Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the top 15 reasons college men gave for engaging in intercourse?

Accepted Answer

A)   I desired physical closeness, but not emotional closeness.
B)   I was horny.
C)   I wanted to please my partner.
D)   I wanted the pure pleasure.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

In a study conducted among over 30,000 people in relationships, having sex _______ did not significantly increase well-being.

Accepted Answer

A)   less than once a week
B)   more than once a week
C)   once a week
D)   neverE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Discuss both positive and negative aspects of sexual fantasies and some things that are important for individuals and couples to keep in mind concerning fantasies.

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Sexual fantasies can have both positive ...

Question 4

Females:

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A)   are more likely than males to engage in sexual fantasies in which the female plays a passive role while a male shows interest in her body.
B)   rarely if ever engage in sexual fantasy.
C)   express more interest in acting out their sexual fantasies than males do.
D)   are significantly more likely than males to fantasize about seeing a male partner have sex with someone else.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Elizabeth, who was born in 16th-century England, chose to be celibate. According to your book, all of the following are reasons why Elizabeth might have made this choice EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   to free herself from the limitations imposed by marriage and motherhood.
B)   to enable her to pursue an education by entering a religious community.
C)   to enable her to retain her political power, because if she had married, she would have been subject to the will of her husband.
D)   to find the perfect companion as husband.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

What variables affect whether a person is more or less likely to report engaging in masturbation?

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There are several variables that can aff...

Question 7

The mouth and genitals are both primary ____ zones and therefore contain large numbers of sensory nerve endings.

Accepted Answer

A)   sexual
B)   erogenous
C)   arousal
D)   endogenousE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Masturbation has been recommended in your text for all EXCEPT which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   As an aid to reduce depression and anxiety
B)   As an aid to fall asleep at night
C)   As an aid for men experimenting with ejaculatory control
D)   As an aid for women learning to experience orgasmE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Rear-entry can be an effective position for intercourse during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In lesbian sexual relationships, the mutual desire for an appreciation of touching can result in increased sexual arousal and orgasm as compared to women in heterosexual relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a common reason that people give for why they masturbate?

Accepted Answer

A)   A means of self-exploration
B)   To encourage their partner to have sex more often
C)   To increase orgasmic response
D)   To induce sleepE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

The NHSLS survey found that overall, ____ Americans have the highest level of experience with oral sex.

Accepted Answer

A)   Black
B)   Asian
C)   Hispanic
D)   WhiteE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Women who report having fantasies about being forced to have sex:

Accepted Answer

A)   are significantly more likely than women who do not report these fantasies to have histories of childhood sexual abuse.
B)   tend to report more positive feelings about sexuality in general than women who do not report such fantasies.
C)   tend to have low self-esteem.
D)   most likely would enjoy being forced into sex in real life.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Because sexuality is influenced by the relationship as a whole, foreplay may be defined as how partners have treated each other since their last sexual experience together.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Nocturnal orgasm is another term for:

Accepted Answer

A)   having intercourse after midnight.
B)   "wet dreams."
C)   delayed ejaculation.
D)   retrograde ejaculation.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

The top reason college men engage in intercourse is because they were attracted to the person, but college women stated financial responsibility as their top reason.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Males are much more likely than females to fantasize about having sex with more than one partner at a time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements regarding sexual fantasy is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Use of sexual fantasy is most often an indication of loneliness or relationship dissatisfaction.
B)   One study found that college students had a double standard about their own sexual fantasies versus those of their partners.
C)   Both males and females fantasize about being forced to have sex.
D)   Many sex therapists encourage their clients to use fantasy as a source of stimulation.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

For heterosexual couples who practice anal intercourse, which of the following recommendations would be MOST helpful?

Accepted Answer

A)   If planning to have vaginal intercourse as well, do it before having anal intercourse.
B)   Rapid penetration is likely to be most comfortable.
C)   Because of the moist conditions within the rectum, additional lubrication is not required.
D)   Contract the sphincter prior to penetration for ease of insertion.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 20

What does the text report regarding preference for the use of various vaginal intercourse positions? What are the reasons for why couples might choose a particular one?

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The text reports that there is a wide va...

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For heterosexual couples who practice anal intercourse, which of the following recommendations would be MOST helpful?

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What does the text report regarding preference for the use of various vaginal intercourse positions? What are the reasons for why couples might choose a particular one?

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Because sexuality is influenced by the relationship as a whole, foreplay may be defined as how partners have treated each other since their last sexual experience together.

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Women who report having fantasies about being forced to have sex:

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Males are much more likely than females to fantasize about having sex with more than one partner at a time.

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Which of the following is NOT a common reason that people give for why they masturbate?

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What variables affect whether a person is more or less likely to report engaging in masturbation?

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Masturbation has been recommended in your text for all EXCEPT which of the following?

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In a study conducted among over 30,000 people in relationships, having sex _______ did not significantly increase well-being.

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Nocturnal orgasm is another term for:

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Which of the following is NOT one of the top 15 reasons college men gave for engaging in intercourse?

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The NHSLS survey found that overall, ____ Americans have the highest level of experience with oral sex.

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Elizabeth, who was born in 16th-century England, chose to be celibate. According to your book, all of the following are reasons why Elizabeth might have made this choice EXCEPT:

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Which of the following statements regarding sexual fantasy is FALSE?

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Rear-entry can be an effective position for intercourse during pregnancy.

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Females:

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The mouth and genitals are both primary ____ zones and therefore contain large numbers of sensory nerve endings.

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Discuss both positive and negative aspects of sexual fantasies and some things that are important for individuals and couples to keep in mind concerning fantasies.

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In lesbian sexual relationships, the mutual desire for an appreciation of touching can result in increased sexual arousal and orgasm as compared to women in heterosexual relationships.

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