Human Sexuality Final

How have television and the internet shaped sexuality?

internet access has normalized a wider range of sexual behaviors

Which statement is most accurate according to research exploring the relationship between media violence and sexual violence in men?

Average men who view sexual violence become more accepting of sexual violence

Which structure changes the most during the menstrual cycle?

endometrium

Anal penetration can be painful because

the internal sphincter is not ordinarily under voluntary control

In what way does the menstrual cycle influence sexual desire?

Women tend to be more interested in sex in the days around ovulation

The corpus spongiosum is less rigid than they corpora cavernosa during erection

to prevent constriction of the urethra, allowing ejaculation

What is the order in which the following aspects of the male sexual response cycle occur?

spermatogenesis, seminal emission, ejaculation, coagulation of semen

Which action occurs during ejaculation?

the urethral sphincter remains closed

What aspect of perceived attractiveness is most clearly linked to cultural preferences rather than evolved preferences?

a preference for low BMI

Hyperfeminine female faces are considered highly attractive

by both men and women

A young women is choosing between several pictures to use for an online dating profile. Which picture would men be most likely to consider attractive?

a picture taken at an angle that makes her eyes look especially large

A man rated as “unattractive” is most likely to have

highly asymmetrical features

A deep voice in a man is

a sexually differentiated trait that plays a role in ratings of physical attractiveness

Sandra is going to a “speed-dating” event. She knows exactly the sort of man she’d like to meet. She mentally checks off the qualities important to her, such as wealth and ambition, before she gets there. Based on sexual attraction research, which outcome is most likely?

Sandra will be most attracted to men who seem warm, trustworthy, and funny, and will end up choosing a man who does not match her established priorities.

Myotonic changes are generally seen during the ______ phase of the sexual response cycle.

plateau

In the ______ phase of the sexual response cycle, the physiological signs of arousal reverse.

resolution

The most common coital position employed in the United States is the _____ position, which provides ____ stimulation of the G-spot.

man-above; poor

A recent MRI study of coitus revealed that

front-to-front sex does a poor job of stimulating the G-spot

The Clark and Hartfield studies, as well as related studies of attitudes toward casual sex, found that

most college males are willing to engage in casual sex with attractive females

A woman who dislikes hookup culture and wants to remain a virgin is choosing between a college with mostly female students and a college with mostly male students. According to research on sex ratios and sexual behaviors which college should she choose?

the male-majority campus, because there will be more female virgins than on campuses where women are in the majority

What are women in their first year of college most likely to say they got out of a casual hookup?

nothing

According to Sternberg’s model of love, companionate love is characterized by low levels of

passion

Home pregnancy tests work by detecting the presence ______ in the woman’s urine

hCG

The effect of contractions during the first stage of labor is to ______,__ leading to _____.

pull the cervix upward; effacement

The contraceptive technique described in the biblical story of Onan falls into the category of a(n) _______ method.

behavioral

Social approval of condom use was promoted by

the AIDS epidemic

The three contraceptive methods with the best typical-use reliability are

implants, IUDs, and sterilization

What statement about physical methods of contraception is false?

Spermicides alone offer reliable contraception.

Combination contraceptive pills work primarily through their actions on the

brain

The typical use failure rate for the withdrawal method of contraception is around _____ percent.

21

The most common method of surgical abortion during the first trimester is

vacuum aspiration

In societies that have permitted polygyny,

a minority of men have multiple wives

Polyandry is a marital relationship

in which one woman takes more than one husband

Which statement about polyamory is false?

It involves only heterosexual sex.

Sam and Alex are in their late 20s and both have graduate degrees and high-paying jobs. They are also practicing Catholics. Based on the information, the probability that they will ultimately get divorced

is low, since all of the available predictors are working in their favor

Which statement about divorce is false?

The majority of children with step parents end up with minor emotional and/or behavioral problems.

The overall period of transition to infertility in women is termed

the climacteric

The hot flashes experienced by many women during menopause are due to

instability in the control of blood vessels

What physiological change has been associated with aging in women?

Decreased vaginal lubrication

Given current trends, it is likely that

the next generation of gay youth will find greater societal acceptance than in the past.

Many gays find the ___ phase of coming out, during which he/she _____, to be the most difficult.

first; accepts his/her own orientation

What is the current consensus among mental health professionals regarding conversion therapy?

It is not only ineffective in changing one’s sexual orientation, it can cause lasting psychological damage to clients.

Which strategy is the most effective way to overcome homophobia?

Personal contact with gay people

Women are most highly represented among

objectophiles

Virtuous Pedophiles

are sexually attracted to children, but don’t want to have sex with them.

A woman who looks to a sex therapist for help is most likely to be suffering from which problem?

A lack of interest in or enjoyment of sex

Men who seek help for sexual problems are most likely to be troubled by

a problem with physiological function.

A middle-aged woman visits her doctor and confides that sex with her husband is painful. She suspects that the problem is decreased vaginal lubrication, which has been worsening since the onset of menopause. Her doctor should

recommend the use of lubricants.

Vaginal dilators are

used to treat vaginismus.

Kegel exercises may be used to improve

sexual function.

Jody runs more than 200 km per week. She is lean and healthy, but she has not had a menstrual period for three months and has almost no interest in sex with her boyfriend. This is creating problems in their relationship. Which of the following approaches would be the most helpful in restoring Jody’s interest in sex?

cutting back on running and increasing daily caloric intake

The _______ exercise is used to treat ______.

stop-start; premature ejaculation

What drugs are commonly used to treat premature ejaculation?

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

The most appropriate use for testosterone supplementation would be to

reverse low sexual desire.

Which is true about syphilis but not about AIDS?

It has a reliable cure.

Charles sees his doctor about a wet sore at the base of his penis that is not painful or itchy. He will most likely be treated with

penicillin

HIV is spread mostly by

sexual contact and contaminated needles.

In South Africa, the overall life expectancy of AIDS victims increased by 9 years between 2005 and 2014, thanks to

the increasing availability of effective antiviral drugs.

Pre-exposure prophylaxis is a drug regime

used before exposure, to prevent an HIV infection from taking hold.

For people who are sexually active, the best defense against most sexually transmitted infections is

a latex or polyurethane condom.

Which scenario would be most likely to result in a rape conviction?

One of the individuals in a sexual encounter was under the legal age of consent.

Which is not a major reason for low rates of sexual assault reporting?

Victims were not physically or emotionally hurt by the assault.

A woman is at the greatest risk of being raped by

a friend.

Which statement most accurately describes the possibility of recovery after rape?

Most women will recover from being raped, but recovery takes time.

A woman’s partner slapped and shoved her in a jealous rage after seeing her laughing with a male coworker. When she threatened to leave her partner, he became extremely apologetic. He bought flowers, made a special dinner, and told her how much he loved her. This is an example of what phase of IPV?

reconciliation

Jessica has been told by her boss that she will certainly get the new corner office, as long as he gets to help her “try out the new couch.” This is an example of _______ harassment.

quid pro quo

The most common form of sexual harassment experienced by students in grades 5 through 8 is being

subjected to sexual comments or jokes

Which form of stalking is considered an extreme example of obsessive relational intrusion?

Intimate partner

A young man writes to his favorite singer and gets a form letter and a signed photograph in return. He believes that this singer has fallen in love with him and travels across the country to wait for her outside her home. This is an example of

delusional stalking

Which statement about street-level female prostitutes is true?

Most have had babies.

Today, the majority of prostitutes in the United States are working

for escort services

Which statement about juvenile prostitutes in the United States is true?

Many have left abusive home environments.

Transnational trafficking most commonly occurs

from poor countries to richer ones