Question 1

Mark and Veronica,as part of marriage therapy,tell each other their sexual fantasies.Based on the research,Mark is likely to fantasize about sex ________ frequently and ________ romantically than Veronica.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that men tend to fantasize about sex more frequently and less romantically than women. Therefore, Mark is likely to fantasize about sex more frequently and less romantically than Veronica.

Question 2

Estimates based on data from the National Center for Health Statistics suggests that ________ percent of the population is gay or lesbian.

Accepted Answer

Data from the National Center for Health Statistics suggests that approximately 1.6% of the population identifies as gay or lesbian.

Question 3

Compared with girls living in father-absent families,girls with fathers present are less likely to experience

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently shown that girls growing up with a present father figure are less likely to experience teen pregnancy. Studies have found that daughters who have an involved and supportive father figure are more likely to delay sexual activity and use contraception when they do become sexually active. Factors such as emotional attachment, communication, and monitoring by a father figure seem to play a protective role against early sexual behavior and teen pregnancy. However, the presence of a father figure does not have a direct impact on experiencing erotic plasticity, female orgasmic disorder, or the older-brother effect.

Question 4

During the 1920s,when Western women's rising hemlines first reached the knee,many male hearts fluttered when viewing a woman's legs.The fact that many men today would hardly notice best illustrates the impact of

Accepted Answer

The process of habituation explains why men today may not be as excited by seeing a woman's legs as men were in the 1920s when it was a new and exciting sight. Habituation refers to a decrease in responsiveness to a stimulus after repeated or prolonged exposure. In this case, men have been exposed to images of women's legs for decades, making it a familiar and commonplace sight that no longer elicits the same level of excitement.

Question 5

A homosexual orientation is viewed by most psychologists to be

Accepted Answer

Most psychologists agree that sexual orientation is not a choice and cannot be changed through willpower or therapy. Sexual orientation is considered to be a natural and biologically based aspect of a person's identity. The other answer choices are incorrect because sexual orientation is not equally likely among both sexes (research suggests that men are more likely to identify as gay or bisexual), is not necessarily associated with a lack of clear gender identity, and the estimated percentage of American males who identify as gay is closer to 4%.

Question 6

Sexually active unmarried teens are more likely to use contraceptives if they

Accepted Answer

being in an exclusive sexual relationship involving open communication leads to increased awareness and use of contraceptives.

Question 7

Dr.Morgan has been researching sexual behavior in college students.His research focuses on changes in sexual behavior and sexual fantasies due to watching online pornography.Dr.Morgan is focusing on the ________ influences on sexual behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dr.Morgan has been researching sexual behavior in...

Question 8

Our enduring sexual attraction toward members of either the same sex or the opposite sex is called our

Accepted Answer

Sexual orientation refers to an enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attractions to men, women, or both sexes. It also encompasses a person's sense of identity based on those attractions, related behaviors, and membership in a community of others who share those attractions.

Question 9

An integrated understanding of sexual motivation in terms of sex hormones,sexual fantasies,and cultural values is most clearly provided by the

Accepted Answer

The biopsychosocial approach takes into account biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to sexual motivation. This includes sex hormones and sexual fantasies, but also cultural values and societal norms. The other options (A, C, and D) may focus on one or two of these factors, but they do not provide as comprehensive an understanding as the biopsychosocial approach.

Question 10

Julie,a 35-year-old physician,is a lesbian.Her friend Cindy,a 38-year-old hospital administrator,is heterosexual.Julie and Cindy most clearly differ in their

Accepted Answer

Julie's sexual orientation is different from Cindy's, with Julie being a lesbian and Cindy being heterosexual.

Question 11

Mr.and Mrs.Kohl plan to spend their evening watching X-rated sex movies.Watching these films is most likely to increase

Accepted Answer

X-rated sex movies are intended to be sexually arousing, so it is reasonable to assume that watching them would increase the viewers' levels of sexual arousal. B is incorrect because the question does not mention anything about the couple's moral beliefs. C and D are both unsupported by any evidence in the question.

Question 12

Women are ________ more likely than men to report at least one same-sex sexual contact during their lives.The percentage of women who identify themselves as lesbian is ________ than the percentage of men who identify themselves as gay.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that women are more likely than men to report same-sex sexual contact at least once in their lives. However, the percentage of women who identify as lesbian is actually lower than the percentage of men who identify as gay.

Question 13

Women are more likely than men to experience

Accepted Answer

Women are more likely to have fantasies of being sexually taken by a passionate lover, as such fantasies are more common among women than men.

Question 14

An American Psychological Association task force suggested that the sexualization of girls by popular media outlets contributes to

Accepted Answer

The American Psychological Association task force suggests that the sexualization of girls by popular media outlets contributes to unrealistic expectations about sexuality. This can lead to harmful consequences such as body dissatisfaction, depression, and low self-esteem.

Question 15

Both religious activity and participation in service learning programs are predictors of

Accepted Answer

Religious activity and participation in service learning programs are associated with higher rates of teen sexual abstinence. These activities often promote values and behaviors that encourage delaying sexual activity.

Question 16

Premarital sexual activity is higher among American teens who

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that teenagers who engage in premarital sexual activity are more likely to use alcohol, drugs, or other substances. In particular, alcohol consumption has been consistently linked with increased sexual activity and risky sexual behavior among adolescents.

Question 17

Which of the following teens is most likely to engage in risky sexual behavior?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that having an absent father and exposure to sexually explicit media are risk factors for engaging in risky sexual behavior. Being involved in a church and participating in service programs may actually reduce the likelihood of engaging in risky sexual behavior. Therefore, options A, B, and D are less likely to engage in risky sexual behavior compared to option C.

Question 18

Women are somewhat more likely than men to feel bisexual attractions.This best illustrates a gender difference in

Accepted Answer

Erotic plasticity refers to the degree to which one's sex drive or sexual orientation can be shaped and altered by social, cultural, and situational factors. Research has shown that women tend to have higher levels of erotic plasticity than men, which means that they are more likely to experience changes in their sexual desires, preferences, and behaviors over time. This may help to explain why women are somewhat more likely than men to feel bisexual attractions.

Question 19

Research suggests that after 18-year-old Kalani has looked at magazine pictures of sexually attractive women,he will be

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that exposure to media images of sexually attractive women can lead to a decreased perception of attractiveness of real-life partners, including girlfriends. This phenomenon is known as the "comparison effect." Therefore, 18-year-old Kalani is likely to perceive his girlfriend as less attractive after looking at such images in magazines.

Question 20

Teens who reserve sexual activity for adulthood are most likely to

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that individuals who wait until adulthood for sexual activity often do so due to religious beliefs and values. This indicates that they are more likely to be actively religious.

Quiz 12: What Drives US-Hunger, Sex, and Friendship

Mark and Veronica,as part of marriage therapy,tell each other their sexual fantasies.Based on the research,Mark is likely to fantasize about sex frequently and romantically than Veronica.