Deck 6: Sexual Behaviors: Experiencing Sexual Pleasure

Question 1

A person scoring high on erotophobia on the Sexual Opinion Survey may be _______.

A)more likely to use birth control
B)more likely to take precautions against sexually-transmitted infections
C)less likely to seek medical care for sexual problems
D)less likely to have sexual problems

Answer 1

C
Explanation: Someone who is erotophobic is less likely to seek medical attention for sexual health problems.

Question 2

The Sexual Opinion Survey was developed to measure _______.

A)a person's G-spot
B)amount of sexual activity
C)types of sexual disorders people develop
D)sexual comfort zones

Answer 2

D
Explanation: The Sexual Opinion Survey was designed to measure and study people's
reactions to sexual issues and behaviors.

Question 3

Bailey took the Sexual Opinion Survey and was found to respond negatively and uncomfortably to sexual cues, as well as have a high tendency to avoid sexual activities.According to this survey, Bailey is _______.

A)more erotophobic
B)more erotophilic
C)less erotophobic
D)less homophobic

Answer 3

A
Explanation: Erotophobic individuals have narrow sexual comfort zones, respond negatively and uncomfortably to sexual topics, and may tend to avoid sexuall information and activities.

Question 4

According to the text, fantasy and masturbation for the most part, are considered _______ behaviors.

A)interpersonal
B)group
C)solitary
D)interactive

Question 5

According to Dr.William Walling, male and female masturbation could lead to _______.

A)sickness, wasting, and eventually death
B)being considered unmarriageable
C)increased self-esteem
D)health and wellness

Question 6

Francine is considering sharing her sexual fantasies with her partner.A sex therapist would probably tell her to _______.

A)share all her fantasies indiscriminately
B)only share fantasies where she is having sex with a previous lover
C)share with great care and sensitivity to her partner's feelings
D)never share any of her fantasies

Question 7

A study found that on average, college men reported to have sexual fantasies approximately 7 times a _______.

A)day
B)year
C)month
D)week

Question 8

Sexual fantasies _______.

A)are usually harmless, enjoyable activities
B)usually cause marital distress
C)should always be shared with one's partner
D)are always associated with criminal behavior

Question 9

People who feel guilty about having sexual fantasies _______.

A)are more likely to discuss them with others
B)report having higher levels of sexual satisfaction
C)are more likely to have sexual problems
D)seek information about them

Question 10

Which factor leads to erotophobia in adulthood?

A)having parents who are good sexual educators
B)frequent masturbation in childhood
C)factual understanding of sexual topics in adolescence
D)conservative family sexual attitudes

Question 11

Which of the following was not mentioned in a study conducted sexual activities in the United States?

A)sexual fantasy
B)masturbation
C)anal intercourse
D)coitus

Question 12

A sexuality class is learning about sexual fantasy.The professor probably told them that sexual fantasy _______.

A)always leads to criminal behavior
B)is a highly addictive and dysfunctional behavior
C)can be used to enhance arousal
D)is never used to treat sexual problems

Question 13

According to the text, approaching sexual activities responsibly can _______.

A)enhance a person's self-esteem and level of happiness
B)help a person find a life partner
C)lead to exciting and adventuresome sexual experiences
D)foster a sense of gender identity

Question 14

According to the text, masturbation is viewed today as _______.

A)unhealthy and deviant
B)only a homosexual activity
C)a key component of sex therapy
D)sexually unsatisfying

Question 15

Debra engages in sexual fantasy often.According to research, Debra probably _______.

A)has more sexual problems
B)is sexually well-adjusted
C)is dissatisfied with her sexual relationship
D)has a sexual disorder

Question 16

Someone who is an erotophobic _______.

A)responds with positive reactions to sexual topics
B)is less comfortable with sexual issues
C)has a sexually-transmitted infection
D)uses masturbation as their main sexual activity

Question 17

Someone who is an erotophilic _______.

A)responds with positive reactions to sexual topics
B)is less comfortable with sexual issues
C)has a sexually-transmitted infection
D)uses masturbation as their main sexual activity

Question 18

According to the text, research on forced-sex fantasy in women reveals that in the fantasy the woman _______.

A)sees herself as powerful
B)usually suffers from violence and violation
C)sees herself as helpless
D)sees the man as so irresistible that she cannot control herself

Question 19

A study found that on average, college women reported to have sexual fantasies approximately _______.

A)7 times a day
B)7 times a year
C)5 times a day
D)5 times a week

Question 20

Which of the following is a situation in which sexual fantasies can become a problem?

A)when used to relieve boredom in a sexual relationship that has become routine
B)when used to learn about one's sexual identity
C)when used as a tool in sex therapy
D)when used as the only way to become aroused by one's partner

Question 21

The researchers of The Social Organization of Sexuality: Sexual Practices in the United States survey interviewed respondents _______.

A)in a sex clinic
B)at a university
C)in their homes
D)at a local hospital

Question 22

_______ is any sexual activity performed on oneself by oneself, typically focusing on manipulation of the genitals to orgasm.

A)Masturbation
B)Coitus
C)Anal intercourse
D)Fellatio

Question 23

What is the best way to discover one's partner's preferences for being touched?

A)Touch him or her the way you want to be touched.
B)Learn about your partner's cultural customs pertaining to touching.
C)Ask your partner how he or she likes to be touched.
D)Read a book on how men and women like to be touched.

Question 24

Imelda never masturbates.She wonders if this is normal.What information can you offer her?

A)It is okay not to masturbate.
B)Masturbation is a sign of sexual health.
C)Only individuals with abnormally high sex drives masturbate.
D)Masturbation is a sign of one's level of happiness in their relationship.

Question 25

Why has kissing been overlooked in most studies and surveys of sexual behavior?

A)In Western culture kissing is viewed as taboo.
B)In Western culture kissing does not count as a sexual behavior.
C)Since kissing is an unpopular sexual activity it does not need to be researched.
D)Only activities that have the risk of STI transmission are researched.

Question 26

During masturbation _______.

A)women prefer to insert a smooth, elongated object into the vagina
B)men usually use artificial devices such as vibrators
C)a majority of men stimulate their testicles
D)women often use more varied touch techniques than men

Question 27

Research on the sex differences in the content of sexual fantasies reveals that _______.

A)men focus more on oral sex
B)men focus more on being rescued by a future lover
C)women focus more on watching their partner undress
D)women focus more on sex with a virgin

Question 28

_______ is one of the most common forms of erotic touching for college students.

A)Fellatio
B)Kissing
C)Massage
D)Breast caressing

Question 29

Georgia is learning about masturbation in her sexuality class.She learned that one of the benefits of masturbation is that it provides a(n) _______.

A)opportunity to explore one's own sexual feelings
B)outlet for people who do not have any other form of sexual release
C)relief for men when experiencing cramps due to a buildup of excess sperm
D)way of measuring a person's ability to perform sexually

Question 30

U.S.Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders created a storm of controversy due to her comments about _______.

A)oral sex
B)masturbation
C)anal stimulation
D)sexual fantasy

Question 31

The American Medical Association declared masturbation to be a normal sexual behavior in_______.

A)1904
B)2003
C)1972
D)1994

Question 32

Research on sex differences in the experience and content of sexual fantasy reveals that _______.

A)men are more likely than women to fantasize about sex with a mysterious partner
B)women are more likely than men to fantasize during masturbation
C)women are more likely than men to have frequent sexual fantasies during the day
D)men are less likely than women to fantasize about group sex

Question 33

Jeanne is having difficulty reaching orgasm during masturbation.Which of the following may be helpful to her?

A)missionary position
B)fellatio
C)a vibrator
D)anilingus

Question 34

_______ may be transmitted by kissing.

A)HIV
B)Herpes virus
C)Gonorrhea
D)Syphilis

Question 35

Which of the following is an example of erotic touch?

A)coitus
B)fellatio
C)kissing
D)anlingus

Question 36

Which of the following is an inaccurate statement about masturbation?

A)Some individuals masturbate to relieve stress.
B)Many common sexual problems are treated with masturbation.
C)Masturbation can provide relief from menstrual pain.
D)When people become sexually involved with an intimate partner, they no longer have the desire to masturbate.

Question 37

Kenny and Lula do not know how to touch each other sexually.Which of the following is a technique developed by Masters and Johnson that can be used by couples to learn to touch each other?

A)Caress all parts of the partner's unclothed body until orgasm is reached.
B)Massage and caress each other without reaching orgasm.
C)Use hands as a guide to illustrate to each other how and where they most enjoy being touched.
D)Use a female surrogate to demonstrate specific exercises with a male client.

Question 38

Which of the following is a commonly believed myth regarding stimulation of breasts and nipples?

A)The smaller the nipple the more sexually sensitive it is to touch.
B)The larger the breasts the more sexually sensitive they are to touch.
C)Men are more sexually sensitive to breast stimulation than women.
D)It is not possible to reach orgasm by breast stimulation alone.

Question 39

Statistics generated from sex surveys tell us how many _______.

A)men masturbate
B)women masturbate
C)people are willing to report that they masturbate
D)women and men masturbate

Question 40

Hans masturbates even though he is in a sexual relationship.He wonders if this is normal.What information can you offer him?

A)Most people continue to masturbate while in a sexual relationship.
B)While most women masturbate while in a sexual relationship, it is uncommon among men.
C)Only individuals with abnormally high sex drives masturbate.
D)People who masturbate are probably unhappy in their current relationship.

Question 41

What is fellatio?

A)oral stimulation of a woman's genitals
B)oral stimulation of a man's genitals
C)manual stimulation of a man's genitals
D)manual stimulation of a woman's anus

Question 42

An important point to keep in mind regarding anal intercourse is that _______.

A)unprotected anal intercourse is the highest-risk sexual behavior for the transmission of virtually all STIs
B)it usually doesn't transmit HIV
C)it is solely a homosexual activity
D)causes no damage to the rectal walls

Question 43

Another name for oral stimulation of the anus is _______.

A)anilingus
B)anal intercourse
C)fellatio
D)cunnilingus

Question 44

Although Oscar and Penelope decided to wait to have intercourse, they agreed to make oral sex a part of their relationship.Is there anything they should know about oral sex?

A)no, as long as they both feel comfortable with the agreement
B)yes, many STIs can be transmitted through oral sex
C)no, as long as they are monogamous
D)yes, it is not possible to have oral sex without losing control and having intercourse too

Question 45

One possible reason why Ruth prefers oral sex over penile-vaginal intercourse could be that _______.

A)stimulation can be focused exactly where and how it feels best
B)there is no risk of sexually-transmitted infections
C)intercourse can cause cancer
D)it is a cleaner sexual activity during menstruation

Question 46

Why might a person feel uncomfortable with performing oral sex on a man?

A)concern that the penis will be pushed too deeply into their mouth and throat
B)high amount of calories that accompany swallowing female ejaculate
C)high amount of calories that accompany swallowing semen
D)fear of not pleasing their partner

Question 47

The most common coital position in Western culture is _______.

A)man-on-top
B)woman-on-top
C)both on sides
D)rear-entry

Question 48

Derek and Earl are interested in having anal sex.What should they know about anal sex prior to engaging in this activity?

A)The anus and rectum produce too much lubrication upon sexual arousal.
B)A high likelihood exists of damage to the rectal walls.
C)Use of a condom decreases all risks of transmission of STIs.
D)Penetration should occur quickly and deeply to prevent hemorrhoids.

Question 49

Fred and Gina are heterosexual, and they are interested in having anal intercourse.What should they know about anal sex prior to engaging in this activity?

A)The anus and rectum produce too much lubrication upon sexual arousal.
B)Avoid any vaginal stimulation after anal intercourse until the penis has been washed.
C)Use of a condom decreases all risks of transmission of STIs.
D)Penetration should occur quickly and deeply to prevent hemorrhoids.

Question 50

Ann refuses to kiss her boyfriend because in her culture kissing is viewed as pornographic.Ann is probably _______.

A)Japanese
B)American
C)Trukese
D)Mongolian

Question 51

The term coitus refers to _______.

A)oral sex
B)anal sex
C)penile-vaginal intercourse
D)erotic touching

Question 52

What is mutual masturbation?

A)partners touching each other's genitals
B)deep, intimate kissing
C)one partner touching the other's breasts
D)oral stimulation of genitals

Question 53

Morris would like to engage in an intimate sexual activity that is relatively free of the risks of sexually-transmitted infections.Which of the following would you recommend?

A)coitus
B)fellatio
C)genital touching
D)anal intercourse

Question 54

What is a disadvantage of the man-on-top coital position?

A)difficulty inserting the penis into the vagina
B)only the man can guide the penis into the vagina
C)difficult for clitoral stimulation by the man
D)difficult for the man to thrust with hips

Question 55

Harold enjoys performing cunnilingus on his girlfriend.What does Harold use as the source of stimulation?

A)a vibrator
B)his fingers
C)his mouth
D)his penis

Question 56

Which if the following is an advantage of the side-by-side coital position?

A)it's good for controlling ejaculation
B)it facilitates eye contact
C)it allows for deeper penile penetration
D)the penis is less likely to slip out during intercourse

Question 57

Which of the following is a myth regarding anal intercourse?

A)Anilingus refers to oral?anal stimulation.
B)Unprotected anal sex is the most risky sexual behavior for HIV transmission.
C)Anal intercourse occurs exclusively among gay male couples.
D)Approximately 15-30% of heterosexual individuals have engaged in anal sex.

Question 58

Recent surveys have found that nearly _______ of people have engaged in oral sex.

A)80%
B)90%
C)70%
D)50%

Question 59

Oral sex involves two distinct behaviors called _______ and _______.

A) mutual masturbation; kissing
B)cunnilingus; fellatio
C)fellatio; kissing
D)cunnilingus; mutual masturbation

Question 60

Which coital position offers the woman the most control over speed of thrusting, movement, and angle of penetration?

A)man?on-top
B)female-superior
C)side-by-side
D)rear-entry

Question 61

A technique used to overcome sexual boredom in a long-term relationship is for a couple to experiment with each other's sexual fantasies.

Question 62

Sexual fantasy and masturbation, for the most part, are solitary activities.

Question 63

Having religious training that inhibits free sexual expression during adolescence may lead to erotophilia in adulthood.

Question 64

According to the text, what is the ideal frequency of sexual intercourse?

A)three times a week
B)once a week
C)twice a month
D)as often as it feels good and comfortable

Question 65

Most shared sexual activities carry some level of risk for contracting sexually- transmitted infections.

Question 66

Men are more likely than women to have sexual fantasies about watching their partner undress.

Question 67

Women are more likely than men to fantasize about multiple partners.

Question 68

People who are having the most frequent sexual intercourse with their partners are the least likely to masturbate.

Question 69

Human infants need close physical contact with others in order to thrive.

Question 70

William Walling believed that masturbation could lead to illness.

Question 71

Having parents who are good sex educators is a factor that may lead to erotophobia in adulthood.

Question 72

Masturbation within an intimate relationship is a sign of dissatisfaction with one's partner.

Question 73

In the early 1900s, masturbation was viewed as an unacceptable sexual practice.

Question 74

Zena and Will enjoy the side-by-side coital position.What is a disadvantage of this position?

A)difficulty in controlling ejaculation
B)less skin-to-skin contact
C)difficulty in penile-vaginal insertion
D)too physically demanding

Question 75

Most men and women masturbate while lying face up.

Question 76

Betsy thinks there's something wrong with her because when she and her husband have sex, she has difficulty achieving orgasm from intercourse alone.If Betsy came to you for advice about this, what would you tell her?

A)If she and her husband used a different position, she would have an orgasm every time.
B)She's probably just too tired to have an orgasm.
C)Her husband is probably a lousy lover.
D)Many women don't achieve orgasm from intercourse alone because the thrusting of the penis may not provide enough stimulation to the clitoris.

Question 77

Abby is pregnant.Which of the following is a good coital position for her to engage in during her pregnancy?

A)man?on-top
B)female-superior
C)side-by-side
D)rear-entry

Question 78

In 1972 the American Medical Association declared masturbation to be an abnormal sexual behavior.

Question 79

Sexual fantasies cause problems when they become so dominant in a person's thinking that they interfere with daily living activities.

Question 80

The best way to discover a partner's preference for being touched is to ask.