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The main difference between a value judgment and an objective statement is that objective statements

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describe actual behavior.

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According to the text, when we label a sexual behavior natural or unnatural, we are

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expressing whether the behavior conforms to our culture's sexual norms

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One of the most important findings in Kinsey's work was that

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there was extraordinary diversity in sexual behavior.

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The highly successful approach to treatment of sexual problems developed by Masters and Johnson was based on

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behavioral therapy.

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Most sex researchers view sexual behaviors

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on a continuum of typical to atypical of a specific group.

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"Coming out" stories on television programs with gay characters

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now focus younger characters than they did previously.

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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

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not be done.

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Which of the following statements about same-sex relationships in ancient Greece is accurate?

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Same-sex relationships between an older man and a young adolescent male were considered the highest form of love.

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A bias in scientific inquiry causes us to

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select information that supports our view or belief.

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What is the problem with depending on media as a source for sexual attitudes and information?

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Because of its entertainment orientation, there are few realistic depictions of sexuality.

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What is the longest amount of time an egg is viable following release?

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24 hours

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The sole function of the clitoris is

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sexual arousal.

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The size of a man's penis is related to

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heredity.

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The phases of the ovarian cycle include all of the following EXCEPT the

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menstrual phase

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The thick, clear fluid that often appears on the tip of the penis before ejaculation is produced by the

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Cowper's glands

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In order for an embryo to develop male genitals, the embryo must

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receive hormonal and genetic signals.

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Increased muscle tension accompanying the approach of orgasm is called

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myotonia

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All of the following make up the vulva EXCEPT the

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vagina.

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A healthy male will produce __________ of sperm every day.

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several hundred million

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What part of a male's penis is permanently removed in circumcision?

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the prepuce

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In the United States, approximately what percentage of unintended pregnancies are terminated by abortion?

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40%

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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 _____________.

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decrease; increase

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Any means of preventing a birth from taking place is a(n)

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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:

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far higher

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An oocyte is

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an unfertilized egg

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Which of the following statements about Implanon is TRUE?

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It is one of the most effective contraceptives.

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To increase the likelihood of fertilization, a couple should have intercourse

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within 5 days before and 1 day after ovulation.

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Which is the correct sequence of development for a fertilized ovum?

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zygote, blastocyst, embryo, fetus

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The most important consideration when choosing a contraceptive method for yourself is the

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method you will use consistently and correctly.

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Those who believe abortion should be prohibited generally label themselves as

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pro-life.

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For most people, anatomical sex, gender identity, and assigned gender

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are congruent.

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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

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Turner syndrome.

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_________ refers to whether one is biologically female or male.

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Sex

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Which of these is NOT a predictor that a teen will be to be sexually active?

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having older brothers

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In response to younger girls' earlier maturation, the American Psychological Association published a report that concluded that

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the sexualization of girls negatively affects their cognitive functioning and physical and mental health

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When do psychosexual development and the ability to love begin?

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in infancy, with loving touch and handling

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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

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is experiencing changes which are perfectly normal.

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According to cognitive social learning theory, we learn attitudes and behaviors as a result of

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social interactions with others

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The process of publicly acknowledging one's bisexual or homosexual orientation is called

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coming out.

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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

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an evolving sexual philosophy.

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Seth genuinely cares about his animals, yet he derives sexual pleasure from having sexual contact with them. Seth is practicing

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zoophilia

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How do coercive and noncoercive paraphilic disorders differ?

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Noncoercive paraphilic disorders are victimless.

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One of the major problems with studies conducted on the prevalence of sexual behaviors is that

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the data are gathered from self-reports of a certain group of people and may not reflect actual behaviors.

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The sexual activity most commonly performed by prostitutes on men is

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fellatio.

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Which of the following is NOT considered a paraphilic disorder?

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domination and submission

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Which of the following sexual practices is most risky for the transmission of STIs?

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anal sex

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Which of the following phrases best defines sexual variations?

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sexual behavior that is not statistically typical

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Autoeroticism is

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an intrapersonal activity.

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Sex therapists consider fantasies about other lovers while having sex with a partner to be

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perfectly normal and very typical.

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According to the DSM-IV-TR and DSM-5, the key criterion for a diagnosis of sexual sadism disorder is

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sexual arousal by the real infliction of physical or psychological harm to another.

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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

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be seen as a woman and not like a 3-year-old.

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The DSM-5 identifies sexual dysfunction as

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a disturbance in sexual desire and in the psychophysiological changes characterizing the sexual response cycle that causes marked distress and interpersonal difficulty.

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Sexual health is

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focused on biological function, behavior, body awareness, and acceptance.

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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

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lack of experience with self-touch.

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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

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genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder.

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Aside from the adverse physical effects of street drugs, a consequence of substance abuse is that drugs

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put people at risk for acquiring STIs.

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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

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spectatoring.

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What makes the diagnosis of testicular cancer problematic?

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There is a lack of symptoms and pain in the early stages.

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Which item best describes the concept of sensate focus?

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Giving and receiving pleasure to each other without a sexual or coital goal.

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What percentage of breast lumps is NOT breast cancer?

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75-80%

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An estimated 1 in ___ persons living with HIV is unaware of their infection, and may unknowingly transmit it to others

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5

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Which of the following is NOT a way to protect you from STIs?

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All of these answers can help you avoid STIs

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Which of the following is NOT a myth connected with AIDS?

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If you have HIV, you may not necessarily have AIDS.

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Which of the following is NOT a general symptom that is suggestive of a sexually transmitted infection?

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delayed ejaculation

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The region of the world that has been hit hardest by HIV/AIDS is

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Sub-Saharan Africa.

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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?

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helper T cells

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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?

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She has AIDS.

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What is the relationship between substance abuse and the spread of STIs?

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Intoxicated individuals engage in high-risk behaviors, although researchers aren't certain it is a cause and effect relationship.

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The number of types of sexually transmitted infections is

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more than 25.

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Denise has just undergone cryosurgery for removal of genital warts. Is she now disease-free?

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No, the disease-causing virus is still in her system.

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Child abuse prevention programs teach children all of the following EXCEPT

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identifying the characteristics of child abusers

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Which of the following is NOT a reason why individuals are attracted to sexually-oriented materials?

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There is a sense of power in being a sexual observer.

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Nonpedophilic sexual abuse refers to

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adult-child sexual interactions that are not motivated by a sexual desire for children.

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Sexual harassment refers to two types of behavior, the abuse of power and

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the creation of a hostile environment.

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The authors of the text prefer to use the term sexually explicit material rather than pornography or erotica because

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erotica tends to be used positively, and pornography negatively.

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A study by Farley (2003) cited in the text found that ___ % of streetwalkers had been raped.

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75

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What factor is commonly related in adolescent boys' and girls' entrance into prostitution?

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childhood sexual abuse

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Which of the following statements about child pornography is CORRECT?

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Child pornography has been found to be patently offensive and therefore not within the zone of protected free speech.

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According to a 2011 Gallup Poll summarized in the Think About It box on page 596, what percentage of respondents indicated that marriages between same-sex couples should be recognized as valid by the law, with the same rights as traditional marriage?

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53%

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The core concept in defining an activity as sexual aggression is that it involves

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sexual activity performed against a person's will.

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