Psychology of Human Sexuality Pre-Test
Questions
Course Introduction
Psychology of Human Sexuality explores the diverse psychological factors that shape human sexual behavior, identity, and relationships. This course examines the biological, social, and cultural influences on sexuality, including topics such as sexual development, orientation, gender roles, attraction, love, sexual dysfunction, and healthy sexual expression. Emphasis is placed on understanding empirical research, ethical considerations, and contemporary issues related to sexual health and well-being. Through lectures, discussions, and case studies, students gain a comprehensive understanding of human sexuality from a psychological perspective, fostering critical thinking and cultural sensitivity.
Recommended Textbook
UNDERSTANDING HUMAN SEXUALITY 13th Edition by Janet
Available Study Resources on Quizplus
20 Chapters
1906 Verified Questions
1906 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/study-set/3035 Page 2
Hyde
Chapter 1: Sexuality in Perspective
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
108 Verified Questions
108 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/60342
Sample Questions
Q1) Sex education is nonexistent and there seems to be no knowledge of French kissing,mouth stimulation of erotic parts,or homosexuality in _____ culture.
A)Inis Beag
B)Greek
C)Mangaian
D)Lesu
Answer: A
Q2) According to Laumann et al. ,which of the following groups has the lowest incidence of multiple sexual partners?
A)whites
B)African Americans
C)Latinos
D)Asian Americans
Answer: D
Q3) Should same-sex marriages be made a basic sexual right? Why or why not?
Answer: Student answers will vary.Answers could include information on the nature versus nurture debate,the impact on society,equal civil rights,discrimination,and the role of sexual health.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 3
Chapter 2: Theoretical Perspectives on Sexuality
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
105 Verified Questions
105 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/60343
Sample Questions
Q1) According to the social learning theory,the two processes which are useful in explaining the development of gender identity or one's sense of maleness or femaleness are
A)idealism and realism.
B)imitation and identification.
C)existentialism and determinism.
D)positivism and negativism.
Answer: B
Q2) The Oedipus complex
A)is resolved at the end of the phallic stage.
B)occurs before the oral stage.
C)is resolved at the end of the oral stage.
D)occurs during the oral stage.
Answer: A
Q3) Which of the following is true of the attachment between an infant and a parent?
A)It has no significance in contemporary societies.
B)It is a biological mechanism that reduces infant vulnerability.
C)It applies only to parents belonging to Western cultures.
D)It has no impact upon the infant's chances of survival.
Answer: B
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 4
Chapter 3: Sex Research
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
105 Verified Questions
105 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/60341
Sample Questions
Q1) Identify the advantage of conducting Web-based surveys.
A)Eliminating enlargement and concealment of information by the respondents
B)Observing behavioral cues of the participants
C)Studying special populations that are defined by their sexual behavior
D)Ensuring the collection of highly accurate and reliable data free from purposeful distortion
Answer: C
Q2) You want to measure the impact of the media in some way.You sample several advice columns found in "Playboy" and "Playgirl" and compare the various types of questions asked and the types of advice given.In this scenario,you are carrying out a(n)
A)observational analysis.
B)random probabilistic survey.
C)cost-benefit analysis.
D)content analysis.
Answer: D
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 5
Chapter 4: Sexual Anatomy
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
115 Verified Questions
115 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/60340
Sample Questions
Q1) During sexual arousal,_____ secrete a small amount of a clear alkaline fluid,which appears as droplets at the tip of the penis before ejaculation occurs.
A)the vas deferens
B)Tyson's glands
C)Cowper's glands
D)the interstitial cells
Q2) The two long cylinders of spongy tissue lying on top of the penis are called the _____.
A)Bartholin glands
B)corpora cavernosa
C)corpus spongiosum
D)vasa deferentia
Q3) Describe the stages of maturation of the male germ cells.
Q4) _____ hymen is a rare condition in which the hymen is a tough tissue with no opening.
A)Annular
B)Septate
C)Imperforate
D)Cribriform
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 6
Chapter 5: Sex Hormones, Sexual Differentiation, and the
Menstrual Cycle
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
98 Verified Questions
98 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/60339
Sample Questions
Q1) The first sign of puberty in girls is _____.
A)the production of a mature ovum
B)the beginning of menstruation
C)the growth of pubic hair
D)the beginning of breast development
Q2) Discuss the problems that may occur in the passage of the testes through the inguinal canal.How can these problems be corrected?
Q3) The layer of the uterus that is sloughed off during menstruation and creates most of the menstrual discharge is the
A)endometrium.
B)myometrium.
C)exometrium.
D)perimetrium.
Q4) When luteinizing hormone (LH)production begins,just before ovulation,the cervical mucus is
A)not produced.
B)even more alkaline.
C)even more acidiC.
D)thick and viscous.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 6: Conception, Pregnancy, Childbirth
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
103 Verified Questions
103 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/60338
Sample Questions
Q1) The _____ is the mass of tissue lying beside the fetus that allows nutrients and oxygen to pass from the mother's blood to the fetus's blood.
A)periderm
B)zona pellucida
C)corpora cavernosa
D)placenta
Q2) The _____ of an embryo differentiates into the digestive system and the respiratory system.
A)mesoderm
B)ectoderm
C)endoderm
D)periderm
Q3) Briefly describe the three types of postpartum psychiatric disorders.
Q4) The term _____ refers to an individual who has an absolute biological factor preventing conception.
A)eclampsia
B)sterile
C)celibacy
D)preeclampsia
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 8
Chapter 7: Contraception and Abortion
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
99 Verified Questions
99 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/60337
Sample Questions
Q1) Which of the following methods of contraception is most likely to help protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?
A)oral contraceptives
B)intrauterine devices (IUDs)
C)condoms
D)implants
Q2) Which of the following is a disadvantage of the diaphragm?
A)It has serious side effects when compared to the pill.
B)It heightens the risk of toxic shock syndrome,if used improperly.
C)It can lead to permanent infertility in women,if used regularly.
D)It raises a woman's susceptibility to sexually transmitted infections (STIs)such as chlamydia.
Q3) What are the advantages and disadvantages of the intrauterine device (IUD)as a form of contraception?
Q4) A major advantage of spermicides is that they
A)are readily available without prescription in any drugstore.
B)provide protection against bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
C)need not be used with other forms of contraception.
D)have a very low failure rate.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 9
Chapter 8: Sexual Arousal
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
102 Verified Questions
102 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/60336
Sample Questions
Q1) Which of the following is true of multiple orgasms in men?
A)All men are physiologically incapable of achieving more than one orgasm during intercourse.
B)Men are capable of achieving multiple orgasms only after a surgical alteration of their testes.
C)Not all men are able to ejaculate with each orgasm they experience in the sequence.
D)Men are capable of achieving multiple orgasms only if they are born with the ability.
Q2) Which of the following is a shortcoming of the sexual response models of Masters and Johnson,Kaplan,and the Dual Control Model?
A)All of them focus exclusively on the psychological component of sexual response.
B)None of them take the physiological component of sexual response into account.
C)None of them document and analyze the importance of emotion in sexual arousal.
D)All of them focus exclusively on the sexual response of men and not women.
Q3) What are anaphrodisiacs? Provide examples of substances that act as anaphrodisiacs.
Q4) Briefly explain the Dual Control Model of sexual response.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 10
Chapter 9: Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
112 Verified Questions
112 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/60335
Sample Questions
Q1) In what way are hooking up and friends with benefits (FWB)similar to each other?
A)They are both forms of casual sex outside the bounds of a romantic relationship.
B)They are both forms of casual sex within the bounds of a romantic relationship.
C)They are both unplanned sexual encounters between two strangers.
D)They are both unplanned sexual encounters between platonic friends.
Q2) Sexualization occurs when boys are exposed to TV shows,video games,and movies that often teach messages that males should
A)be physically powerful and always ready to fight.
B)evaluate themselves by their academic achievements.
C)not define the attractiveness of girls by their sex appeal.
D)be soft spoken and respect women.
Q3) Which of the following did Freud believe to be true of children witnessing the primal scene?
A)He believed it could inhibit their subsequent psychosexual development.
B)He believed it helped them lead normal and healthy sex lives as adults.
C)He believed it helped them overcome any fears they had about intercourse.
D)He believed it had a positive effect on their psychosexual development.
Q4) What is meant by sexualization? What are some of its potential consequences?
Page 11
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 10: Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Adulthood
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
104 Verified Questions
104 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/60334
Sample Questions
Q1) Which of the following statements is true of sexual relationships and marriage?
A)Today,many people have had a full sexual relationship before they marry.
B)Today,fewer people have had sexual relationships before they marry than they have in the past.
C)Marriage in contemporary times is considered more of an obligation than in the past.
D)Marriage in contemporary times is considered less of a choice than in the past.
Q2) From an evolutionary perspective,men who seek out the "other woman" will
A)produce more offspring,carrying the genetic makeup that leads to extra-relationship liaisons.
B)strengthen their marital bonds.
C)have more stable family lives.
D)enable them to acquire extra goods and services that enhances their offspring's chances for survival.
Q3) Following prostate surgery or removal of the prostate
A)men can no longer have sex.
B)the volume of ejaculate increases.
C)erectile problems may result.
D)the penis becomes insensate.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 12
Chapter 11: Attraction, love, and Communication
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
90 Verified Questions
90 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/60333
Sample Questions
Q1) According to cross-cultural psychologists,on which of the following dimensions do cultures vary?
A)individualism and collectivism
B)commitment and intensity
C)morality and independence
D)individualism and morality
Q2) Which of the following statements is true about visible asymmetry?
A)It is a normal variation in facial development seen in a sizeable proportion of the population.
B)It is a reflection of high reproductive success in women.
C)It is a sign that the bilateral features of the face have developed normatively.
D)It is a reflection of the inability of the developing body to buffer itself against random perturbations.
Q3) Define passionate love and companionate love.Explain how these two concepts are related.
Q4) Briefly define Sternberg's three components of love.
Q5) Briefly explain the two component theory of love.
Q6) Relate what we know about attachment styles to the problem of jealousy in a relationship.
Page 13
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 12: Gender and Sexuality
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
85 Verified Questions
85 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/60332
Sample Questions
Q1) What are the types of transsexuals? Describe each briefly.
Q2) Comparing the cultural values of Asian Americans with those of white middle-class Americans,we can say that
A)Asian Americans attach a lot of importance to education,whereas white middle-class Americans do not.
B)white middle-class Americans are achievement-oriented,whereas Asian Americans are not.
C)the needs of the family take precedence over the needs of the individual in Asian American culture.
D)both these cultures strongly uphold the values of self-sufficiency,autonomy,and independence.
Q3) Which of the following statements is true about transsexualism?
A)It is a problem of sexual behavior.
B)Female-to-male transsexuals are more likely to seek help at clinics.
C)The term "transsexual" is used to refer to the person both before and after having undergone gender reassignment.
D)Gender reassignment surgery for female-to-male transsexuals is easier than it is for male-to-female transsexuals.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 14
Chapter 13: Sexual Orientation: Gay, Straight, or Bi
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
71 Verified Questions
71 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/60331
Sample Questions
Q1) Ever since Imogene has "come out" she has been in a steady relationship with her girlfriend,Carrie.Prior to coming out,she never bothered to go out on dates with boys and pretend to lead a heterosexual life.Therefore,she has had absolutely no sexual contact with members of the opposite gender.On Kinsey's continuum of homosexual and heterosexual behavior,Imogene would be rated _____.
A)0
B)3
C)4
D)6
Q2) Which of the following statements is true about the learning theory?
A)It considers heterosexuality to be an inborn trait in everybody.
B)It is based on the belief that homosexuality in women can be cured.
C)It considers homosexuality to be a manifestation of sexual deviancy.
D)It treats homosexuality in both men and women as a normal form of behavior.
Q3) Sociological theory emphasizes the effect of _____ in explaining homosexuality.
A)evolution
B)parenting
C)diet
D)labeling
Q4) Explain conversion therapy and discuss its effectiveness.
Page 15
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 14: Variations in Sexual Behavior
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
93 Verified Questions
93 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/60330
Sample Questions
Q1) The fourth and the final step in the cycle of sexual addiction described by Carnes is A)despair.
B)preoccupation.
C)compulsive sexual behavior.
D)rituals.
Q2) _____ refers to a sexual encounter involving three people.
A)Troika
B)Troilism
C)Tribadism
D)Triumvirate
Q3) In which of the following instances would the action be classified as exhibitionism?
A)Katherine walks into a singles bar wearing a low-cut top and a short skirt.
B)Walter bares himself in front of Wendy and her child at the supermarket shocking them both.
C)Henry starts undressing after dinner with Nina hoping to take their relationship to the next level.
D)Norah and her boyfriend play strip poker in their bedroom.
Q4) What is exhibitionism? When is it considered a paraphilia?
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
16
Chapter 15: Sexual Coercion
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
108 Verified Questions
108 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/60329
Sample Questions
Q1) Which of the following refers to positive life changes and psychological development following exposure to trauma?
A)obsessive compulsive disorder
B)postpartum blues
C)posttraumatic growth
D)puerperal psychosis
Q2) Prisoners use rape as a means of establishing a dominance hierarchy,thus proving to be a clear example of how rape is an expression of
A)power and aggression.
B)asexuality.
C)homonormativity.
D)empathy and self-regulation.
Q3) Which of the following is a finding of research conducted on rapists?
A)Rapists typically display high levels of inhibition.
B)Rapists are generally able to suppress aggressive impulses.
C)Rapists are seldom sexually aggressive.
D)Rapists are often characterized by poor self-regulation.
Q4) Discuss the incidence of child sexual abuse.What are some of the factors that might explain why most of the perpetrators were men and not women?
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 17
Chapter 16: Sex for Sale
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
98 Verified Questions
98 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/60328
Sample Questions
Q1) Theorists suggest that women are not attracted to porn because
A)it emphasizes impersonal sex.
B)it downplays sexual variety.
C)it focuses on romantic relationships.
D)it only portrays homosexual content.
Q2) Sexually explicit magazines featuring themes of anal intercourse,bondage,sadomasochism,and sex with animals are most likely to fall under the category of _____.
A)bestialerotica
B)hard-core pornography
C)exotica
D)soft-core pornography
Q3) The "_____," or stud,is a gigolo who works as a companion on a limited-term basis.
A)Toy Boy
B)Lap Dog
C)Pink Boy
D)Chicken
Q4) Distinguish between erotica,obscenity,and pornography.Why are the differences important?
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 18
Chapter 17: Sexual Disorders and Sex Therapy
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
98 Verified Questions
98 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/60327
Sample Questions
Q1) Which of the following illustrates the form of spectatoring that men are most likely to engage in during sex?
A)Fred,who worries if he is visually appealing to his partner
B)Tim,who feels he is not emotionally appealing to his partner
C)Jude,who decides to enhance his physical appeal through surgical methods
D)Steven,who feels he must exercise in order to last longer in bed than the previous time
Q2) The case where a woman is able to have an orgasm during some kinds of sexual activity such as masturbation,but not during sexual intercourse,is defined as _____ orgasmic disorder.
A)chronic
B)lifelong
C)pervasive
D)situational
Q3) A great majority of men never seek therapy for the problem of premature ejaculation because
A)they do not consider it to be a problem at all.
B)of the high costs of therapy.
C)it goes away by itself.
D)of the potential negative outcomes of the therapy.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 19
Chapter 18: Sexually Transmitted Infections
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
26 Verified Questions
26 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/60326
Sample Questions
Q1) Which of the following is a criterion for diagnosing a person with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)?
A)The person has swollen lymph nodes and night sweats.
B)The person has a T cell count of around 1,000.
C)The person is affected by life-threatening opportunistic infections.
D)The person is an asymptomatic carrier.
Q2) Which of the following refers to giving an uninfected person antiretrovirals so that they don't become infected?
A)postpartum administration
B)asphyxiation
C)preexposure prophylaxis
D)quarantine
Q3) People in the early stage of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)infection _____.
A)are unable to transmit the virus
B)can be asymptomatic carriers
C)are symptomatic with the appearance of lesions
D)develop various forms of skin cancer
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 20
Chapter 19: Ethics, Religion, and Sexuality
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
108 Verified Questions
108 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/60325
Sample Questions
Q1) Which of the following is a feature of Islam laws regulating sexual behavior of Muslims?
A)A large section of the Muslims follow the ascetic tradition and lead a life of celibacy.
B)A double standard exists with regard to sexual behaviors of women,when compared to men.
C)The Koran prohibits sexual intercourse merely for the pursuit of pleasure.
D)As progeny is held in high regard in Islam,the use of contraception is considered unacceptable.
Q2) The negativity toward sex in the Christian tradition is rooted in
A)the Bible.
B)philosophies like Stoicism and Neo-Platonism.
C)the teachings of St.Paul.
D)the teachings of Martin Luther.
Q3) What was St.Thomas Aquinas' ethical approach to sex?
A)Each one is unto oneself.
B)Whatever is natural is good.
C)The celibate will inherit the earth.
D)Sex for pleasure is gooD.
Q4) Compare moralism and pluralism.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 21
Chapter 20: Sex and the Law
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
78 Verified Questions
78 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/60324
Sample Questions
Q1) Explain the concept of victimless crime.Use at least two examples.
Q2) Which of the following is true about laws against cohabitation?
A)These laws make cohabitation illegal in all 50 states.
B)These laws are rarely enforced but they have been used in some child custody cases.
C)These laws are strictly enforced in all states in an effort to prevent rampant illegitimacy.
D)These laws are justified on the grounds of preventing adultery.
Q3) The legal challenges to laws or policies that discriminate against gays,lesbians,prostitutes,and other groups are usually based on the principle of A)equal protection.
B)right to privacy.
C)pursuit of happiness.
D)religious freedom.
Q4) The American Law Institute's Model Penal Code recommended decriminalizing A)pedophiliA.
B)consenting adults' private sexual behavior.
C)indecent exposure and/or public nuisances.
D)prostitution.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 22