Deck 11: Extension B: Gender and Sexuality

Question 1

_____ supply the "plot" to guide our sexual behavior and determine the order of events in lovemaking.

A)Sex role biases
B)Sexual scripts
C)Sex role dialogues
D)Sexual activity dialogues

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Areas of the body that seem to be more sexually responsive to stimulation are called

A)erogenous zones.
B)arousal zones.
C)excitement centers.
D)sensuous zones.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Regarding sexual scripts, which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)Sexual scripts can be considered unspoken mental plans.
B)Sexual scripts outline "approved" actions, motives, and outcomes for sexual activity.
C)Sexual scripts highly influence which parts of the body are universally considered erogenous zones.
D)If sexual partners have different scripts, rewriting often needs to occur to ensure sexual compatibility.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The unspoken plans that guide our sexual behavior are called

A)sexual schemas.
B)sexual dialogues.
C)sexual scripts.
D)androgynous scripts.

Question 5

Concerning sexual arousal, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A)Men have a greater potential for physical sexual arousal than women do.
B)Women tend to place more emphasis on emotional closeness with a lover than men do.
C)Women do not show physical sexual arousal to erotic films presented from the male point of view.
D)Women have a greater potential for physical sexual arousal than men do.

Question 6

The ultimate erogenous zone in both males and females is (are) the

A)genitals.
B)anus.
C)mouth.
D)brain.

Question 7

Human erogenous zones include

A)ears.
B)mouth.
C)genitals.
D)all of these.

Question 8

Regarding research on sexual scripts and erogenous zones, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

A)Considerable "rewriting" of scripts is often needed for sexual compatibility within relationships.
B)Research conducted in 2008 found that if a female initiates the first date, a male is more likely to assume that she had more than kissing in mind.
C)For humans, the mind is the ultimate erogenous zone.
D)All of these statements are true.

Question 9

Studies of sexual arousal show that

A)women are more physically aroused by erotic stimuli than men are.
B)arousal has a large emotional element for women.
C)women are less physically responsive than men.
D)arousal requires physical stimulation of an erogenous zone.

Question 10

Based on frequency of orgasm, the peak of sexual activity occurs

A)at age 18 for males and a little later for females.
B)after age 40 for males and females.
C)between the ages of 25 and 30 in males and in the mid-30s for women.
D)between 16 and 18 years for both males and females.

Question 11

Regarding cultural norms and sexual activity, which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)Boys as young as five months and girls as young as four months show instances of orgasm.
B)Two to five year old children spontaneously touch and exhibit their genitals.
C)Very few females and males engage in preadolescent sex-play.
D)In Western cultures, sex between children, incest, prostitution, and extramarital sex are all discouraged.

Question 12

Regarding the sexual arousal study in which women viewed erotic films written by men and by women,

A)the women were disgusted and repulsed by the films written by men in which the women in the film were little more than sexual props.
B)the women showed more subjective feelings of sexual arousal for the films written by women in which the women were active partners in lovemaking.
C)the women's physical arousal was nearly identical for both films.
D)all of these statements are true.

Question 13

Regarding the erogenous zones, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

A)Human sexual arousal involves more than physical contact.
B)Arousal may be triggered by mere thoughts and images.
C)Human erogenous zones include the ears and mouth.
D)All of these are true.

Question 14

In the sexual arousal study in which women viewed erotic films written by men and by women, the women showed

A)almost equal physical arousal to both films.
B)almost equal subjective feelings of sexual arousal to both films.
C)showed physical arousal only to the film written by men.
D)showed physical arousal only to the film written by women.

Question 15

Human arousal may be triggered by

A)unwanted sexual advances.
B)greater persistence.
C)financial success.
D)thoughts and images.

Question 16

Which of the following statements regarding cultural norms and sexual activity is FALSE?

A)Throughout adulthood cultural norms influence what is considered "normal" sexual behavior.
B)Apart from cultural norms, it can be said any sexual act engaged in by consenting adults is "normal" if it does not hurt anyone.
C)Different kinds of sexual activity occur more frequently in societies that place more restrictions on sexual behavior.
D)In Western cultures, sex between children, incest, prostitution, and extramarital sex are all discouraged.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding Laan's sexual arousal studies?

A)Women's physical arousal was much greater to the erotic film written from a woman's point of view than the film written from the male viewpoint.
B)Many women reported negative emotions, such as being repulsed and disgusted by erotic films written for men.
C)The women in the study reported more subjective feelings of sexual arousal, more positive emotions, and more interesting the erotic film written from the female's viewpoint.
D)A woman's subjective feelings of arousal tend to be more closely tied to her emotional response than to erotic cues.

Question 18

Which of the following are considered major human erogenous zones?

A)surface of the scalp and forehead
B)fingernails and toenails
C)ears and mouth
D)back of the knee and the bottom of the feet

Question 19

Cindy is on a first date with Jacob.Cindy considers this first date to be a "friendly, get-to-know-you" type of experience, whereas Jacob is expecting this first date to quickly move to a sexual encounter.When the date ends at Cindy's apartment door, both Cindy and Jacob are anger, hurt, and vow never to see each other again.This incompatibility is due to their having different

A)expressive behaviors.
B)sexual orientations.
C)sexual scripts.
D)sensate focus.

Question 20

_____ determine(s) when and where we are likely to express sexual feelings and with whom.

A)Sex drive
B)Sexual scripts
C)Sex roles
D)Gender identity

Question 21

Drugs that impair one's sexual response include

A)amphetamines.
B)alcohol.
C)marijuana.
D)all of these.

Question 22

Regarding the human sex drive, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

A)A woman's sex drive is comparable to a man's sex drive.
B)Although women produce much smaller amounts of testosterone than men do, their bodies are more sensitive to the testosterone.
C)Testosterone levels decline with age, which can lower sexual desire in both men and women.
D)All of these statements are true.

Question 23

In lower animals who are sexually inexperienced, castration tends to

A)cause no change in sexual activity for six months.
B)cause no change in sexual activity for one month.
C)abolish sexual activity.
D)produce variable responses in males, while abolishing the female sex drive.

Question 24

_____ seems to be the best aphrodisiac of all.

A)Alcohol
B)Ecstasy
C)Love
D)Testosterone supplements

Question 25

Regarding the effects of various drugs on sexual desire and response, which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)The use of the drug Ecstasy increases and enhances sexual desire and response.
B)Amphetamines, cocaine, and amyl nitrite impair sexual response.
C)In small amounts alcohol may lower inhibitions, but in large amounts it actually decreases sexual response.
D)Barbiturates, LSD, and marijuana impair sexual response.

Question 26

The _____ is the strength of one's motivation to engage in sexual behavior.

A)sexual script
B)excitement phase
C)sex drive
D)orgasmic function

Question 27

Which of the following statements is TRUE of the human sex drive?

A)Castration in humans immediately eliminates the sex drive.
B)In some instances, testosterone supplements can restore the sex drive in both men and women.
C)The human sex drive all but disappears after about age 70.
D)The human sex drive is stimulated by large doses of alcohol.

Question 28

Regarding castration in sexually experienced adults, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

A)Castration involves the surgical removal of the testes or the ovaries.
B)At first after castration, some people experience a loss of sex drive; while with others there is no change.
C)Several years after castration, almost all subjects report a decrease in sex drive unless they take hormone supplements.
D)All of these statements are true.

Question 29

The term sex drive refers to

A)a person's openness to sexual activity.
B)a person's degree of motivation to engage in sexual behavior.
C)a person's level of sexual experience.
D)the frequency of sexual activity.

Question 30

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding sexual activity?

A)The peak of male sexual activity is at age 18, while the peak for females occurs a little later.
B)The frequency for sexual intercourse is significantly higher for American men than American women.
C)A woman's sex drive is related to her estrogen levels but also is closely related to the testosterone level in her bloodstream.
D)Attitudes toward sex, sexual experience, and frequency of sexual activity all affect one's sex drive.

Question 31

Regarding the human sex drive, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

A)A man's sex drive is related to the amount of androgens, especially testosterone supplied by the testes.
B)When a man chats with a woman he finds attractive, his testosterone levels actually increase.
C)The sex drive in women is related to estrogen levels, but also is closely related to the testosterone level in her bloodstream.
D)All of these statements are true.

Question 32

Regarding the sex drives of men and women, which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)Large doses of alcohol suppress orgasm in women and erections in men.
B)The drugs amphetamines, cocaine, and Ecstasy will impair sexual response.
C)Men's and women's sex drives are closely related to the testosterone level in their bloodstreams.
D)Men have a stronger sex drive than women do.

Question 33

_____ are substances that increase sexual desire or pleasure.

A)Aphrodisiacs
B)Sexual stimulators
C)Sensate focus drugs
D)Sexual scripts

Question 34

Sex drive is influenced by

A)attitudes toward sex.
B)the recency of sexual activity.
C)sexual experience.
D)all of these.

Question 35

Which of the following statements regarding castration is FALSE?

A)In lower animals, castration tends to abolish sexual activity in inexperienced animals.
B)In humans, castration results in a loss of sex drive for some people, but not for others.
C)Castration is an effective way to treat sex offenders.
D)Castration involves the surgical removal of the testes or ovaries.

Question 36

In sexually experienced humans, castration results in

A)no immediate change in sexual behavior.
B)a rapid decline in sex drive.
C)an initial decline in sex drive for some, but no change in sex drive for others.
D)a cessation of all sexual activity.

Question 37

Which of the following is FALSE regarding the human sex drive?

A)A woman's sex drive and frequency of orgasm is increased by large doses of alcohol.
B)The drugs cocaine and Ecstasy will impair a woman's sexual response.
C)A woman's sex drive is closely related to the testosterone level in her bloodstream.
D)The vast majority of women and men who choose to be sterilized as a means of birth control do not lose interest in sex.

Question 38

_____ involves the surgical removal of the testes or ovaries.

A)An aphrodisiac
B)Sterilization
C)Castration
D)Surgical birth control (such as tubal ligation and vasectomy)

Question 39

In humans, sterilization

A)usually abolishes the sex drive.
B)may lead to increased sexual activity because pregnancy is no longer a concern.
C)has the same effects on sex drive as castration.
D)changes a person's ability to achieve orgasms.

Question 40

Reduction in sex drive would most likely occur with

A)castration.
B)a vasectomy.
C)a tubal ligation.
D)all of these.

Question 41

Female masturbation most often center on stimulation of the

A)clitoris.
B)urethra.
C)uterus.
D)vagina.

Question 42

In a national survey, _____ percent of women reported that they had masturbated at some time, while _____ percent of males reported that they had masturbated.

A)50; 75
B)68; 85
C)75; 90
D)89; 95

Question 43

According to current research and thought, masturbation should be considered

A)normal behavior for adults but not for children.
B)a healthy substitute for sexual involvement in teenagers.
C)a form of self-abuse.
D)a sign of unhealthy psychological development.

Question 44

With respect to masturbation, recent research suggests that

A)more women now masturbate than men.
B)people are only compelled to masturbate because they lack a sexual partner..
C)after marriage, approximately 70 percent of married women and men masturbate at least occasionally.
D)it is an immature and unhealthy substitute for intercourse.

Question 45

The most objective laboratory research on human sexual response was done by which of the following?

A)Hunt
B)Kinsey
C)Masters and Johnson
D)Mosher

Question 46

Regarding masturbation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)Masturbation helps people discover what pleases them sexually.
B)Masturbation is an important part of the psychosexual development of most adolescents.
C)Masturbation usually has no effect on marital relationships.
D)Masturbation can cause sterility if practiced excessively.

Question 47

Regarding masturbation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)Self-stimulation has been observed in infants under one year of age.
B)Female masturbation most often involves rubbing inside the vagina.
C)Of those surveyed, 89 percent of women and 95 percent of men reported that they had masturbated at some time.
D)Approximately 70 percent of married women and men masturbate at least occasionally.

Question 48

Regarding masturbation, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A)People are only compelled to masturbate because they lack a sex partner.
B)The only negative effects of masturbation come from learned attitudes.
C)Masturbation occurs because of immaturity and low self-esteem.
D)Masturbation is presently seen as an abnormal sexual behavior.

Question 49

Regarding the human sex drive, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

A)Sex drive declines to some degree as people age due to reduced output of hormones.
B)Opportunity to engage in sex is an important factor affecting sex drive in humans as they age.
C)Some people in their 80s, and 90s continue to have active sex lives.
D)All of these statements are true.

Question 50

_____ most often involves the rubbing of the clitoris or areas near it in females, while it takes the form of rubbing or stroking of the penis in males.

A)Egocentrism
B)Erogency
C)Autocentrism
D)Masturbation

Question 51

Which of the following has been shown to restore one's sex drive?

A)testosterone supplements for men and women
B)large doses of alcohol
C)avoidance of masturbation
D)all of these

Question 52

When a woman undergoes a tubal ligation and a man undergoes a vasectomy,

A)both will experience a decrease in their sex drives.
B)neither will experience a decrease in their sex drives.
C)the woman will experience a decrease in her sex drive, but the man will not.
D)the man will experience a decrease in his sex drive, but the woman will not.

Question 53

_____ is defined as the deliberate self-stimulation that causes sexual pleasure or orgasm.

A)Ejaculation
B)Erogency
C)Autocentrism
D)Masturbation

Question 54

The most common negative effects of masturbation include

A)acne.
B)decreased sex drive.
C)feelings of fear, guilt, or anxiety.
D)all of these.

Question 55

Masturbation or self-stimulation in a three-year-old child would be a sign of

A)normal sexual development.
B)the androgenital syndrome.
C)an excess production of sex hormones.
D)severe depression.

Question 56

Both tubal ligations and vasectomies

A)involve surgically removing either the ovaries or the testes.
B)are sterilization procedures.
C)reduce the sex drive.
D)do all of these.

Question 57

The ability to engage in intercourse

A)comes to an end as sex hormones cease to be produced in middle age.
B)reaches its peak in the mid 50s, when couples no longer have to be concerned about pregnancy.
C)will continue late into life for couples who regularly engage in intercourse.
D)is impossible for people over age 70.

Question 58

The contemporary view of masturbation is that it is

A)normal and acceptable.
B)self-injurious behavior.
C)evidence of problems in a sexual relationship.
D)evidence of poor emotional adjustment.

Question 59

Regarding the human sex drive, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A)Alcohol, amyl nitrite, LSD, and cocaine all increase sexual desire, pleasure, and response.
B)There is no decline in sex drive as one ages.
C)Castration immediately stops the sex drive in both animals and humans.
D)Regularity and opportunity are crucial factors related to an extended sex life.

Question 60

In children, masturbation

A)rarely occurs.
B)is a sign of advanced sexual development.
C)is a concern that should be brought to the attention of a pediatrician.
D)occurs as a normal part of children's self-exploration of their bodies.

Question 61

Freud claimed that _____ was an "immature" form of female response and believed that these women had not fully accepted their femininity.

A)"clitoral orgasms"
B)lack of an orgasm
C)"vaginal orgasms"
D)female ejaculation

Question 62

Contrary to long-standing belief perpetuated by Freud, it appears that much female sexual pleasure is focused on the

A)uterus.
B)clitoris.
C)urethra.
D)cervix.

Question 63

The typical order of human sexual response is

A)orientation, euphoria, orgasm, relaxation.
B)excitement, euphoria, orgasm, refractory period.
C)excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution.
D)excitement, euphoria, plateau, orgasm.

Question 64

A climax and release of sexual excitement occurs during the _____ phase.

A)resolution
B)plateau
C)orgasm
D)refractory

Question 65

Which of the following is FALSE regarding a man's sexual response?

A)Sexual arousal in the male is signaled by erection of the penis during the excitement phase.
B)The refractory phase brings about a reflex release of sexual tension, resulting in orgasm.
C)In the mature male, orgasm is usually accompanied by ejaculation.
D)Both orgasm and resolution in the male usually do not last as long as they do for females.

Question 66

In the human sexual response cycle, orgasm is immediately preceded in most cases by a(n) _____ phase.

A)excitement
B)plateau
C)tension
D)refractory

Question 67

During the plateau phase of sexual response for both sexes,

A)an end to stimulation is resolved slowly.
B)physical changes and subjective experiences intensify.
C)non-orgasm coupled with ending stimulation produces considerable frustration.
D)all of these can occur.

Question 68

_____ phase is the first level of sexual response and is indicated by initial signs of sexual arousal.

A)Euphoria
B)Excitement
C)Plateau
D)Nirvana

Question 69

The second level of sexual response, during which physical arousal intensifies is known as

A)resolution.
B)orgasm.
C)the excitement phase.
D)the plateau phase.

Question 70

The four phases of the sexual response cycle are the same for

A)only heterosexuals.
B)only homosexuals.
C)heterosexuals and bisexuals, but not homosexuals.
D)all sexual orientations.

Question 71

Regarding a woman's sexual response, which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)Occasionally, women skip the plateau phase, while others almost always skip this phase.
B)After orgasm, about 15 percent of all women return to the plateau phase and may have one or more additional orgasms.
C)Vaginal orgasms are different from those based on the clitoris.
D)On a rare occasion, a woman will release a small amount of fluid from the urethra during orgasm.

Question 72

Regarding female responses during intercourse,

A)the entire vagina becomes hypersensitive to touch.
B)most women prefer vaginal stimulation to clitoral stimulation.
C)most sensations during intercourse come from stimulation of the clitoris and other external areas.
D)sexual resolution is achieved through vaginismus.

Question 73

Which of the following does NOT occur during the excitement phase of sexual activity for women?

A)nipples become erect
B)skin becomes flushed
C)pulse rate decreases
D)the vagina is being prepared for intercourse

Question 74

Initial signs of sexual arousal are seen during the

A)excitement phase for men and during the plateau phase for women.
B)refractory phase for both men and women.
C)refractory phase for men and during the plateau phase for women.
D)excitement phase for both men and women.

Question 75

Which belief of Freud's was disproved by Masters and Johnson?

A)penis envy
B)superiority of vaginal orgasms
C)Electra complex
D)superiority of clitoral orgasms

Question 76

The final phase of sexual response, involving a return to lower levels of sexual tension and arousal is known as

A)resolution.
B)orgasm.
C)the excitement phase.
D)the plateau phase.

Question 77

Regarding female responses during intercourse, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A)A "clitoral orgasm" is now regarded as an immature form of female response.
B)Most women said they enjoy both vaginal and clitoral orgasms; but if they had to choose between the two, they would prefer clitoral stimulation.
C)Sexual arousal that ends during the excitement phase tends to ebb more slowly than if the sexual arousal ended during the plateau phase.
D)Women go through a short refractory period following the resolution phase.

Question 78

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding women's orgasms?

A)The inner two-thirds of the vagina is relatively insensitive to touch.
B)If forced to choose between clitoral and vaginal orgasms, two-thirds of women surveyed said that they would prefer vaginal orgasms.
C)Masters and Johnson showed that physical responses are the same no matter how an orgasm is produced.
D)Most sensations during intercourse come from stimulation of the clitoris and other external areas.

Question 79

Freud's view of the female sexual response was

A)confirmed by the findings of Masters and Johnson.
B)that the "clitoral orgasm" was an "immature" form of female response.
C)that a woman's failure to recognize the "clitoral orgasm" indicated that she had not fully accepted her femininity.
D)women actually preferred the "clitoral orgasm" to the "vaginal orgasm."

Question 80

Orgasms in women may include all of the following EXCEPT

A)having three to ten muscular contractions of the vagina.
B)having a release of fluid from the urethra.
C)a discharge of sexual tension.
D)being followed by a short refractory period.