Correct answers are identified in *bold*. The source for each question is indicated in paretheses.

NOTE: Item 71 was discarded because it was a duplicate.

NOTE: Questions 1-61 must be marked by DARKENING-IN the ONE BEST ANSWER to each question on your scantron sheet. If you do not mark your scantron sheet, we will not grade them by hand this time! Total points on this exam: 144

QUESTIONS 1-61 ARE MULTIPLE CHOICE: Each correct answer is worth 2 points.

1. According to the text, research on the relationship between the menstrual cycle and intellectual and athletic performance indicates: (Chapter 6, p. 126)

A. peak performance around ovulation

B. diminished performance just prior to menstruation

C. diminished performance during menstruation

D. peak performance just after menstruation

*E. no fluctuation over the cycle*

2. Fertilization generally occurs in the... (Lecture 10/1; Chapter 7, p. 140)

A. ovary

*B. fallopian tube*

C. cervix

D. uterus

E. vagina

3. __________ occurs when the fertilized egg implants somewhere other than the uterus. (Lecture 10/1; Chapter7, p. 166)

A. Pseudocystitis

*B. Ectopic pregnancy*

C. Pre-eclamptic pregnancy

D. Eclamptic pregnancy

E. Amniocentesis

4. The onset (the very beginning) of labor is first triggered by (Lecture 10/1)

A. hormones secreted by the Mother's ovaries

B. hormones secreted by the Mother's hypothalamus

*C. hormones secreted by the fetus' adrenal gland*

D. the placenta and uterus secretion of prostaglandins

E. None of the above

5. The zona pellucida is... (Lecture 10/1; Chapter 7, p. 141)

*A. ...a protective layer surrounding the egg*

B. ...the fertilized egg

C. ...an enzyme secreted by sperm to break down the protective coating on the egg.

D. ...the area where sperm collect before attempting to fertilize the egg.

E. ...an ancient Greek fertility ritual.

6. Which of the following is the MOST COMMON menstrual problem? (Lecture 9/29; Chapter 6, p. 123)

*A. painful menstruation*

B. absence of menstruation

C. menstruation without ovulation

D. ovulation without menstruation

E. heavy menstrual flow

7. Infertility is a growing problem. Dr. Smith thinks that __________ is/are a likely cause/s of infertility in our society. (Lecture 10/6)

A. Scarring of female reproductive organs

B. Later pregnancies

C. Environmental toxins

D. Use of drugs

*E. All of the above*

8. Xena has been able to conceive but has repeatedly miscarried early in her pregnancies. Which of the following would be her best option for having a child? (Lecture 10/6; Chapter 7, p. 173)

A. artificial insemination

B. in vitro fertilization

C. zygote intra-fallopian transfer

*D. embryo transfer*

E. ectopic pregnancy

9. Menstruation is triggered by... (Lecture 9/29; Chapter 6, p 121)

A. ...a sharp increase in estrogen levels

B. ...a sharp increase in progesterone levels

*C. ...a sharp decrease in estrogen and progesterone levels*

D. ...a sharp increase in estrogen and progesterone levels

E. none of the above

10. Staphylococcus aureus is... (Lecture 9/29; Chapter 6, p. 122)

A. ...a hormone released during menstruation

B. ...the term for the follicle after it has ruptured

*C. ...a bacterium associated with Toxic Shock Syndrome*

D. ...the term for the mass of cells in the corpus luteum

E. ...a technique for arousal during anal intercourse

11. According to lecture, home birthing is a bad idea because... (Lecture 10/1)

A. ...conditions are not sterile enough, so babies are more likely to get infections.

*B. ...normal pregnancies can have serious complications.*

C. ...the mother cannot be given a local anesthetic at home.

D. ...most people don't have the necessary equipment.

E. ...new dads don't like to clean up the mess it makes.

12. Which of these statements is accurate concerning the norms of swinging? (Chapter 12, p. 310)

A. Male and female homosexual acts are common and widely accepted.

B. It is expected that couples will engage in sex with the same partners on several occasions.

C. The combination of two men with one woman is the typical introduction to swinging.

*D. Most swingers also tend to have tolerant attitudes towards various forms of "exotic" sexuality.*

E. Swingers tend to be liberal Democrats.

13. According to the text, girls most frequently learn about masturbation by: (Chapter 11, p. 282)

*A. self-discovery*

B. being told by peers

C. observing siblings doing it

D. reading about it

E. sex education in school

14. According to the text, boys most frequently learn about masturbation by: (Chapter 11, p. 282)

A. self-discovery

*B. being told by peers*

C. observing siblings doing it

D. hearing about it from their fathers

E. sex education in school

15. According to the text, a common sexual fantasy reported by men and women is: (Chapter 10, pp. 246-247)

A. sexual activity with a current partner

B. giving oral sex

C. being forced or forcing someone to have sex

D. both a and b

*E. all of the above*

16 . The text mentions a number of factors that might account for the great gender imbalance of child sexual abuse perpetrators. They include (Chapter 17, p. 438)

A. men in our culture are socialized towards seeing sexuality as part of an emotional relationship

*B. the sexual script for men involves partners who are smaller and younger*

C. men are socialized to pair sexuality and punishment together

D. children are socialized at an early age about sexuality

E. all of the above

17. Which of the following is/are secondary sex characteristics in males AND females? (Lecture 9/29)

A. underarm hair

B. sweat and oil glands

C. deepening of the voice

*D. both A and B*

E. all of the above

18. Which of the following events INITIATES puberty? (Lecture 9/29)

A. pituitary gland releases FSH

B. pituitary gland releases growth hormone

*C. hypothalamus releases GNRS*

D. hypothalamus releases LH

E. thalamus releases androgen

19. Which method of abortion is most costly and carries the greatest risk of complications? (Lecture 10/8 Ch.8 p.209)

*A. hysterotomy*

B. saline-induced abortion

C. prostaglandin abortion

D. dilation and curettage

E. RU486

20. According to the text and lecture, current evidence indicates that _________ are the most likely side effect of Norplant use. (Lecture 10/6; Chapter 7, p. 187)

*A. menstrual cycle irregularities*

B. blood-clotting disorders

C. high blood pressure and diabetes

D. endometrial cancer and benign breast tumors

E. pelvic inflammatory disease and vaginitis

21. Cartman is in the drugstore buying condoms. According to the text, he should buy latex condoms rather than animal skin condoms because latex condoms are more effective in... (Chapter 8, p. 194)

A. ...protecting against pregnancy

*B. ...protecting against HIV-infection*

C. ...maintaining an erection

D. ...treating most ejaculatory disorders

E. ...preventing the unnecessary abuse of animals

22. IUD use has been linked with which of the following (Lecture 10/6; Chapter 7, p. 189)

A. pelvic inflammatory disease

B. tubal infections

C. uterine infections

D. both A and C

*E. all of the above*

23. Which of the following is the most common method of birth control for married couples in the U.S.. (Lecture 10/8; Chapter 8, p. 201)

*A. Sterilization*

B. The IUD

C. The diaphragm

D. The rhythm method

E. the pill

24. Mini-pills contain: (Lecture 10/6; Chapter 8, p. 186)

A. estrogen only

*B. progestin only*

C. synthetic androgens and estrogen

D. synthetic estrogen

E. estrogen and synthetic prostaglandins

25. According to the lecture, which of the following is the most common form of abortion in the U.S.? (Lecture 10/8)

A. dilation and evacuation (D & E)

B. hysterotomy

C. induced labor

D. manual aspiration

*E. vacuum aspiration*

26. According to the text, nipple erection occurs... (Chapter 9, p. 218)

*A. ...because of myotonia*

B. ...because of vasocongestion

C. ...during resolution

D. ...in women but not in men

E. ...only after manual stimulation of the breasts

27. Which of the following are reflexes? (Lecture 10/8)

A. ejaculation

B. erection

C. orgasm

*D. both A and B*

E. both B and C

28. Which of the following is TRUE of the duration of the refractory period experienced by men? (Lecture 10/13; Chapter 9, p. 222)

A. it is consistent across men and lasts 20 minutes

*B. it varies across men lasting from a few minutes to 24 hours*

C. it tends to be shorter with alcohol consumption

D. it tends to be longer in younger men

E. it is shorter in men with fewer orgasmic contractions

29. Kenny fell off a ladder while trying to change a lightbulb. He suffered an injury his upper back, transecting his spinal cord and leaving him quadraplegic. Which of the following are probably impaired in Kenny? (Lecture 10/13)

A. ejaculation

B. erection

C. genital sensation

*D. both A and C*

E. all of the above

30. Erogenous zones refer to: (Chapter 10, p. 245)

A. environments to be avoided when sexually aroused

B. environments in which it is appropriate to be sexually aroused

C. periods of peak psychological arousal during love making

*D. body parts that are sexually sensitive*

E. body parts that respond to hand stimulation only

31. Penile or clitoral erection occurs because of activation of the _________ system. (Lecture 10/13)

A. pathetic

B. apathetic

C. sympathetic

*D. parasympathetic*

E. empathetic

32. Which of the following drugs inhibits sexual performance by activating the sympathetic system? (Lecture 10/13)

A. alcohol

*B. cocaine*

C. marijuana

D. opium

E. saltpeter

33. Stan is out having a few beers with some friends. Which of the following will be DECREASED if Stan only consumes 1 beer? (Lecture 10/13)

A. arousal

B. erection

*C. inhibition*

D. orgasm

E. all of the above

34. Keith is really anxious about a big presentation he has to give at work tomorrow. As a result, tonight he is having trouble getting an erection. Which of the following BEST explains why Keith might be having this problem? (Lecture 10/8 & 13)

*A. relaxation is necessary for vasocongestion*

B. anxiety inhibits the sympathetic system

C. anxiety causes retrograde ejaculation which inhibits arousal

D. anxiety decreases blood flow to the upper spinal cord, inhibiting vasocongestion

E. Keith is pathetic

35. Women's ability to have multiple orgasms is primarily due to: (Lecture 10/13)

*A. the fact that they do not have a refractory period.*

B. the response of the inner layers of the vagina.

C. having alternating orgasms in different locations.

D. the G-Spot.

E. none of the above

36. The four magic words to support a man (when there are miscommunications) are: (Lecture 10/15)

A. Let's go have sex.

B. Let's fix dinner together.

*C. It's not your fault.*

D. I love you, sweetheart.

E. Let's change the subject.

37. According Dr. Smith, the number one complaint that men have in a relationship is that ...

(Lecture 10/15)

*A. women are always trying to change them.*

B. women talk too much.

C. women are always lurking outside the man's cave, waiting for him to come out.

D. women are too emotional.

E. women spend too much money shopping.

38. When Sarah complains that she's just gained 2 more pounds and thinks she's going to kill herself, Todd's best response would be: (Lecture 10/15)

A. "Are you saying that I don't like you with a little fat on your bones?"

B. "Now sweetheart, aren't you exaggerating just slightly?"

*C. (With concerned look) "Oh, ....un huh, .....un huh....., yeh, ... and?"*

D. "Maybe if we go out for a long jog with me you'll feel better."

39. According to lecture, the number one complaint that women have in a relationship is that ... (Lecture 10/15)

A. men are not romantic enough.

*B. men don't listen.*

C. men never stop to ask for directions.

D. men don't appreciate all the work the woman does.

E. men never put down the toilet seat.

40. Todd's taking Sarah to a new restaurant in Franklin, and he's been driving around the city limits for 10 minutes, obviously lost. Sarah can support her man by:

A. suggesting, ever so nicely, that they ask that nice policeman for directions.

B. suggest they stop at the next gas station for a map of Franklin.

C. saying, " I'm really getting pissed off sitting here silently, lost in the middle of nowhere, while you stumble around trying to prove how great a navigator you are."

*D. remain quiet and confident in her man to find his way.*

E. suggest that if they gave up and had dinner at the Rand, there would be more time for sex later.

41. Todd has taken "Human Sexuality", and now he knows how best to communicate with his girlfriend, Sarah. Sarah laments "You don't love me anymore!" He should respond (Lecture 10/15)

A. "Of course I do. That's why I'm here"

B. "But I am listening to you right now!"

C. "Are you saying I'm not romantic?"

*D. "Tell me more about how you are feeling."*

E. "Would you like to go to a romantic movie tonight to feel better?"

42. Sarah has also taken "Human Sexuality", so now she knows how best to respond to Todd when he "goes silent." She should respond by (Lecture 10/15)

A. offering helpful advice..

B. telling him she loves him and that they can talk about the problem.

C. kissing and hugging him.

*D. giving space and time to be silent.*

E. telling him how much she appreciates their relationship.

43. Shaggy has a fantasy about digging up a recently buried woman and having sex with her. He told his friends this, and they encouraged him to get therapy. As part of the treatment he masturbates to his fantasy and at the last moment before orgasm he switches to a fantasy about having sex with a living woman. This procedure is part of the process of: (Lecture 10/20; Chapter 16, p. 422)

*A. orgasmic reconditioning*

B. aversive conditioning

C. covert sensitization

D. desensitization therapy

E. psychodynamic therapy

44. Sociobiologists believe that there are more males than females with paraphilias because: (Chapter 16, p. 412)

A. paraphilias guarantee survival of the species

*B. evolutionary selection has favored the development of males who respond to novel sexual stimuli*

C. of left brain/right brain differences between the genders

D. male brains are better developed than are female brains

E. none of the above

45. Romulo is on a crowded bus and he sees a woman near the door. Feeling a little saucy, Romulo proceeds to rub up against the woman and is immediately aroused. Romulo's inappropriate behavior would be characterized as: (Lecture 10/20; Chapter 16, p. 419)

*A. Frotteurism*

B. Exhibitionism

C. Voyeurism

D. Sadomasochism

E. Rape

46. Bill is a successful ad executive for a computer company. He is 32, married, and the father of two children. When Bill's wife is not home, he puts on her satin stockings, garter belt, bra, skirt, blouse, and red stilettos. While dressing he becomes sexually excited and proceeds to masturbate. Which of the following descriptions best fits Bill? (Lecture 10/20; Chapter 16, p. 409)

A. female impersonator

B. drag queen

C. transsexual

*D. transvestite*

E. homosexual

47. Freddy is an only child who, despite getting along with his parents, has always been an outcast among the neighborhood kids. One evening while playing a game on his computer he glanced over and noticed that Eva, the girl next door, was having sex with her boyfriend and forgot to close the curtains. Freddy became instantly aroused, stopped, drooled, and stared. As the couple next door climaxed, so did Freddy. After a few nights of careful observation Freddy noticed that Eva and her boyfriend have sex every Thursday. Freddy sits by his computer every Thursday so he can watch their "flings". According to the text, Freddy would be best described as having which of the following sexual variations? (Lecture 10/20; Chapter 16, p. 415)

A. a media fetish

*B. voyeurism*

C. satyriasis

D. frotteurism

E. hypersexuality

48. According to lecture, which of the following rape patterns are likely to be premeditated? (Lecture 10/22)

A. power rape

B. date rape

C. anger rape

D. sadistic rape

*E. both A and D*

49. In the video on Date Rape, which of the following best characterized the initial reaction of the victim's family as described by the victim? (Video 10/22)

A. intense anger toward the rapist

*B. anger towards the victim for allowing the rape to occur*

C. compassion and understanding for the victim

D. both A and C

E. none of the above

50. According to the text, which of the following is "typical" profile of a rapist? (Chapter 17, p. 489)

A. male, age 25, not married, does not date

B. male, age 21, college student, athletic

C. male from upper socioeconomic classes, married, over 35

D. male, under 25, Caucasian, high school drop out

*E. there is no "typical" rapist*

51. Which of the following characteristics are generally consistent with date rape? (Lecture 10/22)

A. use of excessive force

B. premeditated

*C. sexually motivated*

D. involves use of a weapon

E. all of the above

52. Danny and Sandy are coworkers. Sandy sees Danny in the break room and says, "Hey Stud! Nice buns! Wanna do it?" This would be considered harrassment if: (Lecture 10/22)

A. Sandy is Danny's supervisor

B. Danny has previously told Sandy that he does not appreciate her advances

C. Danny responds with "Sure baby, your office or mine?"

*D. both A and B*

E. all of the above

For questions 53-61, match the phase of sexual response with the physiological event that occurs during that phase by marking the letter of the correct response on your scantron sheet (2 pts each). (Lecture 10/13; Chapter 9)

A. Excitement

B. Plateau

C. Orgasm

D. Resolution

b 53. By this phase, the testes are so engorged with blood that they may be 50% larger than they are in the unaroused state. (plateau)

a 54. The tenting effect begins. (arousal)

c 55. The orgasmic platform contracts repeatedly during this phase. (orgasm)

b 56. The inner lips of parous women become wine colored. (plateau) (Straight out of lecture notes 10/13)

a 57. Thickening of the scrotal skin begins. (arousal)

c 58. Ejaculatory inevitability occurs in males during this

phase. (orgasm)

b 59. The first droplets of pre-ejaculatory fluid begin to emerge from the tip of the penis during this phase.

b 60. The clitoris retracts or draws up into the body. (p. 220)

b 61. Vasocongestion reaches its peak

FILL-IN-THE-BLANK - Please answer the following questions by writing the BEST answer in the blank provided. Each correct answer is worth 1 point.

62. Sexual arousal in response to a particular part of the body or an inanimate object is called

_____Fetishism_________. (Lecture 10/20)

63. The cessation of menstruation in middle age is referred to as _________menopause__________. (Lecture 9/29)

64. A condom should always be used along with ____spermicide_____ for the best protection, according to lecture.

65. A menstrual cycle in which ovulation does not occur is called ________anovulatory__. (Chapter 6, p. 122)

66. The absence of menstruation is known as _______amenorrhea____. (Lecture 9/29)

67. __Endometriosis_ is a condition in which the endometrium grows abnormally outside the uterus causing painful periods with excessive bleeding. (Chapter 6, p. 124)

68. When sperm and egg unite, the earliest term for this new production is ______zygote____. (Lecture 10/1; Chapter 7, p. 142)

69. The term for the united egg and sperm during the first few months of gestation is ___embryo__.

70. The term for the united egg and sperm after the first few months of gestation is ___fetus___.

71. DISCARDED

72. ______sadism_______ refers to arousal from the enjoyment of inflicting pain, suffering, and/or humiliation.

73. _____masochism_________ refers to arousal from the enjoyment of pain, suffering, and/or humiliation.

74. According to lecture, the three stages of labor, IN ORDER, are: (Lecture 10/1)

A.______dilation of the cervix_____________________

B._______Rupture of fetal membrane/Birth __________

C.______Placental separarion/Afterbirth _____________

75. __Dilation_______ is generally the longest stage of labor. (Lecture 10/1)

76. List two different conditions (discussed in class) that must be met for a sexual behavior to qualify as a paraphilia. (Lecture 10/20)

A.______Harmful to self and/or others _______________

B._______Must be acting upon the urges _____________

(Certain other answers were also accepted or received half credit)

77. List 5 different skills for good communication that were discussed in class. (Lecture 10/15)

Acceptable answers:

DON'T LIE

MAINTAIN EYE CONTACT

OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS

REFLECTIVE LISTENING

USE 'I' STATEMENTS

FOCUS ON WHAT YOU WANT

LISTEN TO THE OTHER'S POINT OF VIEW

GENERATE SOLUTIONS

DELIVERING/RECEIVING CRITICISM WITHOUT BEING DEFENSIVE OR MALICIOUS

(Certain other answers were also accepted or received half credit.)

We did not give credit for giving one-word answers from the text, unless it was clear that you were making contact with the lecture material.