Question 1

Which of the following is NOT associated with the embryo developing into a male:

Accepted Answer

Müllerian ducts are associated with the development of female reproductive structures, while Wolffian ducts, androgens, and testosterone are all associated with the development of male reproductive structures.

Question 2

Which of the following is the first phase of the human sexual response cycle?

Accepted Answer

The first phase of the human sexual response cycle is excitement. This is characterized by an increase in heart rate, breathing, and blood flow to the genital area, leading to vasocongestion and lubrication.

Question 3

Which phase of the sexual response is typically the shortest?

Accepted Answer

Orgasm is typically the shortest phase of the sexual response, lasting only a few seconds for most individuals. The other phases, excitement, plateau, and resolution can last significantly longer.

Question 4

Karl is often perceived as strong and tough, but he also has been known to be sincere and loving. Karla is warm and kind but is also independent and assertive when necessary. Bem would classify such behavior as examples of

Accepted Answer

These behaviors demonstrate characteristics traditionally associated with both masculinity and femininity, indicating androgynous behavior.

Question 5

People whose sense of gender identity does not match their external biological appearance are known as

Accepted Answer

Transgender individuals experience a mismatch between their gender identity and their biological sex at birth. This can lead them to identify as a gender different from the one they were assigned at birth. Homosexuality refers to individuals who are attracted to others of the same gender. Hermaphrodites are individuals who possess both male and female sexual organs. Intersex individuals may have ambiguous genitalia or reproductive organs that do not fit typical male or female classifications. While these terms are related to gender and sexual identity, they do not specifically refer to individuals whose gender identity does not match their external biological appearance.

Question 6

The human papillomavirus or HPV is the cause of ________ in both men and women.

Accepted Answer

HPV is the cause of genital warts in both men and women. Syphilis and chlamydia are caused by bacterial infections, and AIDS is caused by the HIV virus.

Question 7

In Kinsey's original data, approximately ________ of women reported being predominantly homosexual, while as many as ________ of men reported the same.

Accepted Answer

Kinsey's original data suggested that approximately 2 to 6 percent of women reported being predominantly homosexual, while about 10 percent of men reported the same.

Question 8

Phyllis goes out on a date and kisses a young man. Later, she finds out that he has AIDS. She fears that she might get the disease. However, there is no scientific, documented proof of AIDS being passed to another through saliva.

Accepted Answer

There is no scientific evidence that AIDS can be transmitted through saliva. Therefore, Phyllis is unlikely to contract the disease from kissing the young man.

Question 9

Robert Trivers's theory of parental investment states that a ________ desire to engage in sex at an early age results from ________.

Accepted Answer

Robert Trivers's theory of parental investment states that different levels of investment in offspring by men and women result in differences in sexual selection and mating strategies. Men, who typically have a lower investment in offspring, have evolved to have a desire to engage in sex at an early age to increase their chances of passing on their genes, while women, who typically have a higher investment in offspring, have evolved to be more selective in choosing mates. Therefore, a man's desire to engage in sex at an early age results from evolution.

Question 10

Studies show that women tend to use a ________ style to their conversation, while men use a ________ style.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that women often use a more 'relational' style of communication, which focuses on building connections and fostering relationships through conversation. Men, on the other hand, tend to use a more 'report' style, which involves conveying information and facts without necessarily emphasizing the relationship between speakers.

Question 11

Alex sees his mother mixing ingredients for a cake. Later, Alex takes a bowl and spoon out of the cabinet and pretends to mix some imaginary ingredients. Of which theory of gender development would this be a good example?

Accepted Answer

This behavior would likely be explained by social learning theory, as Alex is imitating his mother's behavior and learning gendered behaviors through observation and modeling.

Question 12

Which STI, if left untreated, can cause pelvic inflammatory disorder?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which STI, if left untreated, can cause...

Question 13

Which of the following was a criticism of Kinsey's research?

Accepted Answer

One criticism of Kinsey's research was that the sample used in his studies was restricted, as it was not representative of the general population. The majority of the participants were from a university or prison population, which limited the generalizability of his findings.

Question 14

The process by which people learn their culture's preferences and expectations for male and female behavior is called

Accepted Answer

Gender typing is the process by which individuals learn the gender roles expected by their culture, including behaviors, attitudes, and activities considered appropriate for males and females.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a sexually transmitted infection?

Accepted Answer

Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by the overgrowth of Candida albicans and is not typically transmitted through sexual activity. Gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia are all sexually transmitted infections.

Question 16

Genital warts are caused by a virus.

Accepted Answer

Genital warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is a viral infection.

Question 17

EOM 10.1.1 The sex structures that develop during puberty are categorized as

Accepted Answer

Secondary sex characteristics are the physical features that develop during puberty, such as breast development in females and facial hair in males, which are not directly involved in reproduction.

Question 18

One study found that the major reason for decrease in sexual activity in later adulthood was primarily due to

Accepted Answer

The study found that the major reason for decreased sexual activity in later adulthood was primarily due to fewer opportunities to find an available partner, rather than a loss of interest or other factors.

Question 19

Which of the following is a secondary sex characteristic?

Accepted Answer

Enlarging breasts are a secondary sex characteristic that occurs during puberty in females. This means that they are not directly involved in reproduction but are physical changes that indicate sexual maturation. The other options listed are primarily reproductive organs or male-specific genitalia.

Question 20

Which theory of gender-role development places a heavy emphasis on the use of mental patterns?

Accepted Answer

Gender schema theory places a heavy emphasis on the use of mental patterns, specifically schemas, in the development of gender roles. These schemas are learned and organized through socialization experiences and guide individuals in processing and interpreting information related to gender.

Quiz 10: Sexuality and Gender