Question 1

With the removal of the ovaries,a woman's natural ________ level drops.
A) testosterone
B) estrogen
C) plateau
D) estradiol

Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

Male sex offenders lose much of their sexual urge when voluntarily taking a drug that
A) increases their estrogen levels to that of prepubertal boys.
B) reduces their estrogen levels to that of prepubertal boys.
C) increases their testosterone levels to that of prepubertal boys.
D) reduces their testosterone levels to that of prepubertal boys.

Accepted Answer

Testosterone is the male sex hormone responsible for sexual desire and behavior. By reducing the testosterone levels to that of prepubertal boys, the urge for sexual activity is reduced. Therefore, reducing their testosterone levels to that of prepubertal boys can help male sex offenders lose much of their sexual urge.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a sexual dysfunction?
A) pedophilia
B) a refractory period
C) erectile disorder
D) plateau stage

Accepted Answer

Erectile disorder is a sexual dysfunction characterized by difficulty in achieving or maintaining an erection sufficient for sexual activity. Pedophilia is a paraphilic disorder, refractory period is a normal physiological response, and plateau stage is a stage in the sexual response cycle.

Question 4

An inability to develop or maintain an erection during intercourse due to insufficient bloodflow to the penis is most clearly an indication of
A) the refractory period.
B) premature ejaculation.
C) a paraphilia.
D) erectile disorder.

Accepted Answer

Erectile disorder is the inability to develop or maintain an erection during intercourse due to insufficient blood flow to the penis. The refractory period refers to the period after orgasm during which a man cannot have another orgasm, premature ejaculation refers to ejaculating before or shortly after sexual penetration, and a paraphilia is a sexual behavior that is considered abnormal or deviant. None of these accurately describe the presented symptoms.

Question 5

Asexual is defined as
A) having no sexual attraction to others.
B) having sexual attraction to the same sex.
C) having sexual attraction to the opposite sex.
D) having sexual attraction to both sexes.

Accepted Answer

Asexual individuals do not experience sexual attraction to others, regardless of gender, rather they may still experience romantic or emotional attraction.

Question 6

Thirty-five-year-old Marta is menopausal as a result of a medically necessary hysterectomy.Marta's sex drive is now significantly lower,which has caused marital problems with her husband.Her physician is likely to recommend
A) estradiol-replacement therapy.
B) Viagra.
C) estrogen-replacement therapy.
D) testosterone-replacement therapy.

Accepted Answer

Testosterone-replacement therapy can help improve sexual desire and satisfaction in menopausal women, especially those who have had a hysterectomy. Estrogen-replacement therapy may also be considered, but it may not address the specific issue of low libido. Viagra is not indicated for women and estradiol-replacement therapy may not be appropriate for women who have had a hysterectomy without also removing their ovaries.

Question 7

Distress due to impaired sexual arousal or functioning during sexual intercourse is an indication of
A) a paraphilia.
B) pedophilia.
C) a sexual dysfunction.
D) a refractory period.

Accepted Answer

Distress due to impaired sexual arousal or functioning during sexual intercourse is indicative of a sexual dysfunction. Paraphilias are not necessarily associated with distress. Pedophilia entails attraction to prepubescent children, which is not directly related to impaired sexual arousal or functioning. Refractory period refers to the recovery time after orgasm in males, and is not directly related to impaired sexual arousal or functioning during intercourse.

Question 8

Who described the four stages of the sexual response cycle by observing more than 10,000 sexual cycles?
A) Masters and Johnson
B) Haselton and Gildersleeve
C) Hucker and Bain
D) Stockton and Murnen

Accepted Answer

The answer of Who described the four stages of the...

Question 9

In a complete sexual response cycle
A) the excitement stage immediately precedes orgasm.
B) orgasm immediately precedes the excitement stage.
C) the plateau stage immediately precedes orgasm.
D) the excitement stage immediately precedes the resolution stage.

Accepted Answer

In a complete sexual response cycle, the plateau stage immediately precedes orgasm. The stages in the sexual response cycle are: 1) excitement stage, 2) plateau stage, 3) orgasm, and 4) resolution stage. During the plateau stage, sexual arousal reaches its peak and is maintained at a high level. This is followed by orgasm, which is the peak of sexual pleasure and release of sexual tension. The resolution stage involves a return to a pre-aroused state, including decreased arousal and relaxation of the body.

Question 10

The female hormones,the estrogens,peak during
A) the refractory period.
B) the resolution stage.
C) menstruation.
D) ovulation.

Accepted Answer

Estrogen levels peak during ovulation, which is when the ovary releases a mature egg into the fallopian tube. This surge in estrogen helps to prepare the uterus for possible fertilization and implantation of the egg.

Question 11

The male refractory period lasts anywhere from a few
A) seconds to a few minutes.
B) minutes to a couple of hours.
C) minutes to a day or more.
D) hours to a week or more.

Accepted Answer

The refractory period for males can vary greatly, but on average it lasts from minutes to a day or more.

Question 12

Erectile disorder is one form of
A) erotic plasticity.
B) sexually transmitted infection.
C) nocturnal emission.
D) sexual dysfunction.

Accepted Answer

Erectile disorder is a form of sexual dysfunction, which refers to difficulty in achieving or maintaining an erection sufficient for sexual activity. Option A (erotic plasticity) is a concept related to the flexibility of an individual's sexual orientation and preferences. Option B (sexually transmitted infection) and option C (nocturnal emission) are not related to erectile disorder.

Question 13

Matt is distressed because he consistently experiences orgasm during intercourse much more quickly than he wants to.His difficulty is most clearly an indication of
A) necrophilia.
B) erectile disorder.
C) a paraphilia.
D) premature ejaculation.

Accepted Answer

Matt's experience of consistently reaching orgasm quickly during intercourse is a classic symptom of premature ejaculation, which refers to a difficulty in controlling or delaying ejaculation to the extent that it interferes with sexual satisfaction or performance. This is not the same as a disorder of erection (B), which refers to difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection, or a paraphilia (C), which refers to a pattern of sexual arousal focused on non-consenting or non-normative stimuli. Necrophilia (A) refers to a sexual interest in corpses and is not relevant to Matt's difficulties.

Question 14

More than in other mammalian females,the sexual drive in human females is responsive to their ________ levels.
A) estradiol
B) estrogen
C) serotonin
D) testosterone

Accepted Answer

The answer of More than in other mammalian females,the sexual...

Question 15

Studies find that around the time of ovulation,women have slightly higher sexual desire than usual due to a surge in the hormone ________ and a slightly higher surge in ________.
A) testosterone;estrogen
B) prolactin;estrogen
C) estradiol;prolactin
D) estradiol;testosterone

Accepted Answer

Studies have found that around the time of ovulation, women have a surge in the hormone estradiol, which is associated with higher sexual desire. Along with that, there is also a slightly higher surge in testosterone, which further increases sexual desire. Therefore, the best choice is D, which includes both estradiol and testosterone.

Question 16

Clarissa has no real sexual attraction to others and has never been in a sexual relationship.She can best be classified as
A) bisexual.
B) asexual.
C) heterosexual.
D) homosexual.

Accepted Answer

Clarissa's lack of sexual attraction and experience classifies her as asexual, meaning she does not experience sexual attraction or desire towards anyone.

Question 17

Amber and Tyrice are kissing and touching each other and both are experiencing genital arousal.Amber's vagina is secreting lubricants and is expanding but neither has reached a point of peak arousal.Which stage in the sexual response cycle have they reached?
A) resolution
B) plateau
C) orgasm
D) excitement

Accepted Answer

The description matches the excitement phase of the sexual response cycle, where there is genital arousal, lubrication in the vagina, and an increase in heart rate and blood pressure, but orgasm has not yet been reached.

Question 18

Joan and Eric Anderson both experienced a complete sexual response cycle during intercourse.It is likely that each of them experienced the highest levels of blood pressure and heart rate during the stage of
A) resolution.
B) plateau.
C) orgasm.
D) excitement.

Accepted Answer

During the orgasm stage of the sexual response cycle, both heart rate and blood pressure increase sharply due to a surge of hormones and muscle contractions. This suggests that Joan and Eric likely experienced the highest levels of cardiovascular activity during this stage.

Question 19

The time span after orgasm during which a person cannot be aroused to another orgasm is called
A) the plateau stage.
B) premature ejaculation.
C) the excitement stage.
D) the refractory period.

Accepted Answer

The refractory period refers to the time span after orgasm during which a person cannot be aroused to another orgasm. Choice A, the plateau stage, refers to the phase of sexual response in which sexual tension builds but has not yet reached the point of orgasm. Premature ejaculation, choice B, refers to ejaculation that occurs too quickly and may not involve an orgasm for the partner. Choice C, the excitement stage, refers to the phase of sexual response characterized by increased blood flow to the genitals and sexual arousal.

Question 20

Research on sex hormones and human sexual behavior indicates that
A) the sexual desire of human females is somewhat lower at ovulation than at other times.
B) male sex offenders typically have lower-than-normal testosterone levels.
C) adult males who suffer castration experience a decline in their sex drive.
D) sexual interests are aroused by decreased testosterone levels in women and increased testosterone levels in men.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that castration, which leads to a significant reduction in testosterone levels, typically results in a decline in sex drive among adult males.

Quiz 34: Introduction to Motivation

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

Male sex offenders lose much of their sexual urge when voluntarily taking a drug that

Which of the following is an example of a sexual dysfunction?

An inability to develop or maintain an erection during intercourse due to insufficient bloodflow to the penis is most clearly an indication of

Asexual is defined as

Thirty-five-year-old Marta is menopausal as a result of a medically necessary hysterectomy.Marta's sex drive is now significantly lower,which has caused marital problems with her husband.Her physician is likely to recommend

Distress due to impaired sexual arousal or functioning during sexual intercourse is an indication of

Who described the four stages of the sexual response cycle by observing more than 10,000 sexual cycles?

In a complete sexual response cycle

The female hormones,the estrogens,peak during

The male refractory period lasts anywhere from a few

Erectile disorder is one form of

Matt is distressed because he consistently experiences orgasm during intercourse much more quickly than he wants to.His difficulty is most clearly an indication of

More than in other mammalian females,the sexual drive in human females is responsive to their ________ levels.

Studies find that around the time of ovulation,women have slightly higher sexual desire than usual due to a surge in the hormone and a slightly higher surge in .

Clarissa has no real sexual attraction to others and has never been in a sexual relationship.She can best be classified as

Amber and Tyrice are kissing and touching each other and both are experiencing genital arousal.Amber's vagina is secreting lubricants and is expanding but neither has reached a point of peak arousal.Which stage in the sexual response cycle have they reached?

Joan and Eric Anderson both experienced a complete sexual response cycle during intercourse.It is likely that each of them experienced the highest levels of blood pressure and heart rate during the stage of

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

Research on sex hormones and human sexual behavior indicates that