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1.
Vasocongestion:
A)occurs only to men upon sexual arousal.
B)occurs only to women upon sexual arousal.
C)occurs when blood flows into the blood vessels in the genitals region.
D)occurs when muscles contract throughout the body.
2.
During the excitement phase of the sexual response cycle:
A)vasocongestion results in erection in the male and in vaginal lubrication in the female.
B)a "ballooning" response occurs in the upper two-thirds of the vagina.
C)the cervix and uterus pull up creating a "tenting effect."
D)all of these.
3.
Orgasm:
A)consists of a series of rhythmic contractions at about 0.8-second intervals in both males and females.
B)occurs in two stages in females and in one stage by males.
C)is more likely to be faked by males than by females.
D)is experienced as an entirely different sensation in males and females.
4.
According to Masters & Johnson, the length of the refractory period:
A)is the same for men and women.
B)is fairly uniform among men.
C)means a woman can enjoy multiple orgasms.
D)means a woman will orgasm just once.
5.
With regard to the distinction between vaginal and clitoral orgasms:
A)Freud believed clitoral orgasms were more mature than vaginal ones.
B)Masters and Johnson found that clitoral and vaginal orgasms are physiologically different.
C)Masters and Johnson found that vaginal stimulation is most important in producing orgasm.
D)Freud believed vaginal orgasms were more mature than clitoral ones.
6.
The cognitive model of sexual response proposed by Walen and Roth:
A)comprises three steps starting with perception of a sexual stimulus.
B)shows a feedback loop involving positive evaluation, arousal, and sexual behavior that produces a positive sexual experience.
C)stresses the importance of physical stimulation rather than cognitive or emotional factors.
D)was developed before Kinsey began his research.
7.
Which of the following is true with regard to female ejaculation and the G-spot?
A)Stimulation of the G-spot is harmful to a woman.
B)Stimulation of the G-spot is the way to trigger a clitoral orgasm.
C)Biochemical tests indicate that the fluid released during female ejaculation is unique in human biology.
D)The G-spot is located on the top side of the vagina about halfway between the pubic bone and the cervix.
8.
Research on the role of the limbic system in sexual response has found:
A)no areas that produce erection when stimulated.
B)no areas that produce orgasm when stimulated.
C)the existence of "pleasure centers" in close proximity to "sex centers."
D)all of these.
9.
The organizing effects of hormones:
A)cause short-term changes in the reproductive system.
B)occur primarily during puberty.
C)typically occur during "critical periods" of development.
D)do not occur until menopause for women or andropause for men.
10.
How do levels of testosterone correlate with sexual behavior in boys around the time of puberty?
A)Boys with higher levels of testosterone are less likely to have engaged in sexual intercourse than boys with lower levels of testosterone.
B)Boys with higher levels of testosterone are more likely to have masturbated than boys with lower levels of testosterone.
C)Age is more important than testosterone levels in predicting the sexual behavior of boys.
D)Boys with high levels of testosterone tend to have little interest in sex.
11.
Which of the following is true about pheromones?
A)Pheromones are secreted primarily in the scalp, which is why many people like to smell their sexual partner's hair.
B)There is no scientific evidence that pheromones are important in sexual communication or attraction.
C)The sense of smell seems to be essential in order for pheromone effects to occur.
D)The smell of pheromones needs to be consciously perceived in order to have an effect.





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