Question 1

The refractory period is a time during which __________.&#10;A)a woman cannot have another orgasm.&#10;B)a man cannot have another erection.&#10;C)a man can be erect but not have an orgasm.&#10;D)a woman cannot be aroused.

Accepted Answer

The refractory period is a time after ejaculation in which a man cannot have another erection, so option B is correct. It does not affect a woman's ability to have another orgasm or become aroused, so options A, C, and D are incorrect.

Question 2

What happened to the girls who were exposed to masculinizing hormones prenatally?&#10;A)They were unaffected by the hormones.&#10;B)They became lesbians.&#10;C)They became tomboys as adolescents and young adults.&#10;D)They became more traditionally feminine as they grew older.

Accepted Answer

They became more traditionally feminine as they grew older.

Question 3

Research suggests that differences between males and females in mathematics and verbal skills may be caused by psychological and social issues rather than biology because __________.&#10;A)these differences have increased in recent years.&#10;B)these differences have decreased in recent years.&#10;C)these differences have remained constant.&#10;D)females now score higher than males in mathematics.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that gender differences in mathematics and verbal skills have decreased over the years, suggesting that these differences are not solely caused by biological factors but are influenced by environment and culture. This is supported by the fact that in countries with better gender equality, the gender gap in math and verbal skills is smaller.

Question 4

__________ is more a problem of timing than anything else.&#10;A)Male orgasmic disorder&#10;B)Female orgasmic disorder&#10;C)Dyspareunia&#10;D)Premature ejaculation

Accepted Answer

Premature ejaculation is characterized by early ejaculation during sexual activity, which is more of a timing issue rather than a dysfunction related to physical or psychological factors. The other options may be related to physical or psychological factors that affect sexual function.

Question 5

Orgasm occurs in __________.&#10;A)Phase 1.&#10;B)Phase 2.&#10;C)Phase 3.&#10;D)Phase 4.

Accepted Answer

Orgasm occurs in Phase 3 of the sexual response cycle, which is characterized by the peak of sexual pleasure and the release of sexual tension.

Question 6

Which of the following is not one of the recommendations for preventing the spread of sexually transmitted infections?&#10;A)Assume that your partner will take care of prevention.&#10;B)Have only one sexual partner;be sure that partner has currently has been tested as negative.&#10;C)Use condoms.&#10;D)Abstain from having sexual relations.

Accepted Answer

Assuming that your partner will take care of prevention is not a reliable method for preventing the spread of sexually transmitted infections. It is important for individuals to take responsibility for their own protection and communicate with their partners about safe sex practices. The other choices (B, C, and D) are all valid recommendations for preventing the spread of STIs.

Question 7

The culture's expectations for male and female behaviors are called __________.&#10;A)gender roles.&#10;B)gender typing.&#10;C)gender identity.&#10;D)gender constancy.

Accepted Answer

Gender roles refer to the societal norms and expectations regarding the behaviors, attitudes, and characteristics that are appropriate for males and females. Gender typing refers to the process by which children learn to adopt these gender roles and identify with their gender. Gender identity refers to an individual's sense of being male, female, or somewhere in between, while gender constancy refers to the understanding that one's gender is a stable trait that does not change over time.

Question 8

Which of the following sexually transmitted infections is not caused by a bacterial infection?&#10;A)genital herpes&#10;B)chlamydia&#10;C)syphilis&#10;D)gonorrhea

Accepted Answer

Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus, not a bacterial infection.

Question 9

A person is said to be __________ if that person possesses both masculine and feminine personality traits that are typically positive.&#10;A)a hermaphrodite&#10;B)androgynous&#10;C)intersexed&#10;D)bisexual

Accepted Answer

Androgynous refers to the presence of both masculine and feminine personality traits that are typically positive. A hermaphrodite is a term used for organisms that have both male and female reproductive organs. Intersexed refers to people who have physical sex characteristics that are not typical for male or female. Bisexual refers to a person who is attracted to both men and women.

Question 10

An intersexed person is __________.&#10;A)a person who has sex with both men and women.&#10;B)another name for a homosexual.&#10;C)a person born with ambiguous sexual organs.&#10;D)another name for a heterosexual.

Accepted Answer

An intersexed person is someone who is born with ambiguous sexual organs, meaning they may have characteristics of both male and female genitalia, hormones, or chromosomes. It is important to note that intersex is distinct from sexual orientation, which refers to an individual's emotional or physical attraction to others.

Question 11

Which of the following studies of sexual behavior was not a survey?&#10;A)the Kinsey report&#10;B)the Janus report&#10;C)Masters and Johnson's study&#10;D)All of the above were surveys.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following studies of sexual...

Question 12

Bisexual people __________.&#10;A)have multiple relationships with men and women at the same time.&#10;B)are equally attracted to both sexes.&#10;C)can be either male or female.&#10;D)rarely have long-term,monogamous relationships.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Bisexual people __________.&#10;A)have multiple relationships with men...

Question 13

Which statement about primary sex characteristics is TRUE?&#10;A)They are directly involved in human reproduction.&#10;B)They develop during puberty.&#10;C)They are the same for males and females.&#10;D)They include the formation of breasts and growth of the beard.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which statement about primary sex characteristics is...

Question 14

Charles has noticed a foul-smelling,cloudy discharge from his penis and burning when he urinates.Charles probably has __________.&#10;A)genital herpes.&#10;B)chlamydia.&#10;C)syphilis.&#10;D)gonorrhea.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Charles has noticed a foul-smelling,cloudy discharge from...

Question 15

Which characteristic is NOT one of the male stereotyped characteristics?&#10;A)aggressive&#10;B)unemotional&#10;C)changeable&#10;D)impatient

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which characteristic is NOT one of the...

Question 16

A person is not said to have AIDS until __________.&#10;A)infected with HIV.&#10;B)the T-cell count goes below a certain level.&#10;C)Kaposi's sarcoma develops.&#10;D)the HIV bacteria count reaches a certain level.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A person is not said to have...

Question 17

In gender schema theory,gender identity __________.&#10;A)first forms as a mental concept of &#34;boy&#34; or &#34;girl.&#34;&#10;B)is acquired through simple imitation of models.&#10;C)occurs through observational learning.&#10;D)is acquired through positive reinforcement of appropriate gender behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In gender schema theory,gender identity __________.&#10;A)first forms...

Question 18

A woman who experiences intense contractions of the vaginal muscles,making intercourse painful,is suffering from __________.&#10;A)vaginismus.&#10;B)dyspareunia.&#10;C)sexual interest disorder.&#10;D)sexual aversion.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A woman who experiences intense contractions of...

Question 19

Which of the following is not one of the three areas affected by sexual dysfunctions?&#10;A)sexual reproduction&#10;B)sexual arousal&#10;C)sexual interest&#10;D)sexual response

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is not one...

Question 20

The most recent surveys indicate that about __________ percent of men and __________ percent of women are predominantly homosexual.&#10;A)22;17&#10;B)15;10&#10;C)5;9&#10;D)9;5

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most recent surveys indicate that about...

Deck 10: Sexuality and Gender