Sexual Motivation Quiz

Viewing images of sexually attractive women and men may lead people to

devalue their own partners and relationships.

Research on sex hormones and animal sexual behavior indicates that

female mammals' sexual receptivity peaks at the time of ovulation.

Research on the human sexual response cycle indicates that

female orgasm increases the likelihood of conception

In a complete sexual response cycle

the plateau phase immediately precedes orgasm

Women are more likely than men to experience

fantasies of being sexually taken by a passionate lover.

The time span after orgasm during which a male cannot be aroused to another orgasm is called

refractory period

The refractory period is the

time span after orgasm during which a male cannot be aroused to another orgasm.

Research on sex hormones and human sexual behavior indicates that

adult males who suffer castration experience a decline in their sex drive.

Ernie has begun watching sexually explicit movies. Based on research, how might this activity affect his relationship with his wife?

Ernie is likely to view his wife as less attractive

Brain scans of people viewing erotic material reveal a more active ________ in men than in women.

amygdala

Mr. Huerta emphasizes that premature sexual activity among high school students involves the interplay of alcohol consumption, mass media norms, and teens' underestimation of their vulnerability to sexually transmitted infections. The teacher's emphasis best illustrates

biopsychosocial approach

During the resolution phase of the sexual response cycle, people are most likely to experience a rapid decrease in physiological arousal if

they have just experienced orgasm

Research on the sexual response cycle indicates that

enough sperm may be released prior to male orgasm to enable conception.

Which finding supports the belief that the experience of orgasm is the same for both sexes?

Experts could not reliably distinguish between descriptions of orgasm written by men and women.

With the removal of the ovaries, a woman's natural ________ level drops.

testosterone