Reading checks practice

Which of the following is NOT a sampling-related problem that occurs in sex research?

African Americans and Latin Americans are overrepresented in most studies.

Janet concludes that a tribe is bizarre because the men adorn themselves by making holes in their genitalia and filling the holes with little wire rings. She overlooks the fact that in her own culture, people pierce their ears, tongues, eyebrows, and other body parts. This is an example of:

ethnocentrism

One of the most important findings in Kinsey's work was that:

there was extraordinary diversity in sexual behavior.

All the following are Victorian perspectives on sexuality that persist today EXCEPT the:

value placed on women being sexually experienced.

Sex researchers believe that the most that can be said of a person is that his or her behaviors are:

typical or atypical of the group average.

A local radio talk show host asks his listeners to call in and report how frequently they engage in sexual intercourse. Which of the following BEST describes the validity of this information?

Because this sample is not representative of the community, it will not be valid.

What is the problem with depending on the media as a source for sexual attitudes and information?

Because of their entertainment orientation, there are few realistic depictions of sexuality.

Helen has written an article in a popular woman's magazine exploring the many benefits of a cream she has developed and markets on the Internet. Helen asserts this cream has increased sexual responsiveness for nearly all the women who have tried it, although she does not explain how many women have reported this benefit, or what methods she used to determine if it was helpful for them. Helen does not list her educational credentials. Why should one be skeptical of Helen's claims?

1. The magazine is not a peer-reviewed publication, and there is no evidence Helen is a trained researcher.

2.Because Helen does not describe her research methods, it is impossible to judge their quality.

3.Helen is likely to benefit financially from her findings that the product works.

Information about patterns of sexual behavior among the Mehinaku, Mangaia, Dani, ancient Greeks, and Sambians helps us see that:

culture is the primary determinant in how sexual interests and attractions are expressed.

William Masters and Virginia Johnson contributed all the following to our understanding of human sexual behavior EXCEPT they did not:

support Freud's distinction between clitoral and vaginal orgasms.

To minimize the possibility of vaginal infections, a person should:

wear cotton rather than synthetic underpants.

What are the two components of the female reproductive cycle?

the ovarian cycle and the menstrual cycle

Which statement about breasts is FALSE ?

Women with bigger breasts produce more milk than women with smaller breasts.

Which of the following courses does a sperm cell follow on its way to the exterior body of the male?

Testes, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, urethra

One teaspoon of ejaculate can contain ____ sperm, though only ___ will reach the fallopian tubes.

100 million to 600 million, less than 1,000

Which of the following hormones is released by the pituitary gland and stimulates maturation of gametes in the testes and ovaries?

follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Which of the following is TRUE about the hymen in a woman's sexual anatomy?

A hymen can be stretched or broken during non-sexual activities.

Which of the following statements concerning circumcision is FALSE ?

Superincision, a variation of circumcision, involves removal of the glans.

The umbrella term for those whose gender expression or identity is not congruent with the sex assigned at birth is:

transgender

Tyrell and Tenisha like to play house. Every time they play, Tenisha scolds Tyrell for the pretended mess he makes and ridicules him for not knowing how to set the table. He is not allowed to hold her doll except under her watchful eye. According to social learning theory, these roles are:

learned through observation and imitation.

How are sexual orientation and gender identity related to each other?

They are conceptually independent of each other.

Although Cameron is 15, she has not begun to develop breasts, does not menstruate, and she appears short for her age. Medical tests reveal that she does not have ovaries and is missing an X chromosome.

Turner Syndrome

Sam is tall, has little body hair and unusually small testicles, and is starting to develop rounded hips and breasts. Medical tests reveal he has low levels of testosterone and an extra X chromosome.

Klinefelter Syndrome

When Casey reached puberty but did not begin to menstruate, her parents took her in for medical testing. Tests revealed that Casey's chromosomes are XY and her gonads are producing testosterone, but she developed feminine external genitalia because her body is unable to respond to testosterone.

Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome

Ari has been identified as female since birth. However, during puberty Ari's testicles descended and what was thought to be Ari's clitoris enlarged into the glans of a penis. Ari also developed other male secondary sex characteristics. Since then, Ari has claimed a male gender identity.

5-Alpha Reductase/DHT Deficiency

Hayden was born with female genitals that were masculine in appearance, did not feed well, and soon developed dehydration and abnormal heart rhythm. Medical tests revealed that while she had XX chromosomes, she had abnormally high levels of androgen due to a gland disorder.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

In which of the following ethnic groups would you MOST likely find a couple with a relationship characterized by egalitarianism (that is where responsibilities are shared rather than based on traditional gender roles)?

African American

Kyl and Brent encourage their child Zoomer to play with any toys and to wear any clothes that interest them. When shopping, they allow Zoomer to browse across the toy and clothing sections to pick out the most appealing items.

Brianna and Devon encourage their child Noah to only play with toys and wear clothes that are marketed for boys. When shopping, they stop and point out trucks and dinosaur shirts and move quickly past any toys or clothing they perceive to be feminine.

Which socialization process are both pairs of parents using to shape their child's gender roles?

channeling

For an embryo to develop male genitals, the embryo must:

receive genetic and hormonal signals.

Which of the following BEST explains the relationship between biological sex and gender roles?

We may be born male, female, or a variation of the two, and how our gender roles develop is a complex issue.

Clitoris

Glans of penis

Clitoral hood

Foreskin

Labia majora

Scrotum

Labia minora

Spongy tissue of shaft

Ovaries

Testes

Which of the following is MOST TRUE regarding the gender identity of individuals with DSD?

More longitudinal research needs to be done in this area.

What would Lee (love styles) and Sternberg (triangular theory, love stories) agree is the most important for relationship satisfaction?

Partners who are similar in their way of loving.

What is a strong predictor of attraction for long-term relationships?

Homogamy - having similarity in interests, values, sociodemographic characteristics, and physical appearance.

Who seek partners who offer charisma, humor, kindness, and intelligence?

All genders

In India, cultural tradition has favored the practice of arranged marriages, wherein parents choose the spouse of their young adult child. Recently, however, as many as _____ of marriages in India are semi-arranged, wherein young adults are involved in the spouse selection process.

2 in 3

Mei and Shu met through friends and have been dating privately for almost a year. They try to spend every free moment with each other and feel like they know everything about one another. They fear their time together may be coming to an end though, because their parents have been pressuring them to find good husbands and would be furious if they learned Mei and Shu are more than friends.

Romantic love

Isabel and Zach met on a spring break mission trip, fell madly in love with each other, and have decided to get married. Their parents think it is too soon, but they feel confident that they know all they need to know about each other.

Fatuous love

Vivek and Shivani have returned to Vivek's family home to settle into married life. Shivani doesn't know Vivek well but feels confident that her parents made a good choice and is looking forward to building a marriage with her new husband.

Empty love

During holiday visits, Jess loves to watch her parents, who have been married for 25 years. Like a dance they have perfected, they anticipate each other's movements and needs. Though she doubts they have a steamy sex life, watching their quiet affection comforts her.

Companionate love

Cara and Andrew enjoy spending time together and feel comfortable to talk about anything with each other. Though they care about each other, their relationship is platonic and they each have romantic partners.

Liking

Carmen often complains that the men she meets are distant and cannot commit to her. She falls in love easily and is very sexual. Her relationships are marked by extreme happiness, jealousy, and dark despair. According to the attachment theory of love, researchers would most likely classify her as an adult with:

anxious attachments.

Johan and Elin have lived together in Stockholm Sweden for two years and are beginning to talk about marriage, though they have all of the legal benefits of marriage and their families do not expect them to marry. Matt and Samantha have lived together in Washington D.C. for two years and recently gave birth to their first child. They are beginning to talk about marriage because their families do not approve of their out-of-wedlock birth and are pressuring them to "make it official." According to what we learned about cohabitation from Sassler & Lichter (2020), which statement is MOST likely true of their futures?

Johan and Elin are more likely to stay together than Matt and Samantha.

Which of the following statements about consensual non-monogamy is FALSE ?

Consensual non-monogamists have significantly poorer quality of relationships than monogamists.

All of the following are true about dating and hooking-up EXCEPT :

Dating and hooking-up are the new courtship process of young people around the world.

The part of the body that is most important for desire and sexual response is:

the brain.

Which of the following is FALSE regarding LGBTQ+ individuals' experiences with prejudice and discrimination?

Due to widespread social acceptance, now is a better time than ever to come out as a sexual or gender minority member.

The correct order of Masters and Johnson's model is:

excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.

As part of sexual arousal, the engorgement of cavernous bodies with blood is ______________, and increased muscle tension is ______________.

vasocongestion; myotonia

A person who enjoys all kinds of sexual expressions, has a positive attitude toward sexual activities, is comfortable talking about sex, and uses contraception responsibly would most likely:

score high on a measure of erotophilia.

Sexual orientation refers to a person's ___________, which may change over time.

sexual identity, interests, and behaviors

The ruling in the Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015 was historically significant because it:

recognized the constitutional right of individuals to marry, regardless of sex, in every state.

All of the following statements about sexual orientation are true EXCEPT:

Children who violate gender norms or who engage in sexual play with children of the same gender are more likely to have a sexual minority orientation later in life.

According to the most recent model of sexual orientation (Storms), bisexual individuals:

are high on both homoeroticism and heteroeroticism dimensions.

Sexual response is very similar across genders, except:

Cis and trans men experience a refractory period.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding experiences of LGBTQIA+ teens?

Few LGBTQIA+ teens feel that they can openly talk to their parents about their orientation.

Jen has had three boyfriends over the last five years. She has been sexually active with each of them, but never had sex outside of the relationship while she was with a boyfriend. Jen is practicing:

serial monogamy.

You are watching TV with your three-year-old son and he begins masturbating. According to your text, how should you respond to your child's sexuality?

Tell him that you understand that it's pleasurable and that it is best to do that in the privacy of his own room.

Yahvi, a 12-year-old girl, just completed a comprehensive sex education unit in school. Vanita, Yahvi's cousin who is also a 12-year-old girl, goes to a different school that takes an abstinence-only approach to sex education. Compared to Vanita, Yahvi is:

less likely to become pregnant before she graduates from high school.

Which of the following statements about marital sexuality is FALSE ?

Married couples view declining frequency in sex as a major problem even if the overall relationship is good.

Which of the following statements regarding sexuality and aging is FALSE ?

Most older people no longer want or enjoy sexual contact.

How does childhood sexual exploration influence adult sexual orientation?

There is no hard evidence that such experiences influence adult sexual orientation.

Social factors that predispose teenagers to engage in early sexual behavior include:

1.low parental monitoring.

2.parent substance use.

3. poverty.

With reference to cross-cultural comparisons, which of the following statements about adolescent pregnancies in the U.S. is FALSE ?

Adolescents in the US are more sexually active than their European counterparts.

According to your authors, what would be the BEST response to a five-year-old's question "Where do babies come from?"

Briefly discuss the basics of reproduction, check to see whether the child has understood your answer, and express your openness to answer similar questions in future.

A ____ person cross-dresses for sexual arousal, whereas a ____ person cross-dresses to feel comfortable and congruent.

transvestite; transgender

Which of the following is TRUE about masturbation?

1.Due to Abrahamic religious belief that sex is for procreation, masturbation has traditionally been viewed as immoral and harmful in cultures that practice Judeo-Christian or Islamic religion.

2.There is a positive relationship between level of education and frequency of masturbation.

3. Masturbation is important for learning about our bodies and is a safer source of sexual pleasure.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding sexual scripts?

1.Intrapersonal scripts give erotic meaning to physiological sensations and are highly individualized.

2.Cultural scripts indicate which behaviors are socially acceptable, when they are performed, and with whom.

3. Interpersonal scripts are learned conventions and signals that enable two or more people to engage in sexual behaviors with each other.

Erotic fantasies:

are a healthy part of sexuality and may enhance relationships.

According to the Maltz hierarchy, an interaction wherein an individual with sadistic sexual interest dominates and gives physical pain to a partner with masochistic sexual interest per their shared BDSM script would be categorized as a:

+3

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a pedophile?

The person has sexual interests for teen girls.

Criticisms of efforts to label frequent sexual behavior "sexual addiction" include all the following EXCEPT:

Neither the professional literature nor the popular media has directed much attention to the idea that people can become dominated by insatiable sexual needs.

The American Psychiatric Association does not list domination and submission as a paraphilic disorder because:

the behaviors are consensual and do not cause psychological distress.

Which of the following statements about anal intercourse is FALSE?

It is not practiced by heterosexual couples.

Seth derives sexual pleasure when his dog licks his genitals, and he often indulges in anal sex with the dog. He cares deeply about his dog and always makes sure that it is not hurt.

Zoophilia

Harry gets aroused sexually just by touching and kissing his girlfriend's shoes. He always asks his girlfriend to wear her shoes while having sex with her.

Fetishism

Uma likes to be slapped and choked by her partner, Ryan, while having sex. Ryan doesn't enjoy these activities and worries he is going to hurt her, but it's the only way Uma can enjoy sex.

Masochism

Matt likes to go to the downtown subway terminal and press his genitals on unsuspecting women in the crowd. He is not too concerned about being confronted because the women often don't realize he is touching them.

Frotteurism

Steve often uses a telescope in his bedroom to peep into the bedroom windows of his neighbors in an adjacent cul-de-sac, to watch while they undress. Watching an unsuspecting person undress gives intense sexual pleasure to Steve.

Voyeurism