Question 1

A universal characteristic of sexual attractiveness is

Accepted Answer

Good health is a universal characteristic of sexual attractiveness as it indicates physical fitness, fertility, and the ability to produce offspring. Other physical traits may vary across cultures and individuals.

Question 2

Brian, a college freshman, does not believe in casual sex with young women. His parents have raised him to believe that he should lose his virginity only to the woman he loves. Brian is most likely following a(n) ________ script in this scenario.

Accepted Answer

Brian's beliefs and values regarding sex are shaped by the cultural scripts he has been exposed to through his upbringing and societal norms.

Question 3

Interpersonal scripts provide a model for

Accepted Answer

Interpersonal scripts provide a model for verbal and nonverbal cues about sexual encounters. They outline the specific steps, behaviors, and communication patterns that occur during sexual interactions. These scripts can also include cultural and societal expectations about sexual behavior.

Question 4

A person who enjoys all kinds of sexual expressions, has a positive attitude toward sexual activities, is comfortable talking about sex, and uses contraception responsibly would most likely

Accepted Answer

A person who enjoys all kinds of sexual expressions, has a positive attitude toward sexual activities, is comfortable talking about sex, and uses contraception responsibly would most likely score high on a measure of erotophilia. Erotophilia refers to the tendency to have positive attitudes towards sex and sexual activities.

Question 5

According to the a research study (Laumann, Gagnon, Michael, & Michaels, 1994), identify a true statement about people who engage in relatively little autoerotic activity when compared to people who engage in autoerotic activities.

Accepted Answer

People who engage in relatively little autoerotic activity are less likely to prefer a wide range of sexual techniques, according to the study by Laumann et al. (1994). This suggests a correlation between autoerotic activity levels and openness to diverse sexual practices.

Question 6

Steven, a 13-year-old student, experiences erections at night. He does not classify them as being sexual. However, in school, he gets an erection whenever a girl stands close to him or touches him. He classifies such erections as sexual. Identify the script followed by Steven in this scenario.

Accepted Answer

Steven's experiences and classifications of his erections as either sexual or non-sexual based on context and personal feelings align with the intrapersonal script, which involves an individual's internal understandings and meanings attributed to sexual feelings and behaviors.

Question 7

Select the best statement describing erotic dreams.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that individuals are usually less troubled by erotic dreams than sexual fantasies, as they are more likely to feel like a natural part of dreaming. Additionally, studies have found that men and women report similar rates of erotic dreaming, and sexual images in dreams can be quite intense. Furthermore, dreams that are not explicitly sexual can still cause arousal, as the content of dreams can influence physiological responses during sleep.

Question 8

Sophie, a young professional, masturbates by manipulating her clitoris when she is stressed. Masturbation helps her relieve tension. She feels relaxed when she achieves orgasm. In this scenario, Sophie follows a(n) ________ script.

Accepted Answer

Intrapersonal scripts refer to personal scripts and sexual self-regulation, which involve one's personal history, sexual self-concept, and attitudes toward sexual behaviors. In this case, Sophie's habit of masturbating for stress relief and relaxation is a personal sexual script that aligns with intrapersonal scripts.

Question 9

Compared to heterosexuals, lesbian women and gay men

Accepted Answer

Lesbian women and gay men often face challenges in learning sexual scripts due to social stigma and the lack of mainstream representation of non-heterosexual relationships. This can make it more difficult for them to navigate and understand their own sexualities within the context of prevailing societal norms.

Question 10

For older adults, often after the loss of their partners, the most common sexual activity is

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that after the loss of a partner, older adults are more likely to engage in masturbation as a form of sexual activity. This is because masturbation does not require a partner and can still provide physical and emotional pleasure. Options B, C, and D involve partner-based sexual activity, which may not be as common for older adults.

Question 11

Mate ________ is a term that refers to the behavior designed to lure a person who is already in a romantic relationship.

Accepted Answer

"Poaching" refers to the act of attempting to lure someone who is already in a committed relationship, which fits the definition given in the question. The other answer choices are not specifically related to this behavior.

Question 12

According to sociobiologists, the reason that good health is universally sexually attractive is because it

Accepted Answer

According to sociobiologists, good health is universally sexually attractive because it is related to reproductive potential. This means that individuals who are healthy are more likely to successfully reproduce and pass on their genes to their offspring. Therefore, evolution has favored the preference for healthy mates as it increases the chances of successful reproduction and survival of offspring.

Question 13

In the context of human mating theories, identify the true statement. Sexual strategies theory.

Accepted Answer

Sexual strategies theory is a theory that addresses gender differences in short-term and long-term heterosexual relationships from an evolutionary mating perspective. It proposes that men and women have different adaptive problems to solve in mate selection, and that their mating strategies are shaped by these problems. The theory acknowledges that there are gender differences in mate selection strategies, with men being more focused on short-term mating and women being more focused on long-term mating.

Question 14

Recent studies about hooking up indicate

Accepted Answer

Recent studies suggest that both men and women often report not experiencing orgasm as frequently as desired during hookups, highlighting a common issue in casual sexual encounters.

Question 15

Arianna, a 25-year-old working woman, likes to talk about sex and masturbates whenever she feels bored. She often engages in sexual intercourse with her boyfriend and experiences no guilt about having sex before marriage. However, she ensures that she uses contraception every time she engages in penile-vaginal intercourse. In this scenario, Arianna is ________.

Accepted Answer

Arianna's open attitude towards talking about sex and engaging in sexual activities with her partner without experiencing any guilt and using contraception depicts a positive attitude towards sexuality. This indicates that she is erotophilic, meaning she has a positive attitude towards sex and sexual activity.

Question 16

Compared to erotophobic individuals, erotophilic people have

Accepted Answer

Erotophilic individuals have much more relaxed attitudes about having sex, while erotophobic individuals have negative sexual attitudes. This suggests that erotophilic individuals are generally more comfortable with their sexual desires and fantasies, which may lead to more exploration and exposure to erotic material.

Question 17

Which of the following are like plans that organize and direct one's sexual behavior?

Accepted Answer

Sexual scripts refer to plans that organize and direct one's sexual behavior, including the roles and expectations of partners, social norms, and sequencing of behaviors. Sexual rights and stereotypes are not plans that direct sexual behavior, while sexual posters are not a recognized construct in the field of sexuality.

Question 18

Autoeroticism includes

Accepted Answer

Autoeroticism refers to the stimulation of one's own genitals or other erogenous zones for pleasure, without the participation of a partner. It is typically considered a solo sexual behavior.

Question 19

Culture sets the general contours of our sexual scripts and provides a framework

Accepted Answer

Culture plays a significant role in shaping our sexual behavior and attitudes. It provides guidelines for what is acceptable and unacceptable behavior, and these guidelines often come in the form of sexual scripts. These scripts tell us what is expected of us in different sexual situations and how to behave. For example, in some cultures, casual sex may be seen as taboo, while in others it may be more accepted. Therefore, in shaping our sexual scripts, culture sets the general contours for what is considered socially acceptable sexual behavior.

Question 20

In a recent study of undergraduate women, what kind of men were found most attractive and desirable for long-term relationships?

Accepted Answer

In the recent study of undergraduate women, the men who were moderately muscular were found to be the most attractive and desirable for long-term relationships.

Quiz 9: Sexual Expression