Quiz 9: Sexual Arousal
Psychology
Q 1Q 1
According to the research findings of Masters and Johnson,women are able to physiologically experience at least three types of orgasm: vaginal,clitoral and uterine.
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Q 3Q 3
In Basson's intimacy model of sexual responses,people engage in sexual behaviours due to spontaneous sexual desire as well as due to motives to increase intimacy.
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Q 4Q 4
The physiological processes of vasocongestion and myotonia play a key role in the Masters and Johnson's stages of sexual response and Kaplan's triphasic model.
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Q 5Q 5
The one aspect of sex that is missing from all four models of sexual response presented in the text is memory.
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Q 6Q 6
The sexual response cycle from beginning to end for both the female and male is controlled completely by conscious perception of sexual stimuli by the brain.
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Q 7Q 7
When the male ejaculate empties into the bladder rather than going out the tip of the penis,this is called retrograde ejaculation.
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Q 8Q 8
The limbic system is central to female sexual response but it is less important in male sexual response.
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Q 9Q 9
The effects of hormones being present during prenatal development on genital anatomy or genitals are known as organizing effects.
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Q 11Q 11
The key organ in humans in responding to pheromones is the vomeronasal organ located inside the nose.
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Q 12Q 12
Due to the similarities between the clitoris and penis,the techniques involved in male and female masturbation are almost identical.
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Q 13Q 13
Sexual fantasies by women are more likely to focus on a role during sexual activity such as tying their partner up.
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Q 16Q 16
When the typical person thinks of two-person sex,one of the assumptions that most people will have is that the sex is heterosexual.
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Q 17Q 17
One of the best ways to find out how to use your hand to stimulate the genitals of a sexual partner is to find out how your partner masturbates.
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Q 18Q 18
Fantasies during two-person sex are very different from ones people have during masturbation.
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Q 19Q 19
Cunnilingus is only a heterosexual sexual activity,while fellatio is primarily a homosexual sexual activity.
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Q 20Q 20
If sex "just" consists of oral-genital contact it is impossible to transmit sexually transmitted diseases.
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Q 22Q 22
Having an orgasm as the ultimate goal when a couple has sexual intercourse is normal and healthy.
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Q 24Q 24
The likely reason that oysters are considered an aphrodisiac is because they resemble the testes.
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Q 26Q 26
According to Masters and Johnson,two basic physiological processes that occur during sexual arousal are
A)erection and euphoria
B)sexual desire and vasocongestion
C)muscle tension and sensory distortion
D)vasocongestion and myotonia
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Q 27Q 27
Which basic physiological response occurs during Masters and Johnson's excitement phase of the human sexual response cycle?
A)vasocongestion
B)the tenting effect
C)myotonia
D)the muscle contraction known as orgasm
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Q 28Q 28
In the excitement phase (as defined by Masters and Johnson)of the sexual response cycle,vasocongestion results in ____________ for the female and _____________ for the male.
A)vaginal lubrication;an erection
B)sex tension flush;contraction of the genitals
C)carpopedal spasm;carpopedal spasm
D)an orgasm;an orgasm
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Q 29Q 29
What is myotonia?
A)dilation of blood vessels
B)increased blood flow
C)muscle contractions
D)thickening of tissue
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Q 30Q 30
What is the term for the accumulation of blood in the genitals during the sexual response cycle?
A)myotonia
B)detumescence
C)vasocongestion
D)excitement
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Q 31Q 31
Which of the following models is the one proposed by Masters and Johnson?
A)vasocongestion,muscular contractions,sexual desire
B)perception,evaluation,arousal,perception of arousal,evaluation,sexual behaviour,perception of the behaviour,positive evaluation
C)excitement,orgasm,resolution
D)excitement,resolution,orgasm,plateau
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Q 32Q 32
Vaginal lubrication occurs because of
A)glandular secretions in the walls of the vagina.
B)muscular contractions around the vagina.
C)the accumulation of blood in the tissues around the vagina.
D)hormone signals.
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Q 33Q 33
Nipple erection is a result of
A)myotonia.
B)vasocongestion.
C)muscle relaxation along with vasocongestion.
D)sex flush.
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Q 34Q 34
Which of the following is NOT an effect of vasocongestion?
A)clitoral swelling
B)vaginal lubrication
C)nipple erection
D)swelling of inner lips
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Q 35Q 35
The opening up of the inner lips during the excitement phase,as defined by Masters and Johnson,is
A)caused by muscular contractions.
B)the result of vasocongestion.
C)the best indication that the vagina is sufficiently lubricated for intercourse.
D)caused by the lubrication of the vagina.
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Q 36Q 36
Viagra acts on which of the following neurotransmitters?
A)epinephrine
B)norepinephrine
C)nitric oxide
D)dopamine
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Q 37Q 37
Which of the following occurs in the male sexual response cycle,but not the female sexual response cycle?
A)activity in the cingulate gyrus
B)Cowper's gland secretion
C)ejaculation
D)erection
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Q 38Q 38
The sex flush
A)is a slang expression for condom disposal.
B)is more common in men than in women.
C)is more common in women than in men.
D)is related to guilt about or embarrassment over sexual matters.
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Q 39Q 39
During the excitement phase,the upper two-thirds of the vagina expands dramatically.This is often called which of the following?
A)ballooning
B)sex flush
C)orgasmic platform
D)detumescence
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Q 40Q 40
Which statement does NOT describe the erogenous zones?
A)They include such areas of the body as the genitals,breasts,lips,etc.
B)They can include such regions of the body as the back,the ears,and stomach.
C)They can vary from one person to another.
D)They are the same for everyone.
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Q 41Q 41
During the excitement phase,as defined by Masters and Johnson,which part of the female anatomy DOES NOT become engorged with blood?
A)clitoris
B)uterus
C)interior part of clitoris (crura)
D)breasts
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Q 42Q 42
Erogenous zones are
A)body parts that are sexually sensitive.
B)social spaces in which people may be sexually expressive.
C)body parts that respond to hand stimulation only.
D)environments to be avoided when sexually aroused.
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Q 43Q 43
The swelling or thickening of the tissue surrounding the outer third of the vagina is known as
A)the tenting effect.
B)the orgasmic platform.
C)ballooning.
D)orgasmic inevitability.
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Q 44Q 44
Something called the orgasmic platform
A)occurs in the outer third of the vagina.
B)indicates that orgasm has occurred.
C)indicates that orgasm will not occur.
D)occurs in the inner two thirds of the vagina.
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Q 45Q 45
What is autoeroticism?
A)Amechanical sexual response.
B)An involuntary sexual response.
C)An unwanted sexual response.
D)Includes the act of masturbation.
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Q 46Q 46
Masturbation is an example of all of these EXCEPT
A)autoeroticism
B)one-person sex
C)sexual self-stimulation
D)self-abuse
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Q 47Q 47
What is "Ejaculatory inevitability"?
A)The first part of the male's orgasm when ejaculation can be stopped just before the second stage begins.
B)The second stage of the male orgasm when ejaculation occurs.
C)Occurs in a minority of males and is the cause of premature ejaculation.
D)Part of the male's orgasm when ejaculation will occur whether desired or not.
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Q 48Q 48
During orgasm which of the following is the muscle/organ that does NOT contract rhythmically?
A)uterus
B)pupil
C)anus
D)vaginal muscles
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Q 50Q 50
A young woman feels that her vulva is very wet,her body feels warm,her heartbeat is quick,and her body has spots of red,like a rash that spread across her abdomen and chest.Given she has been reading an erotic novel and self-stimulating,which of the following BEST represents her experience?
A)She accurately believes she has had an orgasm.
B)She is having difficulty having an orgasm.
C)She accurately believes that she is highly aroused.
D)She is highly aroused but believes she has had an orgasm.
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Q 51Q 51
Who shows the most variability in orgasm-at least in terms of number and patterns of orgasmic response-from among the following?
A)females
B)males
C)lesbians
D)gay males
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Q 52Q 52
Men often ask the question,"How can you tell whether a woman has experienced an orgasm?" How would you answer?
A)It is usually impossible for a woman to 'fake' an orgasm.
B)There is no simple answer except to ask the woman and trust her answer.
C)Her toes will curl and she will groan.
D)She will have a sex flush and ejaculate liquid.
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Q 53Q 53
How have females described their orgasms?
A)A feeling much like that experienced by the male.
B)More pleasurable during masturbation than cunnilingus.
C)Easy to mistake it for simple arousal.
D)Like a pelvic "sneeze."
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Q 54Q 54
What is the resolution phase of the sexual response cycle,according to Masters and Johnson?
A)A reversal of the processes that built up during the excitement stage.
B)Generally over in 2 to 5 minutes for most;it does not last as long for those who may not have experienced orgasm.
C)The last phase of the cycle and is even more similar for males and females than was the excitement phase.
D)Longer for those women experiencing vaginal orgasms than for those experiencing clitoral orgasms.
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Q 55Q 55
The ________ is NOT experienced by the female during the sexual response cycle.
A)excitement phase
B)plateau phase
C)orgasmic phase
D)refractory period
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Q 56Q 56
According to Masters and Johnson,which ONE of the following is TRUE regarding the male refractory period?
A)It is consistent across men and lasts 20 minutes.
B)It varies across men lasting from a few minutes to 24 hours.
C)It tends to be shorter with alcohol consumption.
D)It tends to be longer in younger men.
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Q 57Q 57
What occurs during the female resolution phase (as defined by Masters and Johnson)?
A)The clitoris returns to its normal position.
B)The orgasmic platform expands.
C)The uterus elevates.
D)Lubrication increases.
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Q 58Q 58
The resolution phase described by Masters and Johnson may last as long as an hour in women who
A)have had an orgasm.
B)have had multiple orgasms.
C)have ejaculated.
D)have not had an orgasm.
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Q 59Q 59
What is the first part of the penis to be emptied of blood during resolution?
A)Corpus spongiosum.
B)Corpora cavernosa.
C)Corona.
D)Glans.
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Q 60Q 60
According to Masters and Johnson,the resolution phase of the sexual response cycle
A)is when most males can again go through the processes that built up during the excitement and plateau stages with a resulting sequence of multiple orgasms.
B)generally lasts about 15-30 minutes for most women;it lasts longer for those who may not have experienced orgasm.
C)is the last phase of the cycle and is even more similar for males and females than were the excitement and plateau phases.
D)is shorter for those women experiencing vaginal orgasms than for those experiencing clitoral orgasms.
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Q 61Q 61
Which of the following describes the research on women's orgasms conducted by Masters and Johnson?
A)They found that women's orgasms were always caused by vaginal penetration by either a penis,finger,tongue,or other object.
B)They found significant physiological differences in vaginal compared to clitoral orgasms.
C)They found that female orgasms almost always involve clitoral stimulation.
D)They were able to show that females are not actually capable of multiple separate orgasms,rather this is an illusion due to changes in arousal.
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Q 62Q 62
Much has been written about the "clitoral" and the "vaginal" orgasm.What has research shown?
A)The clitoral orgasm is much to be preferred to the vaginal orgasm.
B)The vaginal orgasm is easier to attain with a female partner.
C)Physiologically there is no difference between the clitoral and vaginal orgasm.
D)The vaginal orgasm is a sign that the female has purchased a high-quality dildo.
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Q 63Q 63
Why are women capable of multiple orgasms?
A)Women are more genetically evolved in this respect than men.
B)The first orgasm requires little stimulation.
C)They do not have a refractory period.
D)They do not have a resolution period.
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Q 64Q 64
Which person first made a distinction between the clitoral and the vaginal orgasm?
A)Hyde
B)Hite
C)Freud
D)Kinsey
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Q 65Q 65
Physiologically,which statement describes orgasms?
A)Vaginal orgasms are better,stronger and most enjoyable.
B)Clitoral orgasms are better and stronger and most enjoyable.
C)The vaginal orgasm indicates that a woman is mature.
D)Vaginal and clitoral orgasms vary in their strength and enjoyment.
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Q 66Q 66
What is the distinction between the "vaginal" and the "clitoral" orgasm based on?
A)Research showing the different physiological measures of orgasm intensity depending on whether it was a result of vaginal or clitoral stimulation.
B)Outdated,biased ideas of sexual fulfillment and female maturity.
C)The basic physiology of the female where sexual stimulation is much more erotic and physically effective when done in the act of intercourse.
D)The assumption that the vagina is the trigger to orgasm and not the clitoris.
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Q 67Q 67
Multiple orgasm for women is most likely to occur as a consequence of
A)hand-genital or mouth-genital stimulation.
B)a relatively long time period of penile intromission.
C)man on top of woman position.
D)no foreplay and five minutes of thrusting.
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Q 68Q 68
Which statement does NOT describe multiple orgasms?
A)Is most likely to result from clitoral stimulation rather than intercourse.
B)Is possible for a minority of men.
C)Appears to be a goal for the sexually experienced.
D)Following multiple orgasms,women enter a refractory period of at least 24 hours.
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Q 69Q 69
Which description describes multiple orgasms?
A)Only a small percentage of men and women (about 10 percent)can experience multiple orgasms.
B)Women who are capable of experiencing multiple orgasms are no longer satisfied with only one orgasm from sexual activity.
C)Often women who are capable of experiencing multiple orgasms are completely satisfied with one orgasm and do not wish to proceed with sexual activity.
D)Men,who are capable of multiple orgasm,must first experience detumescence after the first orgasm before they can proceed to more orgasms.
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Q 70Q 70
Which of the following does NOT provide justification for Kaplan's model of sexual response?
A)Vasocongestion and myotonia are controlled by different parts of the autonomic nervous system.
B)Vasocongestion and myotonia involve different anatomical structures.
C)Vasocongestion and myotonia differ in how they can be disrupted or injured.
D)Vasocongestion and myotonia can be brought under voluntary control.
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Q 71Q 71
Kaplan's triphasic model of sexual response includes two physiological components and one cognitive component.Which of the following is the cognitive component?
A)sexual desire phase
B)vasocongestion
C)muscular contractions
D)excitement phase
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Q 72Q 72
Which of the following BEST explains Basson's criticism of Kaplan's model that lead her to develop the intimacy-based model of sexual response.
A)In clinical experience,Basson observed that vasocongestion is the main cause of sexual desire.
B)In clinical experience,Basson observed that sexual desire often does not spontaneously arise before sexual arousal and excitement.
C)Empirical research demonstrated that sexual desire always arises before sexual arousal and excitement.
D)Empirical research demonstrated that susceptibility to sexual disorders was entirely based on sexual script.
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Q 73Q 73
Which theorists suggested that sexual response does not occur in successive stages,rather,it has three relatively independent phases or components?
A)Helen Singer Basson
B)John Bancroft
C)Rosemary Kaplan
D)Masters and Johnson
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Q 74Q 74
Research conducted with multiple-orgasmic men suggests that
A)the same pattern of orgasms occurs every time.
B)all orgasms involve some ejaculation.
C)ejaculations sometimes occur without orgasm.
D)some men learn this capability,others have the capacity from their first sexual act.
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Q 75Q 75
Probably the major criticism of Masters and Johnson's model of sexual response is that
A)they ignore the basic physiology of sexual arousal and response.
B)they do not integrate a cross-cultural component into their model.
C)cognition quite often plays a significant role in sexual arousal and they did not include this in their model.
D)humans are not as sexual as they originally assumed.
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Q 76Q 76
Masters and Johnson's research excluded
A)people who were orgasmic.
B)people who were multiply orgasmic.
C)people who were anorgasmic.
D)people who had high sexual desire.
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Q 77Q 77
A major criticism of Masters and Johnson's model of sexual response is that
A)they ignore the basic physiology of sexual arousal and response.
B)they do not integrate a cross-cultural component into their model.
C)cognition often does not play a significant role in sexual arousal.
D)their subjects had to meet certain sexual performance criteria (be orgasmic)in order to be included in the sample.
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Q 78Q 78
Which of the following components of sexuality is missing from the model put forth by Masters and Johnson?
A)measures of sexual desire (or the lack thereof)
B)ability to perform sexually
C)able to respond to sexual stimuli
D)being sexually active
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Q 79Q 79
The first phase in Kaplan's model of human sexual response is
A)resolution
B)vasocongestion
C)release
D)desire
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Q 80Q 80
The sympathetic nervous system controls
A)ejaculation and orgasm
B)excitement
C)resolution
D)lubrication and secretion
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Q 81Q 81
The first step of the intimacy-based model of sexual response by Basson is
A)receptive to sexual stimuli that will arouse them
B)evaluation of a possible sexual intimacy.
C)perception of sexual arousal.
D)Basson's model is circular,there is no first step.
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Q 82Q 82
Basson proposes a number of reasons for why people will engage in sexual activity outside of sexual desire.Which of the following is NOT one of those reasons?
A)intimacy
B)shared sexual pleasure
C)attractiveness
D)fear
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Q 83Q 83
In the dual control model of sexual response,which basic processes does Masters and Johnson's research fall into?
A)excitation
B)inhibition
C)desire
D)psychological
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Q 84Q 84
What are the two basic processes in Bancroft's dual control model of sexual response?
A)vasocongestion and myotonia
B)arousal and orgasm
C)excitation and inhibition
D)arousal and inhibition
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Q 85Q 85
The dual control model of sexual response proposes two processes: sexual excitation and inhibition.Which of the following BEST exemplifies a real-life example of adaptive sexual inhibition?
A)a man losing his erection when pausing sexual activity to put on a condom
B)young couples decreasing their sexual activity after one of them loses their job
C)a woman only becoming sexually aroused a day after menstruation stops
D)young couples using pornography as part of their sexual arousal
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Q 86Q 86
Kaplan's,Basson's and Bancroft's models add each of the following components to Masters and Johnson's emphasis on physiology EXCEPT
A)cognitive processes
B)motivation and learning
C)relationship and culture
D)emotional processes
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Q 87Q 87
Which of the following are the three basic components of a reflex?
A)receptors,transmitters,and effectors
B)neurons,spinal cord,and brain
C)hormones,pheromones,and testosterone
D)senders,transmitters,and receivers
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Q 88Q 88
_____ are sensory neurons that detect stimuli and transmit it.
A)Receptors
B)Effectors
C)Responders
D)Transmitters
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Q 89Q 89
The receptor organ that is involved in an erection is the
A)penis
B)autonomic nervous system
C)hypothalamus
D)lowest part of the spinal cord
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Q 90Q 90
The erection reflex centre is
A)located near the bottom of the spinal cord
B)located in the brain in the hypothalamus as controlled by the pituitary gland
C)responsible for the release of hormones into the blood stream in order to stimulate sperm production
D)primarily subject to conscious control of the individual
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Q 91Q 91
The existence of the "erection reflex centre"
A)is basically a hypothesis that helps to explain why males are able to get erections without thinking sexually.
B)has been substantiated by the sexual responses of men who have had their spinal cords severed above the centre.
C)helps us to understand why men are more likely to be sexual athletes than are women.
D)helps to explain how the blood flow to the penis results in an erection when the "centre" causes muscles around the base of the penis to tighten into a noose in order to hold the blood in the corpora cavernosa.
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Q 92Q 92
According to most studies done on individuals who have had a spinal cord injury.
A)the result has been that the person has become sexless.
B)the result has been a redefinition of the person that his/her sexuality is no longer a part of their self-concept.
C)injured men are still able to have erections.
D)injured women typically have amenorrhea (absence of menstruation)that lasts the rest of their lives.
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Q 93Q 93
During a retrograde ejaculation where does the ejaculate go?
A)into the bladder
B)out through the tip of the penis
C)into the prostate
D)into the Cowper's gland
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Q 94Q 94
The study of Canadian university students mentioned in your text found that _____ percent of men and _____ percent of women have masturbated at least once.
A)90;90
B)75;50
C)92;72
D)100;30
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Q 95Q 95
What is the most common female masturbation technique?
A)Manipulation of the clitoris and the labia.
B)Insertion of a finger into the vagina.
C)Insertion of a dildo into the vagina.
D)Pressing the mons (pubis)against some object.
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Q 96Q 96
What is meant by a "dry orgasm"?
A)retrograde ejaculation
B)when a female experiences an orgasm from masturbation
C)when a male experiences an orgasm from masturbation
D)when a male ejaculates in trying to make his partner pregnant,but he does not have any sperm in his ejaculate
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Q 97Q 97
Which one of the following mechanisms is one that can,in time,come to be controlled voluntarily?
A)Gräfenberg spot reflex
B)erection
C)ejaculation
D)Kluver-Bucy reflex syndrome
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Q 98Q 98
What might cause a retrograde ejaculation?
A)measles
B)fatigue
C)prostate surgery
D)poor sexual technique
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Q 99Q 99
Although there is not much research on reflex mechanisms in women,it is assumed that a reflex comparable to ejaculation in men is that of _________ in women.
A)ejaculation
B)carpopedal spasm
C)clitoral retrograde erection
D)lubrication
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Q 100Q 100
____ percent of women report having experienced ejaculation with orgasm,at least once.
A)2
B)10
C)40
D)80
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Q 101Q 101
Several researchers,Perry and Whipple among them,have suggested that a variant of the kind of orgasm described by Masters and Johnson exists.They have termed this orgasm a 'uterine orgasm' and state that it results from stimulation of the
A)G-spot
B)clitoris
C)vaginal barrel
D)cervix
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Q 102Q 102
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about the Gräfenberg spot?
A)66 percent of women report a sensitive area consistent with a G-spot.
B)Most women discover this erotic area during their first episode of masturbation.
C)Because of the G-spot,ejaculation has been found to be common for about 75 percent of all women.
D)The response of the G-spot to stimulation is controlled by the Kluver-Bucy syndrome.
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Q 103Q 103
Research on brain control of the sexual response has focused primarily on the
A)frontal lobe
B)limbic system
C)reticular activating system
D)cerebellum
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Q 104Q 104
At this point in our knowledge of the brain and sexuality,the most important influences on human sexual responses
A)come from the lower spinal cord.
B)are based in a set of structures called the limbic system.
C)appear to be centered in the adrenal cortex.
D)are based in the uvula.
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Q 105Q 105
In one experiment with heterosexual men,when exposed to erotic clips and sexually aroused,intense brain activity was found in the right ____________ and left ______________.
A)limbic;non-limbic
B)caudate nucleus,putamen,insula,claustrum,striatum
C)insula,claustrum,striatum;caudate nucleus,putamen,cingulate gyrus,and hypothalamus
D)limbic;hypothalamus
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Q 106Q 106
Which statement describes the relationship between the brain and sexual behaviour?
A)The brain has a specific center for sexuality-the limbic system.
B)The brain uses the limbic system for many different things,including sexuality.
C)Research involving individuals with spinal cord injuries has shown the brain is not necessary for sexual enjoyment.
D)Hormonal effects on sexuality occur in the absence of effects on the brain.
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Q 107Q 107
The clitoris and vagina are supplied with nerves from the
A)ejaculation and erection system
B)limbic and hypothalamus system
C)parasympathetic and sympathetic system
D)epinephrine and norepinephrine system
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Q 108Q 108
The ____________ effect of hormones is illustrated by the finding that castrated male cats and mice displayed mounting behaviour when they were given injections of testosterone.
A)activating
B)orienting
C)disorienting
D)organizing
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Q 109Q 109
An "organizing effect" of hormones can be seen in
A)the masculinizing of sexual behaviour of female animals who have been administered testosterone prenatally.
B)the way male animals have rejected females of the species when given extra testosterone prenatally.
C)the increase in fertility that occurred among females who were given estrogen postmenstrually.
D)spinal cord injuries when the person is no longer able to respond sexually to tactile stimuli.
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Q 110Q 110
It appears that the family of hormones related to sexual desire in both the female and the male is
A)androgens
B)estrogens
C)thyroid
D)high density lipids
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Q 111Q 111
Research by Udry et al.(1985)reported in the text suggests that among teenage boys,higher testosterone levels appear to be positively correlated with
A)age
B)number of same-gender sexual encounters
C)having engaged in sexual intercourse
D)acne on the back
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Q 112Q 112
Which of the following does NOT describe men and masturbation?
A)The glans and corona are hypersensitive right after ejaculation.
B)Most men increase the speed of stimulation as they approach orgasm.
C)Immediately after orgasm most men grip their penis tightly and continue stimulation.
D)Almost all males report masturbating by hand stimulation of the penis.
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Q 113Q 113
In men the lack of _______________ results in a decrease of sexual desire,while in women a lack of ________________ results in a decrease of sexual desire.
A)testosterone;estrogen
B)estrogens;androgens
C)testosterone;progesterone
D)androgens;androgens
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Q 114Q 114
Sam often fantasizes about tying someone up unexpectedly and sexually dominating the person for both of their sexual pleasure.Sam finally has the opportunity to act out the fantasy with a willing sex partner.Sam
A)is a woman acting out her role-playing fantasy with a willing male partner.
B)is sexually sadistic.
C)mentally rehearsed through fantasy,making it easier to act out and communicate about the fantasy.
D)will have trouble enacting the fantasy because of having a strict script to follow from the fantasy.
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Q 115Q 115
According to Renaud and Byers (1999)a more frequent theme of the fantasies of heterosexual women than heterosexual men was
A)having intercourse with five or more people at a time.
B)having sex within the context of a certain role,such as tying a person up.
C)having sex with a stranger in a uniform.
D)oral sex.
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Q 116Q 116
According to Renaud and Byers (1999)it appears that a more common theme of fantasy for heterosexual men than for heterosexual women was
A)having sex with someone that they do not know.
B)forcing someone to have intercourse.
C)being forced to have intercourse.
D)watching someone else have intercourse.
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Q 117Q 117
The content and imagery in sexual fantasies come from a variety of places.Which of the following is NOT a source for sexual fantasies based on the information in your text?
A)mass media
B)suggestions from a sexed class
C)stories someone told you
D)past experiences
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Q 118Q 118
Let's say that Mary is sexually responding to the almost imperceptible scent of her partner's odour emanating from his armpits.She is responding to
A)pheromones
B)hormones
C)chromosomes
D)ozones
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Q 119Q 119
At what age is a pre-testosterone hormone (DHEA)proven to help a woman regain sexual desire?
A)over 30
B)between 40-50
C)over 50,under 60
D)over 60
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Q 120Q 120
A male sexually responding to the scent of his partner's vagina is responding to
A)pheromones
B)hormones
C)chromosomes
D)ozones
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Q 121Q 121
Pheromones are NOT
A)biochemicals secreted outside of the body.
B)hormones secreted into the bloodstream.
C)found in vaginal secretions in human females.
D)involved in sexual communication.
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Q 122Q 122
Human pheromones
A)have little if any effect on men and women.
B)can influence the ovulation of women if they are exposed to pheromones of women who were about ready to ovulate.
C)are observable at the level of direct smell.
D)are secreted primarily by females and not males.
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Q 123Q 123
According to research what can occur when females are exposed to female underarm secretions?
A)Stimulate ovulation.
B)Eliminate ovulation.
C)Regulate menstrual cycles.
D)Eliminate menstrual cycles.
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Q 124Q 124
Women who are in close contact with each other over several months will begin to menstruate at the same time.What is this phenomenon known as?
A)Menstrual synchrony.
B)Menstrual convergence.
C)Menstrual harmony.
D)Menstrual reschedule.
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Q 125Q 125
What are the biochemical secretions of all humans which may arouse us (and filter out those to whom we do not feel attraction?
A)hormones
B)pheromones
C)carpopedal myotonia
D)biofilters
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Q 126Q 126
What is a consequence of sexual fantasies?
A)Becoming anorgasmic.
B)Reducing one's ability to become sexually aroused.
C)Incestuous sex.
D)Enhancing self-esteem and sexual arousal.
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Q 127Q 127
What did a study comparing the fantasies of gays and lesbians and heterosexual men and women discover?
A)Lesbians fantasized less about being submissive than heterosexual women.
B)Gay men fantasized more about being submissive than heterosexual men.
C)Gay men and lesbians fantasize about same gender partners,heterosexual men and women fantasize about the other gender or the same gender.
D)Heterosexual men and gay men focused on their partner's body,but gay men and not heterosexual men also focused on the emotional content of the sexual activity.
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Q 128Q 128
According to research what occurs when people engage in more frequent sexual fantasies?
A)They are prone to promiscuity.
B)Will more likely to get an STI.
C)Are more likely to have sex at a younger age.
D)Are better adjusted sexually.
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Q 129Q 129
Which statement describes sexual fantasies?
A)Common,and are sometimes negative,but may also be positive.
B)Uncommon,and indicate a sexual difficulty.
C)Uncommon,and indicate an unfulfilled sexual desire.
D)Common,and indicate prior sexual abuse.
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Q 130Q 130
What is the difference between a dildo and a vibrator?
A)A dildo is made of rubber and a vibrator is made of plastic.
B)A vibrator can be strapped on and a dildo is controlled by hand.
C)Vibrators come in many shapes and sizes and pulsate;dildos are typically cylindrical and are used for penetration.
D)Lesbians use dildos and heterosexual women use vibrators.
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Q 131Q 131
According to your text,a key to effective hand stimulation of the male genitals by the partner is
A)to keep in mind that most men think their penis is very important and this needs to be appreciated by the partner.
B)that ejaculation can be avoided by squeezing the glans very hard just prior to ejaculation.
C)that in order to maintain the male's sensitivity,the hand must be moved as rapidly as possible along the shaft.
D)to concentrate on intense,rapid stimulation of the glans,which is the most sensitive area.
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Q 132Q 132
When providing hand stimulation to the male genitals,which area of the male anatomy does The New Joy of Sex suggest avoiding?
A)The corona in circumcised men.
B)The base of penis.
C)The frenulum.
D)The glans in uncircumcised men.
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Q 133Q 133
In two-person sex,what is the best way to stimulate a woman's genitals?
A)Firmly press directly on the clitoris in order for her to be able to feel it since this area is not particularly sensitive.
B)Manipulate the clitoris much like putty-pulling and pushing.
C)Begin with light,gentle stroking of the thighs and the inner and outer lips.
D)Rub the clitoris when it is fairly dry to increase the amount of erotic friction.
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Q 134Q 134
Which of the following approaches to hand stimulation of the female genitals is MOST LIKELY to result in a pleasurable response in women?
A)Stimulation on either side of,or just above,the clitoris.
B)Rubbing the clitoris of a woman who is not yet aroused.
C)Dry stimulation of the clitoris.
D)Direct stimulation of the clitoris.
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Q 135Q 135
What is Tribadism?
A)Intercourse involving three people.
B)Lesbian sex involving three partners.
C)Lesbian sex involving mons to mons contact.
D)A ritualized form of anal intercourse.
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Q 136Q 136
Watching a sexual partner undress
A)usually discourages one from being sexually aroused.
B)is one of the most appealing of sexual activities.
C)is something one must tolerate in order to get down to the real business of sex.
D)is more appealing to men than to women.
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Q 137Q 137
Fantasies during two-person sex
A)tend to be quite different than fantasies during masturbation.
B)are more common among females than among males.
C)occur at least some of the time in both males and females.
D)usually deal with forced sexual interactions.
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Q 138Q 138
Fantasizing during two-person sex about someone other than the partner or something not connected with the partner is
A)a sign of poor couple relations.
B)a sign of poor sexual adjustment.
C)an individual adaptation with unseen negative consequences to the relationship.
D)often part of and a contributor to a healthy sexual relationship.
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Q 139Q 139
What is probably the most frequently occurring intercourse position in Canada?
A)Side-by-side.
B)Rear-entry.
C)Man-on-bottom,face-to-face.
D)Man-on-top,face-to-face.
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Q 140Q 140
In the missionary position
A)the woman is kneeling and the man is standing.
B)the man is kneeling behind the woman.
C)the man is lying on top of the woman.
D)both partners are kneeling.
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Q 141Q 141
What is the sexual position that most likely results in conception?
A)Man-on-top.
B)Woman-on-top.
C)Rear-entry.
D)Side-to-side.
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Q 142Q 142
In the man-on-top position,when does the deepest vaginal penetration occur?
A)When the woman's legs are hooked over the man's shoulders.
B)When the woman's legs are slightly bent.
C)When the woman's legs are straight out,horizontally.
D)When the man's legs are slightly bent.
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Q 143Q 143
The Latin word that means "to go together" is
A)coitus
B)cunnilingus
C)fellatio
D)interfemoral
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Q 144Q 144
What is the position for sexual intercourse that provides a lot of clitoral stimulation and facilitates communication between couples?
A)Woman-on-top.
B)Man-on-top.
C)Side-to-side.
D)Rear-entry.
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Q 145Q 145
For better control of ejaculation the text recommends
A)the "wheel-barrow"
B)missionary position intercourse
C)woman-on-top intercourse
D)rear-entry intercourse
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Q 146Q 146
The "rear-entry" coital position
A)refers to penile-vaginal intercourse.
B)is most easily accomplished with the woman on top.
C)refers to anal intercourse.
D)is most successfully accomplished face-to-face.
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Q 147Q 147
What does the term "Doing it doggie style" describe?
A)Side-to-side sex.
B)Rear-entry sex.
C)Face-to-face sex.
D)Making loud vocalizations during sex.
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Q 148Q 148
According to the text,a small amount of air may enter the vagina when this position of intercourse is used,producing interesting noises when the air is released
A)Woman-on-top.
B)Side-to-side.
C)Rear-entry.
D)Man-on-top.
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Q 149Q 149
What sexual position is probably the best for leisurely or prolonged intercourse?
A)man-on-top
B)woman-on-top
C)rear-entry
D)side-to-side
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Q 150Q 150
Which position for intercourse is good for the obese and for pregnant women?
A)woman-on-top
B)side-to-side
C)man-on-top
D)rear-entry
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Q 151Q 151
Which position for intercourse was identified in the text as producing a somewhat tighter vagina and therefore more stimulation for the penis?
A)woman-on-top sitting up
B)side-to-side facing
C)man standing,woman lying on the edge of a bed,feet on the floor
D)rear-entry,woman's pelvis propped up
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Q 152Q 152
Using the mouth to stimulate the genitals of a female partner is called
A)cunnilingus
B)fellatio
C)tribadism
D)anilingus
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Q 153Q 153
The expression "going down on" someone means
A)fellatio,cunnilingus
B)rear-entry
C)man-on-top
D)woman-on-top
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Q 154Q 154
According the authors of your text,which of the following has been demonstrated to occur as a result of air being blown forcefully into the vagina of a pregnant woman?
A)temporary sterility
B)blindness
C)death
D)toxic shock syndrome
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Q 155Q 155
What does the Latin word "fellare" actually mean?
A)to suck
B)to copulate
C)to blow
D)to worship
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Q 156Q 156
Which of the following is TRUE of Kleinplatz's research on great sex?
A)Couples who have great sex are young and new to each other.
B)Having great sex requires being able to sustain arousal for hours at a time.
C)Having great sex involves letting go and being vulnerable.
D)Couples who have great sex have been happily together for more than two decades.
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Q 157Q 157
What is the term used for mouth stimulation,usually by sucking,of the penis.
A)Fellatio
B)Cunnilingus
C)Anilingus
D)Aphrodisiacing
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Q 158Q 158
Sixty-nine is a term that refers to
A)anal sex
B)oral sex
C)loss of virginity
D)getting and giving oral sex simultaneously
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Q 159Q 159
Which of the following lubricants does your text recommend when engaging in anal sex?
A)Crisco shortening
B)K-Y jelly
C)Vaseline
D)Valvoline
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Q 160Q 160
Anal intercourse is sometimes referred to as
A)soixante-neuf
B)sexual intercourse
C)sodomy
D)interfemoral intercourse
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Q 161Q 161
Which of the following is important to ensure a pleasurable experience during anal intercourse?
A)use of a lubricant,relaxation
B)muscle tension in the pelvic area
C)the menstrual cycle of the woman
D)baby oil
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Q 162Q 162
Which term describe the action when the tongue stimulates the anus?
A)tribadism
B)fisting
C)analatio
D)anilingus
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Q 163Q 163
Regarding anal intercourse,which of the following should NEVER be done?
A)having anal intercourse while a woman is menstruating
B)inserting the penis into the vagina immediately after anal intercourse
C)ejaculating into the anus while having anal intercourse
D)trying anal intercourse in a position other than the rear-entry position
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Q 164Q 164
In comparing the sexual techniques of gays and lesbians to that of heterosexuals,it appears that
A)there are no differences in techniques used by homosexuals and heterosexuals.
B)heterosexuals spend more time holding and kissing than do lesbians.
C)heterosexuals spend more time in communication with each other than do lesbians.
D)both heterosexual and lesbian women prefer penetration by a penis rather than a dildo.
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Q 165Q 165
According to your text,lesbians do all of the following while making love EXCEPT
A)spend a long time kissing.
B)share prolonged breast stimulation.
C)always use a dildo to finish properly.
D)communicate a lot with each other.
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Q 166Q 166
Let's say that we were to become unobtrusive observers of a couple engaged in sexual stimulation.We notice the frenulum of a male is being stimulated by his partner using a teasing technique which brings him close to orgasm.This technique is done repeatedly.We are probably observing
A)a heterosexual couple who do not have children.
B)a heterosexual couple who do have children.
C)a gay couple.
D)a lesbian couple.
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Q 167Q 167
What was a major DIFFERENCE between heterosexual and lesbian couple interactions found by Masters and Johnson?
A)A greater emphasis on breast stimulation in heterosexuals than in lesbians.
B)A greater emphasis on breast stimulation in lesbians than in heterosexuals.
C)A teasing technique among lesbians in which breast stimulation was stopped just prior to orgasm.
D)More frequent genital stimulation than breast stimulation among lesbians as compared with heterosexuals.
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Q 168Q 168
Who is the stimulation of a partner's frenulum most common among?
A)straight males
B)gay males
C)straight females
D)gay females
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Q 169Q 169
Which of the following is generally NOT true of the sexual behaviour of homosexual couples in relation to that of heterosexual couples?
A)Homosexual couples tend to be more goal oriented sexually than heterosexual couples.
B)Lesbian couples tend to communicate more than heterosexual couples.
C)Homosexual couples tend to be less goal oriented sexually than heterosexual couples.
D)Lesbian couples stimulate the woman's breasts for a longer period of time than heterosexual couples.
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Q 170Q 170
A man is sitting at his computer chatting with someone over the Internet.Their conversation becomes flirty and then quickly progresses into sexually suggestive conversation.Before long,the man is typing out a descriptive fantasy of having sex with the person on the other end of the keyboard.The people in this scenario are engaged in what type of activity?
A)sexual fantasy
B)cybersex
C)sharing sexually explicit material
D)sexting
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Q 171Q 171
Which of the following is reported to be an aphrodisiac?
A)anal intercourse
B)cold shower
C)marijuana
D)oral stimulation
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Q 172Q 172
Which ONE of these aphrodisiacs is poisonous?
A)Viagra
B)seal penis
C)cantharides
D)marijuana
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Q 173Q 173
A TRUE sexual aphrodisiac (without negative side effects)is
A)quite frequently used is eating raw oysters.
B)powdered rhinoceros horn.
C)probably does not exist.
D)yohimbe.
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Q 174Q 174
What is used as an aphrodisiac by some homosexuals and heterosexuals because it relaxes the sphincter muscle of the anus and many users feels it heightens sensations during orgasm?
A)Amyl nitrite (poppers)
B)Oyster bile
C)Viagra
D)Marijuana
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Q 175Q 175
Users of _______ report that it produces the sensation that time is being stretched out,thus prolonging sexual sensations.
A)cantharides
B)amyl nitrite
C)butyl nitrite
D)marijuana
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Q 176Q 176
Which one of the following has been shown to cause a decrease in libido (i.e.is an anaphrodisiac)?
A)amyl nitrite
B)potassium nitrate
C)amyl carbide
D)cyproterone acetate
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Q 177Q 177
Despite the fact that no research has supported the existence of aphrodisiacs,people continue to believe they exist.Which of the following is NOT a reason for this belief?
A)The belief that aphrodisiacs will work tends to enhance sexual functioning.
B)Anaphrodisiacs exist so aphrodisiacs must also exist.
C)Some aphrodisiacs have other effects that may alter the sexual experience,such as marijuana creating the sensation that time is stretched out.
D)Foods that resemble sex organs are thought to affect these same organs.
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Q 178Q 178
Tantric sex
A)heightens arousal,thereby leading to more rapid orgasms.
B)prohibits stimulation of the genitals,in order to retain sexual energy.
C)involves focusing on the enjoyment of sexual energy,rather than solely on orgasm.
D)is only possible for physically fit individuals.
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Q 179Q 179
Jonah is hell-bent on giving his partner Ash an amazing sexual experience.Which of the following is most likely to aid Jonah in doing so?
A)extending the amount of time Jonah spends in foreplay with Ash
B)having fun with sex,being uninhibited,and taking a few risks
C)focusing on Ash's genitals during sexual stimulation
D)feeding Ash oysters and asparagus and bananas prior to sexual activity
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Q 180Q 180
In a study by MacNeil and Byers (1997)21 percent of men and 24 percent of women in long-term relationships complained that their partner spent too little time in foreplay.This suggests that couples can increase their delight in the process of lovemaking by
A)skipping foreplay all together and focusing all their attention on sexual intercourse.
B)having sex only with same-sex partners since only a member of the same sex can know what is sexually pleasing.
C)broadening our view of sexual expression to recognize that sexual expression can come from a wide range of activities-not just from intercourse and orgasm.
D)skipping sexual intercourse all together and focus all their attention on foreplay.
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Q 181Q 181
Many women are enthusiastic about cunnilingus.While engaging in these pleasurable activities one should be careful because
A)it can transmit some STIs.
B)tissue is soft,teeth are sharp.
C)blowing into a pregnant woman's vagina may cause death.
D)All of these answers are correct.
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Q 182Q 182
During sexual activity with a partner,Alex spends a few minutes engaged in typical foreplay activities such as oral sex before progressing into penetrative sex and being entirely focused on stimulating the genitals.For Alex,sex ends after orgasm.Kelly expresses thoughts,desires,and likes during sex,forgets about everything else in life sometimes even the surroundings,and feels at one with the sexual partner.Alex and Kelly's sexual experiences exemplify which of the following?
A)sex as work and exceptional sex respectively
B)exceptional sex and sex as work respectively
C)male sexual experiences and female sexual experiences respectively
D)body-orientation and intimacy-orientation respectively
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Q 183Q 183
Throughout Chapter 9 on the Sexual Response,the authors of your text repeatedly recommend which of the following in regards to sexual arousal,response,techniques,and likes?
A)Sexual response is focused on reproduction and techniques should be as well.
B)Research has proven the information presented.
C)Sexual experimentation on one's own.
D)Open communication between partners.
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For each of the phases of the sexual response cycle (Masters and Johnson),describe in some detail the physiological changes observed in males.
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For each of the phases of the sexual response cycle (Masters and Johnson),describe in some detail the physiological changes observed in females.
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Describe the similarities and differences of the male and female in the three phases of the sexual response cycle (Masters and Johnson).
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Discuss the "issues" involved when we distinguish between a vaginal and a clitoral orgasm.How can this issue be settled?
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Explain the similarities and differences between Masters and Johnson's model and Kaplan's model of sexual response.
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Explain the dual control model of sexual response.How does it incorporate Masters and Johnson's research and model of sexual response? In what way does it build on this model?
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Explain the working of intimacy-based model of sexual response developed by Basson.How did this model build on Kaplan's model? In what way is it similar and in what way is it different?
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How do the spinal cord and the brain influence our sexual responses? Explain the mechanisms for the male.
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How do the spinal cord and the brain influence our sexual responses? Explain the mechanisms for the female.
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What do we know about the effects of pheromones on our sexuality? Give at least two examples.
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Discuss the content of one-person sexual fantasies.Are there differences between men and women?
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To what extent are there differences in the arousal qualities of touch,vision,smell and sounds for males as compared with females?
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Using the components of exceptional sex,explain the consequences of setting goals for sexual intercourse.Why do we have goals?
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