Question 1

Masturbation or self-stimulation in a three-year-old child would be a sign of

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A)   normal sexual development.
B)   the androgenital syndrome.
C)   an excess production of sex hormones.
D)   severe depression.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Which of the following sexual dysfunctions usually starts with repeated sexual failures caused by drinking too much alcohol or by premature ejaculation with initial doubts soon becoming severe fears of failure?

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A)   primary erectile disorder
B)   secondary erectile disorder
C)   paraphilic disorder
D)   genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorderE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Traditional sexual scripts involve

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A)   casual sex between strangers.
B)   casual sex between friends.
C)   sex taking place between a couple only after marriage.
D)   sex that may be premarital or not but involves courtship and romance.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Regarding the sex drives of men and women, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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A)   Large doses of alcohol suppress orgasm in women and erections in men.
B)   The drugs amphetamines, cocaine, and Ecstasy will impair sexual response.
C)   Men's and women's sex drives are closely related to the testosterone level in their bloodstreams.
D)   Men have a stronger sex drive than women do.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 5

In Western cultures, boys are encouraged to

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A)   prepare for the world of work.
B)   be goal-oriented.
C)   control their emotions.
D)   do all of these.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

According to the biological biasing effect, men tend to be more "left-brained" and score higher than women on tests of language ability.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

To prevent child molestation, children should be taught

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A)   not to keep secrets from their parents.
B)   to tell their parents if anyone they are chatting with on the Internet wants to meet them in person.
C)   to shout "no" if any adult tries to engage them in sexual activity.
D)   to do all of these.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

A three-year-old child that spontaneously touches or exhibits his or her genitals is showing signs of

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A)   normal sexual development.
B)   the androgenital syndrome.
C)   an excess production of sex hormones.
D)   impending sexual adjustment problems.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Regarding androgyny, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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A)   People who express gender-appropriate traits tend to be more satisfied with their lives than androgynous persons.
B)   Having "feminine" traits primarily means that a person is nurturing and interpersonally oriented.
C)   Androgynous people are able to use both instrumental and emotionally expressive capacities to enhance their relationships.
D)   When confronted with an onslaught of negative events, strongly masculine or feminine persons become more depressed than androgynous individuals do.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Regarding sexual orientation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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A)   Differences in neurotransmitter levels have been detected in the hypothalamus in homosexual and heterosexual persons.
B)   Some researchers estimate that sexual orientation is from 30 to 70 percent genetic.
C)   It is unlikely that parenting makes children homosexual since there is little difference in the development of children with gay or lesbian parents and those who have heterosexual parents.
D)   Homosexuality is caused by hormone imbalances in adulthood with the hormone levels of most gay men and lesbians being significantly below average.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Mrs.Hathorne, the tenth grade biology teacher, is explaining to her class that the 23rd pair of chromosomes is different in males and females.Males have an XY, and females have an XX.Mrs.Hathorne is describing which dimension of sex?

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A)   androgyny
B)   gender identity
C)   genetic sex
D)   genital sexE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Pedophilic disorder involves sexual arousal

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A)   associated with other people's feet.
B)   derived from receiving pain as part of the sex act.
C)   associated with inanimate objects.
D)   by having sex with children.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Biological biasing can best be described as the

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A)   link between prenatal hormones and the development of sex organs.
B)   effect of physiological sex structures on the brain.
C)   subtle influences of sex hormones on the development of the body and nervous system, and later behavior patterns.
D)   way in which one's sex chromosomes ultimately determine gender identity.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Orgasm disorders are sexual dysfunctions

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A)   in which the person fails to reach orgasm during sexual activity.
B)   in which the person reaches orgasm too soon or too late during sexual activity.
C)   based very much on the expectations of the couple.
D)   characterized by all of these statements.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Regarding sexual anticipation in a healthy sexual relationship, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

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A)   ​Looking forward to lovemaking can be inhibited by routine and poor communication between partners.
B)   ​It is wise for busy couples to set aside time to spend together.
C)   ​Unexpected, spontaneous lovemaking should be encouraged within a relationship.
D)   All of these are true statements.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 16

According to the text, which of the following is one of the guidelines for maintaining a healthy emotional relationship with someone?

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A)   Try to read your partner's mind.
B)   It is important to try to win a fight.
C)   It is better to attack character than to lose an argument.
D)   Be open about your feelings.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

According to recent research, when men are sexually aroused, they tend to

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A)   make better decisions.
B)   make poorer decisions.
C)   become less aggressive.
D)   have a better memory.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Female orgasmic disorder is most appropriately viewed as resulting from a(n)

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A)   problem shared by couples.
B)   physiologically deficient female.
C)   insensitive or unskilled male partner.
D)   psychologically disabled female.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Sex as indicated by a preponderance of estrogens (female) or androgens (male) in the body refers to

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A)   genetic sex.
B)   gonadal sex.
C)   hormonal sex.
D)   gender identity.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

A study that compared happily married couples with unhappily married couples found that, in almost every regard, the happily married couples

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A)   never had any arguments.
B)   had a good sex life that helped them through the bad times.
C)   showed superior communication skills.
D)   had stable financial resources.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Exam 11: Sex, Gender, and Sexuality.

Biological biasing can best be described as the

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Orgasm disorders are sexual dysfunctions

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Regarding the sex drives of men and women, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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A study that compared happily married couples with unhappily married couples found that, in almost every regard, the happily married couples

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Female orgasmic disorder is most appropriately viewed as resulting from a(n)

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Masturbation or self-stimulation in a three-year-old child would be a sign of

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Traditional sexual scripts involve

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In Western cultures, boys are encouraged to

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Mrs.Hathorne, the tenth grade biology teacher, is explaining to her class that the 23rd pair of chromosomes is different in males and females.Males have an XY, and females have an XX.Mrs.Hathorne is describing which dimension of sex?

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A three-year-old child that spontaneously touches or exhibits his or her genitals is showing signs of

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According to the biological biasing effect, men tend to be more "left-brained" and score higher than women on tests of language ability.

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Pedophilic disorder involves sexual arousal

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Sex as indicated by a preponderance of estrogens (female) or androgens (male) in the body refers to

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Regarding sexual anticipation in a healthy sexual relationship, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

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Which of the following sexual dysfunctions usually starts with repeated sexual failures caused by drinking too much alcohol or by premature ejaculation with initial doubts soon becoming severe fears of failure?

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According to recent research, when men are sexually aroused, they tend to

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Regarding sexual orientation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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To prevent child molestation, children should be taught

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According to the text, which of the following is one of the guidelines for maintaining a healthy emotional relationship with someone?

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Regarding androgyny, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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