Question 1

Which of the following is generally true?

Accepted Answer

Research studies consistently show that men report masturbating more frequently than women.

Question 2

Marisol is a psychologist who conducts research on the sexual response cycle. To best familiarize herself with the research that has already been done on the sexual response cycle,
Marisol should read the writings of

Accepted Answer

William Masters and Virginia Johnson are pioneers in the study of the sexual response cycle and conducted groundbreaking research in the field. Their writings would provide Marisol with the most comprehensive understanding of the topic. While the other options may have written about sexual behavior, they are not as closely associated with the study of the sexual response cycle as Masters and Johnson.

Question 3

According to the best available evidence from psychological research, sexual orientation is

Accepted Answer

The best available evidence from psychological research suggests that sexual orientation is related to biological factors such as genetics and prenatal hormonal influences, rather than being a choice or something that can be changed through therapy. While environmental factors may play a role in shaping sexual orientation, they are not seen as the primary cause.

Question 4

As early as the 1950s, Alfred Kinsey showed that female sexual attitudes and behaviors are similar to those of men. More recent research shows that

Accepted Answer

Research consistently shows that men are generally more likely than women to express willingness to engage in sexual activity with a stranger. This difference is often attributed to various biological, psychological, and social factors.

Question 5

The sexual strategies theory holds that women should be choosier than men in selecting mates because women

Accepted Answer

Women can produce a limited number of offspring due to the high investment required in reproduction (pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, etc.), whereas men can produce millions of sperm per day and potentially father countless offspring. Therefore, women need to be choosier in selecting mates to ensure that their limited reproductive resources are invested wisely in mates who offer the best chance for the survival and well-being of their offspring.

Question 6

Devon's physician tells him that he is going to need testosterone replacement therapy to increase his level of testosterone. This increase in Devon's testosterone level will

Accepted Answer

Testosterone is closely associated with sexual desire in both men and women. So, an increase in testosterone level is likely to increase sexual desire or libido.

Question 7

Sabrina is a scientist giving testimony in court on the biological factors associated with sexual orientation. Among other things, Sabrina testifies about research showing that
The probability of a boy being born gay increases if he has three or more older ________
And is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sabrina is a scientist giving testimony in...

Question 8

Which of these statements correctly summarizes the research on what influences sexual orientation?

Accepted Answer

While the exact cause of sexual orientation is still not completely understood and research is ongoing, current evidence suggests that biological factors such as genetics, hormonal influences, and brain structure play a significant role in determining sexual orientation. Environmental factors such as parenting, socialization, and experiences may also have some influence, but the evidence for biological influences is currently stronger.

Question 9

Zach is working in a human sexuality research lab and is looking at data showing the sexual response cycle of the participants. Participant A has a sexual response cycle with one orgasm
And a clear refractory period; Participant B has a sexual response cycle with repeated
Plateaus but no orgasm; and Participant C has a sexual response cycle with multiple orgasms
But no refractory period. Based on the research of Masters and Johnson, what are the most
Likely sexes of these participants?

Accepted Answer

According to Masters and Johnson's research, males typically have a refractory period and only experience one orgasm per sexual session, while females are capable of multiple orgasms and do not have a refractory period. Therefore, Participant A's sexual response cycle is consistent with a male, and Participants B and C are consistent with females.

Question 10

Your college friend James has accepted a challenge to ask 20 randomly selected women on campus, none of whom he has met, to have sex with him and see how many will accept
His offer. If you were to apply research findings to make a prediction about James's
Success rate, how many women would you predict say yes to his request to have sex?

Accepted Answer

This type of behavior is not only unethical but also illegal. It is important to prioritize respect and consent for others. Therefore, it is expected that no women will agree to James's request.

Question 11

According to the research of Masters and Johnson, the sexual response cycle includes all of the following stages EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

The sexual response cycle includes four stages: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution. Inhibition is not considered a stage of the sexual response cycle.

Question 12

A person's psychological experience of wanting to engage in sexual activity is called

Accepted Answer

The psychological experience of wanting to engage in sexual activity is referred to as sexual "desire". Excitement and orgasm are other stages in the sexual response cycle, whereas eroticism refers to the overall experience of sexual attraction and arousal.

Question 13

According to research, which of these people is LEAST likely to be sexually aroused by erotic photographs of women?

Accepted Answer

Thomas, a homosexual man, is least likely to be sexually aroused by erotic photographs of women because his sexual orientation is directed towards men, not women.

Question 14

Excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution are stages of

Accepted Answer

The sexual response cycle is a model consisting of four stages: Excitement, Plateau, Orgasm, and Resolution. These stages describe the physiological and emotional changes that occur during sexual arousal and activity. Option A (sexual identity) and Option B (paraphilic disorders) do not adequately describe the stages of the sexual response cycle. Option C (desire) is a stage that is often included before the excitement stage, but it is not one of the four stages of the sexual response cycle.

Question 15

William is a graduate student interested in studying the genetic influences on sexual orientation. One of the first things that William learns is that

Accepted Answer

Studies have consistently shown that identical twins are more likely to have the same sexual orientation than non-identical twins, suggesting a genetic component. However, the exact genes and mechanisms involved are still being researched and there is no evidence for a single "gay gene" or a specific role for the Y chromosome. Hormones, particularly prenatal exposure to certain hormones, have also been linked to sexual orientation.

Question 16

Based on psychological research, which of the following men does NOT have an increased likelihood of being gay?

Accepted Answer

Research in psychology has not found a direct link between having gay parents and an individual's sexual orientation. Factors such as genetics and prenatal conditions have been more closely associated with a person's likelihood of being gay.

Question 17

The most common finding related to environment and sexual orientation is that attraction to the same sex for both males and females is correlated with

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently shown that gender nonconformity in childhood is correlated with same-sex attraction in both males and females. Studies have also shown that having gay or lesbian parents or being sexually abused in childhood are not significant predictors of sexual orientation, and there is no scientific evidence to support the outdated theory that having a domineering mother is related to homosexuality.

Question 18

Girls with congenital adrenal hyperplasia, who experience greater levels of androgens prenatally, have a greater tendency toward being lesbian or bisexual as they become adults. This is an
Example of ________ on sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

The fact that greater levels of androgens prenatally have a greater tendency on sexual orientation suggests that hormones have an influence on the development of sexual orientation.

Question 19

Mustafa and Elian, a gay male couple, are adopting an infant son. They are concerned about how they might influence the sexual orientation of their son, so they consult
A psychologist. The psychologist correctly advises Mustafa and Elian that, according
To research,

Accepted Answer

Multiple studies have shown that there is little or no evidence to suggest that parents' sexual orientation affects their children's sexual orientation. Sexual orientation is thought to be influenced by a complex interplay of genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors, and is not a choice or something that can be easily changed. Conversion therapy, which attempts to change a person's sexual orientation, has been widely discredited by major medical and mental health organizations, and can be harmful to individuals undergoing it.

Question 20

Joaquim just reached orgasm and now he cannot get an erection. Based on this, Joaquim is most likely experiencing what phase of the sexual response cycle?

Accepted Answer

The resolution phase is characterized by the body returning to its pre-aroused state, including a decrease in blood flow to the genitals and the ability to achieve an erection. Since Joaquim has just reached orgasm and cannot get an erection, it suggests that he is in the resolution phase.

Quiz 10: Sex, Gender, and Sexuality

Which of the following is generally true?

Marisol is a psychologist who conducts research on the sexual response cycle. To best familiarize herself with the research that has already been done on the sexual response cycle, Marisol should read the writings of

According to the best available evidence from psychological research, sexual orientation is

As early as the 1950s, Alfred Kinsey showed that female sexual attitudes and behaviors are similar to those of men. More recent research shows that

The sexual strategies theory holds that women should be choosier than men in selecting mates because women

Devon's physician tells him that he is going to need testosterone replacement therapy to increase his level of testosterone. This increase in Devon's testosterone level will

Sabrina is a scientist giving testimony in court on the biological factors associated with sexual orientation. Among other things, Sabrina testifies about research showing that The probability of a boy being born gay increases if he has three or more older And is .

Which of these statements correctly summarizes the research on what influences sexual orientation?

According to the research of Masters and Johnson, the sexual response cycle includes all of the following stages EXCEPT

A person's psychological experience of wanting to engage in sexual activity is called

According to research, which of these people is LEAST likely to be sexually aroused by erotic photographs of women?

Excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution are stages of

William is a graduate student interested in studying the genetic influences on sexual orientation. One of the first things that William learns is that

Based on psychological research, which of the following men does NOT have an increased likelihood of being gay?

The most common finding related to environment and sexual orientation is that attraction to the same sex for both males and females is correlated with

Girls with congenital adrenal hyperplasia, who experience greater levels of androgens prenatally, have a greater tendency toward being lesbian or bisexual as they become adults. This is an Example of ________ on sexual orientation.

Mustafa and Elian, a gay male couple, are adopting an infant son. They are concerned about how they might influence the sexual orientation of their son, so they consult A psychologist. The psychologist correctly advises Mustafa and Elian that, according To research,

Joaquim just reached orgasm and now he cannot get an erection. Based on this, Joaquim is most likely experiencing what phase of the sexual response cycle?

Quiz 10: Sex, Gender, and Sexuality

Which of the following is generally true?

Marisol is a psychologist who conducts research on the sexual response cycle. To best familiarize herself with the research that has already been done on the sexual response cycle, Marisol should read the writings of

According to the best available evidence from psychological research, sexual orientation is

As early as the 1950s, Alfred Kinsey showed that female sexual attitudes and behaviors are similar to those of men. More recent research shows that

The sexual strategies theory holds that women should be choosier than men in selecting mates because women

Devon's physician tells him that he is going to need testosterone replacement therapy to increase his level of testosterone. This increase in Devon's testosterone level will

Sabrina is a scientist giving testimony in court on the biological factors associated with sexual orientation. Among other things, Sabrina testifies about research showing that The probability of a boy being born gay increases if he has three or more older ________ And is ________.

Which of these statements correctly summarizes the research on what influences sexual orientation?

According to the research of Masters and Johnson, the sexual response cycle includes all of the following stages EXCEPT

A person's psychological experience of wanting to engage in sexual activity is called

According to research, which of these people is LEAST likely to be sexually aroused by erotic photographs of women?

Excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution are stages of

William is a graduate student interested in studying the genetic influences on sexual orientation. One of the first things that William learns is that

Based on psychological research, which of the following men does NOT have an increased likelihood of being gay?

The most common finding related to environment and sexual orientation is that attraction to the same sex for both males and females is correlated with

Girls with congenital adrenal hyperplasia, who experience greater levels of androgens prenatally, have a greater tendency toward being lesbian or bisexual as they become adults. This is an Example of ________ on sexual orientation.

Mustafa and Elian, a gay male couple, are adopting an infant son. They are concerned about how they might influence the sexual orientation of their son, so they consult A psychologist. The psychologist correctly advises Mustafa and Elian that, according To research,

Joaquim just reached orgasm and now he cannot get an erection. Based on this, Joaquim is most likely experiencing what phase of the sexual response cycle?

Sabrina is a scientist giving testimony in court on the biological factors associated with sexual orientation. Among other things, Sabrina testifies about research showing that The probability of a boy being born gay increases if he has three or more older And is .