Pys chapter 10 & 11 – Flashcards

Sexual __________ refers to enduring sexual attraction toward members of one's own sex, the other sex, or both. orientation preference choice identification

According to Kinsey, what percentage of females reported extramarital sexual experiences? 11 percent 14 percent 92 percent 26 percent

Rashid has just had an orgasm. However, his partner is still excited and wants Rashid to continue his sexual activity. Unfortunately, Rashid has lost his erection. Rashid is probably now in the __________. refractory period male menopause disruptive period plateau

The primary male sex characteristic is the __________. penis scrotum prostate gland All of these are primary sex characteristics.

Gender schema theory is based on __________. Freudian psychoanalysis Piaget's theory of development biological inheritance theory social learning theory

Approximately __________ of HIV-positive women in Russia became infected through heterosexual contact with husbands or male lovers. 25% 33% 50% 66%

According to the Janus Report, what is the percentage of women who were predominantly homosexual? 20 percent 46 percent 5 percent 99 percent

Margot is pregnant with her first child, and she is deliriously happy! She and her husband have some tests taken, but before the doctor can come in and review the results, Jim sneaks a peak at the file with the test results. He sees that the baby has "two X chromosomes." He looks at his wife and says: Congratulations, honey, we're having a boy! Congratulations, honey, it looks like we are having twins! Congratulations, honey, we're having a girl! Congratulations, honey, I need to take a biology class!

Maurice was born with an XY chromosome type, and he has the external genitalia of a male. He has, for the better part of his life however, felt like he was supposed to be a woman. He has always identified more with feminine clothes, behaviors, and emotions. New surgical and medical techniques will now allow Maurice to take which of the following courses of action? A) He will be able to alter his body to match his gender. B) He will be able to alter his gender to match his body. C) He will be able to make changes to his external appearance, even though his physical attributes will not change. D) He will have only the option of taking hormone pills or injections, unless he wants to travel to Europe, which is the only continent where gender reassignment surgery is practiced.

What is the incidence of children born as intersexed, or intersexual, individuals? 1 out of 50 1 out of 500 1 out of 1,500 1 out 50,000

Johnny is taking a class in human sexuality, and he has been asked to make a list of body parts that would be considered primary sexual characteristics. Which of the following would not appear on that list? Uterus Testicles Ovaries Breasts

According to the Janus report, approximately __________ percent of men and __________ percent of women reported to be predominantly homosexual. 10 percent; 20 percent 36 percent; 46 percent 9 percent; 5 percent 99 percent; 99 percent

Based on the studies of girls who were exposed to androgens before birth, which of the following statements is true? A) When these girls grew up, they became more typically "female" in their desire for marriage and motherhood. B)The girls were found to prefer feminine activities during early childhood. C) The majority of the girls grew up to be lesbians. D) There were no noticeable effects of the androgen exposure.

James, a single man, is sexually attracted to men, but not women. According to your text, James is: homosexual. heterosexual transsexual. bisexual.

Dante's penis has experienced contractions and is about to release semen. He is likely to be in the __________ stage of the sexual response cycle according to Masters and Johnson. resolution plateau orgasm excitement

The primary sex characteristics develop as __________. A) the fetus is growing in the womb, when the chromosomes of the 23rd pair cause the release of the proper hormones to stimulate the growth of the sex organs B) proper hormones in the mother's milk stimulate the growth of the sex organs C) the baby is raised as a male or female. The behavioral cues stimulate the baby to release the appropriate male or female hormones and develop as such D) none of these

Psychology has many terms for human sexuality concepts. What is an alternative term for hermaphroditism? homosexual gender specific intersex heterosexual

Over the past several years, several celebrities have openly discussed their desire for sexual experiences that are satisfying - regardless of the sex of their partner. Most researchers would consider such individuals to be __________. homosexual bisexual transsexual heterosexual

__________ is a disorder in which the person either prefers to, or must, achieve sexual arousal and fulfillment through sexual behavior that is unusual or not socially acceptable. Traditional value erectile dysfunction Deviant sexual disorder Sensate psychosis A Paraphilia

When men and women view erotic pictures, the __________ are more strongly activated in men than women. visual cortex and thalamus pons and hindbrain amygdala and hypothalamus hippocampus and cingulate gyrus

Sexual problems that result from psychological causes are referred to as __________. stress-induced dysfunctions organic dysfunctions GOPs (gonad operative problems) cortical erectile difficulties

The first systematic surveys of sexual behavior were conducted in the 1950s by __________. Masters and Johnson Virginia Johnson Alfred Kinsey Sigmund Freud

Rashid and Tawana are watching the classic TV show Leave It to Beaver. After watching the show, they decide to play. Rashid says he will be Ward Cleaver and Tawana should play June Cleaver. This play situation would be best explained by __________. Freudian psychoanalysis Piaget's theory of development gender schema theory social learning theory

Researchers have usually found that __________. A) females score higher on tests of verbal ability than males B) males score higher on tests of verbal ability than females C) there is no difference between males and females on tests of verbal ability D) verbal ability differences between males and females are due to differential watching of talk shows

Maurice was born with an XY chromosome type, and he has the external genitalia of a male. He has, for the better part of his life however, felt like he was supposed to be a woman. He has always identified more with feminine clothes, behaviors, and emotions. According to chapter 10 in your textbook, Maurice has a male __________. gender identity sexual disorder gender sex

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) measures stress related to ________. positive and negative life events only negative life events only positive life events internal stressors

Bluma hates making decisions, especially about things she does not like. Her mom wants her to either mow the lawn or clean her room this weekend. This is an example of ________ conflict. avoidance-avoidance good-evil negative-negative approach-approach

Which of the following traits is associated with people who live to be very old? aggressiveness being easygoing inflexibility tenseness

Which of the following are considered mental symptoms of stress? A) sleeping irregularity, frequent colds, anger B) depression, fear, irritability C) difficulty making decisions, loss of sense of humor, difficulty concentrating D) chest pains, nausea, memory loss

Which of the following is one of the ways in which religion helps people reduce or cope with stress? A) Religion can provide a strong social support system. B) Religion includes rituals that get people to dwell on their failings. C) Most religions promote psychological defense mechanisms. D) Religion isolates people from those who are different.

________ is the term used to describe the excessive anger exhibited by drivers in response to ordinary traffic frustration. Road rage Conflict Driving stress Frustration

When looking at a glass that is neither completely full nor completely empty, a(n) ________ might say "that glass is half full," while a(n) ________ might say " no, that glass is half empty!" pessimist; optimist realist; pessimist optimist; realist optimist; pessimist

Coping strategies can be either ________ -focused or ________ -focused in nature. problem; emotion distress; eustress physiological; spiritual internally; externally

What is the term for the network of friends, family members, neighbors, coworkers, and others who can offer help to a person in need? friendship camaraderie peer counseling social support system

For the past six months, Dahlia's job has been extremely stressful, but she doesn't feel that she can quit because she needs the money for tuition. Dahlia has been having chronic headaches and is behind in all of her classes. According to Hans Selye, Dahlia is in the ________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome. alarm collapse exhaustion resistance

Kirima has her doctorate in health psychology. Which of the following research questions might she be most likely to investigate? A) Why are college students more prone to doing drugs when they take harder classes? B) What is the relationship between one's ethnicity and their political affiliation? C) Are men or women better drivers? D) What is the relationship between a person's age and the number of years it takes them to get an undergraduate degree?

Research shows that ________ lowers blood pressure in adolescents and adults. sensory deprivation concentrative meditation sublimation implosive meditation

The negative changes in thoughts, emotions, and behavior as a result of prolonged stress or frustration are called ________. eustress burnout dysphoria epidemiology

Which of the following methods of acculturation will most likely result in the highest degree of acculturative stress? A) completely adopting the values and customs of the new culture B) living a life that does not depend on adopting any set of values and customs C) rejecting the majority culture's ways and maintaining one's original cultural identity D) developing a new set of values that is a compromise between the old and the new cultures

In a(n) ________ conflict, a person must choose between two desirable goals. approach-avoidance avoidance-avoidance approach-approach double approach-avoidance

________ measures the amount of stress in a college student's life over a one-year period resulting from major life changes. University Students Stress Assessment (USSA) College Students New Experiences Assessment Scale (CSNEAS) Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) College Undergraduate Stress Scale (CUSS)

Adelaida hears a rattling sound as she hikes through the desert. Her muscles tense and her blood pressure rises. According to Hans Selye, she is in the ________. chronic stress phase alarm phase exhaustion phase resistance phase

Which of the following are the three terms used to describe the way in which hardy people differ from many other Type A people and others who suffer more ill effects due to stress? commitment, control, challenge commitment, control, competitiveness competitiveness, control, compassion compassion, challenge, commitment

Seira is very pleasant and likes to keep the peace. She finds it difficult to express emotions and internalizes her anger. She has few friends and spends a lot of time alone. According to research, Seira ________. is at high risk for coronary heart disease is a hardy personality is a Type B personality is a Type C personality

The Type C behavior pattern is a significant predictor of ________. mental illness coronary heart disease cancer respiratory illnesses

Researchers found that the ________ of daily hassles was a better predictor of headaches than were scores on a life events scale. duration type negative quality perceived severity

The ________ nervous system returns the body to normal, day-to-day functioning after a stressful period. parasympathetic somatic sympathetic central

________ occurs when a person is blocked or prevented from achieving a desired goal or fulfilling a perceived need. Uncontrollability Conflict Pressure Frustration

A person who is ambitious, time conscious, extremely hardworking, easily annoyed, and tends to have high levels of hostility and anger is said to be exhibiting a ________ personality. Type A Type S Type B Type C