Deck 8: Sexual Techniques and Behaviour Patterns

Question 1

Research finds that most people consider sexual fantasies to be

A)normal.
B)abnormal.
C)something to feel guilty about.
D)a contributing factor to infidelity.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Research on sexual dreams among university students has indicated that

A)sexual dreams occur infrequently, about once every five weeks, on average.
B)students are more likely to have sexual dreams after watching pornography in the previous 24 hours.
C)students generally dream about sexual activities they have engaged in rather than untried activities.
D)most female students find their sexual dreams to be disturbing.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

In the eighteenth century, the Judeo-Christian view that masturbation was a sin

A)was contradicted by the medical profession's view that it was healthy.
B)was revised to a more positive view by religious authorities.
C)was complementary to the medical profession's view that it was unhealthy.
D)was openly scorned in public.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

In contrast to her husband's sexual fantasies, Amy's fantasies are more likely to

A)involve individuals that she does not know.
B)assume an aggressive role in sexual activity.
C)focus on emotional aspects of the fantasy.
D)imagine sexual encounters with a woman.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about kissing is false?

A)It's almost universal in Western culture.
B)It's not part of the sexual script in a few societies.
C)Soul kissing often does not have erotic significance.
D)French kissing is nearly always an erotic gesture.

Question 6

Research suggests that the more formal education a person has, the more likely he or she

A)is to masturbate less frequently than people with less education.
B)is to masturbate more frequently than people with less education.
C)is aware of the psychological ramifications of masturbating too frequently.
D)is knowledgeable about a variety of masturbatory techniques.

Question 7

Rakha is thinking about purchasing a vibrator, but is concerned that vibrator use will have a negative impact on her sex life. Which of the following research findings would you tell Rakha?

A)The risks of vibrator use far outweigh any potential benefits.
B)Women who use vibrators report stronger sexual desire.
C)The use of vibrators is associated with decreased sexual arousal.
D)Frequent vibrator use can inhibit the ability to reach orgasm.

Question 8

Use of the term "foreplay" implies that

A)the couple is engaging in recreational sex.
B)one or both partners has an arousal dysfunction.
C)penetrative sex will take place.
D)the couple is aware of advanced sexual techniques.

Question 9

Ian is watching a film that includes a scene in which a character is masturbating. Considering the research on depictions of masturbation in North American movies, which of the following is most likely to be true?

A)The character is more likely to be a man than a woman.
B)Masturbation will be portrayed as sexually satisfying.
C)Female masturbation will be depicted in a negative manner.
D)The character is likely to be married.

Question 10

Imagine a heterosexual couple who are having sex with each other while fantasizing. The female participant is more likely than her partner to fantasize about

A)being forced into sexual activity.
B)someone other than her male partner.
C)multi-partnered sexual behaviour.
D)coercing someone into a sexual act.

Question 11

Anka is in the ovulatory phase of her menstrual cycle. Research suggests that during this time, her sexual fantasies will

A)feature more females than males.
B)focus on explicit sexual acts.
C)be relatively more frequent.
D)involve becoming pregnant.

Question 12

Regarding the techniques of female masturbation, Masters and Johnson reported that

A)all women stimulate their breasts as well as their genitals.
B)most women stroke the glans of the clitoris until they reach orgasm.
C)most women did not use fantasy while masturbating.
D)they never observed two women masturbating in precisely the same way.

Question 13

Which of the following was not a finding from the national survey of masturbation in Britain?

A)Men and women who had more frequent partnered sexual activity were less likely to masturbate.
B)Women who were more religious were less likely to masturbate.
C)Men and women with more education reported more frequent masturbation.
D)Men were more likely than women to report having masturbated in the recent past.

Question 14

When it comes to duration of foreplay, Miller and Byers compared heterosexual males and females and found that

A)men and women are similar.
B)men underestimated the amount of time women desired.
C)men desired less time than women.
D)men desired less time than what women estimated.

Question 15

According to a national survey of sexual behaviour in the United States, 38.6% of women aged 30-39 reported masturbating in the previous month. The percentage of women aged 40-49 reporting masturbating in the previous month was

A)about 10 percentage points lower.
B)about the same.
C)about 10 percentage points higher.
D)about 15 percentage points higher.

Question 16

According to a national survey of sexual behaviour in the United States, at what age are both men and women most likely to report masturbating in the previous month?

A)16-17
B)18-19
C)20-24
D)25-29

Question 17

When Jiao and Mei have sex, they practise breathing deeply, prolonged sexual interaction, and postponement of orgasm. This is referred to as

A)foreplay.
B)deferral.
C)tantric sex.
D)apposition.

Question 18

Akemi has undergone a surgery to remove her uterus and ovaries, and is now receiving testosterone therapy. Which of the following side effects might she experience?

A)Less frequent masturbation
B)Increased sexual fantasies
C)Reduced sexual desire
D)Stronger sexual willpower

Question 19

Imagine a heterosexual couple who are having sex with each other while fantasizing. The male participant is more likely than his partner to fantasize about

A)being forced into sexual activity.
B)someone from his sexual past.
C)multi-partnered sexual behaviour.
D)coercing someone into a sexual act.

Question 20

According to the textbook, mutually enjoyable sexual interactions are most likely dependent on

A)setting specific goals for sexual activity.
B)partners being able to align with each other's pace of sexual arousal.
C)communication rather than developing specific sexual skills.
D)accepting our individual limitations as sexual beings.

Question 21

Which intercourse position would be suggested to a couple when the female is in need of more clitoral stimulation?

A)Male superior
B)Female superior
C)Lateral entry
D)Rear entry

Question 22

According to the data from the national study of sexual behaviour in the United States cited in the textbook, which of the following statements is false?

A)18- to 19-year-old females were more likely than males of the same age to report receiving oral sex in the past year.
B)Less than a third of males and females aged 50-59 reported that they had either given or received oral sex in the past year.
C)Males were more likely to report giving oral sex to a female partner in the past year at age 60-69 than they were to report doing so at age 16-17.
D)Less than one-fifth of males and females aged 14-15 reported giving or receiving oral sex in the past year.

Question 23

A disadvantage of the male-superior intercourse position is that

A)couples cannot see each other's faces.
B)it is difficult for the man to caress his partner.
C)the position is not very stimulating for the man.
D)women cannot orgasm in this position.

Question 24

Which of the following intercourse positions is also known as the missionary position?

A)Rear entry
B)Lateral entry
C)Male superior
D)Female superior

Question 25

Oral stimulation of the female genitals is called

A)coitus.
B)anilingus.
C)cunnilingus.
D)fellatio.

Question 26

When couples engage in simultaneous oral-genital stimulation, the position used is called

A)rear-entry.
B)the missionary position.
C)anilingus.
D)sixty-nine.

Question 27

Which of the following statements about fellatio technique is false?

A)A vigorous sucking action is recommended.
B)Licking the penis can be stimulating.
C)Gagging can be avoided by holding the penis with one hand and controlling the depth of penetration.
D)Motions can be varied in speed and combined with manual stimulation.

Question 28

Which of the following statements about cunnilingus technique is true?

A)The tongue should not be inserted into the vagina.
B)Some women prefer circling the clitoris with the tongue.
C)The labia minora should be avoided.
D)All women prefer direct clitoral contact by the tongue.

Question 29

The coital position that best facilitates orgasm for the woman is the

A)rear-entry position.
B)lateral-entry position.
C)male-superior position.
D)female-superior position.

Question 30

Which is true of semen?

A)Swallowing semen is encouraged as a way to enhance intimacy.
B)While it is rare, sperm can survive in the stomach.
C)Semen contains about 50% salt.
D)It is similar in texture to that of an egg white.

Question 31

How can gagging be avoided during fellatio?

A)It is an automatic reflex, difficult to avoid
B)Verbal communication about how deep the penis will go into the mouth
C)Flexing the throat muscles
D)Maintaining a relatively constant speed of motion

Question 32

Which statement is true about breast stimulation?

A)Most women prefer breast stimulation over clitoral stimulation.
B)Some women can achieve orgasm through breast stimulation alone.
C)Most male breasts are not sensitive to erotic stimulation.
D)Most men enjoy breast stimulation as much as women.

Question 33

The textbook focuses on the male superior, female superior, lateral entry, and rear entry intercourse positions because they are

A)considered by researchers to be the most socially acceptable.
B)among the most frequently recommended by sex therapists.
C)among the most commonly practised.
D)considered the most likely to result in simultaneous orgasm.

Question 34

Elsa is eight months pregnant. Which intercourse position will likely be most comfortable for her?

A)Rear entry, with both partners lying side-by-side
B)Lateral entry with her and her partner lying side-by-side
C)Rear entry with Elsa on her hands and knees
D)Male superior

Question 35

Which is true of coitus?

A)It involves insertion of the penis into the vagina.
B)It includes all forms of sexual contact, including fellatio, cunnilingus, and intercourse.
C)It is best undertaken in the 69 position.
D)The penis is at the wrong angle for entering the vagina.

Question 36

The popularity of oral sex

A)has remained consistent throughout the twentieth century.
B)has decreased since the sexual revolution of the 1960s and 70s.
C)has been measured in magazine surveys but not in scientific research.
D)has increased since the time of Kinsey's research in the 1940s and 50s.

Question 37

Slang terms such as "blow job," "sucking off," or "giving head" refer to

A)cunnilingus.
B)anilingus.
C)coitus.
D)fellatio.

Question 38

Which is true of touching?

A)It's a common form of foreplay.
B)Women, but not men, like their genitals to be touched as a prelude to intercourse.
C)Women generally prefer not to be touched in the sensitive area around the clitoris.
D)Holding hands is not sexually stimulating as the hands have few nerve endings.

Question 39

The advantages to the lateral-entry position include which of the following?

A)Each partner has relatively restricted movement.
B)Each partner can kiss freely.
C)Making noises is easier than in other sexual positions.
D)It is just as physically taxing as other positions.

Question 40

A Canadian poll found that the group least likely to have experienced oral sex were people who had

A)not completed high school.
B)completed high school but not university.
C)completed an undergraduate degree.
D)completed a post-graduate degree.

Question 41

Dave and his partner Tim enjoy making love in the "Greek style." What is it they enjoy?

A)The fact that one or both are bisexual
B)Coitus in unusual places
C)Inserting the penis in each other's rectum
D)Multiple orgasms

Question 42

Which intercourse position is sometimes thought of as the most impersonal?

A)Lateral entry
B)Rear entry
C)Female superior
D)Male superior

Question 43

Which of the following statements about the rear-entry position is false?

A)Some people enjoy pressing their abdomen against their partner's buttocks.
B)It is not possible for the partner to stimulate the clitoris in this position.
C)It can be highly stimulating for both partners.
D)Some people may feel that the position is emotionally distancing.

Question 44

Many lesbian couples engage in genital apposition, which involves

A)straddling a partner's leg.
B)simulating heterosexual intercourse positions.
C)sitting opposite each other while masturbating.
D)rubbing their genitals together.

Question 45

Why might a woman want her partner's finger in her anus at the moment of orgasm?

A)It can heighten sexual sensation.
B)It relieves tension.
C)It reduces the possibility of transmitting a disease.
D)It reduces the embarrassing sound of uncontrolled flatulence.

Question 46

Enzio is a homosexual male who does not want to engage in anal sex, but fears that potential sex partners expect that he will perform or receive anal sex. According to research on sexual behaviour among gay and bisexual men, what would you tell Enzio?

A)Not all non-heterosexual men desire or engage in anal sex.
B)Most male sex partners practise only mutual masturbation.
C)Anal sex is the most frequent sexual behaviour among gay men.
D)Sexual satisfaction is dependent upon the frequency of anal sex.

Question 47

Considering findings from an Australian survey of sexual behaviour, which of the following is true?

A)Women are more likely to experience orgasm during a sexual encounter than are men.
B)A high variety of sexual behaviours increases the probability of a female reaching orgasm.
C)Anal intercourse is more commonly practised than is stimulation of the anus with fingers.
D)The majority of sexual encounters consist only of vaginal intercourse but no other sex acts.

Question 48

Anilingus is defined as

A)licking the anus.
B)inserting a finger into the anus.
C)inserting a dildo into the anus.
D)anal sex between a man and a woman.

Question 49

Fantasizing during sexual activity is a clear sign of relationship dissatisfaction.

Question 50

Sexual sadistic fantasies directly predict male sexual offending.

Question 51

According to the NHSLS study, approximately what percentage of men and women reported that they had engaged in anal sex in the previous 12 months?

A)5%
B)10%
C)20%
D)25%

Question 52

Men are more likely than women to fantasize about being sexually coercive.

Question 53

Men's and women's sexual fantasies tend to violate the traditional double standard for sexual behaviour.

Question 54

Which of the following individuals is most likely to have engaged in anal sex?

A)Heather, who is a heterosexual women
B)Nathan, who is a high school graduate
C)Colleen, who has a master's degree
D)Lee, who did not attend high school

Question 55

Research on gay male sexual behaviour has focused

A)more on oral sex than anal sex.
B)more on infection risk than on the giving and receiving of pleasure.
C)primarily on childhood sexual experiences.
D)primarily on the origins of sexual orientation.

Question 56

The NHSLS study reported the incidence of anal sex was highest among

A)people with lower levels of religious conviction.
B)college graduates.
C)those who had not completed high school.
D)lower socioeconomic groups.

Question 57

Evolutionary theory suggests that women are more likely to fantasize about familiar partners because female reproductive success in ancestral times was dependant on protective relationships with reliable partners.

Question 58

Bryce is reading a popular magazine and finds an article on how to improve one's sex life. Which of the following is the article most likely to recommend?

A)Pursue new sex partners for one-night stands.
B)Discontinue any masturbatory activities.
C)Avoid or reduce viewing pornography.
D)Regularly engage in physical exercise.

Question 59

In all age categories, males are more likely than females to report masturbating in the previous month.

Question 60

Summarize the frequency of anal intercourse among couples. What factors influence a couple to engage or not engage in anal intercourse?

Question 61

Discuss some of the reasons you think oral-genital stimulation has increased dramatically since Kinsey's day.

Question 62

A majority of men aged 70 and over report masturbating at least once a year.

Question 63

The biblical story of Onan is interpreted by modern scholars as religious approval of masturbation.

Question 64

Having intercourse in the female-superior position can help a woman to control the depth of penile penetration.

Question 65

One disadvantage of the lateral-entry position is that it restricts the movement of both partners compared to other positions.

Question 66

Some sex therapists encourage clients to make their sexual interactions less goal-oriented.

Question 67

Couples who decide to engage in anal sex do not necessarily need to use a sexual lubricant.

Question 68

For both genders, people with more education reported more frequent masturbation.

Question 69

St. Augustine associated sexual desire with original sin and argued that all non-procreative sex was sinful.

Question 70

Rubin and Drew are considering having anal sex for the first time. What should they know about this practice beforehand?
Answer
- Anal sex can be pleasurable due to a high number of nerve endings.
- Lubricants must be used, as no natural lubrication is produced.
- Lubricants should be water-based and used with condoms.
- Condoms should be used to prevent transmission of HIV and other infections.

Question 71

Hiroko believes that women should not touch themselves in a sexual way and people who masturbate are desperate for sex. What would you tell Hiroko about her beliefs?

Question 72

Deep kissing is the same as French kissing and soul kissing.

Question 73

Anal sex has the benefits of preventing contraception and avoiding the transmission of HIV and other infections.

Question 74

Discuss the advantage and disadvantage of the following sexual positions: male superior, female superior, lateral entry, and rear entry.

Question 75

Women typically masturbate when they are compensating for a lack of sex partners.

Question 76

Most women masturbate by inserting a finger or other object into the vagina.

Question 77

Tantric sex is a form of lovemaking based on Eastern philosophies.