Biology of Human Sexuality
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Biology of Human Sexuality explores the scientific foundations of human sexual development, reproduction, and behavior. The course examines the anatomical, physiological, genetic, and hormonal mechanisms underlying sexual function, as well as topics such as conception, sexual orientation, gender identity, and the biological basis of sexual health. Emphasis is also placed on evolution, cross-cultural variations, and contemporary issues in sexual research, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the biological aspects that shape human sexuality throughout the life span.
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Human Sexuality 4th Edition by Roger
R. Hock Ph.D
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Chapter 1: Studying Human Sexuality
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Q1) In research studies conducted by Masters and Johnson in the 1960s,a comparison of volunteers and randomly-selected participants for sexuality research revealed that
A) volunteers were younger in age
B) volunteers had a lower income level
C) non-volunteers were more sexually permissive
D) non-volunteers had more liberal political views
Answer: A
Q2) The term _______ refers to methodology that determines the extent to which two variables are systematically related to each other.
A) case study
B) correlational research
C) experiment
D) observational research
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Sexual Anatomy
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Q1) Rigidity of the penis resulting from an inflow of blood during sexual arousal is referred to as _______.
A) arousal
B) frenulum
C) circumcision
D) erection
Answer: D
Q2) Joyce is experiencing symptoms such as pain and stinging during urination,frequent urination,slight fever,and pressure in her lower back.She probably has _______.
A) a urinary tract infection
B) premenstrual dysphoric disorder
C) premenstrual syndrome
D) cervical cancer
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: The Physiology of Sexual Response
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Q1) 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
Answer: C
Q2) When learning how to explore his lover's G-spot,Ron was told that the easiest way to do this is to _________.
A) place one or two fingers inside the vagina and press firmly against the upper wall in a massaging motion
B) place one or two fingers outside the vagina and press firmly against the outer wall in a massaging motion
C) place one or two fingers on the cervix and press firmly in a massaging motion
D) place one or two fingers on the clitoris and press firmly in a massaging motion
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Intimate Relationships
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Q1) Frances is incessantly suspicious of her partner even though her partner is extremely faithful.Frances is experiencing _______ jealousy.
A) normal
B) pathological
C) control
D) excessive
Q2) According to the _______,humans have a natural tendency to grow fonder of a novel stimulus the more they are exposed to it.
A) proximity effect
B) mere exposure effect
C) matching hypothesis
D) field of eligibles theory
Q3) According to Gottman,couples that use _______ communication resolve conflicts through calm discussion and compromise.
A) volatile
B) validating
C) conflict-avoiding
D) self-disclosing
Q4) List and explain ten reasons why relationships fail.
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Chapter 5: Contraception: Planning and Preventing
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Q1) One thing all female hormonal contraceptives have in common is that they _____.
A) alter a female's ovulation cycle or reproductive tract
B) form a barrier between egg and sperm
C) prevent entry of the sperm into the fallopian tubes
D) kill and weaken sperm
Q2) Tony and his wife want to become pregnant but not right now.Which of the following contraceptive methods may be used to help the couple to know when they are least and most likely to get pregnant?
A) hormonal methods
B) barrier methods
C) withdrawal methods
D) fertility awareness methods
Q3) Which of the following is a barrier method of contraception?
A) calendar
B) sterilization
C) diaphragm
D) ring
Q4) What are male and female condoms? Discuss how both types of condoms work,how to use them,and their advantages and disadvantages.
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Chapter 6: Sexual Behaviors: Experiencing Sexual Pleasure
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Q1) According to the text,research on forced-sex fantasy in women reveals that in the fantasy the woman _______.
A) sees herself as powerful
B) usually suffers from violence and violation
C) sees herself as helpless
D) sees the man as so irresistible that she cannot control herself
Q2) _______ is one of the most common forms of erotic touching for college students.
A) Fellatio
B) Kissing
C) Massage
D) Breast caressing
Q3) Abby is pregnant.Which of the following is a good coital position for her to engage in during her pregnancy?
A) man?on-top
B) female-superior
C) side-by-side
D) rear-entry
Q4) Describe two cautions regarding anal intercourse.Discuss two ways to address these cautions.
Q5) Explain three positive functions of sexual fantasies and their effects.
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Chapter 7: Sexual Problems and Solutions
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Q1) Premature ejaculation is the ________ sexual complaint of men.
A) most common
B) least common
C) most misunderstood
D) least studied
Q2) Which of the following is a cause of female orgasmic disorder?
A) blocked coronary arteries
B) being a lesbian
C) cultural differences of sex partners
D) lack of desired stimulation
Q3) The "squeeze technique" or start-stop method is used to treat _______.
A) premature ejaculation
B) male orgasmic disorder
C) erectile dysfunction
D) male dyspareunia
Q4) Identify and define the six factors that cause relationship problems.Explain how these factors can contribute to sexual problems in a relationship.
Q5) Describe hypoactive sexual desire.Provide an explanation of its causes and two treatment strategies.
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Chapter 8: Sexually Transmitted Infections/Diseases
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Q1) If Sam is typical of most sexually active Americans,he may be among the _____ of people who are infected with at least one strain of HPV during their lifetime.
A) 69%
B) 50%
C) 25%
D) 10%
Q2) Discuss the controversy surrounding the genital HPV vaccine.Include at least four anti-vaccine arguments and four pro-vaccine arguments.
Q3) Jason had unprotected sex.He was surprised to learn that he had to wait a certain period of time to be tested for HIV.His health care provider told him a conclusive result from an HIV antibodies test cannot be obtained until ________ after the time of possible infection.
A) a few hours
B) 3 weeks
C) 6 months
D) 1 year
Q4) Identify and explain the four stages of syphilis.
Q5) List and describe the symptoms of chlamydia in both men and women.
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Chapter 9: Conception, Pregnancy, and Birth
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Q1) When Patrick was born,the doctor performed a widely used assessment on him immediately after he was delivered,called the ________.
A) APGAR score
B) neonate score
C) fetal response score
D) hCG score
Q2) Which of the following statements is true with regard to countries where abortion is illegal?
A) Abortions are less risky than pregnancy and birth.
B) Abortions lead to depression in women.
C) Abortions are considered safe.
D) Abortions are often one of the leading causes of maternal deaths.
Q3) The U.S.Supreme Court decision in Roe v.Wade accomplished which of the following?
A) legally required abortions to be performed only in a United States hospital
B) legalized abortion procedures in the United States
C) legally required the coverage of abortion procedures in private health insurance plans
D) legally required parental involvement in a minor's decision to have an abortion
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Chapter 10: Gender: Expectations, Roles, and Behaviors
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Q1) Looking around the annual Halloween party,the teacher notes that,just like last year,________ of Halloween costumes are gender-appropriate.
A) 25%
B) 30%
C) 65%
D) 90%
Q2) Men are ________ as likely as women to be portrayed as problem-solvers in television programs.
A) twice
B) three times
C) four times
D) five times
Q3) Audrey is now 3 years old.Which of the following understandings of gender has she developed at this age?
A) Audrey rejects playing with ninja warriors.
B) Audrey dreams of a gender appropriate career such as a ballerina.
C) Audrey knows that when she grows up, she will be a mother and not a father.
D) Audrey has a sense of herself as a female.
Q4) Describe the difference between Klinefelter syndrome and Turner syndrome.
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Chapter 11: Sexual Orientation
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Q1) Erin is like most people in most cultures in the way she takes heterosexuality for granted and assumes all people are heterosexual.This is referred to as ________.
A) heterophobic
B) homophilic
C) homoerotic
D) heterocentric
Q2) Nancy is surprised to learn that hate crimes against gay and lesbian individuals are ________.
A) about the same as a decade ago
B) on the increase
C) rare
D) always reported
Q3) One study described in the text to support reaction formation theory found that those men who scored highest on homophobia became ________.
A) turned off by viewing a gay male video
B) sexually aroused in response to a gay male video
C) unable to stop thinking about gay men
D) irritable and hostile
Q4) Discuss what is known about the "older brother effect" on sexual orientation.
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Chapter 12: Sexual Development Throughout Life
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Q1) Suzie feels pleasure when she stimulates her vulva area.Her parents are concerned that she might be masturbating and even capable of having an orgasm.Beginning at what age range would children understand this activity to be pleasurable?
A) 3-4
B) 5-6
C) 7-9
D) 11-12
Q2) Which of the following is one of the most common sexual problems for adults?
A) problems achieving erection
B) delayed ejaculation
C) increased sexual arousal
D) increased sexual desire
Q3) According to the text,a major challenge in researching the difference between couples that cohabitate and those who marry is ________.
A) self-selection bias
B) anonymity
C) finding people to interview
D) human subjects review boards
Q4) Discuss what is known about the alcohol-sex connection in college students.
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Chapter 13: Sexual Aggression and Violence: Rape,Child
Sexual Abuse,and Sexual Harassment
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Q1) Sue is attending a sexual assault prevention class.She is likely to learn that prevention strategies for safety when dating include ________.
A) only dating men who don't drink alcohol
B) keeping your plans and location a secret from friends
C) never having more than four drinks at a party
D) attending parties with friends and keep track of each other
Q2) It is clear to Megan's sexual assault counselor that she is in the reconstitution phase of traumatic stress,which may last ________.
A) months to years
B) one to two months maximum
C) three weeks or less
D) several days
Q3) Describe at least ten of the rape prevention strategies for men discussed in the text.
Q4) The definition of child sexual abuse considers sexual victimization by ______.
A) parents only
B) pedophiles only
C) the mentally ill only
D) an adult or a significantly older child
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Chapter 14: Paraphilic Disorders: Atypical Sexual Behaviors
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Q1) When is a sexual behavior considered as being strange or abnormal?
A) when only a few people within society believe the behavior is strange or abnormal
B) when some people within society believe the behavior is strange or abnormal
C) when most people within society believe the behavior is strange or abnormal
D) when all members of society believe the behavior is strange or abnormal
Q2) Describe treatment approaches for paraphilias discussed in the textbook.
Q3) Which of the following is true with regard to treatment effectiveness?
A) Most paraphilias are easily treated.
B) Studies seem to indicate that no treatment is significantly better than another.
C) The success rate for treating most paraphilias is not high.
D) Statistics on treatment effectiveness are usually obtained from the criminal justice system.
Q4) One study found levels of ________ in men who have pedophilia to be significantly higher.
A) estrogen
B) serotonin
C) adrenaline
D) progesterone
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Chapter 15: The Sexual Marketplace: Prostitution and Pornography
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Q1) In 1973,three justices described their personal definitions of obscenity; which of the three was famous for saying "I know it when I see it?"
A) Justice Brennan
B) Justice Burger
C) Justice Stewart
D) Justice White
Q2) Joyce is researching the impact of access to sexually explicit materials.Her study suggests that greater access to sexually explicit material may ________.
A) increase sex crimes
B) increase internet stalking
C) decrease sales
D) decrease sex crimes
Q3) One study of sex workers in Washington,D.C.found that ________ of prostitutes reported having been raped.
A) 10%
B) 18%
C) 29%
D) 50%
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