Question 1

It has been speculated that hormonal influences on the prenatal sexual differentiation of the brain may be connected with

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A)  frequency of adult sexual fantasies.
B)  levels of adult sexual behavior.
C)  strength of adult sex drive.
D)  adult sexual orientation.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following best summarizes the research presented in your text about human reactions to pheromones.

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A)  There is little evidence to suggest that humans detect chemicals as pheromones.
B)  There is evidence that pheromones exist for humans, but we do not fully understand all the chemicals involved or how they work yet.
C)  Humans do not have the brain structures to detect pheromones, so there are no human pheromones.
D)  Human pheromones have been identified and, when used in colognes, will improve your sex life.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Both women and castrated men will have small levels of testosterone fluctuating in their blood streams because

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A)  small amounts of testosterone are produced by the pituitary gland in the brain.
B)  they abuse certain over-the-counter drugs used for athletic enhancement.
C)  a lack of testicles is associated with increased testosterone production.
D)  the adrenal glands produce small amounts of testosterone in both sexes.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Men rated armpit odors of women as more pleasant when the women were

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A)  lesbians.
B)  menstruating.
C)  professional athletes.
D)  ovulating.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

List two aphrodisiacs that have research evidence supporting their aphrodisiac effects

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Two substances that have some research e...

Question 6

Whether or not female ejaculation is anything other than the release of urine is controversial.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A woman might not reach orgasm during a session of intercourse with a man because

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A)  the man may take too long to ejaculate.
B)  intercourse often provides insufficient stimulation to the clitoris.
C)  her vagina may be too large.
D)  the man's penis may be too large.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Although there is no evidence that marijuana and other hallucinogenic drugs directly stimulate sexual response, some users report that they

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A)  heighten subjective feelings of sexual pleasure.
B)  foretell the consequences of sexual misconduct.
C)  inhibit sexual drives.
D)  impair the ability to weigh information.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

A man and a woman are making love and notice their nipples becoming erect, their chests and abdomens turning red. The phase of Masters and Johnson's sexual response cycle they are most likely in is

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A)  excitement.
B)  resolution.
C)  orgasm.
D)  plateau.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Humans' VNO can be found in the mucous lining of the

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A)  eyes.
B)  genital organs.
C)  throat.
D)  nose.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

All of the following are one of Masters and Johnson's four phases of the sexual response cycle, EXCEPT

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A)  plateau.
B)  excitement.
C)  remission.
D)  orgasm.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

The sexual responsiveness in women is influenced by the presence of

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A)  androgens.
B)  estrogen.
C)  female sex hormones.
D)  estrus.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

It is possible for women to experience orgasm through sexual fantasy alone, without accompanying touching or direct stimulation of the genitals. This statement is

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A)  True.
B)  false.
C)  false for everyone, except for prostitutes.
D)  false for women, but True for men.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the role of the sense of taste in arousal for humans?

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A)  Taste is one of the strongest sources for sexual arousal in humans. From the taste of a partner's saliva, sweat, and genital secretions, we become sexually aroused and attached to our partners.
B)  Taste plays a relatively minor role in arousal as compared to the other senses. Some people may find the tastes of genital secretions to be arousing, but others do not.
C)  Taste plays a minor role in arousal in humans because we are obsessively clean and wash away all of the naturally occurring tastes associated with the human body.
D)  Taste plays a role in sexual arousal when chocolate and whip cream are included in sexual play. Otherwise, bodily tastes are unimportant for humans.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the presence of sex hormones in males and females.

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A)  Males only produce testosterone and androgens.
B)  Females only produce estrogen and progesterone.
C)  Males and females produce both estrogens and androgens (testosterone) but in different amounts.
D)  Only sexually active people show the presence of sex hormones in their blood streams.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Female ejaculation may result from the release of fluids from the

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A)  Bartholin's glands.
B)  bladder.
C)  Skene's glands.
D)  cervix.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Which of the following is True regarding Kaplan's model of sexual response?

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A)  She treats the phases as independent components that can have a variable sequence.
B)  There is no variability in the sequence of her phases.
C)  Sexual response is composed of successive stages that are unrelated.
D)  The order of the phases is crucial in Kaplan's model.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

All of the following are phases of Masters and Johnson's sexual response cycle, EXCEPT

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A)  restitution.
B)  excitement.
C)  orgasm.
D)  plateau.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 19

A rosy sex flush of the skin is likely to take place during which phase of the sexual response cycle?

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A)  Orgasm
B)  Resolution
C)  Excitement
D)  During any phaseE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

For an average female, how soon does vaginal lubrication begin after stimulation?

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A)  Immediately
B)  10-30 seconds
C)  About one minute
D)  About two minutesE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Exam 5: Sexual Arousal and Response

Which of the following is True regarding Kaplan's model of sexual response?

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It has been speculated that hormonal influences on the prenatal sexual differentiation of the brain may be connected with

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The sexual responsiveness in women is influenced by the presence of

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A rosy sex flush of the skin is likely to take place during which phase of the sexual response cycle?

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Which of the following statements most accurately describes the role of the sense of taste in arousal for humans?

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Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the presence of sex hormones in males and females.

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Although there is no evidence that marijuana and other hallucinogenic drugs directly stimulate sexual response, some users report that they

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All of the following are phases of Masters and Johnson's sexual response cycle, EXCEPT

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List two aphrodisiacs that have research evidence supporting their aphrodisiac effects

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A woman might not reach orgasm during a session of intercourse with a man because

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For an average female, how soon does vaginal lubrication begin after stimulation?

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A man and a woman are making love and notice their nipples becoming erect, their chests and abdomens turning red. The phase of Masters and Johnson's sexual response cycle they are most likely in is

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Which of the following best summarizes the research presented in your text about human reactions to pheromones.

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It is possible for women to experience orgasm through sexual fantasy alone, without accompanying touching or direct stimulation of the genitals. This statement is

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Men rated armpit odors of women as more pleasant when the women were

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Both women and castrated men will have small levels of testosterone fluctuating in their blood streams because

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All of the following are one of Masters and Johnson's four phases of the sexual response cycle, EXCEPT

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Whether or not female ejaculation is anything other than the release of urine is controversial.

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