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1

During the excitement phase of the sexual response cycle:
A)vasocongestion results in erection in the male and in vaginal lubrication in the female.
B)myotonia causes nipples to become erect.
C)a "ballooning" response occurs in the upper two-thirds of the vagina.
D)the cervix and uterus pull up creating a "tenting effect."
E)all of the above.
2

Orgasm:
A)consists of a series of rhythmic contractions at about 0.8-second intervals in both males and females.
B)occurs in two stages in females and in one stage by males.
C)is more likely to be faked by males than by females.
D)is experienced as an entirely different sensation in males and females.
E)none of the above.
3

With regard to the distinction between vaginal and clitoral orgasms:
A)Freud believed that clitoral orgasms were more mature than vaginal orgasms.
B)Masters and Johnson found that clitoral and vaginal orgasms are physiologically different.
C)Masters and Johnson found that vaginal stimulation is most important in producing orgasm.
D)all of the above.
E)none of the above.
4

Which of the following is NOT a criticism of Masters and Johnson's research and model of sexual response?
A)The model ignores the cognitive and subjective aspects of sexual response.
B)Desire and passion are not part of the model.
C)Research participants included individuals with both high and low levels of sexual desire.
D)Anyone whose pattern of sexual response did not include orgasm was excluded from the research.
E)The model cannot be generalized to the entire population.
5

The cognitive model of sexual response proposed by Walen and Roth:
A)is composed of eight steps starting with perception of a sexual stimulus.
B)shows the feedback loop between positive evaluation and arousal and sexual behavior that produces a positive sexual experience.
C)stresses the importance of our perception and evaluation of sexual events.
D)all of the above.
E)none of the above.
6

Which of the following is NOT true with regard to female ejaculation and the G-spot?
A)Sex researchers universally accept its existence.
B)Perry and Whipple argue that stimulation of the G-spot produces sexual stimulation and can trigger a uterine orgasm.
C)Perry and Whipple argue that the fluid released during female ejaculation is chemically similar to seminal fluid.
D)The G-spot is located on the top side of the vagina about halfway between the pubic bone and the cervix.
E)All of the above are true.
7

Research on the role of the limbic system in sexual response has found:
A)no areas that produce erection when stimulated.
B)no areas that produce orgasm when stimulated.
C)the existence of "pleasure centers" in close proximity to "sex centers."
D)all of the above.
E)none of the above.
8

The organizing effects of hormones:
A)cause short-term changes in the reproductive system.
B)occur primarily during puberty.
C)typically occur during "critical periods" of development.
D)all of the above.
E)none of the above.
9

How do levels of testosterone correlate with sexual behavior in boys around the time of puberty?
A)Boys with higher levels of testosterone are less likely to have engaged in sexual intercourse than boys with lower levels of testosterone.
B)Boys with higher levels of testosterone are more likely to have masturbated than boys with lower levels of testosterone.
C)Age is more important than testosterone levels in predicting the sexual behavior of boys.
D)All of the above.
E)None of the above.
10

Which of the following is NOT true about pheromones?
A)Pheromones are contained in urine and underarm secretions.
B)Pheromones appear to be important in sexual communication and sexual attraction.
C)The sense of smell seems to be essential in order for pheromone effects to occur.
D)Humans secrete pheromones.
E)The smell of pheromones needs to be consciously perceived in order to have an effect.





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