and pituitary gland
B) hypothalamus and adrenal gland
C) pituitary and adrenal glands
D) testes and vagina

Question 12

__________ are chemicals that are secreted by the ductless glands of the endocrine system
Directly into the bloodstream.

A) Hormones
B) Neurotransmitters
C) Antibodies
D) Testes

Question 13

Hypogonadal men generally __________.

A) suffer loss of sexual desire and a decline in sexual activity.
B) suffer an increase sexual desire.
C) suffer an increase of appetite
D) experience an increase in sexual activity.

Question 14

If you decide not to masturbate, according to the authors of the text, that decision is __________.

A) up to readers to make their own choices.
B) a sign of immaturity.
C) a sign of poor sexual health.
D) a sign of low sex drive.

Question 15

Ahmed's wife does not seem happy with their sexual activity. Ahmed does not understand why. He generally initiates sex by immediately stroking his wife's genital area. What should Ahmed be aware of?

A) Most women prefer immediate oral-genital contact.
B) Many women prefer immediate breast stimulation followed by genital stimulation.
C) Many women prefer holding, hugging, and nongenital massage prior to genital stimulation.
D) Many women prefer immediate penetration of the penis in the vagina.

Question 16

A survey of 349 university students and employees, aged 18 to 70, who were found in heterosexual relationships found that

A) 98% of men and 80% of women- reported sexual fantasies about someone other than their partner.
B) 68% of men and 42% of women- reported sexual fantasies about someone other than their partner.
C) 45% of men and 23% of women- reported sexual fantasies about someone other than their partner.
D) 25% of men and 15% of women- reported sexual fantasies about someone other than their partner.

Question 17

Kaplan proposed a three-stage model of sexual response.

Question 18

By Master and Johnson's definition, men are not capable of achieving multiple orgasms because they enter a refractory period following ejaculation.

Question 19

Primary erogenous zones include the genitals; the inner thighs, perineum, buttocks, anus, the breasts (especially the nipples), the ears (particularly the earlobes), the mouth, lips, tongue, neck, the navel and the armpits.

Question 20

The hypothalamus and adrenal glands regulate gonadal secretion of sex hormones, specifically testosterone in males and estrogen and progesterone in females.

Question 21

Men who are surgically or chemically castrated usually exhibit a loss of sexual desire.

Question 22

Until recent times, masturbation was thought to be physically and mentally harmful.

Question 23

The graham cracker was developed by Reverend Sylvester Graham to help people control their sexual impulses.

Question 24

Surveys indicate that individuals are now masturbating at a later age than in Kinsey's day.

Question 25

Women who have masturbated during adolescence are more likely to find gratification in sex with others in adulthood than women who had not.

Question 26

Typically, it takes a man about five minutes to reach an orgasm through masturbation.

Question 27

The United States is taking the lead in fashioning sex dolls.

Question 28

Foreplay is physical interactions that are sexually stimulating and set the stage for intercourse.

Question 29

Kissing is a universal part of lovemaking.

Question 30

Fisting is putting a first or hand into the vagina.

Question 31

Oral stimulation of the male genitals is called cunnilingus.

Question 32

Oral stimulation of the female genitals is called fellatio.

Question 33

Some couples abstain from oral sex because it can be seen as "dirty."

Question 34

Asian Americans report the highest rates of monthly coitus.

Question 35

Men with a BMI of 18 or less have the highest rate of monthly coitus compared to men with other BMIs.

Question 36

The missionary position is also known as the female-superior position.

Question 37

Anal intercourse is also known as "Greek culture."

Question 38

Many couples kiss or lick the anus in their foreplay.

Question 39

Women are more likely to fantasize about forcing men into sexual activity than men are to fantasize about forcing women into sexual activity.

Question 40

What two changes occur during stages 1 and 2 of the male orgasmic phase?

Question 41

List Kaplan's three stages of sexual response.

Question 42

Describe the relationship between orgasms and conception.

Question 43

List and describe the two types of orgasms proposed by Sigmund Freud.

Question 44

List two aphrodisiacs that have research evidence concerning their aphrodisiac effects

Question 45

List two parts of the brain that play key roles in sexual functioning.

Question 46

List the names of the two main types of erogenous zones described in the text.

Question 47

List some of the primary erogenous zones.

Question 48

Describe the changes that a man may experience after undergoing surgical castration.

Question 49

List the various ways an individual may masturbate.

Question 50

Compare and contrast ancient societies' views on masturbation.

Question 51

List five of the Kellogg's 39 "signs of masturbation."

Question 52

Describe male masturbatory techniques.

Question 53

Describe female masturbatory techniques.

Question 54

Compare and contrast how kissing is viewed across different cultures.

Question 55

List the reasons that couples may abstain from oral sex.

Question 56

Identify four intercourse positions discussed in the text.

Question 57

Explain reasonable concerns about anal intercourse and ways to overcome these concerns.

Question 58

Compare and contrast the "Masters and Johnson's" and "Kaplan's" models of sexual response.

Question 59

Describe what occurs during the excitement phase of Master and Johnson's model of sexual response.

Question 60

Describe what occurs during the plateau phase of Master and Johnson's model of sexual response.

Question 61

Describe what occurs during the orgasmic phase of Master and Johnson's model of sexual response.

Question 62

Describe what occurs during the resolution phase of Master and Johnson's model of sexual response.

Question 63

Describe what occurs during the refractory period.

Question 64

Describe Kaplan's three stages of sexual response.

Question 65

Explore what the research shows regarding how many kinds of orgasms women have.

Question 66

Describe how aphrodisiacs, Viagra, Addyi, and Wellbutrin affect sexual arousal.

Question 67

Describe how anaphrodisiacs, psychoactive drugs, alcohol, hallucinogenics, and stimulants affect sexual arousal.

Question 68

Describe how various parts of the brain are involved in sexual functioning.

Question 69

Discuss the organizing and activating influences of sex hormones.

Question 70

Discuss some of the ways sex hormones may influence female sexual behavior.

Question 71

Describe some of the historical and medical views of masturbation.

Question 72

Describe the various masturbation techniques used by males.

Question 73

Describe the various masturbation techniques used by females.

Question 74

Describe some of the techniques used for oral-genital stimulation.

Question 75

Identify and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the intercourse positions discussed in the text.

Question 76

Describe the impact of sexual fantasy on sexual functioning.