Psychology of Human Sexuality Study Guide Questions
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Psychology of Human Sexuality offers a comprehensive exploration of the biological, psychological, cultural, and social factors that influence human sexual behavior and attitudes. This course examines topics such as sexual development, orientation, gender identity, sexual health, relationships, love, attraction, and the impact of society and media on sexual norms. Students will analyze current research, theories, and ethical considerations in the field, promoting a deeper understanding of the complexities and diversity of human sexuality across the lifespan.
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Chapter 1: Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present
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Q1) What was one result of the Social Hygiene Movement?
A) Prostitution was temporarily legalized.
B) Sexuality education in schools was abolished.
C) Laws were passed mandating STI testing before marriage.
D) Masturbation was seen as the best way to prevent sexually transmitted infections.
Answer: C
Q2) How did the arrival of the medical model of sexuality at the end of the 19th century impact views of sexuality in the United States?
A) Physicians advocated for self-restraint and abstention from masturbation.
B) Physicians encouraged divorce for unhappy marriages.
C) Physicians urged men and women to masturbate to relieve sexual tensions.
D) Physicians viewed sexual passion as normal and healthy, especially for women.
Answer: A
Q3) During the Enlightenment, there was a rise in premarital pregnancy, with up to one fifth of all brides pregnant when they got married.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 2: Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research
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Q1) A university student spent hours answering hundreds of questions asked by an interviewer. The questions were easy to understand and the student was assured all responses would remain confidential. The student might have been a participant in a study done by which researcher(s)?
A) William Masters and Virginia Johnson
B) Alfred Kinsey
C) Alan Bell and Martin Weinberg
D) Katherine Bement Davis
Answer: B
Q2) Queer theory supports slow, steady social change.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) What is a potential criticism of the research of Masters and Johnson?
A) They did not use random sampling.
B) They did not use measurable assessments.
C) They focused solely on the sexual behaviors of men.
D) They focused only on the experiences of incarcerated women.
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Communication and Sexuality
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Q1) Which type of culture is more likely to express thoughts, feelings, and ideas as directly as possible?
A) A "low context" culture
B) A "high context" culture
C) A collectivist culture
D) A bargainist culture
Answer: A
Q2) According to the Onion Theory of communication, what best describes how we reveal ourselves to others?
A) We begin with our unpleasant qualities first to be upfront with the other person.
B) We share about ourselves from the inside out.
C) We share about ourselves beginning with the least personal information.
D) We begin with our best qualities to paint the best picture possible.
Answer: C
Q3) One's family of origin can impact one's communication skills.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: Gender Development, Gender Roles, and
Gender Identity
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Q1) Describe what is meant by the term "third gender." Include descriptions of two examples.
Q2) What is the best treatment for Turner's syndrome?
A) Administration of testosterone during puberty
B) Administration of estrogen and progesterone during puberty
C) Administration of androgens at birth
D) There is no known treatment for Turner's syndrome at this time.
Q3) In most cultures, men are more likely than women to have all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Stress-related illnesses
B) Motor vehicle accidents
C) Cirrhosis of the liver
D) Suicide attempts
Q4) Describe the differences in the way boys and girls are often treated in U.S. classrooms by their teachers
Q5) Breasts are an example of secondary sexual characteristics.
A)True B)False
Q6) Define androgyny and give two examples of androgynous behavior.
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Q7) How do gender roles affect satisfaction with life in the senior years?
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Chapter 5: Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology
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Q1) Describe the pathway of an ovum after ovulation with and without fertilization. Be sure to identify any integral structures involved with the process.
Q2) What is a specific risk factor that can contribute to PMDD?
A) History of major depression
B) Sexual abuse
C) Cigarette smoking
D) All of the above are risk factors that can contribute to PMDD.
Q3) The labia minora join at the clitoris to form the prepuce.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Where does fertilization of an ovum normally occur?
A) Uterus
B) Ampulla
C) Ovary
D) Vagina
Q5) In cultures that practice female circumcision, the procedure typically occurs at birth.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Define and differentiate amenorrhea, menorrhagia, and dysmenorrhea.
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Chapter 6: Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology
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Q1) What is 60-70% of semen made up of?
A) Sperm
B) Fluid from the seminal vesicles
C) Fluid from the prostate gland
D) Water
Q2) All of the following statements are TRUE regarding testicular self-examinations EXCEPT?
A) They are the only early detection system for testicular cancer.
B) The majority of U.S. men surveyed reported doing monthly self-exams.
C) Most lumps that are found during self-exams are benign.
D) Doing the exam in a warm shower helps because the scrotum is relaxed and the testicles hang lower.
Q3) What triggers puberty in a boy's life?
A) Testosterone production
B) Onset of nighttime erections
C) Sperm production
D) It is unknown.
Q4) Discuss arguments for and against male circumcision referencing information from your text.
Q5) List 3 effects that decreasing levels of testosterone can have on men.
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Chapter 7: Love and Intimacy
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Q1) Folklore has sayings that "birds of a feather flock together" and "opposites attract," and current research on attraction supports both sayings.
A)True
B)False
Q2) According to Sternberg, what best describes intimacy?
A) It involves feelings of closeness, connectedness, and bonding in a loving relationship.
B) It is sparked by physical attraction and sexual desire driving a person to pursue a romantic relationship.
C) It is the short term decision to love someone and the long term decision to maintain that love.
D) It is one of the first elements to build in a relationship but also one of the first to fade as the relationship continues.
Q3) According to behavioral reinforcement theory, a person may dislike someone based on the experience of an unrelated negative association in his or her presence.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality
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Q1) Ultrasound technology has revealed that sexual anatomy (e.g., erections in males) becomes functional before birth.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What types of sexuality education programs were found to delay sexual behavior and reduce frequency of sexual behaviors and unprotected sex?
A) Abstinence-only with information included about STIs
B) Abstinence-only programs that do not prematurely introduce advanced topics such as contraception and STIs
C) Comprehensive education that includes abstinence and contraceptive information
D) No educational programs have been found to influence sexual behaviors.
Q3) The National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior found that today's adolescents are increasingly engaging in more risky sexual behaviors.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Summarize the four goals of comprehensive sexuality education programs.
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Chapter 9: Adult Sexual Relationships
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Q1) A civil union performed in one state is typically not recognized in other states, even if the state has civil or domestic partnership laws.
A)True
B)False
Q2) On average, married couples in which of the following conditions report the lowest levels of marital satisfaction?
A) Newly-married couples with no children
B) Couples with two young children
C) Couples with two teenagers
D) Couples whose children are grown
Q3) Gay men and lesbian women are twice as likely to be in a mixed-race relationship compared to straight men and women.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Explain what we know about marital happiness, gender, and race providing information from your text to back up your response.
Q5) Explain the statistics and research findings between cohabitation and divorce and possible explanations for these findings.
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Chapter 10: Sexual Expression
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Q1) What is true about anal intercourse?
A) Water based lubricants can increase the risk for infection of the anus.
B) Transitioning from anal intercourse to vaginal intercourse without washing the penis or changing the condom increases the risk for vaginal infections.
C) An oil-based lubricant should be used during anal intercourse.
D) Research has found that there is no link between anal intercourse and HIV transmission.
Q2) Current researchers believe that sexual fantasies are experienced by sexually unsatisfied people.
A)True
B)False
Q3) According to research contained within your text, who would be LEAST likely to perform oral sex on a male?
A) Natasha, a White heterosexual female
B) Mike, a White homosexual male
C) Kevin, a Black homosexual male
D) Lydia, a Black heterosexual female
Q4) What is manual sex? Give two reasons why it is becoming more common.
Q5) A prescription is required to get a dental dam.
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Chapter 11: Sexual Orientation
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Q1) What percent of variance in sexual orientation does current evidence suggest that genes account for?
A) 5
B) 15
C) 50
D) 75
Q2) What is sequential bisexuality?
A) Having sexual partners of both sexes during the same period
B) Having sex exclusively with one gender followed by sex exclusively with the other
C) Identifies those who were in long-term heterosexual relationships before coming out as homosexual
D) Individuals (primarily men) who are married and have homosexual sexual relationships on the side
Q3) According to your text, homophobia is:
A) An anxiety about being in the presence of homosexuals.
B) Hatred and violence towards homosexuals.
C) A fear of homosexuals and homosexuality.
D) It could encompass all of these.
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Chapter 12: Pregnancy and Birth
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Q1) There are medical procedures available that can be used for sex selection.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What is colostrum?
A) The waxy substance that coats and protects the fetus in utero
B) A thick, yellowish fluid, high in protein and antibodies, secreted from the nipples at the end of pregnancy and after delivery
C) A collection of thick mucus in the cervix that prevents bacteria from entering the uterus and is expelled a few weeks before delivery
D) A buildup of neurotransmitters in the woman's body that help inhibit some of the physical pain during labor
Q3) As of 2007, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend Down syndrome screening for all women, regardless of age.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Fertilization normally takes place in the uterus
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: Contraception and Abortion
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Q1) Factoring in the FDA approval process, what is the estimated time it takes to develop a new contraceptive method?
A) 2-4 years
B) 5-7 years
C) 10-14 years
D) 14-20 years
Q2) Which of the following is TRUE regarding Vasalgel?
A) In the U.S., it is available over the counter for men 18 years of age and older.
B) It uses hormones to reduce the motility of sperm.
C) It will cause an abortion if a fertilized egg is already implanted in the uterus.
D) It involves implants and is reversible.
Q3) What year was the birth control pill approved as a contraceptive method in the U.S.?
A) 1925
B) 1940
C) 1960
D) 1975
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Chapter 14: Challenges to Sexual Functioning
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Q1) Which of the following statements regarding spinal cord injuries and sexuality is TRUE?
A) Men with spinal cord injuries almost always experience sexuality problems whereas women rarely do.
B) Most men who experience spinal cord injuries go on to experience normal levels of erection and orgasm.
C) Prosthesis implantation in men with spinal cord injuries has shown high satisfaction and low complication rates.
D) Men and women who experience spinal cord injuries typically do not retain a desire for sexual activities.
Q2) Progesterone is the primary hormone responsible for sexual desire in both males and females.
A)True
B)False
Q3) What hormone is primarily responsible for male sexual desire?
A) Progesterone
B) Testosterone
C) Viagra
D) Estrogen
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Chapter 15: Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hivaids
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Q1) What happens if syphilis is left untreated?
A) The person will continue to have wart like bumps on their body that will remain contagious.
B) It could eventually be fatal.
C) It would eventually clear up and go away at which time the person is no longer contagious.
D) It could lead to penile or uterine cancer.
Q2) What is the main mode of HIV transmission in sub Saharan Africa?
A) Heterosexual intercourse
B) Males having sex with males
C) Intravenous drug use
D) Prostitution
Q3) During the 1990s and today, rates of high risk sexual behaviors among gay males have steadily decreased due to fear of contracting HIV.
A)True
B)False
Q4) There are currently vaccines available for all types of hepatitis.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 16: Varieties of Sexual Expression
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Q1) People with fetishes are typically more open about their sexuality than people without a fetish.
A)True
B)False
Q2) All of the following are characteristics of a typical sexual addict EXCEPT that they:
A) Are single
B) Are obsessed with masturbation
C) View pornography
D) Participate in cybersex, sex with prostitutes, or multiple sexual affairs
Q3) Which of the following statements is descriptive of individuals with a fetish?
A) Most people with a fetish are women.
B) People are generally open in talking about their fetish.
C) A person with a fetish often has difficulty connecting interpersonally with his/her partner.
D) People with a fetish have a specific object of preference but may or may not be dependent on that object for arousal.
Q4) Throughout history, all forms of pedophilia have been considered unacceptable.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 17: Power and Coercion
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Q1) Victims who take time to privately work through the emotional outcomes of their attack before telling anyone about the attack tend to have shorter recovery periods.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Compared to non-molesters, what characteristics are child molesters more likely to have?
A) Higher IQ levels
B) Identify as gay or bisexual
C) Higher self-confidence
D) Unhappy family histories
Q3) Related to cross-cultural views of rape, what is a reason rape is committed in other cultures?
A) As an initiation rite
B) As a way to prove manhood
C) As punishment for infidelity
D) All of these
Q4) Discuss how the statement, "Rape is the only violent crime in which the victim isexpected to fight back,"influences society's views about rape and a victim's ability to cope with a sexual assault.
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Chapter 18: Sexuality in the Media and the Arts
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Q1) Why were the ancient erotic materials found in the ruins of Pompeii known to only a few for so many years?
A) Early discoverers of Pompeii hid the evidence.
B) The erotic visual images were largely symbolic.
C) They were lost when a ship carrying them sank at sea.
D) They were written about in a language only recently translated.
Q2) Which of the following statements matches findings related to pornography and sexuality?
A) In Denmark where pornography has been legal since the 1960s, there are high rates of rape and sexual violence.
B) In Japan where pornography is sold freely and dominated by rape and bondage scenes, lower rates of rape are reported than those in the U.S.
C) Women in societies that forbid or repress pornography tend to have more positions of power and be held in higher esteem than in countries that have few restrictions on pornography.
D) A study of four countries found that as the availability of pornography increases, the rates of rape and other sexual crimes increases rapidly.
Q3) Identify what factors research has found motivate people to hire sex workers.
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