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Regarding the human sex drive, which of the following statements is FALSE?


A) A man's sex drive is related to the amount of androgens, especially testosterone, supplied by the testes.
B) When a man chats with a woman he finds attractive, his testosterone levels actually increase.
C) The sex drive in women is related to estrogen levels, but also to the testosterone in her bloodstream.
D) The sex drive of women is weaker than men's because of the smaller amounts of testosterone she produces.

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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For the last two months, Josey has been engaging in casual sex with Marcus, a young man in her college study group. Recently, Marcus was seen on campus with his long-time high school sweetheart who has come for a visit. Marcus introduces Josey as a friend in his study group. Josey has been depressed since this encounter, which most likely occurred because


A) Josey was following a "friends with benefits" script, while Marcus was following a "hook-up" script.
B) Josey was following a "hook-up" script, while Marcus was following a "friends with benefits" script.
C) Josey was following a "romantic" script, while Marcus was following a "friends with benefits" script.
D) Josey was following a "friends with benefits" script, while Marcus was following a "romantic" script.

E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

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Regarding gender roles, which of the following statements is FALSE?


A) Gender roles are the favored pattern of behavior expected of each sex.
B) Gender roles may differ from one society to another.
C) Gender roles are much less important than chromosomes and hormones in influencing sexual behavior.
D) Examples of gender roles include encouraging American boys to be strong and encouraging American girls to be sensitive.

E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

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Persons with which paraphilic disorder do NOT tend to victimize unwilling participants?


A) frotteuristic disorder
B) voyeuristic disorder
C) exhibitionistic disorder
D) transvestic disorder

E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

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


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

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Juanita has been diagnosed by her doctor with a condition called vaginismus, a condition in which


A) muscle spasms of the vagina prevent intercourse.
B) there is a persistent inability to reach orgasm.
C) genital pain occurs after intercourse.
D) little or no physical arousal is occurring during lovemaking.

E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

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Paraphilias include which of the following?


A) pedophilia
B) bisexuality
C) homosexuality
D) all of these

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Regarding the effects of molestation, which of the following statements is FALSE?


A) Molestation is especially damaging if the perpetrator was a relative, parent, or other person close to the victim.
B) As adults, victims of molestation often develop sexual phobias.
C) A single incident of fondling almost always causes severe emotional harm to most children.
D) As adults, many victims of molestation continue to have terrifying memories of the childhood victimization.

E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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Women can bear children from the first ovulation until


A) menopause.
B) menarche.
C) pubescence occurs.
D) androgen insensitivity develops.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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To prevent child molestation, children should be taught


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) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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By the time they are 30 months of age, children are aware of gender role differences.

A) True
B) False

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According to Sandra Bem, which statement is FALSE regarding highly masculine men?


A) They have difficulty expressing warmth, playfulness, and concern, even when these emotions are appropriate to the situation.
B) They are able to accept emotional support from women, but not from other men.
C) They tend to be interested in sports and sit with their knees wide apart.
D) They tend to have mostly male friends and dislike feminists.

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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Some people don't merely lack sexual desire; they are repelled by sex and seek to avoid it. Although the person still has some erotic feelings and may still masturbate or have sexual fantasies, the prospect of having sex with another person causes panic or revulsion, a condition known as


A) impotence.
B) sexual aversion.
C) a paraphilic disorder.
D) gender dysphoria.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Hannah utilizes firm assertive control over classroom behavior, while exhibiting a caring, playful manner as she guides her class through the complex lecture material. According to Bem, Hannah is exhibiting


A) androgyny.
B) gender role confusion.
C) a gender identity disorder.
D) fixation.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Which of the following statements concerning the sexual revolution is TRUE?


A) The connection between sexuality and love or affection has been severely weakened for most people.
B) Changes in attitudes are still larger than changes in actual sexual behavior.
C) Sexual behavior has increased in the last 50 years to very high levels of sexual promiscuity.
D) The United States is undergoing a wholesale return to less liberal times regarding sexual attitudes and sexual behaviors.

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Most child molesters commit the acts of molestation


A) in conjunction or with the help of another adult.
B) in the victim's home.
C) by first lulling the child into participation by talking about sex in person or in a chat room on-line.
D) by initially threatening the child.

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Gender role socialization involves


A) cultural norms.
B) learning behaviors considered appropriate for one's sex.
C) subtle pressures from parents and peers.
D) all of these.

E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

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Traditionally, in our Western culture, males are encouraged to be strong, fast, aggressive, dominant, and achieving, while females are expected to be sensitive, intuitive, passive, emotional, and "naturally" interested in child rearing. These represent


A) gender predispositions.
B) sexual scripts.
C) gender roles.
D) gender identities.

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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According to one survey regarding sexual behavior, more than half of all college students


A) have followed the sexual script of "friends with benefits."
B) have had three-way sexual encounters.
C) have had a homosexual encounter.
D) are following the sexual script of "no sex before marriage."

E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Over the past 20 years, extreme gender role stereotyping has been


A) increasing slightly.
B) escalating moderately.
C) declining.
D) skyrocketing to the highest level since the 1950s.

E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

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