Question 1

According to Alfred Kinsey,heterosexuality and homosexuality are BEST thought of as:

Accepted Answer

Alfred Kinsey believed that sexual orientation was not a binary concept, but rather a spectrum, with heterosexuality and homosexuality being opposite ends of the continuum. Kinsey's research suggested that many people fell somewhere in between these two categories and did not neatly fit into one or the other. This supports answer choice A, which says that heterosexuality and homosexuality are best thought of as opposite ends of a continuum.

Question 2

In a large-scale Swedish study,the frequency of penile-vaginal intercourse is positively associated with:

Accepted Answer

The study found a positive association between the frequency of penile-vaginal intercourse and both satisfaction with relationships and satisfaction with life in general.

Question 3

Averaging across men and women,people have penile-vaginal intercourse about ____ times per month on average.

Accepted Answer

According to a study of over 2,000 Americans, the average frequency of penile-vaginal intercourse is about 5 times per month. However, it is important to note that individual frequency can vary greatly and is influenced by factors such as age, relationship status, and overall health.

Question 4

The frequency of masturbation is _____ correlated with scores on various satisfaction measures; this _____ with the correlation seen between the frequency of penile-vaginal intercourse and the score on satisfaction measures.

Accepted Answer

The statement suggests that the frequency of masturbation is negatively correlated with satisfaction measures. This means that as the frequency of masturbation increases, satisfaction levels decrease. Furthermore, the statement compares this correlation to that seen between the frequency of penile-vaginal intercourse and satisfaction measures. Since there is no mention of a positive correlation between masturbation frequency and satisfaction measures, choices A and C can be eliminated. Since the comparison is between the negative correlation of masturbation frequency and the correlation between penile-vaginal intercourse frequency, choice B is the correct answer as it accurately reflects the comparison made in the statement.

Question 5

Recent estimates (Gates 2011)suggest that about _____% of Americans are bisexual or homosexual.

Accepted Answer

According to Gates' study in 2011, approximately 3.5% of adults in the United States identify as bisexual or homosexual.

Question 6

In round figures,about _____% of the variation among men in homosexual behavior is inherited.

Accepted Answer

According to studies on twin and adoption data, it has been estimated that about 35% of the variation among men in homosexual behavior is due to genetic factors.

Question 7

Research suggests that the likelihood that a boy will become a gay man is _____ associated with the number of older brothers he has.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown a positive correlation between the number of older brothers a boy has and the likelihood that he will grow up to be a gay man. However, it is important to note that this correlation is modest and does not apply to all cases, as sexual orientation is a complex and multifaceted trait influenced by a variety of factors.

Question 8

To investigate human sexuality in general,Alfred Kinsey and his colleagues studied just over 10,000 Americans.These people constituted Kinsey's:

Accepted Answer

The group of just over 10,000 Americans that Kinsey and his colleagues studied is a sample, as it is a subset of a larger population of Americans.

Question 9

Two brain structures that seem to differ between gay and straight men are the _____ and the _____.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown differences in both the corpus callosum and the hypothalamus between gay and straight men. The corpus callosum, which connects the brain's two hemispheres, has been found in some studies to differ in size or shape, and the hypothalamus, involved in regulating hormones and sexual behavior, has also shown differences in studies comparing gay and straight men.

Question 10

Recently,researchers have found that the band of axons connecting the two hemispheres-the _____-is _____ among gay than among straight men (Witelson et al.,2008).

Accepted Answer

The question is referring to the band of axons that connects the two hemispheres of the brain, which is the corpus callosum. The research found that the corpus callosum is thicker among gay men than among straight men. Therefore, the correct choice is C, corpus callosum; thicker.

Question 11

Which research technique did Alfred Kinsey and his colleagues use in their early studies of human sexual behavior?

Accepted Answer

Kinsey and his colleagues used the survey method in their early studies of human sexual behavior. They distributed questionnaires to study participants and collected data on their sexual experiences and attitudes.

Question 12

The textbook suggests that the sample Kinsey used in his research was:

Accepted Answer

Kinsey's research is often criticized for using a sample that was not representative of the general population, which could affect the generalizability of his findings.

Question 13

Which term is correctly defined?

Accepted Answer

Bisexual means being attracted to members of both sexes. Homosexual, androgynous, and asexual have different meanings. Homosexual means being attracted to people of the same sex, androgynous refers to having a combination of masculine and feminine traits, and asexual is a lack of sexual attraction to anyone.

Question 14

Some researchers believe that homosexuality is adaptive because gay men and lesbians support reproduction in the family by helping relatives care for their children.This argument reflects the _____ perspective in psychology.

Accepted Answer

The argument presented in the statement reflects the evolutionary perspective in psychology, which emphasizes the role of natural selection and adaptation in shaping human behavior, including traits that may not directly contribute to individual reproductive success but instead support the reproduction of one's relatives, such as in the case of homosexual individuals helping to care for their siblings' and cousins' children.

Question 15

The environment's contribution to homosexuality is:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The environment's contribution to homosexuality is:
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Question 16

With respect to the potential brain bases of sexual orientation,recent fMRI research revealed that the _____ is _____ among gay men than among straight men.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that the corpus callosum, which is the large band of neural fibers connecting the two brain hemispheres, tends to be thicker in gay men compared to straight men. This finding suggests structural brain differences related to sexual orientation.

Question 17

Which group was underrepresented in Kinsey's sample?

Accepted Answer

Kinsey's sample was predominantly composed of white, middle-class, and college-educated individuals. The sample did not adequately represent individuals of diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. African Americans, in particular, were underrepresented in the sample.

Question 18

_____ was among the first to investigate human sexuality objectively in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Kinsey is credited with pioneering the scientific study of human sexuality in the United States with his reports "Sexual Behavior in the Human Male" (1948) and "Sexual Behavior in the Human Female" (1953). He conducted extensive surveys and interviews with thousands of people to gather data on sexual behavior and attitudes, which had a significant impact on the understanding and acceptance of sexuality. Virginia Johnson and William Masters were also important researchers in human sexuality, working together to develop a research-based approach to treating sexual dysfunctions. Richard LeVay is a neuroscientist known for his research on the biology of sexual orientation.

Question 19

Estimates suggest the homosexual population is as low as 1% when the term is defined as referring only to same-sex behavior and as high as 24% when it is defined as any referring to any same-sex sexual attraction.These estimates are based on different _____ definitions of homosexuality.

Accepted Answer

Operational definitions specify the criteria or procedures used to measure or identify a concept, such as homosexuality, which can vary based on behavior, attraction, or identity.

Question 20

Alfred Kinsey's pioneering studies allowed him to do all the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Kinsey's studies focused on describing and identifying patterns in human sexual behavior and developing hypotheses about the factors that influence it. However, he did not attempt to specify definitive causes of sexual behavior and practices, as this is a complex and multifaceted area that defies easy characterization.

Quiz 9: Motivation and Emotion

According to Alfred Kinsey,heterosexuality and homosexuality are BEST thought of as:

In a large-scale Swedish study,the frequency of penile-vaginal intercourse is positively associated with:

Averaging across men and women,people have penile-vaginal intercourse about ____ times per month on average.

The frequency of masturbation is _ correlated with scores on various satisfaction measures; this _ with the correlation seen between the frequency of penile-vaginal intercourse and the score on satisfaction measures.

Recent estimates (Gates 2011) suggest that about _____% of Americans are bisexual or homosexual.

In round figures,about _____% of the variation among men in homosexual behavior is inherited.

Research suggests that the likelihood that a boy will become a gay man is _____ associated with the number of older brothers he has.

To investigate human sexuality in general,Alfred Kinsey and his colleagues studied just over 10,000 Americans.These people constituted Kinsey's:

Two brain structures that seem to differ between gay and straight men are the _ and the _.

Recently,researchers have found that the band of axons connecting the two hemispheres-the _-is _ among gay than among straight men (Witelson et al.,2008) .

Which research technique did Alfred Kinsey and his colleagues use in their early studies of human sexual behavior?

The textbook suggests that the sample Kinsey used in his research was:

Which term is correctly defined?

Some researchers believe that homosexuality is adaptive because gay men and lesbians support reproduction in the family by helping relatives care for their children.This argument reflects the _____ perspective in psychology.

The environment's contribution to homosexuality is:

With respect to the potential brain bases of sexual orientation,recent fMRI research revealed that the _ is _ among gay men than among straight men.

Which group was underrepresented in Kinsey's sample?

_____ was among the first to investigate human sexuality objectively in the United States.

Estimates suggest the homosexual population is as low as 1% when the term is defined as referring only to same-sex behavior and as high as 24% when it is defined as any referring to any same-sex sexual attraction.These estimates are based on different _____ definitions of homosexuality.

Alfred Kinsey's pioneering studies allowed him to do all the following EXCEPT:

Quiz 9: Motivation and Emotion

According to Alfred Kinsey,heterosexuality and homosexuality are BEST thought of as:

In a large-scale Swedish study,the frequency of penile-vaginal intercourse is positively associated with:

Averaging across men and women,people have penile-vaginal intercourse about ____ times per month on average.

The frequency of masturbation is _____ correlated with scores on various satisfaction measures; this _____ with the correlation seen between the frequency of penile-vaginal intercourse and the score on satisfaction measures.

Recent estimates (Gates 2011) suggest that about _____% of Americans are bisexual or homosexual.

In round figures,about _____% of the variation among men in homosexual behavior is inherited.

Research suggests that the likelihood that a boy will become a gay man is _____ associated with the number of older brothers he has.

To investigate human sexuality in general,Alfred Kinsey and his colleagues studied just over 10,000 Americans.These people constituted Kinsey's:

Two brain structures that seem to differ between gay and straight men are the _____ and the _____.

Recently,researchers have found that the band of axons connecting the two hemispheres-the _____-is _____ among gay than among straight men (Witelson et al.,2008) .

Which research technique did Alfred Kinsey and his colleagues use in their early studies of human sexual behavior?

The textbook suggests that the sample Kinsey used in his research was:

Which term is correctly defined?

Some researchers believe that homosexuality is adaptive because gay men and lesbians support reproduction in the family by helping relatives care for their children.This argument reflects the _____ perspective in psychology.

The environment's contribution to homosexuality is:

With respect to the potential brain bases of sexual orientation,recent fMRI research revealed that the _____ is _____ among gay men than among straight men.

Which group was underrepresented in Kinsey's sample?

_____ was among the first to investigate human sexuality objectively in the United States.

Estimates suggest the homosexual population is as low as 1% when the term is defined as referring only to same-sex behavior and as high as 24% when it is defined as any referring to any same-sex sexual attraction.These estimates are based on different _____ definitions of homosexuality.

Alfred Kinsey's pioneering studies allowed him to do all the following EXCEPT:

The frequency of masturbation is _ correlated with scores on various satisfaction measures; this _ with the correlation seen between the frequency of penile-vaginal intercourse and the score on satisfaction measures.

Two brain structures that seem to differ between gay and straight men are the _ and the _.

Recently,researchers have found that the band of axons connecting the two hemispheres-the _-is _ among gay than among straight men (Witelson et al.,2008) .

With respect to the potential brain bases of sexual orientation,recent fMRI research revealed that the _ is _ among gay men than among straight men.