Human Sexuality - Psy 252
Exam 2
Fall, 1998
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:
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...
A. ovary
B. fallopian tube
C. cervix
D. uterus
E. vagina
3. __________ occurs when the fertilized egg implants somewhere other than the uterus.
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
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...
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?
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.
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?
A. artificial insemination
B. in vitro fertilization
C. zygote intra-fallopian transfer
D. embryo transfer
E. ectopic pregnancy
9. Menstruation is triggered by...
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...
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...
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?
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:
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:
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:
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
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?
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?
A. pituitary gland releases FSH
B. pituitary gland releases growth hormone
C. hypothalamus releases GNRS
D. hypothalamus releases LH
E. thalamus releases androgen
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19. Which method of abortion is most costly and carries the greatest risk of complications?
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.
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
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
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..
A. Sterilization
B. The IUD
C. The diaphragm
D. The rhythm method
E. the pill
24. Mini-pills contain:
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.?
A. dilation and evacuation (D & E)
B. hysterotomy
C. induced labor
D. manual aspiration
E. vacuum aspiration
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26. According to the text, nipple erection occurs...
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?
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?
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?
A. ejaculation
B. erection
C. genital sensation
D. both A and C
E. all of the above
30. Erogenous zones refer to:
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.
A. pathetic
B. apathetic
C. sympathetic
D. parasympathetic
E. empathetic
32. Which of the following drugs inhibits sexual performance by activating the sympathetic system?
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?
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?
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:
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
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36. The four magic words to support a man (when there are miscommunications) are:
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 ...
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:
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 ...
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
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
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.
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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:
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:
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:
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?
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?
A. a media fetish
B. voyeurism
C. satyriasis
D. frotteurism
E. hypersexuality
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48. According to lecture, which of the following rape patterns are likely to be premeditated?
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?
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?
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?
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:
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
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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).
A. Excitement
B. Plateau
C. Orgasm
D. Resolution
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)
54. The tenting effect begins. (arousal)
55. The orgasmic platform contracts repeatedly during this phase. (orgasm)
56. The inner lips of parous women become wine colored. (plateau)
57. Thickening of the scrotal skin begins. (arousal)
58. Ejaculatory inevitability occurs in males during this
phase. (orgasm)
59. The first droplets of pre-ejaculatory fluid begin to emerge from the tip of the penis during this phase.
60. The clitoris retracts or draws up into the body.
61. Vasocongestion reaches its peak
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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
___________________________.
63. The cessation of menstruation in middle age is referred to as ______________________________.
64. A condom should always be used along with ______________________________ for the best protection, according to lecture.
65. A menstrual cycle in which ovulation does not occur is called _________________________.
66. The absence of menstruation is known as ___________________________.
67. _______________________ is a condition in which the endometrium grows abnormally outside the uterus causing painful periods with excessive bleeding.
68. When sperm and egg unite, the earliest term for this new production is _____________________.
69. The term for the united egg and sperm during the first few months of gestation is ________________.
70. The term for the united egg and sperm after the first few months of gestation is __________________.
71. The absence of menstruation is known as __________________.
72. ____________________________ refers to arousal from the enjoyment of inflicting pain, suffering, and/or humiliation.
73. ____________________________ refers to arousal from the enjoyment of pain, suffering, and/or humiliation.
74. According to lecture, the three stages of labor, IN ORDER, are:
A.____________________________________
B.____________________________________
C.____________________________________
75. _______________________________ is generally the longest stage of labor.
76. List two different conditions (discussed in class) that must be met for a sexual behavior to qualify as a paraphilia.
A._____________________________________________________
B._____________________________________________________
77. List 5 different skills for good communication that were discussed in class.
A.____________________________________
B.____________________________________
C.____________________________________
D.____________________________________
E.____________________________________
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