Question 1

If we stop being sexually aroused,resolution can happen without orgasm.

Accepted Answer

Resolution can happen without orgasm if sexual arousal stops. This is known as non-orgasmic resolution.

Question 2

Kissing with the lips is one form of sexual interaction.

Accepted Answer

Kissing with the lips is considered a form of sexual interaction, as it involves physical contact and can be a precursor to further sexual behavior.

Question 3

An orgasm occurs every time people engage in sexual intercourse.

Accepted Answer

Not everyone experiences an orgasm every time they engage in sexual intercourse. Orgasms can be influenced by factors such as stress, medication, and physical health. Additionally, there may be other reasons why someone may not experience an orgasm, such as lack of knowledge or communication about sexual preferences and needs.

Question 4

During the plateau phase of sexual response there is a leveling off of sexual arousal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the plateau phase of sexual response...

Question 5

There are only a limited number of coital positions.

Accepted Answer

While there may be popular or common coital positions, the number of positions is not necessarily limited. Additionally, individuals may also engage in non-coital sexual activity that does not involve traditional positions.

Question 6

According to the EPOR model,desire is the first phase of sexual response.

Accepted Answer

According to the EPOR model (Excitement, Plateau, Orgasm, Resolution), the first phase of sexual response is excitement, not desire.

Question 7

The unique capacity to create sexual fantasies contributes to our ability to enjoy sexual pleasure in a way that other animals cannot.

Accepted Answer

Sexual fantasies involve creativity, imagination, and the ability to visualize and anticipate different scenarios and sensations. While other animals engage in sexual behavior, they do not have the ability to create or actively participate in sexual fantasies. Therefore, it is true that our unique capacity for sexual fantasies contributes to our ability to enjoy sexual pleasure in a way that other animals cannot.

Question 8

Research indicates that women experience more sexual arousal when watching pornography than men.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Research suggests that men tend to be more visually aroused by pornography than women. However, arousal can vary based on individual preferences and factors such as context and mood.

Question 9

The human species is distinctive from other species in that we combine sexual activity and interaction with the emotion of love.

Accepted Answer

While other species also engage in sexual activity, humans are unique in their ability to combine it with the emotion of love. This allows for more complex and fulfilling relationships between individuals.

Question 10

Japanese erotic art is considered the world's oldest sex manual.

Accepted Answer

Japanese erotic art, known as Shunga, is not considered the world's oldest sex manual. It is a genre of erotic artwork that was popular in Japan during the Edo period, but it was not intended as a sex manual. The world's oldest known sex manual is likely the "Kama Sutra" from India.

Question 11

A sex flush occurs during the excitement phase of sexual response.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A sex flush occurs during the excitement...

Question 12

All people should be able to engage in forms of sexual behavior that bring them happiness and fulfillment as long as these forms are consensual and allow their partner(s)to experience dignity,power,and well-being.

Accepted Answer

This statement recognizes the importance of consent and the need for sexual activity to be mutually satisfying in order to promote the dignity, power, and well-being of all parties involved. As long as these conditions are met, people should be free to engage in any form of sexual behavior that brings them happiness and fulfillment.

Question 13

In all men,orgasm results in ejaculation.

Accepted Answer

While ejaculation and orgasm often occur together in men, it is possible for a man to have an orgasm without ejaculation, particularly after certain medical procedures or surgeries. In some cases, men may also experience retrograde ejaculation, where semen is diverted into the bladder instead of being expelled through the penis during orgasm.

Question 14

Human sexual motivation can be defined as a simple drive to reproduce.

Accepted Answer

Human sexual motivation is not solely driven by the desire to reproduce but also includes factors such as romantic attraction, pleasure seeking, and intimacy.

Question 15

The phases of the response cycle follow the same pattern regardless of the kind of sexual activity that one is engaged in.

Accepted Answer

The phases of the response cycle, including excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution, occur in the same pattern regardless of the kind of sexual activity one is engaged in.

Question 16

Among the five senses,the sense of smell contributes the most to sexual pleasure and arousal.

Accepted Answer

While the sense of smell can contribute to sexual pleasure and arousal, it is not necessarily the most significant sense in this context. Other senses like touch and sight often play a more dominant role in sexual experiences.

Question 17

Due to individual variation in people's preferences for touch,virtually any other area of the body can be a secondary erogenous zone.

Accepted Answer

Erogenous zones are areas of the body that are particularly sensitive to touch and can lead to sexual arousal. While some people may have more sensitive erogenous zones than others, virtually any area of the body can be an erogenous zone depending on individual preferences and experiences.

Question 18

Human motivation to engage in sexual behavior arises from several physiological and psychological factors.

Accepted Answer

Human sexual behavior is influenced by both physiological factors such as hormonal changes and psychological factors such as social and cultural norms.

Question 19

Smells are known to both stimulate and offend with regard to sexual arousal.

Accepted Answer

Smells have the power to stimulate or offend one's sense of sexual arousal. Certain scents like pheromones, perfumes, and colognes can be attractive, while other odors like sweat, body odor, and bad breath can be repulsive.

Question 20

The main purpose of keeping a sexual journal is to record one's partner's sexual thoughts,experiences,and fantasies.

Accepted Answer

The main purpose of keeping a sexual journal is for an individual to track their own sexual thoughts, experiences, and fantasies, rather than their partner's. It can also serve as a tool for self-reflection and improvement in the bedroom.

Quiz 5: Sexual Pleasure, Arousal, and Response