Question 1

Which of the following is TRUE regarding rape?

Accepted Answer

All of the options provided are myths about rape. It is never acceptable to force someone to engage in sexual activity against their will, regardless of gender or any other circumstance. Additionally, the idea that men cannot be raped by women is false, as is the idea that women secretly want to be raped. Finally, the notion that men have little control over their sex drive is a harmful stereotype that perpetuates a culture of sexual violence.

Question 2

Franklin tested HIV positive. This MOST likely means that he _____.

Accepted Answer

Testing positive for HIV means that Franklin has been infected by one of the human immunodeficiency viruses, not necessarily that he has developed AIDS. It is possible for individuals with HIV to live for many years without developing AIDS, especially with proper medical treatment. Additionally, testing positive for HIV does not mean that the individual is immune to the virus or is a carrier without being affected by it.

Question 3

All other factors being equal, which of the following persons is MOST likely to acquire an HIV infection?

Accepted Answer

None of the scenarios described significantly increase the likelihood of acquiring an HIV infection. Donating blood is a safe process, deep-throat kissing without open sores or blood is low risk, and working at a hospice center does not inherently increase risk if proper precautions are taken.

Question 4

Describe and state possible physical and/or psychological causes for each of the following sexual dysfunctions: erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, orgasmic dysfunction, vaginismus, dyspareunia, and inhibited sexual desire.

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Question 5

Describe the two theories regarding the acquisition of gender roles. Use each theory to illustrate how "Jesse" would learn to behave in a masculine, feminine, and androgynous manner.

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Question 6

Describe the four major principles of Masters and Johnson's approach to sex therapy, including the approximate length of treatment and a specific description of one possible "homework assignment."

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Question 7

Hilary and Clint are seeing a therapist for their sexual difficulties. Their homework assignment this week is to caress each other while communicating what is pleasurable to each of them, and to avoid setting any performance goals. This is called the _____ exercise.

Accepted Answer

The exercise described in the scenario is often referred to as sensate focus, which involves communication and exploration of pleasure without performance pressure. Kegel exercises involve strengthening the pelvic floor muscles, spectatoring refers to focusing on one's own performance during sexual activity, and mutual massage generally does not involve communication about pleasure specifically.

Question 8

All other factors being equal, which of the following persons is MOST at risk for contracting a major sexually transmitted infection?

Accepted Answer

Martha, who is single and has multiple partners, is most at risk for contracting a major sexually transmitted infection because she is engaging in high-risk sexual behavior. Both Tom and Susan, who are married and monogamous, have lower-risk sexual behavior, and George, who is single and has multiple partners, has the same high-risk behavior as Martha.

Question 9

Define and list all of the dimensions of sex and gender. Use these dimensions to describe and explain transsexualism.

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Question 10

What is androgyny? How is it adaptive?

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Question 11

Compare and contrast the major physiological, behavioral, and psychological differences between females and males.

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Question 12

Which of the following is considered helpful in improving your sexual functioning?

Accepted Answer

Early, open, and honest sex education can help individuals understand sexual health and wellness, which can in turn improve sexual functioning. Setting clear goals during sexual encounters and spectatoring can actually have the opposite effect and negatively impact sexual functioning.

Question 13

Pamela's immune system has been destroyed, leaving her body unable to fight disease and vulnerable to a variety of opportunistic infections and cancers. Pamela has _____, which started as _____.

Accepted Answer

The scenario described is a common result of an HIV infection which progresses to AIDS, where the immune system is severely compromised and unable to fight off infections and cancers.

Question 14

Regarding the effects of drugs on sexual arousal, which of the following is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

Barbiturates can have a depressive effect on the central nervous system, which can lead to decreased sexual desire and performance. They can also reduce testosterone levels, but this effect would not necessarily increase sexual desire.

Question 15

AIDS stands for _____.

Accepted Answer

AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. It is a virus that attacks and weakens the immune system, leaving the body vulnerable to various infections and diseases.

Question 16

What do cross-cultural studies of sexuality teach us about sexual behavior?

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Question 17

List and describe the major physiological changes that occur in each stage of Masters and Johnson's model of sexual arousal. State the role of the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems in this process.

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Question 18

Your friend Mario asks you why his wife does not get sexually aroused when her doctor checks her breasts for cancer, but becomes easily aroused when Mario performs the same "procedure" on her breasts. The BEST answer would be that Mario's wife is probably _____.

Accepted Answer

Different people can be aroused by different sexual scripts, and the context of the situation can play a big role in sexual arousal. Mario's wife may associate breast exams with medical procedures and not find them arousing, whereas she may associate breast play with intimacy and sexual pleasure when performed by her partner. It is also possible that she may feel uncomfortable or self-conscious during a clinical breast exam, which can affect arousal. Lying, sexual orientation, and faking arousal are not necessarily the most likely explanations in this scenario.

Question 19

With regard to sexuality, spectatoring is the act of _____.

Accepted Answer

Spectatoring is when an individual becomes overly self-conscious during sexual activity and starts to observe and evaluate their own responses or their partner's responses. This can lead to anxiety, distraction, and even sexual dysfunction. Watching others or pornography for the purpose of improving sexual performance is not considered spectatoring.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT emphasized in Masters and Johnson's model for sexual therapy?

Accepted Answer

Masters and Johnson's model emphasizes the integration of physiological and psychosocial factors, decreasing judgments and goal-setting, and homework assignments. It does not focus solely on the individual with the problem but rather on the couple as a unit.

Quiz 11: Gender and Human Sexuality