REVEL Chapter 10 Quiz: Sexuality and Gender Flashcards
(20 cards)
Primary sex characteristics __________.
are directly involved in human reproduction
What is the average age of menarche in the United States?
12
If the gonads within an embryo produce testosterone because of the presence of a Y gene on the sex chromosome, then the __________ will develop and the __________ will deteriorate.
Wolffian ducts, Müllerian ducts
An intersex person is __________.
a person born with ambiguous sexual organs
Annika’s mother wants her daughter to grow up to become a mother of a large family. Such an expectation for Annika might be seen as an example of her gender __________.
role
Darla shares with a close friend that she often feels a strong desire to be another gender and that it bothers her so much that she is having problems at work and in her social life. What is the term used to describe this?
gender dysphoria
In social learning theory, gender identity results __________.
from observation and imitation
Jennifer’s aunt tries to explain that running around with boys on the playground isn’t “ladylike.” Such a statement could be an example of __________.
gender stereotyping
Plateau occurs in Phase __________ of a sexual-response cycle.
2
The refractory period is a time during which a __________.
man cannot have another orgasm
Which of the following studies was the most controversial for its method of gathering information?
the Masters and Johnson study
The Kinsey report indicates that more than ___________ as many men had intercourse by age 16 as did women.
three times
Parental investment theory seeks to explain why __________.
men may be more sexually active than women
Research on the epi-mark offers a __________ explanation for the existence of homosexuality.
genetic
Some research suggests that a man is more likely to be homosexual if he has a lot of __________.
older brothers
Sexual health can be influenced by __________.
organic, psychological, and sociocultural factors
Which of the following sexually transmitted infections can ultimately affect the brain?
syphilis
Brandon has a couple of painful sores on his penis and experiences severe itching and burning in the surrounding area. Brandon probably has __________.
genital herpes
Which of the following is a way in which HIV can be transmitted?
through exposure to contaminated blood or other body fluids containing contaminated blood
Alicia is horrified to hear that her date from last night carries the human immunodeficiency virus. While they did not engage in sex, they did share a quick kiss at the end of the evening. Besides discussing her concerns with her date should they go out again, what precautions should Alicia take?
She should try not to worry, since kissing has not been proven to be a successful way to transmit HIV, and follow up with her doctor or other health care provider if she has concerns or questions.
