Question 1

The sexual response stage during which the male is incapable of having an additional orgasm or ejaculation is the __________ stage.

Accepted Answer

The refractory stage is the sexual response stage during which the male is incapable of having an additional orgasm or ejaculation. This stage immediately follows the orgasm stage.

Question 2

The Roe v.Wade decision legalized abortion on demand:

Accepted Answer

The Roe v. Wade decision legalized abortion on demand only during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Question 3

According to the text's discussion of abortion:

Accepted Answer

A) The text mentions that "the number of abortions has been steadily declining" in recent years.

B) The text states that "more than half of abortion patients (57%) are women of color; 27% of abortion patients identify as black, 20% as Hispanic or Latino, and 9% as Asian or Pacific Islander." The text does not mention marital status as a factor in abortion rates.

C) The text discusses the potential psychological risks of abortion for some women, including feelings of guilt, grief, and regret. However, it also notes that the majority of women who have abortions do not experience such negative emotions.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a component of the postabortion syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Accepting the decision to abort as the most rational choice is not a component of postabortion syndrome. Postabortion syndrome includes negative emotional responses such as guilt, regret, and depression, as well as physical symptoms and difficulty with relationships. The other options listed are all components of postabortion syndrome.

Question 5

The text points out that most Americans do not approve of __________--frequent and indiscriminate sexual relations with many partners.

Accepted Answer

The text specifically mentions "promiscuity" as the behavior that most Americans do not approve of.

Question 6

In the woman,along with various other physiological changes,excitement leads to _________,usually within ten to thirty seconds.

Accepted Answer

Vaginal lubrication is a physiological change that occurs in women as part of sexual arousal, usually within ten to thirty seconds of excitement. This process facilitates sexual intercourse by reducing friction.

Question 7

Adolescents who are sexually active are more likely than those who are not to:

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that adolescents who are sexually active are more likely to have multiple risk factors, including rarely attending church, living with only one parent, and using drugs. These risk factors can lead to increased vulnerability for negative health outcomes such as unplanned pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and substance abuse problems.

Question 8

The first stage of sexual response can be stimulated by kissing,body stroking,reading erotic literature,the presence of someone you find seductive,memories of past sexual experiences,or sexual fantasies.This stage is known as the:

Accepted Answer

The first stage of sexual response is called the excitement stage, and it can be stimulated by various forms of sexual arousal, including kissing, body stroking, erotic literature, and sexual fantasies.

Question 9

What percentage of Americans surveyed at age forty-four reported to have had premarital sex?

Accepted Answer

According to studies, approximately 95% of Americans have had premarital sex by the age of 44. This high percentage indicates that premarital sex is a common experience among the American population by that age.

Question 10

What is the second most commonly used method of contraception today?

Accepted Answer

Sterilization is the second most commonly used method of contraception today, following the contraceptive pill. It is a permanent method of birth control that is widely used globally.

Question 11

Premarily sex is more likely among those who:

Accepted Answer

Research studies have shown that individuals with parents who have permissive attitudes about sex are more likely to engage in sexual activity at an earlier age and more frequently than those with parents who have more restrictive attitudes. This is because permissive attitudes of parents contribute to a lack of supervision and guidance, and reinforce beliefs that sex is a normative behavior.

Question 12

The text observes that from a __________ point of view,there are no sexual techniques that are inherently more appealing than others.

Accepted Answer

The statement about sexual techniques not being inherently more appealing than others reflects a perspective that emphasizes the meanings and interpretations that people give to sexual behaviors and experiences. This is a key feature of symbolic interactionist theory, which focuses on how social interaction shapes our understandings of ourselves and the world around us. Confict theory, systems theory, and social exchange theory all approach social phenomena in different ways and are not as directly relevant to this statement as symbolic interactionism.

Question 13

__________ refers to the use of devices or techniques to prevent fertilization.

Accepted Answer

Contraception refers to the use of devices or techniques to prevent fertilization. Family planning is a broader term that includes contraception as well as other methods of planning and spacing children. Depo-Provera and Norplant are specific types of contraceptives.

Question 14

Conflict theory suggests that men and women have differing interests and their interaction often takes the form of a power struggle.One outcome of the struggle is the __________--a long standing fixture of American society that favors male interests.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Conflict theory suggests that men and women...

Question 15

The text points out that so many teenagers get pregnant because

Accepted Answer

The text mentions all three reasons as contributing factors to the high teenage pregnancy rate - imperfect contraceptives, differing attitudes towards pregnancy, and correlations between pregnancy and factors like relationship status and disciplinary problems.

Question 16

According to the text's discussion of gender roles and sexual activity:

Accepted Answer

The text states that men are more permissive than women about casual sex, that men tend to begin sexual relations at a slightly earlier age than do women, and that there is more of a stigma for a woman than a man to be sexually promiscuous. Therefore, all of the options are correct.

Question 17

Unwelcome sexual advances,unwanted touching,and requests for sexual favors reflect

Accepted Answer

Unwelcome sexual advances, unwanted touching, and requests for sexual favors all fall under the definition of sexual harassment. While other choices may also involve these actions, sexual harassment specifically refers to unwanted sexual behavior in the workplace or academic setting.

Question 18

For men who have trouble controlling _________,the plateau stage of arousal may be extremely short.

Accepted Answer

The plateau stage is the stage of sexual arousal where sexual tension builds up to a point where it can be released through orgasm. For men who have trouble controlling their ejaculation, this stage may be extremely short, meaning they reach orgasm quickly without having enough time to enjoy the sexual experience. Erection, resolution, and refraction are not directly related to the issue of premature ejaculation.

Question 19

The text cites three relatively new methods of birth control--which of the following is NOT one of these?

Accepted Answer

The text lists three methods of birth control as being relatively new: Depo-Provera injections, Norplant capsules, and the female condom. The diaphragm is not mentioned as one of these options.

Question 20

Premarital sex is more likely among those who:

Accepted Answer

High levels of conflict in the home can lead to behaviors such as premarital sex as individuals may seek emotional or physical comfort outside the home environment.

Quiz 4: Sexuality