Human Sexuality Final Flashcards
(114 cards)
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Women’s subjective descriptions of orgasms suggest that they
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only have clitorial orgasms
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The Grafenberg spot (G-spot) refers to
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the area on the front wall of the vagina that some women say is sensitive to the though
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Which of these respsonse occurs in men during the excitement phase of sexual arousal
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the testicles are elevated toward the body
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the clear fluid that often appears at the tip of the penis before orgasm is produced by the
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cowper’s gland
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studies indicate that the essence of orgasm lies in the
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brain
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the expulsion of semen from the penis is called
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ejaculation
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which of the following statements is not true
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level of circulating testosterone is greater in adult heterosexuals than it is in adult homosexuals
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which of these statements about the origin of sexual orientation is most correct
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sexual orientation is predisposed, in part by biological factors
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the period of time after an orgasm which it is physically impossible for a man to achieve another orgasm is called the
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refractory period
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the first person(s) to study the physiological responses that occur during sexual arousal was (were)
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Masters and Johnson
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with regards to homosexuals as parents,
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children raised by openly homosexual parents usually grow up to have a heterosexual orientation
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the physiological responses described by masters and johnson can occurfrom
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any type of stimulation
13
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in humans, erection of a man’s penis results from
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spongy tissues becoming engorged with blood
14
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which of these responses is normal for women in the plateau phase?
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ALL OF THE ABOVE - the clitoris disappears beneath the clitoral hood, the breasts swell - obscuring nipple erection, secretion from the vaginal walls can slow down if the plateau stage is prolonged
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which of the following respsonses is never found in men
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orgasmic platform
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in some cultures, cutting of females’ genitals is done
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ALL OF THE ABOVE- to reduce sexual desire, to free them to fulfill their roles as wives and mothers, to guarantee the inheritance of property from fathers to legitimate sons
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among men, differences in penis size are most apparent
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in the flaccid, unaroused state
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penis size is related to a man’s
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none of the above
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most women indicate
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their pleasure during sexual intercourse is not related to penis size
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most substances that have a reputation for enhancing sexual desire or performance work because
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of heightened expectations and the social situations
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alcohol
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impairs sexual performance by depressing the central nervous system
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sex refers to
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biological characteristics
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gender
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social construction of femininity and masculinity
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masters and johnson observed that when men and women are sexually stimulated physiologically
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women respond slower than men
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an adult who feels that he or she is a member of the opposite sex is a
transsexual
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jim believes that men should work, support a family, and do the heavy labor around the home, like mowing the lawn. Jim is expressing what he believes to be his gender
role
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the genetic sex of a child is determined by
the father
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an intersexual is an individual with
a combination of male and female anatomical features, or in which chromosomal sex is inconsistent with anatomical sex
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which of these structures contract rhythmically during orgasm in women
all of the above - the outer third of the vagina, the uterus, the anal sphincter muscles
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regarding multiple orgasms, which of the following is false
many men are capable of having multiple orgasms with ejaculation without having a refractory period
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regarding "ejactulation" in women, which of the following is false
the fluid is emitted from the vagina
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john is a mechanic who not only does the household repairs and mows the lawn, but who also helps with the cooking, cleaning, and care of the baby. john is best described as
andreogynous
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today ,sexual orientation is vieweed as an
a continuum
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which of these men is clearly demonstrating that has a homosexual orientation?
a man who is sexually attracted only to other men, though he has not yet engaged in homosexual behavior
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vulva
external female genitalia (collectively)
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the human penis becomes erect during sexual arousal because of
blood filling it
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the external sac in men that contains the testicles
scrotum
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the hymen
none of the above - (an accurate measure of sexual experience, is found in all human females, is never easily broken or stretched)
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the main way most women achieve orgasm
through stimulation of the clitoris
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Menstruation consists of
all of the above (blood, cervical mucus, & sloughed off endometrial tissue)
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Women's menstrual cycles
average 28 days but usually vary by at least 8 days
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the fluid that may appear at the tip of the penis prior to orgasm
may contain small amounts of sperm
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many couples avoid sexual intercourse during menstruation because
of socially learned negative attitudes
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Feminine douches
None of the above - (should be used regularly after sexual intercourse, help prevent vaginal yeast infections, are necessary for normal female hygeine
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women should start having regular pelvic exams and pap smear test
when they start having sexual intercourse
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the _____ has reproductive function and also a uninary function
penis
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the smooth rounded edge of the penis is called
glans
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Which of the following structures is not part of the vulva?
cervix
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the clitoris
all of the above (is very sensitive to touch, develops from the same embryonic tissue as the penis, is the only structure with no known function other than to focus pleasurable sensations during sexual arousal)
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regarding male circumcision, the American Academy of Pediatrics currently
opposes the routine use of the operation, saying that normal bathing is just as effective for health reasons
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the shaft of the penis is made up of
parallel cylinders of spongy tissue
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sperm can be produced only at a temperature
lower than normal body temperature
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if an egg and sperm unite, it usually occurs in
the fallopian tubes
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path an ovum takes out of a woman's body if not fertilized
ovary, fallopian tube, uterus, vagina
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sperm are produced in the
seminiferous tubules
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in women, the urethral opening is located between the
clitoris and vaginal opening
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which of the following statements about a woman's breasts is true?
breast size is unrelated to sensitivity or sexual respsonsiveness
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Do men or women urinate out of a special opening
Women (Separate from the vagina)
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The fertility awareness methods of birth control attempt to predict
when ovulation will occur
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When expressing desires to your partner, you should begin sentences with..
"I...."
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In most of the worlds, marriages occur
by arrangement
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Joe is a very jealous person. He likely...
All of the above - (has low self-esteem, places great value on popularity, wealth, & physical attractiveness, and has a preoccupied attachment style)
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To find out about your partners desires and needs, you should
(b & c) ask questions that are open-ended, start with self disclosure
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Compared to best friends, Davis found that people generally rated romantic relationships much higher in
All of the above - (sexual desire, exclusiveness, & fascination)
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Lynn has very negative self-esteem. It is therefore very likely that
All of the above - (her parents did not raise her in a loving and supportive manner, she has trouble accepting her strengths and weaknesses, & she may have difficulty in creating and maintaining a loving relationship)
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For both men and women, the best predictor of sexual activity in old age
a healthy, positive attitude about sex when younger
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the most common pairing is a ______ matching
secure-secure
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Lee believes that they key to finding mutual love is to find
a person with a love-style that is close to yours
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Which of these statements is true?
All of the above - (people usually grow apart very slowly, people who have grown apart may find it easier to form a new relationship than to work at their present one, & a couple who grows together substitures new common interests as old ones drop out)
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Most sexually experienced young adults who have had two or more sexual partners engage in
serial monogamy
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If you criticize your partner, make sure you criticize his or her
behavior
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within a relationship, sexual motivation and the quality of sex are highly correlated with
the overall quality of the relationship
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Sexual activity is generally highest for
married persons in their mid-20s to mid-30s
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when discussing a sexual difference or partner with your partner
you should accentuate the positve
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Which of these describes companionate love
All of the above - (it is the type of love experienced between most parents & their children, it is a stable kind of love that is characteristic of many long-lasting adult relationships, and it based on togetherness, trust, sharing, affection, & a concern for the welfare of the other -more so than passion)
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When discussing your sexual problem with your partner, you should
take the responsibility for y our own pleasure
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For most adults aged 26 and older, their sexual lifestyle is characterized by
long-lasting monogamy
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With regards to marriage, cross-cultural studies show that the majority of cultures in the world are
polygynouys
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John Gottman has found that _________ is the best predictor of whether or not a relationship will survive
the ratio of positive and negative emotional interactions
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A good index that marriage will be happy and successful
a high number of shared pleasurable activities
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Regarding couples who cohabitate, or live together without being married, which is FALSE
less than a third will go on to get married to each other
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which of these statements regarding teenage pregnancy is true
the US leads developed nations in yearly teenage pregnancy rates by a large margin
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Children of teenage mothers are more likely than other children to
All of the above - (have physical, cognitive, & emotional problems, score lower on intelligence tests and get lower grades, be victims of poor parenting)
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The physical responses associated with sexual arousal (eg penis erection, vaginal lubrication), including orgasm, are first present at
infancy
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teaching children about their sexuality
makes it no more likely that they will engage in premarital sex than other children
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Before puberty
boys do not usually ejaculate and girls do not menstruate
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The physical changes in girls and boys at puberty (eg breast development, facial hair) are called
secondary sex characteristics
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Sexual activity is generally highest for
Married persons over 25
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Which of the following statements regarding oral-genital ("oral") sex is false
The natural secretions of the genitals are unhealthy
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Anal sex...
All of the above - (Can feel good on the receiving "end" too, can transmit STDs if not condom is used, can cause bacterial infection if the oral or vaginal activity follows it)
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Typically, the kind of couple having a sexual encounter that lasts the longest and is most likely to result in a woman's multiple orgasms is
a lesbian couple
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Research demonstrates that abstinence-only sex education (vs comprehensive programs)
has cost tax payers over $900 million federal tax payer dollars to date
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Masturbation is
not a cause of any sort of physical problems
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Which of the following contraceptive methods does NOT offer women any protection against some sexually transmitted infections
birth control pill
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In which way to qomen's sexual fantasies differ from men's
more romantic
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Peggy wants her lover Bob to have sexual intercourse with her in different positions, including rear vaginal entry. Peggy...
is normal in her desire to try different positions
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Regarding oral-genital sex (ie "oral sex")
All of the above - (The large majority of young adults engage in oral-genital relations, no other sexual behavior has gained so much popularity since Kinsey's time, it is less popular among African Americans)
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If one becomes sexually aroused by receiving physical or psychological pain, then the paraphilia is called
masochism
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If one becomes sexually aroused by viewing or having sex with a dead person then the paraphilia is called
necrophilia
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If one becomes sexually aroused by pressing or rubbing against someone in a crowded or public place, then the paraphilia is called
Frotteurism
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If one becomes sexually aroused by enhancement of sexual arousal by oxygen deprivation then the paraphilia is called
Autoerotic asphyxia
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If one becomes sexually aroused by exposing one's genitals to an unwilling observer, then the paraphilia is called
Exhibitionism
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If a woman is sexually assaulted by a neighbor she's seen out in the yard, but never really talked with, then that would be an example of
acquaintance rape
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If a 14 year old starts dating a 20 year old woman and eventually they have sex, then the woman is guilty of
statutory rape
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Which of the following are most likely to be raped
A young woman age 18-24
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Is exhibitionism usually coerced?
yes
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Is frotteurism usually coerced?
yes
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Is autoerotic asphyxia usually coerced?
no
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Is zoophilia usually coerced?
yes
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Are obscene phone calls usually coerced
yes
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Is sadism usually coerced?
no
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Is masochism usually coerced?
no
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Is fetishism usually coerced
no
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About what percentage of all women will be a victim of rape of attempted rape in her lifetime?
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