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In a recent study of undergraduate women, which men were found most attractive and desirable for long-term relationships?

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moderately muscular men

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Coitus is another name for

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vaginal intercourse

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Which of the following is a universal characteristic of sexual attractiveness?

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good health

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A disadvantage of the missionary position is that it

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limits the woman's control of angle, rate, and depth of penetration

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Mate ______________ is the behavior designed to lure a person who is already in a romantic relationship to either a temporary, brief sexual liaison, or a long-term relationship.

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poaching

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_______________ organize and direct our sexual behavior.

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sexual scripts

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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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The pressing together of bodies with genital thrusting is called \"dry humping,\" or

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tribidism

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In regard to the enjoyment of cunnilingus, research suggests that

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lesbians are more likely satisfied with their sex lives the more often they do this

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Which sexual position is particularly good to use during pregnancy?

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a. man above b. woman above c. on sides--Incorrect d. rear entry

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According to the McCarthy's, pleasurable touch has _____ gears or dimensions.

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5

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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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The concept of pleasure-oriented touch options helps do all of the following EXCEPT

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decrease the pleasure involved in couples touching each other

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Which of the following is NOT true of \"tantric sex\"?

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It includes gentle yoga positions while climaxing.

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\"Everything a person knows about the norms of sexual expression is learned.\" This statement is an example of a(n)

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cultural script

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Which of the following statements about masturbation is TRUE?

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The higher the level of education and social class, the more likely the person (male OR female) was to masturbate.

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Stephanie enjoys her sexuality, experiences no guilt, engages in a lot of autoerotic and interpersonal sexual activities, and enjoys talking about sex. She is careful to engage in safe sex practices. Stephanie is likely ______________.

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erotophilic

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Which of the following statements about kissing is FALSE?

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Kissing always involves exchanging bodily fluids.

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Which of the following statements about masturbation is NOT accurate?

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Masturbation is equally prevalent among women and men.

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The most common activity for both women and men seeking erotic material for purposes of arousal is

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viewing pornographic videos

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Which of the following is TRUE about the function of sexual fantasies?

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a. Sexual fantasies allow us to plan for or anticipate situations that might arise. b. Even if our sex lives are satisfactory, fantasies can bring novelty and excitement into the relationship. c. Fantasies help us to define our erotic goals. d. ALL OF THESE

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Which of the following statements about anal eroticism is FALSE?

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Anal intercourse is the most common form of sexual activity among gay men.

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Research on casual sex (\"hooking up\") among college students has found all of the following EXCEPT

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men tended to believe that their casual sex encounters would develop into a romantic relationship

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Which of the following is the most common of McCarthy's sexual styles?

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complementary

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A 15-year-old girl notes how \"wet\" her vulval area is. She attributes no particular meaning to this. Later that day, she becomes aware that her heart is racing as she reads a steamy novel. These varied experiences describe aspects of her

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intrapersonal script.

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In order to \"resurrect sex,\" David Schnarch suggests that partners should

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try sexual behaviors that feel like a stretch.

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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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Eric enters therapy concerned about his lack of sexual interest and desire. He thinks it might be the result of being molested while he was a child. Which therapeutic approach is a sex therapist likely to use to help Eric?

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psychosexual

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Which therapeutic approach is most effective in treating difficulties such as premature ejaculation and erectile difficulties

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cognitive-behavioral

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Persistent and recurrent ejaculation with minimal sexual stimulation before or shortly after penetration, that also causes marked distress or interpersonal difficulty is called

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premature ejaculation

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Why is the Masters and Johnson approach to treating sexual problems considered so innovative?

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They proposed that sexual problems stemmed from ignorance, faulty techniques, or relationship problems.

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Sandra and Montel are nervous about entering therapy at the Masters and Johnson Institute. The therapist told them to go home, remove their clothing and pleasure each other everywhere except the genitals and breasts. This is called

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sensate focus

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Why do many sex therapists recommend an occasional ban on intercourse (for heterosexual couples) or a comparable activity (for lesbian and gay couples)?

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Anticipation, delays, and obstacles can serve to intensify desire and arousal.

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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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The term sexual dissatisfaction is a useful term because

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it acknowledges sexual scripts as individual and avoids a definition of \"normal.

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A sexual function problem that was not included in the DSM-V but is described in the professional literature is

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persistent sexual arousal syndrome

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Gays and lesbians may lack effective sexual behavior because they

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have internalized homophobia.

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Which of the following is FALSE according to the National Health and Social Life Survey?

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In women, older age was associated with a decreased likelihood of achieving orgasm.

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The modern term for impotence is

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male erectile disorder.

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All of the following have been found to cause erectile dysfunctions among men EXCEPT

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arthritis

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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. Grace likely has

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vaginismus

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According to the Working Group for a New View of Women's Sexual Problems, DSM has shortcomings as applied to women. Which of these is one of those shortcomings?

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the unacknowledged role of relationships in sexuality

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The term \"frigid\" has been replaced with the less prejudicial description

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female sexual arousal disorder

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Nicole avoids intercourse with her husband at all costs. When she feels his interest increasing, she is filled with anxiety and dread. Just a kiss elicits a terrible feeling inside her. A sex therapist is likely to describe Nicole as suffering from

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sexual aversion disorder

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The DSM-V identifies sexual dysfunction as

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

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A condition in which calcium deposits and tough fibrous tissue develop in the corpora cavernosa within the penis is called

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Peyronie's disease.

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Persistent or recurrent genital pain that is associated with intercourse is called

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dyspareunia

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After low sexual desire, the most common sexual dysfunction seen by sex therapists among females is

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female orgasmic disorder

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Prolonged and painful erections that occur when blood is unable to drain from the penis, is called

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priapism

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Daniel is a 30-year old heterosexual man who is uninterested in sex. When he meets a woman who expresses interest in him, he does not pursue the relationship. He is not anxious about sexual situations, merely disinterested. What would you diagnose Daniel as having?

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hypoactive sexual desire

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a pedophile?

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the sexual interest is limited to little girls

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Which of the following is NOT considered a coercive paraphilia?

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bondage and discipline

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Transvestism is distinct from transsexualism in that people with transvestism

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usually have no desire to change their anatomy.

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

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

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Which type of intrafamilial child sexual abuse appears to be the most damaging and traumatic?

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father-daughter sexual abuse

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The concept of homophobia is distinct from anti-gay prejudice in that the first term

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means irrational fear of lesbians and gay men, not just prejudice.

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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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People who have experienced childhood sexual abuse with penetration were more likely to report all of the following EXCEPT

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a higher likelihood of being homosexual

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A team of male workers has traditionally welcomed new members of their group by a night of drinking at an \"adult\" club. They insist their newest female team member do the same. This behavior may be considered sexual harassment because

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they are creating a hostile environment.

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Megan's Law calls for schools, day-care centers, and youth groups to

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be notified about sex offenders in the community.

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What motivation do groups of boys have for engaging in sexual harassment with girls?

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strengthening their status within the group

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According to recent research, what effect does sexual harassment have on girls in elementary school?

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Many have trouble sleeping and don't want to go to school

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Satyriasis refers to a

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uncontrollable sexual desire in men

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Most victims of male voyeurs and male exhibitionists

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are nonconsenting women.

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The critical element in a domination and submission (D/S) relationship is

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power

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The difference between zoophiles and bestialists is

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zoophiles are concerned with the animal's welfare.

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Martin finds women with long, dark hair very sexually alluring, and all of his sexual partners have long, dark hair. Charles also finds women with long, dark hair alluring. In order for Charles to become aroused and reach orgasm, long, dark hair must be present, whether it is on a woman or not. Martin's behavior might be classified as __________, whereas Charles' behavior might be classified as __________.

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sexual variation; paraphilic

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One important factor that often confuses negotiations about sexual activity between men and women is that

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sexual scripts seldom contain direct verbal consent for sex.

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Roger collects pictures of female nudes and X-rated videos. He frequents topless bars, strip shows, and even live sex shows. Sam hides in trees and outside open windows to watch women undress and engage in sex. In our society, Roger would be considered __________, and Sam would be considered __________.

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normal; voyeuristic

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Which type of rape occurs most often?

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date rape

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The pejorative term used to describe \"abnormal or excessive\" sexual desire in a woman is

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nymphomania

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Which of the following occupational fields is the most likely site for sexual harassment?

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military

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The most common motive for necrophilia appears to be

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possession of a nonrejecting partner

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The person with fetishism experiences sexual arousal and satisfaction through

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sexual activity centered on objects or body parts.

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Sexual behaviors that are considered indicative of a mental disorder are called

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paraphilias

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