Deck 3: The Physiology of Human Sexual Responding

Question 1

During the second phase of Masters and Johnson's model of sexual response, a woman's clitoral glans _________.

A) becomes less sensitive
B)becomes lighter in color
C)doesn't undergo any changes
D)undergoes changes that cause it to become less available for stimulation

Answer 1

D
Explanation: During the plateau phase, the clitoris continues to engorge with blood and straightens out along its length. This causes the glans of the clitoris in most women to retract closer to her body and under the clitoral hood, thereby making the clitoral glans less available for stimulation.

Question 2

According to the textbook, Kinsey's research _________.

A)provided information about what people say they do sexually
B)focused on human sexual physiology and response
C)identified the three stages of desire, excitement, and orgasm
D)explained the cognitive stages of seduction, sensations, and surrender

Answer 2

A
Explanation: Kinsey and his associates surveyed thousands of people about their sexual behaviors and attitudes; his research provided information about what people say they do sexually, but a gap remained about how the human body functions anatomically when we engage in sexual behavior.

Question 3

During the second phase of the EPOR model, _________.

A)the penis becomes erect and vagina becomes lubricated
B)sexual arousal levels off and remains at an elevated level of excitement
C)sexual excitement and pleasure reaches a climax
D)sexual structures return to their unaroused states

Answer 3

B
Explanation: Masters and Johnson observed that for many individuals and couples, a leveling off of arousal seemed to occur at some point in the excitement phase, during which both men and women continued to be very aroused, but did not appear to be experiencing much additional elevation in their level of arousal. They called this the plateau phase.

Question 4

Adnan is beginning to make love with his partner.According to Masters and Johnson what will be the first sign that Adnan is in the excitement phase?

A)scrotal skin is tight
B)contraction of anis
C)erection of the penis
D)ejaculation

Question 5

The willingness of humans to engage in mating behavior is _________.

A) not clearly linked to the female's fertility cycle to ensure reproduction
B)linked with the female's estrus cycle
C)based on females responding to the male's readiness to mate
D)far simpler than nonhuman species

Question 6

Bertha is beginning to make love with her partner.According to Masters and Johnson what will be the most perceptible sign that Bertha is in the excitement phase?

A)vaginal lubrication
B)contraction of the anus
C)tenting of the vagina
D)ejaculation

Question 7

Throughout history, many people have believed that certain foods or substances had the magical power to enhance human sexual arousal or desire.The problem with such beliefs is that _________.

A)such items are too expensive for most people to afford
B)such items are difficult to obtain in the United States
C)most of those items taste terrible
D)they're false; no food, drink, or natural substance of any kind has ever been scientifically proven to have such effects on people

Question 8

According to the textbook, Masters and Johnson's research _________.

A)provided information about what people say they do sexually
B)focused on human sexual physiology and response
C)identified the three stages of desire, excitement, and orgasm
D)explained the cognitive stages of seduction, sensations, and surrender

Question 9

During lovemaking with her partner, Francesca's areolas become larger and her clitoris straightens, causing the glans of the clitoris to retract closer to her body.According to Masters and Johnson, Francesca is in the _________ phase.

A)excitement
B)resolution
C)desire
D)plateau

Question 10

During the _________ phase of Masters and Johnson's sexual response cycle, the inner two-thirds of the vagina continues to expand in a process called _________.

A)excitement; vasocongestion
B)plateau; tenting
C)orgasm; expulsion
D)resolution; refraction

Question 11

Curtis and Dinora are making love.As a result the skin on their chests and abdomens is becoming redder.What is this phenomenon called?

A)sex flush
B)the erectile phase
C)pre-orgasm response
D)sexual discoloration

Question 12

Earl practices a type of sex where the goal is to open up the chakras and unite his sexual energy with his partner's energy channel, which creates a sensation of oneness and ecstasy.This is an example of _________ sex.

A)orgasmic
B)erotic
C)Tantric
D)kundakini

Question 13

Certain foods, chemicals, and fragrances believed to produce feelings of sexual desire and arousal in humans are called _________.

A)aphrodisiacs
B)pheromones
C)chakras
D)viagras

Question 14

Which of the following is the correct order in which the phases of Masters and Johnson's model of sexual response occur?

A)plateau, orgasm, excitement, resolution
B)excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution
C)desire, excitement, orgasm, resolution
D)orgasm, plateau, excitement, resolution

Question 15

Human Sexual Response was written by _________.

A)Kinsey
B)Kaplan
C)Reed
D)Masters and Johnson

Question 16

According to Masters and Johnson, when a man and a woman are in the excitement phase, and their erectile structures expand because of increased blood flow, this process is called _________.

A) sex flush
B)vasocongestion
C)orgasm
D)emission

Question 17

To study the physiological responses that occurs during sexual activity, Masters and Johnson _________.

A)measured their participants' feelings on a scale from 1 to 10
B)only used the survey method to gather data
C)measured the pulse, blood pressure, and rate of respiration of their participants
D)only observed participants while masturbating

Question 18

Masters and Johnson's model of sexual response made sense for many people because _________.

A)Masters and Johnson had gained the public's trust
B)Masters and Johnson's style of writing was well organized
C)it converted the complex experience of sexual responding into a more clearly defined phenomenon
D)their research dealt with a popular topic

Question 19

In contrast with nonhuman animals, the reasons for humans to engage in sexual behavior are _________.

A)linked with the female's estrus cycle b, based on females responding to the male's readiness to mate
C)more complex because they are based on psychological and biological processes
D)linked with the male's desire to mate

Question 20

During the _________ phase of Masters and Johnson's sexual response cycle, both sexes experience full engorgement of all erectile tissues and high levels of respiration, heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle tension.

A)excitement
B)resolution
C)desire
D)plateau

Question 21

Lionel is experiencing the sensation of ejaculatory inevitability.This means that _________.

A)semen has built up in his urethral bulb and ejaculation is imminent
B)his erection has reached its optimal level for controlling orgasm
C)he has already ejaculated, perhaps without even knowing it
D)his pelvic muscles are contracting and forcing semen through his penis

Question 22

Studies indicate that approximately _________ percent of women report being aware of ejaculation during orgasm.

A)40-50
B)60-70
C)80-90
D)10-20

Question 23

Zora does not ejaculate during any type of sexual activity.According to research studies, _________.

A)Zora must be unsatisfied with her love
B)this is not an indication that Zora is deficient in her sexual responses
C)this is an indication that Zora is deficient in her sexual responses
D)Zora probably does not have a G-spot

Question 24

The climax of sexual arousal occurs during the _________ phase of Masters and Johnson's sexual response cycle.

A)excitement
B)orgasmic
C)desire
D)plateau

Question 25

While having sex with his wife, Roberto's penis becomes fully erect, the skin of his scrotum tightens, and his testicles pull up very closely against his body at the underside of his penis.These physical changes indicate that Roberto _________.

A)is getting tired
B)is about to have an orgasm
C)has received too much sexual stimulation
D)will still have to wait a while before he has an orgasm
Answer; B

Question 26

In males, the contraction of pelvic muscles that force semen through the urethra and out of the body through the penis is referred to as _________.

A)seminal push
B)emission
C)expulsion
D)resolution

Question 27

Which of the following are results from a study conducted by Mah and Binik (2002) that asked men and women to rate various factors of the experience of orgasm?

A)Most rating scores on average were similar for both male and female participants.
B)Men rated flushing and flooding sensations higher than women.
C)Shooting sensations were rated far higher by women than by men.
D)Overall, all rating scores were significantly lower for women than for men.

Question 28

According to research, orgasms _________.

A)may be biologically unhealthy
B)have been linked to a number of health benefits
C)should be the goal of sexual interactions
D)always lead to intimacy

Question 29

Stephan is making love with his partner.He has a buildup of sperm and semen in his urethral bulb, but has not yet ejaculated.Stephan is experiencing _________.

A)expulsion
B)emission
C) seminal delay
D)resolution

Question 30

Which of the following is a factor that influences the intensity and duration of an orgasm?

A)size of the vagina
B)size of the penis
C)length of arousal prior to orgasm
D)imbalance of certain hormones

Question 31

Research has shown that men in their 20s who have more than five ejaculations per week _________.

A)experience difficulty in falling asleep at night
B)increase their risk of heart disease
C)have lower rates of prostate cancer in later life
D)will develop problems with high blood pressure

Question 32

Recent research on the health benefits of orgasm revealed that _________.

A)orgasms decrease estrogen and endorphins, thereby causing depression in women
B)men who have at least 3 orgasms per week are 50 percent more likely to die of heart disease
C)men who have two or more orgasms per week live significantly longer than men who have fewer
D)orgasms once or twice per week weaken the immune system's ability to resist viruses

Question 33

The fluid that is released by some women at the moment of orgasm _________.

A)provides lubrication for intercourse
B)is expelled through the urethral opening
C)enhances the likelihood of conception
D)is known to cause urinary tract infections

Question 34

For men, ejaculation occurs in two stages referred to as _________ and _________.

A)emission; expulsion
B)plateau; resolution
C)plateau; expulsion
D)expulsion; resolution

Question 35

Ben and Joe take an orgasm-as-the-goal approach to sexual intimacy.As a result they may experience _________.

A)deeper levels of closeness and intimacy
B)increased physical ailments
C)repetitive, mechanical sexual interactions
D)new levels of love and affection

Question 36

If a man has a viral or bacterial infection, pre-ejaculate fluid _________.

A)will not contain any virus or bacteria
B)contains so many sperm cells that there is no room for any infection-causing microbes
C)can contain enough virus or bacteria to transmit an infection to his sexual partner
D)can only transmit a bacterial infection, but not a viral infection

Question 37

In order to achieve an orgasm, many women require _________.

A)a shorter period of stimulation than men
B)manual or oral stimulation to the clitoral area
C)intercourse only
D)penile penetration of the anus

Question 38

It is believed that pre-ejaculate fluid _________.

A)neutralizes urethral acidity before semen is ejaculated
B)only exists to provide a sign that an orgasm is approaching
C)can irritate the sensitive skin of the genitals
D)can almost never be seen or felt on a man's penis
Answer; A

Question 39

Researchers believe that female ejaculate is made up mostly by fluid secreted by the _________.

A)cervix
B)adrenal glands
C)Skene's glands
D)G-spot

Question 40

During lovemaking with his partner, Harry's penis becomes fully erect, his corona further enlarges, and testicles are pulled up closely against his body.According to Masters and Johnson, Harry is in the _________ phase.

A)excitement
B)resolution
C)desire
D)plateau

Question 41

In contrast to what Masters and Johnson claimed, current research suggests that _________.

A)men are incapable of having multiple orgasms.
B)there is no such thing as a female refractory period
C)there is no such thing as female ejaculation.
D)some women have a refractory period that is similar to a man's refractory period.

Question 42

Abe has lost his sexual desire.According to his sex therapist, he has _________.

A)hyperactive sexual desire
B)hypoactive sexual desire
C)male orgasmic disorder
D)male erectile disorder

Question 43

Josh sent his lover flowers and a love note as a way of signaling his desire for sex.According to the Erotic Stimulus Pathway Theory, Josh is in which stage?

A)reflection
B)surrender
C)sensations
D)seduction

Question 44

The three stages of Kaplan's Three-Stage Model are _________.

A)desire, excitement, resolution
B)excitement, orgasm, resolution
C)desire, excitement, orgasm
D)orgasm, plateau, resolution
Answer; C

Question 45

While making love, Yolanda's partner stimulated an area of tissue on the anterior wall of her vagina, which caused her to feel more sexually aroused and ejaculate.Yolanda's partner stimulated her _________.

A)urethra
B)cervix
C)labia minora
D)G-spot

Question 46

Veronica had an orgasm and now her body is returning to its non-aroused state.Veronica is in the _________ phase of Masters and Johnson's sexual response cycle.

A)plateau
B)refractory
C)emission
D)resolution

Question 47

Ron is learning how to explore his lover's G-spot.He was told the easiest way to explore the G-spot is to _________.

A)place one to two fingers inside the vagina and press firmly against the upper wall in a massaging motion
B)place one to two fingers outside the vagina and press firmly against the outer wall in a massaging motion
C)place one to two fingers on the cervix and press firmly in a massaging motion
D)place one to two fingers on the clitoris and press firmly in a massaging motion

Question 48

Some women report that when their G-spot is stimulated during sexual activity _________.

A)arousal and orgasm are intensified
B)intense pain and cramping occurs
C)they experience decreased sexual desire
D)they feel a tightness in their urethra and cervix

Question 49

Which of the following is a criticism of Masters and Johnson's EPOR model?

A)It neglects the physical components of sexuality.
B)It fails to acknowledge fundamental differences in male sexuality.
C)It neglects the emotional and psychological components of sexuality.
D)It relies too heavily on female sexual response.

Question 50

The sensation stage of the Erotic Stimulus Pathway Theory is similar to the _________ and _________ phases of the EPOR model.

A)excitement; orgasm
B)orgasm; resolution
C)plateau; excitement
D)plateau; resolution

Question 51

Helen Singer Kaplan, among others, criticized Masters and Johnson's model of sexual response because it failed to include consideration of _________.

A)relationship factors
B)the quality of sexual interaction
C)hormonal levels
D)sexual desire

Question 52

Elsa is having an orgasm.She is in the _________ stage of the Erotic Stimulus Pathway Theory.

A)reflection
B)surrender
C)sensations
D)seduction

Question 53

According to sex therapist Helen Singer Kaplan, sexual responding _________.

A)is unlikely unless someone wants to be sexual
B)occurs in four phases
C)is a result of purely physical reactions
D)can occur even if desire is not present

Question 54

In regard to gender, some critics have charged that Masters and Johnson's model of sexual response _________.

A)focuses too much on women's sexual responses
B)doesn't take into account that female sexual response is significantly more complex than men's sexual response
C)ignores the fact that women usually respond to sexual stimulation more emotionally than do men
D)ignores the fact that most men have a higher sex drive than most women

Question 55

The stages of David Reed's Erotic Stimulus Pathway Theory are _________.

A)seduction, sensations, surrender, reflection
B)excitement, sensations, surrender, resolution
C)desire, excitement, orgasm, surrender
D)excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution

Question 56

Masters and Johnson found that if a woman receives additional stimulation following orgasm, she may be capable of returning to the _________ phase and have multiple orgasms without ever entering the _________ phase.

A)resolution; plateau
B)excitement; plateau
C)plateau; resolution
D)excitement; resolution

Question 57

Lucas had an orgasm and now his nipples lost their erection, his penile glans lightened in color, and his penis returned to its non-aroused state.Lucas is in the _________ phase of Masters and Johnson's sexual response cycle.

A)plateau
B)resolution
C)emission
D)refractory

Question 58

Which of the following is a factor that may interfere with sexual desire?

A)inability to achieve orgasm
B)inability to maintain an erection
C)prescribed medication
D)lack of vaginal lubrication

Question 59

Which of the following is a criticism of Kaplan's Three-Stage Model?

A)It neglects the physical components of sexuality.
B)It is overly simplified.
C)It neglects the emotional components of sexuality.
D)It relies too heavily on male sexual response.

Question 60

Kalib and Zinnia finished making love and are now thinking about their sexual encounter in order to bring meaning to it.According to Erotic Stimulus Pathway Theory, they are in the _________ stage.

A)reflection
B)surrender
C)sensations
D)seduction

Question 61

Pre-ejaculate fluid never contains live sperm cells.

Question 62

Reed's Erotic Stimulus Pathway Theory is different than Masters and Johnson's and Kaplan's stages in that it focuses on the _________ aspects of sexual responding.

A)physical and psychological
B)cognitive and psychological
C)spiritual and physical
D)cognitive and spiritual

Question 63

For both sexes, ejaculation occurs in two stages.

Question 64

During the excitement phase of the EPOR model, blood begins to circulate into all erectile structures throughout the body.

Question 65

Kinsey and his associates surveyed thousands of men and women about their sexual behavior and attitudes.

Question 66

Masters and Johnson wrote a book entitled Human Sexual Response.

Question 67

Biological processes are the only processes that play a role in human sexual behavior.

Question 68

When a woman is sexually aroused, the outer one-third of her vagina becomes engorged with blood, which decreases the size of her vaginal opening.

Question 69

Sex flush occurs in some people during sexual arousal.

Question 70

The plateau phase of Masters and Johnson's EPOR model is when sexual arousal decreases dramatically in both men and women.

Question 71

Focusing on orgasm as the main objective of lovemaking may detract from the intimacy of this experience.

Question 72

The expulsion stage of ejaculation is when semen is pushed through the urethra and out of the penis.

Question 73

According to research, men and women's descriptions of their orgasms are quite different.

Question 74

Aphrodisiacs are substances that are thought to diminish sexual desire.

Question 75

Most women routinely achieve orgasm through sexual intercourse alone.

Question 76

The goal of Tantric sex is to open up the chakras and move sexual energy from the genitals to the heart.

Question 77

Masters and Johnson studied sexual responding and applied their findings to help people achieve sexual fulfillment.

Question 78

During the emission phase of ejaculation in males, the moment of ejaculatory inevitability is also referred to as the "point of no return."

Question 79

According to the "new view of women's sexual problems," _________.

A)it is correct to assume that male and female sexuality is the same
B)there is not enough focus on the physiology of sexual response
C)women vary more than men do in their sexual responses
D)sexual response can be understood without consideration of interpersonal relationships

Question 80

When the female of most nonhuman species is fertile and ready to mate, she sends out very strong signals to the males of the species.