Question 1

According to the text, a man who likes oral sex will probably enjoy it ____.

Accepted Answer

The text states that a man who likes oral sex "will probably enjoy it whenever and wherever the opportunity arises (and with whomever)." There is no mention of any specific circumstances or requirements for enjoying oral sex in the text.

Question 2

Nearly all research supports the view that men have a stronger sex drive than women.Which statement is an invalid (i.e., not supported by evidence) stereotype for this point of view?

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Question 3

Research on gender differences in sex drive has found that ____.

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Question 4

Which idea seek(s) to understand sexual behaviour from an economic perspective?

Accepted Answer

The social exchange theory seeks to understand sexual behavior from an economic perspective, where individuals engage in sexual behavior based on the costs and benefits they perceive. It suggests that sexual behavior is a result of rational decision-making influenced by social norms and cultural values.

Question 5

Consider these two stereotypes.Men have a stronger sex drive than women, and men are more likely than women to separate sex and love.Does social psychological research provide any support for these stereotypes?

Accepted Answer

Social psychological research suggests that men generally report having a stronger sex drive than women, but there is variability within and between genders. Additionally, research also suggests that women may be just as likely as men to separate sex and love, if not more so. Therefore, while these stereotypes may be prevalent in society, the research does not provide strong support for them.

Question 6

The tendency for a new sexual partner to be arousing (more arousing than a familiar sexual partner) is known as ____.

Accepted Answer

The Coolidge effect refers to the phenomenon of a new sexual partner being more arousing than a familiar sexual partner. It is named after an old joke in which Calvin Coolidge, the former US President, and his wife were visiting a farm. When Mrs. Coolidge was shown the rooster, she asked how often it mated. The farmer replied, "Dozens of times a day." Hearing this, Mrs. Coolidge asked the farmer to tell that to her husband. The farmer replied, "Certainly, but it might be better if you told him yourself." When Mrs. Coolidge asked why, the farmer responded, "Because the rooster will mate with any hen, and your husband ... well, only with new and strange ones."

Question 7

Which of the following stereotypes about gender differences in sexuality appears, in a general sense, to be true?

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Question 8

Which of the following is based on the view that sex is a resource that women have and men want?

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Question 9

The tendency for the sex drive to be shaped and altered by social, cultural, and situational factors refers to ____.

Accepted Answer

Erotic plasticity refers to the degree to which a person's sex drive can be influenced by social and cultural factors, such as gender norms, media representations of sexuality, and religious beliefs. It suggests that sexual desire is not a fixed trait but rather a malleable one that can be shaped by various contexts and experiences.

Question 10

Consider the common stereotype that views female sexuality as primarily influenced by 'nature', and male sexuality as primarily influenced by 'culture.' What does the text say about this?

Accepted Answer

Research finds no support for this stereotype, indicating that both male and female sexualities are influenced by a complex interplay of both nature and culture, rather than being predominantly determined by one or the other.

Question 11

What does the textbook say about the stereotype that women are the gatekeepers of sex (i.e.the ones who generally restrict sex and determine whether and when it will happen)?

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Question 12

Recall the textbook's discussion of evolutionary theory with respect to male and female mating strategies.According to that discussion, women are more likely than men to ____.

Accepted Answer

The textbook's discussion of evolutionary theory suggests that women, due to a greater investment in reproduction and often limited availability of resources, are more selective in their choice of mates compared to men. This is because women seek partners who can provide resources and protection, and who are likely to be committed to a long-term relationship to provide support during pregnancy and child-rearing. Therefore, option A is the correct choice.

Question 13

Social exchange theory seeks to understand social behaviour, including sexual behaviour, ____.

Accepted Answer

Social exchange theory is a perspective that views social behavior as the result of an exchange process in which individuals assess the costs and benefits of social interactions. In the case of sexual behavior, individuals may weigh the potential risks and rewards of engaging in sexual activity with a particular partner, such as the risk of sexually transmitted infections versus the potential pleasure and intimacy gained from the experience. This theory helps to explain why individuals may engage in or abstain from certain sexual behaviors based on their perceived costs and benefits.

Question 14

Recall the textbook's discussion of evolutionary theory with respect to male and female mating strategies.According to that discussion, men are more likely than women to ____.

Accepted Answer

According to the textbook's discussion, evolutionary theory suggests that men are generally less choosy when looking for mates because they can reproduce more frequently and with more partners, thus increasing their chances of passing on their genes. Women, on the other hand, have a limited number of eggs and must be more selective in choosing mates who can provide resources and protection for offspring.

Question 15

Given the research on gender differences in sexuality, it would make the most sense to suppose that South African women and Australian women have ____ sexual lives, while South African men and Australian men have ____ sexual lives.

Accepted Answer

Cultural and societal norms often influence sexual behavior, and South African and Australian women may have different experiences due to these factors. However, men in both countries might have more similar sexual lives due to more universal male sexual behavior patterns.

Question 16

The so-called 'Coolidge effect' refers to the sexually arousing power ____.

Accepted Answer

The Coolidge effect specifically refers to the phenomenon of increased sexual arousal and motivation when a new sexual partner is introduced, as opposed to a familiar one.

Question 17

Suppose that Aniya is a typical woman and Thabo is a typical man.Based on the research discussed in the textbook, which of the following is MOST likely to be true?

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Question 18

While highly educated women tend to have very different sexual lives than less educated women, and highly religious women tend to have very different sexual lives than nonreligious women, the corresponding differences for men are much smaller.This is evidence of the fact that women ____.

Accepted Answer

Erotic plasticity refers to the degree to which an individual's sex drive can be shaped and influenced by social, cultural, and situational factors. Research suggests that women generally have greater erotic plasticity than men, meaning that their sexual desires and behaviors are more sensitive to contextual factors like education and religion. This could explain why there are larger differences in sexual behavior among women in these categories than among men.

Question 19

Switching back and forth between heterosexual and homosexual forms of sexuality is apparently more common among women than it is among men.This is an example of the fact that women tend to ____ than men.

Accepted Answer

Erotic plasticity refers to the degree to which individuals' sex drives can change in response to social, cultural, and situational factors. Women tend to exhibit greater erotic plasticity than men, which can lead to more frequent shifts in their sexual orientation and behavior. This is in contrast to the Coolidge effect, which refers to the tendency of males (including humans and non-human animals) to demonstrate an increased sexual response to a novel female partner, while females do not exhibit the same response to a novel male partner. Social exchange theory and attachment drive are not as relevant to understanding this particular phenomenon.

Question 20

Research on gender differences in sexuality reveals that, in general, ____.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that men typically have stronger sex drives, while women exhibit greater erotic plasticity, meaning their sexual desires and behaviors are more influenced by cultural, social, and situational factors.

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