Psychology of Human Sexuality Practice Exam
Course Introduction
Psychology of Human Sexuality explores the biological, psychological, and social factors that shape human sexual behavior, attitudes, and development throughout the lifespan. The course covers topics such as sexual orientation, gender identity, sexual response, attraction, relationships, sexual health, and cultural influences on sexuality. Students will examine contemporary research, myths, and controversies, as well as gain a deeper understanding of how sexuality intersects with identity, communication, and societal norms. The course encourages open and respectful dialogue while promoting scientific literacy and critical thinking about issues related to human sexuality.
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Human Sexuality Diversity in Contemporary America9th Edition by William Yarber
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Chapter 1: Perspectives on Human Sexuality
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Q1) Which of the following is a drawback of online dating?
A)People are most likely to use face-to-face communication instead of digital tools such as virtual platforms and mobile phones.
B)People are less likely to leave the comfort of their homes,and this can in turn result in a spike in obesity.
C)People who are isolated and shy are unlikely to find online dating useful.
D)People are likely to misrepresent themselves or be contacted by someone in a way that makes them feel uncomfortable.
Answer: D
Q2) Which one of the following areas was NOT challenged during the sexual revolution?
A)individual self-expression and autonomy
B)sexual orientation
C)women's rights
D)the definition of virginity
Answer: D
Q3) How did the Ancient Greeks regard same-sex relationships between males?
Answer: They were considered the highest form of love.They were not substitutes for male-female marriage.
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Chapter 2: Studying Human Sexuality
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Q1) Define and give an example of an ethnocentric fallacy.
Answer: The ethnocentric fallacy refers to the belief that one's ethnic group,nation,or culture is superior to that of others.For example,African Americans may view Whites as "too uptight" sexually,whereas Whites may view African Americans as "too loose" sexually.
Q2) Why was the 1973 removal of homosexuality from the DSM-II (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)significant?
A)It meant that there was nothing wrong with homosexuality and there was no need for therapy to cure it.
B)It supported the idea that homosexuality was due to poor parenting and therefore not a choice made by individuals.
C)It supported the theories of Ulrichs and Hirschfeld.
D)It demonstrated that the life experiences and values of homosexuals were no different from those of heterosexuals.
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Female Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response
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Q1) The alkalinization of the acidic chemical balance in the vagina reduces the possibility of conception.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) Primary dysmenorrhea is caused by high levels of A)prostaglandins.
B)pheromones.
C)testosterones. D)oocytes.
Answer: A
Q3) The number of ovarian follicles that grow during the follicular phase is A)100-200.
B)50-60.
C)10-20.
D)1-2.
Answer: C
Q4) What are the two main functions of the ovaries?
Answer: They produce oocytes and produce sex hormones such as estrogen,progesterone,and testosterone.
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Chapter 4: Male Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response
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Q1) The prepuce when pulled back reveals the A)glans.
B)clitoris.
C)endometrium.
D)testes.
Q2) Which of the following structures is located in front of the rectum and produces about 30-35% of seminal fluid in the ejaculated semen?
A)seminal vesicles
B)prostate gland
C)epididymis
D)frenulum
Q3) Ken and Marie,who have parented two kids,decide not to have any more children.Ken decides to undergo a surgery where he is told that the tube which transports sperm from the testes to the urethra will be clipped.Which of the following surgeries will Ken most likely undergo?
A)mastectomy
B)vasectomy
C)hysterectomy
D)orchiectomy
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Chapter 5: Gender and Gender Roles
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Q1) The assignment of gender usually occurs at birth and is usually based on A)gender identity.
B)anatomical appearance.
C)behavioral genetics.
D)dominant hormones.
Q2) People with congenital adrenal hyperplasia lack an enzyme needed by the adrenal gland to make the hormones
A)androgen and estrogen.
B)testosterone and progesterone.
C)cortisol and aldosterone.
D)insulin and prolactin.
Q3) Transgender is an inclusive category.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Describe Klinefelter syndrome and its characteristics.
Q5) "Men won't ask for directions," is an example of
A)an assigned gender role.
B)a gender-role stereotype.
C)gender dysphoria.
D)misogyny.
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Chapter 6: Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence
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Q1) Sex play during childhood
A)should be labeled "bad" and deemed inappropriate.
B)should be forbidden and punished because of its abnormality.
C)does not normally create a child's sexual orientation.
D)generally takes place between children of opposite sex.
Q2) According to Borneman,infants' single erogenous zone is the mouth.
A)True
B)False
Q3) What effect does comprehensive sexuality education likely to have on adolescents?
A)It increases the rates of pregnancy among teens.
B)It helps teens make responsible decisions to keep them safe.
C)It decreases the rate of violence in the schools.
D)It results in an increase in the number of reported STIs.
Q4) Children who engage in sex play
A)usually do it with children of their own sex.
B)are more likely to have an unintended pregnancy in the future.
C)are typically working through feelings of discomfort with their body.
D)should be seen by a therapist,as this is a cause for concern.
Q5) What are the physical changes that young girls experience as they enter puberty?
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Chapter 7: Sexuality in Adulthood
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Q1) If a 43-year-old woman has been having irregular menstrual periods for the last 8 months,this may indicate that she is experiencing
A)perimenopause.
B)menarche.
C)involution.
D)dysplasia.
Q2) Osteoporosis refers to
A)the beginning stages of ovarian cancer.
B)the beginning of menopause.
C)the loss of bone mass.
D)a lowered production of estrogen.
Q3) Which of the following is true about the consequences of divorce on children?
A)Improving children's well-being in post-divorce families are sufficient to counter the full range of problems associated with divorce.
B)The more the transitions experienced by a child the more is the emotional problems faced by the child.
C)Children of divorced parents will have or will develop adjustment problems.
D)Most of the children with divorced parents are unable to upkeep familial commitments and connections.
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Chapter 8: Love and Communication in Intimate Relationships
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Q1) According to research,what is the similarity between friendship and love?
A)levels of acceptance and satisfaction
B)levels of confiding and spontaneity
C)levels of trust and understanding
D)All of these.
Q2) Romantic love requires passion and intimacy but not commitment.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Men and women speak about the same number of words each day.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Researchers have found that some gay men tend to place less emphasis on sexual exclusiveness in their relationships.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Men are more likely than women to separate sex from affection. A)True
B)False
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Q6) Name the six types of love identified by John Lee.Give a brief description of each.
Chapter 9: Sexual Expression
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Q1) Describe the five functions of sexual fantasies.
Q2) Paula and Rick indulge in public display of affection;they send cards and flowers to each other and often surprise each other with intimate gifts.They tend to quickly resolve an issue by just indulging in sexual activity with each other.Which of the following types of sexual styles is being practiced by Paula and Rick here?
A)traditional style
B)emotionally expressive style
C)complementary style
D)soulmate style
Q3) Among gay men,anal intercourse is
A)the most common means of sexual satisfaction.
B)regarded as feminine.
C)performed only on one partner.
D)less common than oral sex.
Q4) Most normal individuals fantasize during autoerotic activity but not during interpersonal sexual activity.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Describe some of the research findings on "Hooking Up" among college students.
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Chapter 10: Variations in Sexual Behavior
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Q1) Before intercourse with his wife,Justin finds it very arousing when she obliges to stare at and comment on his erect penis.Would Justin be considered an exhibitionist?
A)Yes,since such behavior is paraphilic.
B)No,if his partner is female.
C)Yes,because arousal and gratification by displaying the genitals is coercive.
D)No,because this behavior is consensual and noncoercive.
Q2) Define fetishism.What do fetishists focus on?
Q3) Frank is unable to become sexually aroused unless black lingerie is involved.This behavior is not considered paraphilic because coercion is not involved.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The distinction between normal sexual behaviors and paraphilic behaviors is in the compulsive,recurring,and distressing nature of the behavior.
A)True
B)False
Q5) What are the criteria for diagnosing pedophilia?
Q6) What are the activities that are NOT considered voyeuristic and why?
Q7) What does a frotteur typically do?
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Chapter 11: Contraception and Abortion
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Q1) Another name for miscarriage is spontaneous abortion.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The key constitutional issue that enters the abortion debate is
A)the right to privacy.
B)what is considered the point at which human life actually begins.
C)whether a husband or a wife has the greater right to decide cases of abortion.
D)the right of free speech.
Q3) What is the basis for determining which contraceptive technique is best for a couple?
Q4) What is the difference between abstinence and celibacy?
Q5) The oldest and most reliable form of contraception is A)mutual masturbation.
B)birth control pills.
C)abstinence.
D)the condom.
Q6) Depo-Provera is a good birth control method for those desiring an immediate pregnancy.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth
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Q1) Gestation refers to A)intercourse.
B)ovulation.
C)menstruation.
D)pregnancy.
Q2) To increase the likelihood of fertilization,a couple should have intercourse
A)10 days after the first day of the menstrual cycle.
B)within 5 days before and 1 day after ovulation.
C)from 1 to 5 days before menstruation begins.
D)within 5 days before and 2 days after the menstrual period.
Q3) After ovulation,an oocyte remains viable in the female body for A)72 hours.
B)30-48 hours.
C)12-24 hours.
D)6-10 hours.
Q4) Uterine contractions are stimulated by A)relaxin.
B)oxytocin and prostaglandins.
C)lochia and lanugo.
D)allantois and HCG.
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Chapter 13: The Sexual Body in Health and Illness
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Q1) Define prostatitis,and name its symptoms.
Q2) What are the guidelines offered by the American Cancer Society for early detection of precancerous changes of the cervix?
Q3) Which of these is NOT a predictor of who will have an eating disorder among minority women?
A)the adoption of middle-class values
B)being slightly underweight
C)being better educated
D)being a young woman
Q4) Fifty-year-old Craig is extremely obese and has a family history of prostate cancer.In this case,which of the following symptoms experienced by Craig most likely indicates that he has prostate cancer?
A)loss of bladder control
B)slight change in testicular size
C)appearance of the epididymis
D)numbness in hands during sleep
Q5) Endometriosis is a rare gynecological disease affecting older women.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Sexual Function Difficulties, Dissastisfaction, Enhancement,
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Q1) According to the study by McCarthy & McCarthy (2003,2009),less than _____ percent of happy,sexually satisfied couples described having similar desire,arousal,orgasm,and pleasure during a particular sexual episode.
A)15
B)25
C)50
D)75
Q2) Many sex therapists believe that sexual arousal is more of a psychological process in women than in men.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Whenever Tom and Connie attempt intercourse,penetration is impossible because of the contraction of muscles around the vaginal entrance.This condition is known as A)dyspareuniA.
B)anodyspareunia.
C)priapism.
D)vaginismus.
Q4) What are some of the factors inhibiting a woman's orgasm during intercourse?
Q5) How do erection-enhancing drugs act to improve erectile function?
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Chapter 15: Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Q1) Candidiasis can be caused by all of the following EXCEPT A)pregnancy.
B)antibiotics.
C)oral contraceptives.
D)high vitamin doses.
Q2) Candidiasis is a yeast infection.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The purpose of the Tuskegee syphilis study was to A)create a syphilis epidemic and observe the rates of transmission among Blacks. B)determine if there were racial differences in the developmental course of syphilis. C)test new drugs in the treatment of syphilis.
D)attempt to eradicate the disease.
Q4) The most effective way to remove pubic lice is to burn them with a match at the site of infection.
A)True
B)False
Q5) There no cures at the present time for which of the sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?
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Chapter 16: Hiv and Aids
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Q1) In the initial acute illness stage of HIV infection,the virus is dispersed throughout the lymph nodes,where it replicates through a process called A)seroconversion.
B)seeding.
C)scarification.
D)sequencing.
Q2) Black men who have sex with men (MSM)account for the vast majority of new HIV infections among all African American men.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following is programmed to "read" the antigens and then begin directing the immune system's response?
A)helper T cells
B)killer T cells
C)macrophages
D)platelets
Q4) HIV positive means one has AIDS.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 17: Sexual Coercion
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Q1) Boys in middle and secondary school often harass girls for the purpose of gaining the respect of other boys.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Brad works with the U.S.military services.He identifies himself with homosexuality than heterosexuality.Under the U.S.military's former "Don't Ask,Don't Tell" (DADT)policy,which of the following is most likely to happen to Brad because of his sexual orientation?
A)He can get discharged if he is accused of being homosexual.
B)He can get discharged if he does not discuss his sexual orientation at work.
C)He is not likely to be discharged because under this policy,the military is accommodative of homosexual individuals.
D)He is not likely to be discharged because under this policy,the military is prohibited from discharging gay men and lesbian women.
Q3) Which of the following is true about affirmative consent?
A)It can be withdrawn only at the beginning of a sexual activity and not later.
B)It considers lack of resistance or protest as consent.
C)It need not be spoken.
D)It involves the traditional "no means no" standard.
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Chapter 18: Sexually Explicit Materials, Prostitution, and Sex Laws
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Q1) What Act was passed in 1998 which required Internet users to give an adult ID before accessing an "adult" website,but was twice blocked by the U.S.Supreme Court?
A)Communications Decency Act
B)Child Online Protection Act
C)Online Regulatory Act
D)Minors Prohibition Act
Q2) Prostitutes are usually sex workers because of
A)the lack of cultural stigma that it guarantees.
B)the superior social status it guarantees.
C)the money it generates.
D)the emotional intimacy that is involved with this line of work.
Q3) Many prostitutes consider sex they are paid for as
A)an expression of pleasure.
B)a romantic expression.
C)a physical expression.
D)an expression of intimacy.
Q4) What does the term obscenity mean?
Q5) What are some of the factors that lead women to choose a life of prostitution?
Q6) Summarize what is currently known about male prostitutes.
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