Question 1

Which of the following of the McCarthys' sexual styles is considered to be the "perfect" style?
A) complementary
B) traditional
C) soulmate
D) emotionally expressive

Accepted Answer

The "soulmate" sexual style is considered the "perfect" style according to the McCarthys because it emphasizes deep emotional connection and intimacy, aligning with many people's ideal of combining physical and emotional aspects in a relationship.

Question 2

Fifteen-year-old Nick has a strong sexual drive. As he begins to masturbate, he imagines kissing and being touched by an attractive girl in his math class. This example demonstrates how sexual fantasies
A) direct and define our erotic goals.
B) are very diffuse and nonspecific.
C) inhibit appropriate interaction with members of the other sex.
D) can result in a very negative sexual experience.

Accepted Answer

Sexual fantasies often direct and define our erotic goals by allowing us to explore our desires and preferences. In this example, Nick's fantasy of being with an attractive girl in his math class is shaping his sexual desires and potentially influencing his future sexual behaviors.

Question 3

Which of the following is the most common sexual style as identified by the McCarthys (2009)?
A) complementary
B) traditional
C) soulmate
D) emotionally expressive

Accepted Answer

The McCarthys (2009) identified the complementary sexual style as the most common, where partners have different but mutually enhancing roles in their sexual relationship.

Question 4

According to a large study of nearly 4,000 American adults, aged 18-59, the most commonly reported sexual activity is
A) vaginal intercourse.
B) oral-genital sex.
C) anal intercourse.
D) autofellatio.

Accepted Answer

Vaginal intercourse is the most commonly reported sexual activity among American adults, as it is considered the most traditional and widely accepted form of sexual activity in many cultures, including the United States.

Question 5

Individuals having erotic dreams are likely to experience
A) nocturnal emissions.
B) nocturnal enuresis.
C) homosexual activities.
D) sexual dysfunction.

Accepted Answer

Nocturnal emissions, also known as wet dreams, are common in individuals who have erotic dreams. During a wet dream, the body releases semen during sleep while experiencing sexual arousal. Nocturnal enuresis, or bedwetting, is not typically associated with erotic dreams, and neither is engaging in homosexual activities or experiencing sexual dysfunction.

Question 6

Most women who have nocturnal orgasms
A) feel guilty and fearful about it.
B) take it as a sign of high sexual drive and become very embarrassed.
C) easily accept them as simple pleasurable experiences.
D) try to control the content of their dreams.

Accepted Answer

According to research, most women who have nocturnal orgasms easily accept them as simple pleasurable experiences and do not feel guilty or embarrassed about it. Some women may even intentionally try to have these experiences through lucid dreaming techniques.

Question 7

The most erotic style according to the McCarthys' sexual styles is
A) complementary
B) traditional
C) soulmate
D) emotionally expressive

Accepted Answer

The McCarthys' sexual styles categorize "emotionally expressive" as the most erotic because it emphasizes deep emotional connection and expressiveness in sexual experiences, enhancing the erotic aspect of the relationship.

Question 8

Typical sexual fantasies of men are fantasies
A) involving multiple partners.
B) in which they are dominated by someone.
C) related only to their own pleasure.
D) with emotional content.

Accepted Answer

Men often fantasize about scenarios involving multiple partners, which is a common theme in male sexual fantasies.

Question 9

The frequency of masturbation among women was found to be most associated with
A) perceived pleasure.
B) peers' masturbation frequency.
C) the health benefits involved.
D) religious beliefs.

Accepted Answer

Research has found that the frequency of masturbation among women is primarily associated with the perceived pleasure they experience from it. Peer influence, health benefits, and religious beliefs may also play a role, but they are not the most significant factors.

Question 10

Dylan, a sexually active man, is attracted to his pretty neighbor. He often masturbates thinking of her. Every time, he imagines having sex with her in different sexual positions. This imagination of Dylan is described as ________.
A) a sexual fantasy
B) an erotic dream
C) guided imagery
D) imagination inflation

Accepted Answer

Dylan's repeated sexual thoughts and fantasies about his neighbor are considered a sexual fantasy. A sexual fantasy is a mental image, thought, or scenario that induces or enhances sexual excitement or desire.

Question 11

How are sexual drives and sexual fantasies related?
A) The higher the sexual drive, the lower the frequency of sexual fantasies.
B) The higher the sexual drive, the higher the frequency of sexual fantasies.
C) They are not correlated with each other.
D) There is a negative correlation between sexual fantasies and sexual drives.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that individuals with higher sexual drives tend to have higher frequencies of sexual fantasies. This is because sexual fantasies can serve as a way to fulfill sexual desires and needs, particularly for those who may not have outlets for sexual expression in their day-to-day lives.

Question 12

Which of the following of the McCarthys' sexual styles is considered to be the most predictable and stable style?
A) complementary
B) traditional
C) soulmate
D) emotionally expressive

Accepted Answer

The traditional sexual style is considered to be the most predictable and stable because it involves a clear delineation of gender roles and expectations within the relationship. This can reduce conflict and provide a sense of stability for the partners involved. The other styles, such as complementary and soulmate, may involve more negotiation and adjustment to each other's needs and preferences, which can make them less predictable. The emotionally expressive style may be subject to fluctuations in emotional intensity, which can also make it less stable.

Question 13

An intrapersonal activity that involves only the self is called
A) autoeroticism.
B) cunnilingus.
C) agape love.
D) mate poaching.

Accepted Answer

Autoeroticism refers to sexual activity that is performed alone, without the involvement of another person. Choices B, C, and D all involve some form of interpersonal interaction.

Question 14

Anthony and Meghan are college students and are in a romantic relationship. However, they avoid penial-vaginal intercourse and engage in other sexual activities like pressing their bodies together with genital thrusting. It helps them enjoy the overall body contact. This technique is called ________.
A) tribadism.
B) fellatio
C) cunnilingus
D) analingus

Accepted Answer

Tribadism, also known as scissoring or tribbing, involves pressing the bodies together with genital thrusting without penial-vaginal intercourse. This is the technique that Anthony and Meghan are using. The other options (B, C, and D) involve oral or anal stimulation, which is not mentioned as part of their sexual activities.

Question 15

The pressing together of bodies with genital thrusting is called "dry humping" or
A) fondling.
B) tribadism.
C) groping.
D) trephining.

Accepted Answer

The term "dry humping" involves pressing bodies together with genital thrusting without penetration, and is sometimes referred to as "tribadism" when done between two people with vulvas. "Fondling" and "groping" typically refer to touching or caressing of body parts, while "trephining" is a medical procedure involving drilling a hole in the skull.

Question 16

Brayden and Jonathan are a same-sex couple, and they engage in different forms of sexual activities. Brayden often rubs his penis between Jonathan's thighs, and both derive sexual pleasure from this act. Identify the technique described in this scenario.
A) mammary intercourse
B) cunnilingus
C) tribadism.
D) interfemoral intercourse

Accepted Answer

The technique described in this scenario is called interfemoral intercourse, which involves the rubbing of the penis between the thighs of a partner. It is also sometimes referred to as "thigh sex" or "intercrural sex."

Question 17

Sex therapists consider fantasies about other lovers while having sex with a partner to be
A) a sign of relationship problems.
B) a warning sign that the person may be unfaithful.
C) perfectly normal and very typical.
D) reflections of true unmet needs.

Accepted Answer

Sex therapists consider fantasies about other lovers while having sex with a partner to be perfectly normal and very typical. It is common for individuals to have fantasies and it does not necessarily indicate relationship problems or a warning sign for potential infidelity. It is important to communicate with one's partner about boundaries and consent regarding fantasies.

Question 18

Which of the following statements about masturbation is true?
A) The higher the level of education and social class, the more likely the person (male or female) is to masturbate.
B) Most women have difficulty in having orgasms through masturbation.
C) The frequency of masturbation generally increases when individuals are regularly sexual with another person.
D) Most women feel that the level of satisfaction from masturbation is less than that from sexual intercourse.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that individuals with higher levels of education and social class are more likely to engage in masturbation, possibly due to more liberal attitudes towards sexuality and greater access to sexual health information.

Question 19

While sleeping, Gabriel, an 18-year-old boy, sees himself having sex with his girlfriend in a boathouse. He moves his body as if he were having sex and wakes up. He notices that he has an erection. Identify the autoerotic stimulation in this scenario.
A) creative visualization
B) erotic dream
C) guided imagery
D) imagination inflation

Accepted Answer

The autoerotic stimulation in this scenario is the erotic dream, which led to Gabriel having an erection and moving his body as if he were having sex.

Question 20

Kylie's partner touches and feels her entire body without actually indulging in any act of sexual affiliation. She guides her partner as to what is to be done and later explores her partner's body in a similar way. Which of the following types of touching do Kylie and her partner most likely practice?
A) tribidation
B) pleasuring
C) mammary intercourse
D) interfemoral intercourse

Accepted Answer

Kylie and her partner are most likely practicing pleasuring, which involves touching and exploring each other's bodies without involving genital contact or sexual intercourse. The other options (tribidation, mammary intercourse, and interfemoral intercourse) involve more specific forms of sexual contact that are not mentioned in the scenario.

Quiz 9: Sexual Expression

Which of the following of the McCarthys' sexual styles is considered to be the "perfect" style?

Fifteen-year-old Nick has a strong sexual drive. As he begins to masturbate, he imagines kissing and being touched by an attractive girl in his math class. This example demonstrates how sexual fantasies

Which of the following is the most common sexual style as identified by the McCarthys (2009) ?

According to a large study of nearly 4,000 American adults, aged 18-59, the most commonly reported sexual activity is

Individuals having erotic dreams are likely to experience

Most women who have nocturnal orgasms

The most erotic style according to the McCarthys' sexual styles is

Typical sexual fantasies of men are fantasies

The frequency of masturbation among women was found to be most associated with

Dylan, a sexually active man, is attracted to his pretty neighbor. He often masturbates thinking of her. Every time, he imagines having sex with her in different sexual positions. This imagination of Dylan is described as ________.

How are sexual drives and sexual fantasies related?

Which of the following of the McCarthys' sexual styles is considered to be the most predictable and stable style?

An intrapersonal activity that involves only the self is called

The pressing together of bodies with genital thrusting is called "dry humping" or

Brayden and Jonathan are a same-sex couple, and they engage in different forms of sexual activities. Brayden often rubs his penis between Jonathan's thighs, and both derive sexual pleasure from this act. Identify the technique described in this scenario.

Sex therapists consider fantasies about other lovers while having sex with a partner to be

Which of the following statements about masturbation is true?

While sleeping, Gabriel, an 18-year-old boy, sees himself having sex with his girlfriend in a boathouse. He moves his body as if he were having sex and wakes up. He notices that he has an erection. Identify the autoerotic stimulation in this scenario.