Question 1

In the context of the evolutionary psychology approach to gender development,which of the following statements is true of sexual selection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Members of the opposite sex compete with each other and members of the same sex exercise choice between themselves.
B)  The sex that invests the most in producing off spring is the one that generally chooses.
C)  Female members of all species have no choice in the selection of whom they will mate with.
D)  The sex that invests the most in producing offspring is the one that generally competes.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

What is sexual masochism disorder?

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Question 3

In the context of the theoretical approaches to gender development,which of the following is an evolutionary psychologist most likely to agree with?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men tend to be more selective in choosing sexual partners than women, putting a premium on high quality.
B)  Women are generally fertile from puberty onward and focus on quantity, reproducing as often as possible.
C)  Women have the universal right to choose whom they mate with, in all species.
D)  Men, across cultures, are likely to prefer women who are younger than they are.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

_____ disorder refers to a disorder in which an adult or an older adolescent sexually fantasizes about or engages in sexual behavior with individuals who have not reached puberty.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexual desire
B)  Gender identity
C)  Pedophilic
D)  Erectile dysfunctionE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Aaron,a five-year-old,watches his father shave in the mornings.He realizes that only men grow beards and have to shave.Aaron sometimes examines his own face in the mirror and pretends to shave.Aaron's learning of this gender-related behavior can best be explained by the _____ approach to gender development.

Accepted Answer

A)  evolutionary psychology
B)  social cognitive
C)  psychodynamic
D)  biologicalE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

In the context of sexual behavior and practices,research strongly indicates that abstinence-only programs outstrip the comprehensive approach to sex education in delaying sexual activity and preventing teen pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Although born with complete female genitalia and characteristics,Kristie always feels uncomfortable as a girl.She does not understand why she has the biological characteristics of a female,when she feels completely like a male.She is conflicted and distressed.In the context of sex and gender,Kristie will most likely be diagnosed with _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  disorders of sexual desire
B)  disorders of sexual development (DS
D)  
C)  gender dysphoria
D)  sadomasochismE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following paraphilic disorders involves the observation of unsuspecting individuals,usually strangers,who are naked or in the process of disrobing or engaging in sexual activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frotteuristic disorder
B)  Fetishistic disorder
C)  Exhibitionistic disorder
D)  Voyeuristic disorderE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 9

In the context of sex and its biological components,which of the following statements is true of chromosomes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Human beings have 26 pairs of chromosomes, with one of each pair being provided by each parent.
B)  All the pairs of human chromosomes differ across the sexes, except for the 23rd pair.
C)  The 23rd pair of the sex chromosomes is responsible for determining a human's genetic sex.
D)  The sex chromosomes are similar in males but are different in females.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

Karen decides to become a teacher,because she believes that teaching is the perfect career for a woman.The job requires no strenuous physical activity and requires a great deal of patience and understanding;attributes that are typically feminine according to Karen.The views that Karen has about the jobs that are suited to women can best be explained by the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  evolutionary psychology approach
B)  biological approach
C)  social role theory
D)  attribution theoryE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following neurotransmitters is released during the orgasm phase of the human sexual response pattern?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oxytocin
B)  Serotonin
C)  Acetylcholine
D)  DopamineE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Jack kisses his girlfriend,Sarah,for the first time.The muscle tension she feels in her genital area is characteristic of the _____ phase of the human sexual response pattern.

Accepted Answer

A)  orgasm
B)  plateau
C)  excitement
D)  resolutionE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

The direction of an individual's erotic interests refers to the individual's _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  gender role
B)  gender identity
C)  sexuality
D)  sexual orientationE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following is a difference between men and women in the context of emotion,empathy,and helping?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men are more likely to help than women when doing so does not involve risks to personal safety.
B)  Women are more responsive to negative stimuli and men are more responsive to positive stimuli.
C)  Women report more anger and irritability than men do.
D)  Men report more feelings of sadness and anxiety than women do.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Adrian,an infant,was born with ambiguous genitals.After consulting a few doctors,his parents decided to schedule Adrian for sex assignment surgery.They decided to raise Adrian as a girl once his genitals were reconstructed.In the context of sex and gender,which of the following is most likely to be true in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adrian suffers from a condition called gender dysphoria.
B)  Adrian's parents have also undergone sex assignment surgery.
C)  Adrian's parents believe that gender identity is entirely determined by biological factors.
D)  Adrian was born with a congenital condition known as disorders of sexual development (DS
D)  .E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following factors best predicts sexual orientation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Same-sex sexual experiences or experimentation in childhood
B)  Being reared by a homosexual parent
C)  Being reared by a particular parenting strategy
D)  The effect of genes on brain developmentE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

_____ is an individual's sense of belonging to the male or female sex.

Accepted Answer

A)  Gender identity
B)  Gender bias
C)  Sexuality
D)  Sexual orientationE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Abigail,a psychologist,is a proponent of the social role theory.Which of the following is she most likely to disagree with?

Accepted Answer

A)  The activities and occupations that men and women perform give rise to expectations and beliefs about what it means to be male or female.
B)  The physical differences between men and women create and support social structures that produce limitless opportunities for both sexes.
C)  As social structures change, the differences in gender will decrease.
D)  Women are more innately and directly involved in reproduction than men.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

According to research,the emergence of some paraphilic disorders can be best explained by the principles of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  operant conditioning
B)  implicit learning
C)  classical conditioning
D)  observational learningE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

The most significant difference between males and females in the human sexual response pattern identified by Masters and Johnson occurs at the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  excitement phase
B)  plateau phase
C)  orgasm phase
D)  resolution phaseE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 11: Gender, Sex, and Sexuality

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Which of the following factors best predicts sexual orientation?

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In the context of sexual behavior and practices,research strongly indicates that abstinence-only programs outstrip the comprehensive approach to sex education in delaying sexual activity and preventing teen pregnancy.

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