Question 1

Ardene has gone on a few dates with Ravi, but after a date he suddenly tries to touch her crotch through her jeans, and they haven't even kissed yet. Why might Ardene be put off by this?

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Question 2

People grounded in feminist theories are most likely to raise objections to what practice in Western societies?

Accepted Answer

Feminist theories often critique cosmetic vulvar surgery as it can be seen as a practice that reinforces unrealistic beauty standards and pressures women to conform to certain aesthetic ideals, which are often dictated by patriarchal norms.

Question 3

Overreliance on Viagra for treating male erectile dysfunction could be an example of which trend that feminist researchers and clinicians warn about?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is C, the medicalization of sexuality. Feminist researchers and clinicians warn about the trend of overrelying on pharmaceutical solutions like Viagra for treating male erectile dysfunction, viewing it as part of a broader trend of medicalizing sexuality. This refers to the process by which natural sexual functions and issues are framed and treated primarily as medical problems, often overlooking psychological, relational, and social dimensions.

Question 4

Which of the following would most likely be stated by someone applying feminist theory to sexual behaviour?

Accepted Answer

Feminist theory often examines how societal norms and power structures, particularly those influenced by patriarchal values, affect individuals' perceptions and behaviors. Choice D directly addresses how sexual roles and beliefs can be shaped by the preferences and expectations of heterosexual males, reflecting a critique of gender power dynamics and the influence of patriarchal standards on sexual behavior and attitudes.

Question 5

Which theoretical perspective would approach the treatment of premature ejaculation by focussing on the pleasure of pleasing a partner to reinforce learning techniques to control and/or delay ejaculation?

Accepted Answer

Operant conditioning involves reinforcing desired behaviors, such as controlling ejaculation, by associating them with positive outcomes, like the pleasure of pleasing a partner.

Question 6

Which theoretical perspective would approach the treatment of premature ejaculation by increasing sexual self-efficacy by exploring sexuality in general and expectancies about erectile performance in particular?

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Question 7

Which perspective would argue that premature ejaculation is the result of a problem in the power relationship between the man and his female partner(s)?

Accepted Answer

The feminist perspective might argue that premature ejaculation can be understood in terms of power dynamics within sexual relationships, focusing on how gender roles and inequalities impact sexual behavior and experiences.

Question 8

In a clinical setting, how might a practitioner who is grounded in feminist theory treat an individual who has problems with the power dynamic of a relationship between a man and woman?

Accepted Answer

Feminist therapy focuses on power dynamics within relationships and aims to address and resolve issues related to inequality. It does not primarily focus on expanding sexual repertoire, prescribing medication, or solely increasing sexual self-efficacy without addressing the underlying power imbalances.

Question 9

In a clinical setting, how would a therapist grounded in a classical conditioning framework treat someone with ejaculatory delay issues?

Accepted Answer

A therapist grounded in classical conditioning would focus on learning techniques to control and delay ejaculation, as classical conditioning involves modifying behavior through association and reinforcement.

Question 10

A sexual script theorist who believed that premature ejaculation was the result of a fixation on vaginal penetration may recommend which of the following as the best way to approach the problem?

Accepted Answer

A sexual script theorist would suggest exploring other sexual activities to shift focus away from the fixation on vaginal penetration, which is believed to contribute to premature ejaculation.

Question 11

John has problems with premature ejaculation. His therapist believes it is because John cares only for his orgasm and not his partner's. Which theoretical orientation is this therapist using?

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Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a reason why theories are important in the study of sexuality?

Accepted Answer

Theories in the study of sexuality, like in other areas of study, do not offer easy, fixed solutions for complex issues. Instead, they provide frameworks for understanding, researching, and discussing these topics. Sexual therapy, like other forms of therapy, requires nuanced, individualized approaches rather than quick classifications based on rigid theories.

Question 13

Dr. Glick has a patient who is bothered by a sexual fetish related to women's shoes. Dr. Glick asks the patient to imagine the shoes until the patient is aroused and then presents the patient with ammonia (smelling salts). Dr. Glick is using ________ ________ to treat the client.

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Question 14

Maya is in a relationship with Jake and although she doesn't like that he plays a lot of video games, she enjoys their sexual relationship, doesn't like being single, and doesn't know many other single men. According to social exchange theory, Maya is staying in the relationship because her comparison level for alternatives is ________.

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The answer of Maya is in a relationship with Jake...

Question 15

Social exchange theories that explain sexual behaviour use the term ________ ________ to refer to what a person expects to get out of the relationship versus what they put into it.

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Question 16

According to sexual strategies theory, the two reproductive constraints on women when considering short-term mates are extracting resources immediately and assessing prospective long-term ________.

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Question 17

Research suggests that one way to help sex offenders adopt normal, healthy sexual preferences is to provide them with ________.

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Question 18

________ selection can account for male deer having antlers.

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Question 19

________ ________ theory explains sexual behaviour as being tied to self-efficacy.

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Question 20

In the province of ________, common-law marriages are the most prevalent.

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Quiz 2: Theoretical Approaches to Studying Human Sexuality