Question 1

Explain the differences between the sexual responses of men and women.

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Men experience a refractory period after...

Question 2

Briefly summarize what marital experts believe regarding the high percentage of divorces.

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Although marriage experts cannot provide...

Question 3

When having a heated discussion with your partner, it is always helpful to bring up situations from the past to make your point.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In women, erotic dreams can lead to orgasm.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The average age of first marriage in the United States is decreasing.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Most experts believe that divorce is largely a product of unfulfilled expectations.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Sexual enjoyment diminishes with age.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Passionate love is also called infatuation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The pattern of dating in which a person is involved in a series of exclusive relationships is referred to as____________ monogamy.

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A)   mutual
B)   continuous
C)   serial
D)   communalE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

The stage of the human sexual response pattern in which the body returns to a pre-excitement state is known as the ________________ stage.

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A)   orgasmic
B)   plateau
C)   recovery
D)   resolutionE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Which of the following BEST illustrates a couple experiencing infatuation?

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A)   going steady
B)   becoming engaged
C)   planning their future together
D)   an intense attraction in another's presenceE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Homosexual partnerships have many of the same characteristics and problems as heterosexual partnerships.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Oral-genital sex can result in an exchange of sexually transmitted diseases.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is FALSE regarding bisexuals? They may

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A)   be genuinely attracted to both genders.
B)   be gay, but feel the need to behave heterosexually.
C)   reject their biological sexuality.
D)   be aroused physically by the same gender, but attracted emotionally to the opposite gender.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Genital foreplay serves no useful purpose.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Masters and Johnson used the following terms to describe the stages of the typical sexual response pattern in humans as

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A)   arousal, orgasm, decline.
B)   excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution.
C)   responsiveness, climax, orgasm, nonresponsiveness.
D)   nonspecific stimulation, stimulation, orgasm, nonspecific decline.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 17

Which of the following is TRUE of oral-genital stimulation? It

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A)   has not been studied by researchers in human sexuality.
B)   usually indicates an abusive relationship.
C)   carries a risk of disease transmission.
D)   is not a common sexual practice.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Research on the frequency of sexual intercourse among college students indicates that most have engaged in sexual intercourse.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The self-imposed avoidance of all sexual intercourse is called

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A)   celibacy.
B)   infertility.
C)   impotence.
D)   insufficiency.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

What is the current position of researchers on masturbation? It

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A)   usually has its roots in psychological discomfort with one's sexuality.
B)   makes people more vulnerable to sexual dysfunctions.
C)   is a necessary part of sexual expression.
D)   is normal and not harmful.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 15: Understanding Sexual Behavior and Relationships

Passionate love is also called infatuation.

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Most experts believe that divorce is largely a product of unfulfilled expectations.

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Oral-genital sex can result in an exchange of sexually transmitted diseases.

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Research on the frequency of sexual intercourse among college students indicates that most have engaged in sexual intercourse.

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When having a heated discussion with your partner, it is always helpful to bring up situations from the past to make your point.

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In women, erotic dreams can lead to orgasm.

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Sexual enjoyment diminishes with age.

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Masters and Johnson used the following terms to describe the stages of the typical sexual response pattern in humans as

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Which of the following is TRUE of oral-genital stimulation? It

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The average age of first marriage in the United States is decreasing.

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What is the current position of researchers on masturbation? It

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Which of the following BEST illustrates a couple experiencing infatuation?

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Briefly summarize what marital experts believe regarding the high percentage of divorces.

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The stage of the human sexual response pattern in which the body returns to a pre-excitement state is known as the ________________ stage.

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Which of the following is FALSE regarding bisexuals? They may

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The self-imposed avoidance of all sexual intercourse is called

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Homosexual partnerships have many of the same characteristics and problems as heterosexual partnerships.

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The pattern of dating in which a person is involved in a series of exclusive relationships is referred to as____________ monogamy.

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Genital foreplay serves no useful purpose.

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Explain the differences between the sexual responses of men and women.

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