Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the four phases of the human sexual response?

Accepted Answer

The refractory phase is not considered one of the four phases of the human sexual response. The four phases are excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.

Question 2

During which phase of the human sexual response cycle does a series of muscular contractions pulsate through the pelvic area?

Accepted Answer

The series of muscular contractions that pulsate through the pelvic area occur during the orgasm phase of the human sexual response cycle. The other options (excitatory phase, resolution phase, and phallic phase) do not include this specific aspect of the sexual response.

Question 3

Penile erection in males and the swelling of the clitoris in females is due to

Accepted Answer

Penile erection in males and swelling of the clitoris in females are due to increased blood flow and engorgement of blood vessels, not muscular contractions or changes in blood pressure. Decrease in respiration is not related to sexual arousal or genital swelling.

Question 4

Heart rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure increase sharply during which two phases of the human sexual response?

Accepted Answer

During the excitement phase, the body prepares for sexual activity, leading to an increase in heart rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure. During the orgasm phase, these bodily functions increase even more before returning to baseline levels during the resolution phase. Therefore, choices B and C are incorrect, and choice D is only partially correct.

Question 5

Talia and her husband are having sex when Talia suddenly experiences a series of muscular contractions throughout her pelvis. Based on research conducted by Masters and Johnson,

Accepted Answer

According to Masters and Johnson's research, after experiencing muscular contractions during orgasm, some women are able to have another orgasm without going through a refractory period. Therefore, option C is the best choice. Option A is incorrect because not all women's orgasms produce muscular contractions that can stimulate their partner's orgasm. Option B is incorrect because there is no fixed time for women to become sexually aroused again - it varies from person to person. Option D is incorrect because Talia has already experienced orgasm, which means she is past the plateau stage and is now in the orgasm phase.

Question 6

Which of the following statements about the sexual cycle studied by Masters and Johnson is most accurate?

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Question 7

Alayna and her husband have been kissing and caressing for about 15 minutes. Her level of arousal is still increasing, and she can feel some tightening in her vagina. Based on the phases described by Masters and Johnson, Alayna is in the

Accepted Answer

Alayna is in the plateau phase, as she has been engaging in sexual activity for a prolonged period and is experiencing physical changes such as vaginal tightening, but has not yet entered the orgasmic phase.

Question 8

Sean and his wife have been kissing and caressing for about 15 minutes. His level of arousal is still increasing, and he has begun to secrete some seminal fluid from the tip of his penis. Based on the phases described by Masters and Johnson, Sean is in the

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Masters and Johnson conducted groundbreaking research concerning

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Question 10

Justus is reading an erotic story in a men's magazine when he finds his respiration rate and heart rate increasing. He is also experiencing penile erection. Based on the phases described by Masters and Johnson, Justus is in the

Accepted Answer

Justus is experiencing the initial phase of sexual response, known as the excitement phase. This phase is characterized by increases in heart rate, respiration rate, and penile erection in males.

Question 11

Which weight control theory proposes a more optimistic view for those hoping to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Settling point theory and set point theory both propose that our bodies have a natural weight set point that is difficult to modify, making weight loss a challenge. Evolutionary theory suggests that our bodies are programmed to store extra fat as a survival mechanism, further hindering weight loss efforts. Settling point theory, however, proposes that our weight is influenced by various lifestyle factors and can be adjusted over time with sustainable changes to diet and activity levels. This outlook may be more encouraging for those hoping to lose weight as it suggests that with effort, small changes can lead to long-term success.

Question 12

The theory that proposes that weight tends to drift around the level at which the constellation of factors that determine food consumption and energy expenditure achieve an equilibrium is

Accepted Answer

Settling-point theory proposes that weight is maintained at a certain level determined by the balance between food consumption and energy expenditure. This level can vary based on environmental and individual factors, and can shift with changes in behavior. Set-point theory suggests that there is a fixed weight set by genetics and biology, while drive-reduction theory focuses on the motivation to reduce physiological needs such as hunger. Dietary restraint theory suggests that restrictive eating can lead to overeating, but does not propose a theory of weight maintenance.

Question 13

Set-point theorists propose that people's set point depends on

Accepted Answer

Set-point theory suggests that each person's body weight is maintained around a set point determined by the number of fat cells in the body. This theory implies that the body will resist weight changes by adjusting metabolism and appetite to keep weight around this set point.

Question 14

Peter and his wife are having sex when Peter's blood pressure increases sharply, and he experiences a series of muscular contractions throughout his pelvis. Based on research conducted by Masters and Johnson,

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Irene is listening to a romance novel while she is on her daily walk. Although she is not walking especially fast, she finds that as she listens to one of the love scenes in the novel her respiration rate and heart rate increase. She is also experiencing vaginal moistness. Based on the phases described by Masters and Johnson, Irene is in the

Accepted Answer

Irene is experiencing an increase in physiological arousal, which is the hallmark of the excitement phase according to Masters and Johnson's model of sexual response. The plateau phase is characterized by a leveling off of arousal, the orgasmic phase is characterized by a peak of intense pleasure, and the resolution phase involves the return to baseline levels of physiology.

Question 16

Which of the following statements regarding the human sexual response is LEAST accurate?

Accepted Answer

Men typically experience an orgasm during intercourse, whereas women may engage in intercourse without reaching orgasm more frequently than men.

Question 17

Set point theory implies that people who have

Accepted Answer

Set point theory suggests that each individual has a predetermined weight range or set point that their body tends to maintain. This means that if someone with a high set point loses weight, their body will naturally try to regain it back to their set point. Therefore, option B is correct. Option A is incorrect because individuals with a low set point may still find it difficult to lose weight, but this does not necessarily mean it is the hardest. Option C is incorrect for the same reasons as option A. Option D is incorrect because individuals with a high set point are more likely to regain weight they have lost, not lose any weight they have gained.

Question 18

Settling-point theory proposes that weight tends to drift around

Accepted Answer

Settling-point theory suggests that weight tends to settle around the level at which the factors of food consumption and energy expenditure are at equilibrium, as these two factors largely determine energy balance and therefore body weight. This means that weight can fluctuate depending on changes in either food consumption or energy expenditure, rather than being tightly regulated around a specific set point.

Question 19

Which of the following represents the correct sequence of the phases of the human sexual response?

Accepted Answer

The correct sequence of the phases of the human sexual response is excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution. This sequence follows a pattern of increasing arousal, reaching a peak, release of tension, and then returning to a relaxed state. Therefore, option B is the correct choice.

Question 20

Some theorists argue that women are socialized to be sexually submissive and some data suggests this submissiveness

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Quiz 19: Motivation and Emotion Part 1