Total points on this exam: 152

CORRECT ANSWERS ARE MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK (*)

QUESTIONS 1-59 ARE MULTIPLE CHOICE: Each correct answer is worth 2 points.

1. According to Dr. Smith, which of the following is/are legal issues concerning sex? (Lecture 10/29)

A. defining what is obscene

B. establishing protection from sexual discrimination

C. regulating how the materials may be distributed

D. both A and C

*E. all of the above

 

2. According to the lawyer in the video on sex for sale, attitudes towards sexually explicit material... (Lecture & Video 10/29)

A. ...are generally dictated by the current national political climate.

B. ...are generally dictated by the current national religious climate.

C. ...are generally dictated by national economic issues.

*D. ...are generally dictated by regional attitudes.

E. ...are generally stable over time.

 

3. According to the phone sex video, which of the following statements is/are true of phone sex lines? (Video 10/29)

A. Clients are generally looking to become aroused but not to reach orgasm during the call.

*B. Operators conform to the characters desired by the client.

C. Most fantasies involve acts that would normally be illegal.

D. Most calls are actually answered by the sexy women shown in those late-night commercials.

E. both A and B

 

4. According to the dancer in the video on sex for sale, she does not consider her work prostitution because... (Video 10/29)

A. ...clients do not pay her directly.

*B. ...there is no genital contact.

C. ...clients do not achieve orgasm during the sessions.

D. ...sadomasochism is about control, not sex.

E. ...she enjoys it all way too much for it to be illegal.

 

5. According to the video on prostitution in Thailand, which of the following statements is/are true? (Video 10/29)

A. Prostitutes in Thailand are generally past their child-bearing years.

B. Pimps receive more money for experienced prostitutes.

*C. Families often sell their daughters into prostitution.

D. both B and C

E. None of the above

 

6. A pimp can be best described as... (Chapter 18, p. 450)

*A. ...a male companion-master of a prostitute

B. ...a gigolo who works with a street walker

C. ...an experienced male prostitute

D. ...an escort to a female prostitute

E. ...a gangster who makes a lot of money and sells drugs

 

7. Research on the effects of sexually explicit material, using material that the viewer finds acceptable, has shown that: (Chapter 18, 462)

A. erotica has no effect on sexual behavior

*B. erotica may lead to increases in sexual arousal for men and women

C. nonaggressive erotica leads to massive increases in aggressive behavior

D. erotica decreases sexual arousal and sexual interest

E. erotica may lead to increases in sexual arousal for men only

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8. The most common disorder among men who seek sexual therapy is: (Lecture 11/3; Chapter 19, p. 468)

A. premature ejaculation

B. inhibited ejaculation

*C. erectile disorder

D. ejaculatory disorder

E. testiculatory disorder

 

9. According to Dr. Smith, which of the following statements is/are true of sexual dysfunctions? (Lecture 11/3)

A. Sexual problems arise when behavior or performance falls outside of societal norms.

B. Few people actually experience a sexual dysfunction in their lifetime.

*C. The behavior is only a dysfunction if it is perceived as problematic by the individual(s) involved.

D. Sexual dysfunctions generally result from dissatisfaction with one's partner.

E. both B and C

 

10. Mike and Carol have been married for 5 years. Recently, Mike has found that although he wants to have sex with Carol, he has trouble getting aroused. However, he does not have trouble getting aroused when he sees his secretary at work. Which of the following describe(s) Mike's dysfunction? (Lecture 11/3)

A. Mike suffers from a global dysfunction.

*B. Mike suffers from erectile dysfunction.

C. Mike suffers from lubrication inhibition.

D. Mike must be having an affair with his secretary.

E. both A and B

 

11. According to the lecture, the toughest sexual dysfunctions to treat involve problems with: (Lecture 11/3)

*A. sexual desire

B. sexual arousal

C. coital pain

D. orgasm

E. none of the above

 

12. Monica has been having trouble achieving orgasm with her new boyfriend Ken. According to Dr. Smith, which of the following are possible causes of Monica's anorgasmia? (Lecture 11/3)

A. Ken is not providing effective stimulation to Monica's clitoris.

B. Monica feels very self-conscious around Ken.

C. Monica has been faking orgasms for many months.

D. both A and B

*E. all of the above

 

13. Which of the following is/are likely to cause coital pain for BOTH men and women? (Lecture 11/3)

*A. infections

B. foreskin too tight

C. vaginismus

D. both A and C

E. all of the above

 

14. During a recent sexual encounter, Vernon told Linda that she was too rough. Linda felt humiliated, and now she finds that she is not interested in having sex as often as Vernon. According to the lecture, which of the following describe(s) Linda's dysfunction? (Lecture 11/3)

A. Linda suffers from a primary dysfunction.

*B. Linda suffers from a situational dysfunction.

C. Linda suffers from a dysfunction in sexual arousal.

D. both B and C

E. all of the above

 

15. According to lecture, which of the following is a "principle" of sensate focus sexual therapy? (Lecture 11/3)

A. The problem must be physical in nature.

*B. Initial steps should involve sexual behaviors without performance expectations.

C. An increased level of sexual activity is encouraged during the early stages of therapy.

D. The goal is to promote orgasm during every sexual act.

E. Clients are strongly encouraged to adopt the free-love attitude that was prevalent in the 1960's. After all, isn't free love the best kind?

 

16. According to the text, early ejaculation is almost always caused by: (Chapter 19, p. 473)

A. a vascular disorder

*B. psychological factors

C. a combination of physical and psychological factors

D. nerve damage

E. mitral valve prolapse

 

17. According to the text, male orgasmic disorder is most commonly caused by:(Chapter 19, p. 474)

A. Multiple Sclerosis

B. spinal cord injury

C. prostate surgery

D. mitral valve prolapse

*E. psychological factors

 

18. According to the text, female orgasmic disorder is most commonly caused by: (Chapter 19, p. 474)

A. low levels of estrogen

B. low levels of progesterone

C. general poor health

*D. psychological factors

E. nerve damage

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19. Which of the following is/are true of gonorrhea? (Lecture 11/5)

*A. can be treated with antibiotics

B. has a high risk of infection with a single exposure

C. is asymptomatic (without symptoms) in only a small percentage of those infected

D. infections are limited to genital areas

E. all of the above

 

20. Hillary just found out that she is pregnant, but she suspects that her husband has been fooling around. It is important that she be tested for chlamydia because chlamydia can cause which of the following complications? (Lecture 11/5)

A. tubal pregnancies

B. premature delivery

C. spontaneous abortion

D. both B and C

*E. all of the above

 

21. Which of the following STDs can be passed from mother to child through the placenta? (Lecture 11/5)

A. gonorrhea

*B. syphilis

C. genital herpes

D. chlamydia

E. none of the above

 

22. In men, gonorrhea and chlamydia most often infect the: (Lecture 11/5)

A. penis

B. scrotum

*C. urethra

D. bladder

E. both A and B

 

23. According to lecture, an increased risk of cervical cancer is associated with which of the following STDs? (Lecture 11/5)

A. hepatitis B

B. genital herpes

C. human papilloma virus (genital warts)

D. both A and C

*E. both B and C

 

24. Avalon had a wild time during spring break. Unfortunately, the guy she hooked up with in Palm Beach had genital herpes. Which of the following is true about genital herpes? (Lecture 11/5)

A. Avalon could not contract genital herpes from performing fellatio (oral-genital sex) on the guy.

B. If Avalon contracted genital herpes, she can be cured with antibiotics if administered immediately after the first occurrence.

C. If Avalon contracted genital herpes, she will only be contagious when she has a break out.

D. As long as the guy pulled out before ejaculation, Avalon should not be infected.

*E. none of the above

 

25. Beldar has just been diagnosed with genital warts. According to lecture, his doctor may recommend which of the following treatments? (Lecture 11/5)

A. laser treatment to remove the warts

B. podophyillin and alcohol to remove the warts

C. large doses of penicillin to control the virus

*D. both A and B

E. both A and C

 

26. Miss Jones has been concerned about her health lately. She has noticed some itching and skin irritation around her genitals. Given her promiscuous sexual history, she suspects that she has contracted: (Lecture 11/5)

A. chlamydia

B. genital warts

C. gonorrhea

*D. pubic lice

E. syphilis

 

27. According to Dr. Smith, the most common STD is: (Lecture 11/5)

A. gonorrhea

B. genital herpes

C. syphilis

*D. chlamydia

E. crabs

 

28. Axl Tulip has a thin, clear discharge coming from his penis and mild discomfort when he urinates. He is most likely suffering from _______ and should be treated with ________. (Lecture 11/5; Chapter 20, p. 496)

A. gonorrhea, penicillin

B. gonorrhea, tetracycline

C. chlamydia, penicillin

*D. chlamydia, tetracycline

E. none of the above

 

29. It's 3:00 A.M. You are male. You awaken to urinate. Standing at the commode you are in extreme agony. Your penis feels as if it is on fire. You notice a yellowish discharge coming out of your penis after you finish urinating. Your moans have awakened your significant other. She comes running into the bathroom and asks you what is wrong. Having read the text, you tell her you probably have: (Chapter 20, p. 511)

A. genital herpes

B. AIDS

C. syphilis

*D. gonorrhea

E. genital warts

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30. According to Dr. Brown, fertility is closely related to: (Lecture 11/10)

A. recurrence of ovarian cysts

B. the volume of menstrual flow

C. duration of contraceptive use

D. age of first intercourse

*E. none of the above

 

31. Dr. Brown referred to RU486 as: (Lecture 11/10)

*A. safe and effective

B. readily available

C. an excellent form of birth control

D. both A and B

E. none of the above

 

32. According to Dr. Brown, side effects of birth control pills... (Lecture 11/10)

A. ...vary for different individuals.

B. ...vary for different pills.

C. ...can be both positive and negative.

D. both A and B

*E. all of the above

 

33. According to Dr. Brown, the risk of HIV from oral-genital intercourse is most significant for... (Lecture 11/10)

A. ...a female performing fellatio on a male.

B. ...a female performing cunnilingus on a female

C. ...a male performing cunnilingus on a female

D. ...a male performing fellatio on a male

*E. risk is equivalent for all groups

 

34. According to Dr. Brown, fluctuations in sexual desire are most likely due to:

(Lecture 11/10)

A. fluctuations in the menstrual cycle in females

B. testosterone levels in males

C. prostaglandin levels in females

*D. testosterone levels in males and females

E. both A and B

 

35. Marsha recently began having frequent intercourse with Greg. After this sudden increase in frequency, she developed a bladder infection. Dr. Brown referred to this type of infection as: (Lecture 11/10)

A. virginal vaginitis

*B. honeymoon cystitis

C. coital urethritis

D. libidinous overloadis

E. none of the above

 

36. Dr. Brown said that the fundamental take-home message from his visit was: (Lecture 10/15)

A. "Always practice safe sex."

*B. "Every person is unique."

C. "Trust your physician."

D. "Sex is fun."

E. "The Force will be with you, always."

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37. Buffy and Willow were discussing their sexual fantasies. Buffy revealed that she sometimes fantasizes about sex with other women even though she normally finds herself attracted to men. She also fantasizes about group sex. Which of the following statements can be inferred from Buffy's fantasies? (Lecture 11/12)

A. Buffy's fantasies suggest that she must be a latent homosexual or bisexual.

B. Buffy's fantasies are indicative of a paraphilia.

C. Buffy's fantasies indicate that she is not getting enough sex to keep her satisfied.

*D. Buffy's fantasies are fairly typical and tell us little about her sexual tendencies.

E. none of the above

 

38. According to Dr. Smith, erotic dreams and fantasies... (Lecture 11/12)

A. ...are considered normal if they are rare.

B. ...typically involve acts that the individual would normally perform.

C. ...are atypical if they occur during sex with another person.

*D. ...tend to be more romantic for females than for males.

E. ...are biologically significant because it distracts the brain, allowing parasympathetic activation.

 

39. According to lecture, kissing as an erotic act probably has its origins in... (Lecture 11/12)

*A. ...parental mouth feeding.

B. ...pre-lingual forms of communicating with one's partner.

C. ...the tendency for humans to be stuck in the Freudian stage of oral fixation.

D. ...the desire to have sex without reproduction.

E. none of the above

 

40. According to contemporary law in many states, which of the following acts is/are considered sodomy? (Lecture 11/12)

A. anal sex

B. oral sex

C. masturbation

*D. both A and B

E. all of the above

 

41. Pat and Jesse have been experimenting with anal intercourse. According to Dr. Smith, they should be very careful because of: (Lecture 11/12)

A. the risk of rectal tearing

B. increased risk of blood-borne virus transmission.

C. tubal pregnancy

*D. both A and B

E. all of the above

 

42. Nellie and Bob have been practicing oral sex. According to lecture, Nellie would most likely describe Bob's semen as: (Lecture 11/12)

A. sweet

B. sour

C. bitter

*D. salty

E. a delightful melange of flavors

 

43. According to the text, which of the following coital positions have the advantage of facilitating the expression of love and other feelings during intercourse. (Chapter 10, pp. 252-255)

A. man-on-top

B. side-to-side

C. rear entry

*D. both A and B

E. all of the above

 

44. Why can sexual fantasies sometimes produce considerable anxiety, according to Dr. Smith? (Lecture 11/12)

A. Fantasies may reflect a latent desire to be unfaithful to one's partner.

*B. Fantasies often involve forbidden or unusual behavior.

C. Fantasies can interfere with normal sexual performance.

D. all of the above

E. none of the above

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45. According to Dr. Smith, homosexuality occurs... (Lecture 11/17)

A. ...exclusively in humans.

B. ...exclusively in primates (including humans).

*C. ...in virtually all animals.

D. ...more frequently in females than in males of all species.

E. ...more frequently in individuals with abnormally low levels of GnRF

 

46. Bruce is a homosexual man. His friend Chuck is a heterosexual man. If we could have observed Bruce and Chuck as children, we might have expected which of the following? (Lecture 11/17)

*A. Bruce likely participated in more female-typical play than Chuck.

B. Bruce likely participated in more male-typical play than Chuck.

C. Bruce and Chuck likely participated in more male-typical play than female-typical play.

D. Bruce's father was more likely to have homosexual tendencies than Chuck's father.

E. No particular pattern of play behavior would have been expected.

 

47. You have been asked to write a response paper to LeVay's research on brain differences between heterosexuals and homosexuals. According to the text, which of the following criticisms of LeVay's

work would be legitimate for your paper? (Chapter 15, p. 390)

A. Sample size was relatively small.

B. Gay and straight groups were not equivalent in terms of the number of deaths due to AIDS.

C. Lesbians were omitted from the study.

D. No explicit evidence was provided to show that the "heterosexuals" in the study were actually heterosexual.

*E. all of the above

 

48. According to lecture, the part/s of the brain or spinal cord that have already been found to differ between homosexual men and heterosexual men is/are the (Lecture 11/17)

A. anterior commisure (brain)

B. INAH3 of the hypothalamus (brain)

C. bulbocavernosus nucleus (spinal cord)

*D. both A and B

E. both B and C

 

49. Darla and Janice are two moms raising a son, Timmy. Which of the following most likely characterizes Timmy? (Chapter 15, p. 381)

A. He will probably grow up to be gay.

B. He will not be popular with his peers.

*C. As long as Timmy has at least one supportive and accepting caregiver he will have a healthy development.

D. His social skills will lag behind his peers who are raised in heterosexual families.

E. none of the above

 

50. DON'T WORRY ABOUT THIS QUESTION. THERE WAS A DISCREPANCY BETWEEN WHAT WAS DISCUSSED IN CLASS AND THE BOOK. CREDIT FOR THIS QUESTION WAS ACCOUNTED FOR IN THE 10% THAT WAS ADDED TO YOUR TEST GRADE.

 

51. According to Dr. Smith, stress during pregnancy can increase the likelihood of bearing a homosexual son because... (Lecture 11/17)

A. ...stress increases testosterone levels in the fetus.

B. ...stress introduces large quantities of female hormone to the fetus.

C. ...stress increases levels of the enzyme aromataze.

D. ...stress overactivates the mother's adrenal gland.

*E. none of above

 

52. Your roommate is an anthropology major and is wondering why homosexuality might be an evolutionarily selected trait, if it is indeed biological. If Dr. Smith were in the room with you, she might offer which of the following explanations? (Lecture 11/17)

A. Homosexuality is one manifestation of our natural tendency for bisexuality.

B. Homosexuality is a consequence of the desire to increase genetic variability.

*C. A homosexual is free to aid in care-giving for relatives when resources disappear.

D. Some random mutations persist even if there is no obvious evolutionary advantage.

E. "Oh,...un huh...., yeh, ... and?"

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53. According to Dr. Smith, marriage has historically been based on... (Lecture 11/19)

A. ...romantic love.

*B. ...economic arrangements.

C. ...need for intellectual companionship.

D. ...physical need for sexual gratification.

E. all of the above

 

54. According to Dr. Smith, in the early stages of a relationship, people are most likely to... (Lecture 11/19)

A. ...be attracted to primarily physical attributes.

B. ...be attracted to primarily personality traits.

C. ...look for inconsistencies between desired traits and actual traits in order to find ways to improve the relationship.

*D. ...attribute desired traits to a potential partner rather than seeing the actual traits.

E. none of the above

 

55. According to Dr. Smith, which of the following is/are true of sexual attraction? (Lecture 11/19)

A. It is a motivator for developing a strong bond with someone you find physically attractive.

*B The main goal is sexual satisfaction.

C. It is a manifestation of our drive to reproduce.

D. It is equivalent to infatuation.

E. all of the above

 

56. Joe wants desperately to get close to Helen. Helen appears to be put off by Joe's desperate advances. This is typical of Joe's relationships with women. According to the text description of attachment theory, Joe would best be described as: (Chapter 13, p. 333)

A. a secure lover

B. an avoidant lover

*C. an anxious-ambivalent lover

D. a passionate lover

E. a companionate lover

 

57. In all of her relationships, Helen is typically uncomfortable feeling close to another person or having that person feel close to her. According to the text description of attachment theory, Helen would best be described as: (Chapter 13, p. 333)

A. a secure lover

*B. an avoidant lover

C. an anxious-ambivalent lover

D. a passionate lover

E. a companionate lover

 

58. THIS QUESTION WAS THROWN OUT.

 

59. According to lecture and text, research suggests that which of the following is/are true? (Lecture 11/19; Chapter 13, p. 337)

A. Men are less likely than women to commit suicide after a disastrous love affair

*B. Men hold a more romantic view of male-female relations than women do

C. Women fall in love more easily than men

D. both A and B

E. all of the above

 

For questions 60-65, match terms to the statements by marking the letter of the correct response on your scantron sheet (2 pts each). (Lecture 10/29)

A. Erotica

B. Obscenity

C. Pornography

D. Prostitution

E. Sexual discrimination

 

b 60. Defined as any offensive materials that are illegal

d 61. Defined as the exchange of sexual services for money

c 62. Defined as visual or written material used for sexual arousal

b 63. Legally involves a lack of serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value

d 64. Term that encompasses call girls and streetwalkers

a 65. Defined as positive depictions of sexuality

 

For questions 66-77, match stage of syphilis to the symptom by marking the letter of the correct stage on your scantron sheet (2 pts each). (Lecture 11/5)

A. Primary stage syphilis

B. Secondary stage syphilis

C. Latent stage syphilis

D. Tertiary stage syphilis

E. Not a symptom of syphilis

 

e 66. thick yellowish discharge

d 67. syphilitic shuffle

a 68. painless ulcerlike lesion with hard raised edge on the genitalia

b 69. headache and fever

e 70. painful, burning sensation during urination

d 71. heart damage/failure

b 72. generalized body rash

c 73. characterized by the absence of symptoms

d 74. paralysis

e 75. painful waterfilled blisters

d 76. insanity

b 77. joint pain