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The position of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) along with most major mental health organizations regarding "reparative" therapy for homosexuality is that it should a. always be attempted. b. be undertaken for gay men but not lesbians. c. be initiated whenever consent is given by the individual. d. not be done.
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d. not be done.
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"Coming out" stories on television programs with gay characters a. now focus younger characters than they did previously. b. are becoming increasingly unrealistic. c. All of the responses provided. d. have become less common due to pressure from religious organizations.
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a. now focus younger characters than they did previously.
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The main difference between a value judgment and an objective statement is that objective statements a. recommend how individuals should act. b. describe actual behavior. c. offer specific examples. d. are based on the opinions of experts.
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b. describe actual behavior.
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According to the text, when we label a sexual behavior natural or unnatural, we are a. expressing whether the behavior conforms to our culture's sexual norms. b. expressing instinctive beliefs. c. using biological criteria for our judgment. d. using universal norms for human sexual behavior.
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a. expressing whether the behavior conforms to our culture's sexual norms.
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What is the problem with depending on media as a source for sexual attitudes and information? a. It provides such an overload of moral and socially responsible information that most people "tune out." b. Because of its entertainment orientation, there are few realistic depictions of sexuality. c. Because of consumer demographics, media is aimed at a relatively uneducated and unsophisticated audience. d. Media overemphasizes the emotional context of sexual relationships.
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b. Because of its entertainment orientation, there are few realistic depictions of sexuality
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A bias in scientific inquiry causes us to a. make value judgments about the research of others. b. select information that supports our view or belief. c. question the results of our research. d. engage in unethical practices.
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b. select information that supports our view or belief.
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Most sex researchers view sexual behaviors a. on a continuum of reproductive to nonreproductive. b. on a continuum of typical to atypical of a specific group. c. as enhancing or decreasing mental health. d. as normal or abnormal.
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b. on a continuum of typical to atypical of a specific group.
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The highly successful approach to treatment of sexual problems developed by Masters and Johnson was based on a. drug therapy. b. Freudian therapy. c. behavioral therapy. d. sex education.
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c. behavioral therapy.
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Which of the following statements about same-sex relationships in ancient Greece is accurate? a. Same-sex relationships involved only the exchange of sexual favors. b. Older men who indulged in same-sex relationships were considered abnormal and criminal. c. It was considered unnatural for older men to become sexually involved with boys. d. Same-sex relationships between an older man and a young adolescent male were considered the highest form of love.
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d. Same-sex relationships between an older man and a young adolescent male were considered the highest form of love
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One of the most important findings in Kinsey's work was that a. children had sexual thoughts and experiences. b. few people understood or used contraceptive devices. c. there was extraordinary diversity in sexual behavior. d. a vast majority of women masturbated several times a day.
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c. there was extraordinary diversity in sexual behavior.
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A healthy male will produce __________ of sperm every day. a. several hundred million b. several hundred thousand c. thousands d. tens of thousands
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a. several hundred million
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Increased muscle tension accompanying the approach of orgasm is called a. myotonia b. excitement c. vasocongestion d. tenting
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a. myotonia
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QUESTION 3 In order for an embryo to develop male genitals, the embryo must a. have a slightly longer gestation period. b. receive hormonal and genetic signals. c. first produce sperm. d. have a shorter gestation period.
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b. receive hormonal and genetic signals.
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What is the longest amount of time an egg is viable following release? a. 24 hours b. 72 hours c. 48 hours d. There is significant variation depending on the woman.
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a. 24 hours
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The sole function of the clitoris is a. sexual arousal. b. secretion of lubricants. c. urination. d. both urination and secretion of lubricants.
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a. sexual arousal.
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The phases of the ovarian cycle include all of the following EXCEPT the a. follicular phase. b. ovulatory phase. c. menstrual phase. d. luteal phase.
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c. menstrual phase.
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The size of a man's penis is related to a. race. b. musculature. c. heredity. d. height.
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c. heredity.
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All of the following make up the vulva EXCEPT the a. vagina. b. clitoris. c. labia minora. d. mons pubis.
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a. vagina.
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The thick, clear fluid that often appears on the tip of the penis before ejaculation is produced by the a. prostate gland. b. Leydig cells. c. Cowper's glands. d. seminal vesicles.
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c. Cowper's glands.
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What part of a male's penis is permanently removed in circumcision? a. the prostate b. the prepuce c. the smegma d. the glans
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b. the prepuce
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For a woman who postpones pregnancy until she is over the age of 35 will likely find that her chances of conceiving ______________, whereas her risk of having a live baby with chromosome problems _____________. A. decrease; decrease B. decrease; increase C. increase; decrease D. will remain unchanged; increase
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B. decrease; increase
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Any means of preventing a birth from taking place is a(n) A. oogenic method. B. contraceptive method. C. barrier method. D. birth control method.
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D. birth control method.
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According to your text, compared to other developed countries, the infant mortality rate in the United States is: A. much lower B. exactly the same C. far higher D. almost identical
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C. far higher
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Those who believe abortion should be prohibited generally label themselves as A. anti-abortionists. B. pro-life. C. pro-choice. D. moralists.
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B. pro-life.
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The most important consideration when choosing a contraceptive method for yourself is the A. method you will use consistently and correctly. B. method with which your partner will be comfortable. C. one that demands the least thought. D. ongoing cost involved.
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A. method you will use consistently and correctly.
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Which is the correct sequence of development for a fertilized ovum? A. zygote, blastocyst, embryo, fetus B. blastocyst, zygote, embryo, fetus C. zygote, blastocyst, fetus, embryo D. blastocyst, zygote, fetus, embryo
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A. zygote, blastocyst, embryo, fetus
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In the United States, approximately what percentage of unintended pregnancies are terminated by abortion? A. 60% B. 10% C. 40% D. 25%
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C. 40%
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Which of the following statements about Implanon is TRUE? A. It is one of the most effective contraceptives. B. It offers some protection against STIs. C. It is a barrier method. D. It is one of the few contraceptive methods available for men.
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A. It is one of the most effective contraceptives.
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To increase the likelihood of fertilization, a couple should have intercourse A. 10 days after the first day of the menstrual cycle. B. within 5 days before and 2 days after the menstrual period. C. within 5 days before and 1 day after ovulation. D. from 1 to 5 days before menstruation begins.
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C. within 5 days before and 1 day after ovulation.
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An oocyte is A. a byproduct of the uterine lining. B. an unfertilized egg. C. typically shed during the woman's menstrual cycle. D. the tube that connects the ovaries to the uterus.
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B. an unfertilized egg
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In response to younger girls' earlier maturation, the American Psychological Association published a report that concluded that A. parents need to be proactive in avoiding food and drink that are genetically modified. B. the sexualization of girls negatively affects their cognitive functioning and physical and mental health. C. the American Dairy Association needs to do a thorough investigation of hormonal additives to milk. D. all of these
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B. the sexualization of girls negatively affects their cognitive functioning and physical and mental health.
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For most people, anatomical sex, gender identity, and assigned gender A. are congruent. B. vary. C. are discordant. D. are unrelated.
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A. are congruent.
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When do psychosexual development and the ability to love begin? A. during puberty, with growing interest in sexual expression B. at conception, with the division of the fertilized egg C. at birth, with inspection of the infant's external genitals D. in infancy, with loving touch and handling
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D. in infancy, with loving touch and handling
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The process of publicly acknowledging one's bisexual or homosexual orientation is called A. self-labeling. B. closeting. C. outing. D. coming out.
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D. coming out.
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According to cognitive social learning theory, we learn attitudes and behaviors as a result of A. a drive to conform to societal norms. B. formal societal mechanisms for transmitting role behaviors. C. social interactions with others. D. whether we experience pleasure or pain from the behaviors and attitudes.
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C. social interactions with others.
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When someone moves from adolescence to adulthood, they reevaluate their moral standards and move from moral decision making based on authority to standards based on their personal principles. This is an example of A. principled living. B. Lawrence Kohlberg's post-conventional morality. C. an evolving sexual philosophy. D. the development of a personal sexual code.
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C. an evolving sexual philosophy.
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Robyn has no ovaries, but her external genitals are those of a normal female. As she grows up, her body remains short, she does not develop a mature feminine physique, and she does not menstruate. Robyn most likely has A. pseudohermaphrodism. B. a hermaphrodism. C. Turner syndrome. D. Klinefelter syndrome.
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C. Turner syndrome.
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_________ refers to whether one is biologically female or male. A. Sex B. Assigned gender C. Sexual dimorphism D. Gender
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A. Sex
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Edwin is fifty. He's noticed that his erection isn't as firm, it takes more stimulation and time to achieve erection, and ejaculation doesn't always happen. Edwin A. may have lost interest in his partner. B. will likely soon no longer enjoy sex. C. should see a doctor to get a prescription for Viagra or a similar medication. D. is experiencing changes which are perfectly normal.
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D. is experiencing changes which are perfectly normal.
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Which of these is NOT a predictor that a teen will be to be sexually active? A. their best friends and peers are sexually active B. their peers are older C. they are using alcohol or drugs D. having older brothers
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D. having older brothers
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The determining factor in the sex of a zygote comes from a. the semen. b. the sperm. c. the ovum. d. hormones.
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b
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In men, which hormone triggers secondary sex characteristics to develop and sperm production?? testosterone FHS oxytocin relaxin
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a
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Male and female reproductive structures? A. develop from the same embryonic tissue. B. are different from the moment of conception. C. are determined by the acidity level encountered by the sperm. D. can be enriched during gestation.
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a
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For uncircumcised men, an important aspect of sexual hygiene involves washing beneath the foreskin. pulling back the perineum and removing frenulum. masturbation in order to reduce penile swelling. washing the corona and removing crura.
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a
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Sixty percent of semen is made up of fluid from the? A. ejaculatory duct. B. epididymis. C. vas deferens. D. seminal vesicles.
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d
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While walking through the toy store with her 1-year-old son, Brianna stops and points out the baseballs, shows her son guns and trucks, and walks quickly past the Barbie dolls. This aspect of parental gender socialization is called a. activity exposure. b. channeling. c. manipulation. d. verbal appellation.
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b
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______________ is the practice of living together and having a sexual relationship.? A. Domestic partnership B. Cohabitation C. Common law marriage D. Pseudo marriage
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b
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Autoeroticism is A. sexual fantasy. B. sexual behavior with others. C. an intrapersonal activity. D. an unacceptable activity.
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C. an intrapersonal activity.
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Which of the following is NOT considered a paraphilic disorder? A. exhibitionism B. domination and submission C. frotteurism D. voyeurism
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B. domination and submission
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One of the major problems with studies conducted on the prevalence of sexual behaviors is that A. the data are seldom gathered anonymously. B. the data are gathered from self-reports of a certain group of people and may not reflect actual behaviors. C. people responding to the questionnaires do not usually know the actual definitions of the behaviors being asked about. D. the data-gathering methods do not ask about specific behaviors but classes of behaviors.
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B. the data are gathered from self-reports of a certain group of people and may not reflect actual behaviors.
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Seth genuinely cares about his animals, yet he derives sexual pleasure from having sexual contact with them. Seth is practicing A. klismaphilia B. bestiality C. zoophilia D. kennelism
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C. zoophilia
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According to the DSM-IV-TR and DSM-5, the key criterion for a diagnosis of sexual sadism disorder is A. obsessive and compelling sexual thoughts. B. permanent physical effects produced for purposes of sexual arousal. C. fantasies of being made to suffer physical or psychological harm by another. D. sexual arousal by the real infliction of physical or psychological harm to another.
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D. sexual arousal by the real infliction of physical or psychological harm to another.
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Which of the following phrases best defines sexual variations? A. sexual activity that involves force or coercion B. sexual behaviors that are not socially approved C. sexual behavior that is not statistically typical D. sexual expression that is illegal
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C. sexual behavior that is not statistically typical
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How do coercive and noncoercive paraphilic disorders differ? A. Coercive paraphilic disorders are more intense. B. Coercive paraphilic disorders can cause injury. C. In noncoercive paraphilic disorders, victims are unaware they are involved. D. Noncoercive paraphilic disorders are victimless.
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D. Noncoercive paraphilic disorders are victimless.
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Sex therapists consider fantasies about other lovers while having sex with a partner to be A. a sign of relationship problems. B. perfectly normal and very typical. C. reflections of true unmet needs. D. a warning sign that the person may be unfaithful.
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B. perfectly normal and very typical.
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The sexual activity most commonly performed by prostitutes on men is A. cunnilingus. B. intercourse. C. strip tease. D. fellatio.
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D. fellatio.
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Which of the following sexual practices is most risky for the transmission of STIs? A. fellatio B. Penile-vaginal intercourse C. anal sex D. cunnilingus
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C. anal sex
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Sexual health is A. focused on biological function, behavior, body awareness, and acceptance. B. focused on our mental health and our attitudes toward sexuality. C. primarily focused on our physical well-being. D. focused on sexual function and sexually transmitted diseases.
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A. focused on biological function, behavior, body awareness, and acceptance.
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Grace has been unable to have intercourse with her husband. When they try, the muscles around her vaginal opening tighten and she cannot be penetrated. According to the DSM-5, Grace likely has A. genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder. B. Klinefelter's syndrome. C. vaginismus. D. Peyronie's disease.
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A. genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder.
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Your textbook tells the story of Ellen Stohl, a young woman who uses a wheelchair and posed for Playboy. When she did this many people felt it was exploitive of disabled people. However, when she was asked why she did it, she mentioned that she wanted to A. be seen as a woman and not like a 3-year-old. B. pay for her college education. C. publicly expose the amoral motivations of Playboy's publishers. D. start feeling sexual again herself.
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A. be seen as a woman and not like a 3-year-old. A. be seen as a woman and not like a 3-year-old.
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Which item best describes the concept of sensate focus? A. Giving and receiving pleasure to each other without a sexual or coital goal. B. Devoting one day to each sense; observing and studying how each contributes to the erotic experience. C. Expanding the repertoire of foreplay activities before penetration. D. Slowing down the pace of intercourse so that each step is fully experienced.
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A. Giving and receiving pleasure to each other without a sexual or coital goal.
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Aside from the adverse physical effects of street drugs, a consequence of substance abuse is that drugs A. improve a person's social acceptance. B. enhance sexual desire and performance. C. contribute to dramatic shifts in body weight. D. put people at risk for acquiring STIs.
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D. put people at risk for acquiring STIs.
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What makes the diagnosis of testicular cancer problematic? A. There is a lack of symptoms and pain in the early stages. B. There is no definitive diagnostic test. C. The testicle is usually not the primary site for the cancer. D. There is an increase in sensation, which is welcomed by many men.
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A. There is a lack of symptoms and pain in the early stages.
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What percentage of breast lumps is NOT breast cancer? A. 60-65% B. 75-80% C. 45-50% D. 20-25%
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B
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While making love, Raul often evaluates "how well" things are going. This distraction often leads to lack of orgasm. This tendency to become involved in judging performance is called A. spectatoring. B. anorgasmia. C. sensate focus. D. inhibited orgasm.
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A
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According to the study by Keesling (2006) cited in your text, the number one reason why some women have difficulty with orgasm is A. physical pain. B. concerns about getting pregnant. C. lack of experience with self-touch. D. worries about the children hearing them.
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C
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The DSM-5 identifies sexual dysfunction as A. a diminution of sexual functioning in one of the four phases of sexual response. B. a pathological inability to regulate arousal states, to delay or achieve ejaculation, and/or to control orgasms. C. a disturbance in sexual desire and in the psychophysiological changes characterizing the sexual response cycle that causes marked distress and interpersonal difficulty. D. psychological or physical impairments to achieving sexual fulfillment.
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C
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Which of the following is NOT a way to protect you from STIs? A. All of these answers can help you avoid STIs. B. get vaccinated C. use good communication D. practice sexual exclusivity
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A. All of these answers can help you avoid STIs.
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An estimated 1 in ___ persons living with HIV is unaware of their infection, and may unknowingly transmit it to others. A. 3 B. 12 C. 5 D. 10
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c. 5
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What is the relationship between substance abuse and the spread of STIs? A. Sharing drinking glasses or pipes can spread STIs. B. The body's immune system is compromised, and contraction of an STI is much more likely. C. Frequent intoxication may make individuals unaware of the symptoms of STIs. D. Intoxicated individuals engage in high-risk behaviors, although researchers aren't certain it is a cause and effect relationship.
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D. Intoxicated individuals engage in high-risk behaviors, although researchers aren't certain it is a cause and effect relationship.
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Which of the following is NOT a general symptom that is suggestive of a sexually transmitted infection? A. abdominal pain B. delayed ejaculation C. painful urination D. genital discharge
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B
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The number of types of sexually transmitted infections is A. more than 25. B. more than 100. C. 8. D. 17.
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A
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The region of the world that has been hit hardest by HIV/AIDS is A. Sub-Saharan Africa. B. Asia and the Pacific Islands. C. South America. D. the Middle East and Northern Africa.
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A
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Miranda just received the results of her HIV/AIDS screening blood tests and it showed HIV antibodies and a T-cell count below 200. What does this mean? A. The result is unclear and the tests should be repeated. B. She is HIV negative or has been recently infected C. She has AIDS. D. She is HIV positive.
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C
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Which of the following is NOT a myth connected with AIDS? A. HIV can be contracted from mosquito bites. B. There have been several cases where people have come down with HIV by contact with an infected toilet seat. C. If you have HIV, you may not necessarily have AIDS. D. HIV may be transmitted from being spit on by an HIV-infected person.
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C
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Which type of lymphocyte directs the body's immune system response by signaling for the creation of antibodies and activating certain cells specialized for attacking foreign bodies? A. helper T cells B. killer B cells C. leukocytes D. C cells
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A
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Denise has just undergone cryosurgery for removal of genital warts. Is she now disease-free? A. Yes, such surgery destroys HPV. B. It is unclear whether this treatment eradicates HPV. C. No, the disease-causing virus is still in her system. D. Yes, provided she begins to follow safer-sex guidelines.
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C
