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1) as we viewed in the class video, "false labor" pains are also called
Braxton-hicks contractions 
2) The most common psychological cause of erectile disorder is
Performance anxiety 
3) HIV is transmitted almost exclusively by intimate sexual contact and
Contaminated blood 
4) With regards to homosexuals as parents, which of the following is TRUE?
Children raised by openly homosexual parents usually grow up to have a heterosexual orientation 
5) A pregnant women can feel the fetus move for the first time (called the quickening) during the
2nd trimester 
6) The first indications of pregnancy for most women is (are)
Fatigue and the absence of a menstral period at the expected time. 
7) Sexual prejudice is a negative attitude that
Some heterosexuals have of homosexuals 
8) Pain experienced during attempted intercourse that is caused by involuntary contractions of the muscles surrounding the outer third of the vagina is called
Vaginismus 
9) The 1970 Commission on Obscenity and Pornography found
That there was no demonstrated relationship between sex crimes and pornography 
10) There is no cure for this disease
Herpes 
11) If left untreated, syphilis can eventually cause
All of the above (mental problems, blindness or deafness, death due to heart failure) 
12) Studies have found that _______ of all couples have had, or will eventually have, sexual problems at some time in their relations
Half or more 
13) In our text, sexual orientation is defined as
Distinct preferences consistently made after adolescence in the presence of clear alternatives 
14) Incest is BEST defined as
Sexual activity between relatives too closely related to be legally married 
15) According to the Rape Trauma Syndrome, rape victims who are displaying a great deal of anguish, grief, anger or controlled calmness are most likely going through the
Dynamic reconstruction phase of recovery 
16) _____ is material which usually is sexually orientated an is viewed positively
Erotica 
17) You have wart-like growths on your genitals. You probably have
HPV infection 
18) Jane was regularly orgasmic during the first 3 years of her marriage, but not rarely has orgasms. This is an example of
Secondary orgasmic disorder 
19) Sexually transmitted infections are caused by
Bacteria and viruses 
21) Which of the following statements is TRUE?
"Sex" refers to biological characteristics, whereas "gender" is the social construction of femininity and masculinity 
22) If a person is spectatoring
Observing and evaluating his or her own sexual responses 
23) HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, lives in and slowly kills CD4+ (white blood) cells, a critical part of the body's ____ system.
Immune 
24) As is described in our text, "intercourse" means
Communication 
25) Why was the Kinsey Scale of Sexual Behavior considered so important?
It described sexual expression as a continuum rather than in two categories 
26) According to Steve Wood, AIDs educator from class, HIV infection is diagnosed as AIDs when
The immune system becomes so impaired that the person develops a severe, life-threatening disease 
27) Most rapes are committed by
An acquaintance or family member 
28) The term gender identity refers to
One's sense of self as being a man or a woman 
29) Rape-prone societies
All of the above (glorify male aggression, treat women as inferior, are likely to believe in stereotypic gender roles.) 
30) If a woman is infected with HIV, she can spread it to her baby during breast-feeding?
TRUE 
31) Although the placenta protects the embryo and fetus from many harmful substances, an unborn baby may nevertheless be harmed if the mother,
Smokes cigarettes, drinks alcohol, and/or take drugs 
32) Which of these statements about gonorrhea is FALSE?
It is easily contracted by using a toilet seat previously used by an infected individual 
33) If a woman is going through labor, it means that
33) If a woman is going through labor, it means that
34) An adult who feels that he or she is a member of the opposite sex is a ___
transgender 
35) Couples often have sexual problems due to differences in
all of the above (the frequency with which sex is desired, expectations about sex, desired types of sexual activities) 
36) Children are MOST likely to be sexually molested by
A neighbor or member of the family 
37) _____is the term preferred today by most therapists to refer to a man's inabilities to attain or maintain an erection
Erectile disorder 
38)You have recently had sex with a new partner, and now have an ugly, painless, ulcer-like sore on your penis or vagina, you probably have
Syphilis 
39) Our text defines rape as
Nonconsensual oral, anal, or vaginal penetration 
40) The inclusion of the word(s) _____ into the definition of pornography places the determination of what is pornographic in the mind of the person composing the work.
Sexual desire 
41) Jim rapes women to overcome personal feelings of insecurity and inadequacy. Jim is probably a _____rapist.
POWER 
42) Jennifer has had a homosexual orientation for several years and has taken a lesbian lover. She has kept her homosexuality a secret from her parents, but has now decided to tell them and everyone else she knows about it. This is know as
coming out 
43) A good way to start to know your partner's sexual desires is to disclose your own.
True
44) "You can always tell if someone is homosexual by their appearance, walk, and other mannerisms." This statement is
Not true 
45) An egg can only be fertilized during
The first 24 hours after ovulation 
46) What are the effects of the drug Rohypnol?
It produces a sedative effect that lasts for several hours and may also cause varying degrees of amnesia 
47) For the children involved in parent-child incest
The are often long-lasting negative emotional effects that last into adulthood 
49) A bisexual is a person who
Can enjoy and engage in sexual activity with members of both sexes, or recognizes a desire to do so, without any clear preference 
48) What are the two main points Dr. Fanelli stressed the help in preparing for pregnancy and child birth?
Communicate and focus 
50) According to the text, the 1970 Commission on Obscenity and Pornography found that people were most aroused by looking at sexual behaviors that
they considered to be normal 
Power rape
rape that is motivated by the desire to control and dominate the victim 
Sadistic rape
a highly ritualized, savage rape in which the victim is subjected to painful and humiliating experience and threats 
opportunistic rape
unplanned-impulsive 
Vindictive rape
motivated by aggression; rape is an expression of rage and anger towards women rape is intended to punish and degrade 
Teratogens-
substances that can harm embryo or fetus Herpes can not be cured, it is viral 
Dyspareunia:
recurrent or persistent genital pain in either male or female before during or after intercourse (could be from a UTI or calcium deposites form on the inside of the penis -peronius disease) 
Vaginismus
painful involuntary muscular spasms of the vagina when penetration is attempted 
hypoactive sexual desire:
a sexual problem characterized by a persistent and pervasive inhibition (low or absent) or sexual desire. Also called inhibited sexual desire 
Sexual aversion
a phobic or irrational fear or sexual activity that leads to an avoidance of sexual situations 
For many women the first sign of pregnancy
is missing a period 
Provided that pregnancy is progressing normally and the woman has no history of miscarriage, how long is it safe to have intercourse?
until labor (until last 4 weeks) 
When a doctor announces, "It's a boy!" or "It's a girl!" he/she is using
gender assignments 
Braxton-Hicks contractions
are false labor contractions and are painful 
Vaganism is classified as a(n)
painful involuntary muscular spasms of the vagina when penetration is attempted 
Which group of disorders involves a lack of sexual interest and/ or aversion to genial sexual activity?
sexual desire disorder 
Seth has never been able to achieve or maintain an erection during sexual relations with a partner but can do so with masturbation. Seth's dysfunction would be categorized as
primary and situational 
In men, sexual arousal disorder is referred to as
erectile dysfunction 
The term that concerns the direction of one's romantic interests and erotic attractions is
sexual orientation 
George is walking down the street one day and sees two men across the street walking hand-in-hand. He is thoroughly disgusted by this. George's behaviors are connected to
homophobic- characteristic more common in men 
According to your text, which incidence is said to have added fuel to the fire of hatred and prejudice towards gays?
HIV and AIDS academic 
What two steps are evident when a person "comes out of the closet?"
coming out to oneself and coming out to others 
Which of the following is not a bacterial STI?
trichomoniasis
For men, what are the symptoms of a gonorrheal infection?
a clear discharge within 2-3 days that changes from yellow to green within a day 
Marcia has just learned from her gynecologist that she has a Chlamydia infection. He advises her to immediately begin antibiotic therapy. Marcia learns that without treatment, she runs an increased risk of
infertility 
Shortly after infection with the HIV virus, individuals will
experience flue like symptoms 
Which is not a bodily fluid can transmit the HIV virus?
sputum 
HPV has been associated with an increased risk of
developing cervical cancer and or penis cancer 
The appearance of a painless hard sore that ulcerates, scabs, and disappears may indicate that an individual has
genital warts 
In general, women are more likely to be raped by
someone they know 
Which of the following is true regarding date rape?
-can be known as aquaitance rape -among college women who have been victims of rape 90% knew their rapist -committed in a social encounter agreed to by the victim 
In which type of rape is the rapist motivated by the need to control and dominate in order to combat deep-seated feelings of insecurity?
power rapist 
In the vast majority of sexual abuse cases, the abuse occurs between a child and
Relatives, family friends, or neighbors 
The most common type of incest is
brother- sister incest 
The factor that best distinguishes a pedophile from a child molester is
persistent or recurrent attraction to children 
The most popular form of birth control for single women of child-bearing age is
the birth control pill 
How long a diaphragm must be kept in place after intercourse?
6 - 8hours 
Spermicidal suppositories should be inserted
in the back of the vagina, shortly before sex begins 
oday, the condom is making a comeback as a contraceptive device largely because
cheap, accessible, and prevents SDT and HIV 
In defining pornography as "writing pictures, etc. intended to arouse desire, "the most problematic word is"
intended 
Legislative bodies usually write laws about _________ rather than pornography.
obscenity
Which statement is true regarding male or female reactions to pornography?
arouses both male and female 
In 1986, the Meese Commission claimed to find
a casual link between sexual violence and exposure to violent pornography 
What is the name of the condition caused by ingesting alcohol while pregnant that leads to growth deficiencies, nervous system damage, and facial abnormalities?
fetal alcohol syndrome 
According to Professor Fanelli's lecture, ______of couples take 1 year or more to conceive.
20-35% 
What are the two main points Dr. Fanelli stressed to help in preparing for childbirth and pregnancy?
flexibility and thoughtfulness 
What is the term sex therapists use for acting as an observer or judge of one's sexual performance?
spectating
According to Steve Wood, AIDS educator form class, HIV infection is diagnosed as AIDS when
a person has a CD4 count of 200 or less 
Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding the treatment of herpes?
there is no cure for herpes at this time, although research with alpha interferon looks promising 
According to Dr. Fanelli, why is not there a single definition for rape?
every state has its own definition of sexual assault and rape 
What are the effects of taking the drug Rohypnol?
causes temporary amnesia, muscle relaxation, impaired sleep and motor skills 
he _______ phase of the Rape Trauma Syndrome involves intense _________ responses for several weeks
the acute phase- psychological 
Paul was a respondent in Kinsey's 1953. His sexual behavior was classified as "1." This classification indicates that he has
Only heterosexual experiences 
According to the class lecture, which of the following best defines the term "transsexual?"
a person who feels their gender identity is compatible with their assigned gender 
According to the class lecture, performance anxiety
primarily affects men 
According to the class presentation, in order to maximize the effectiveness of oral contraceptives, users should
take constant dose of estrogen pills 
.A father who sexually abuses his daughter stating that he is helping to prepare her for her future is an example of which of the following perceptions.
justification 
The ability of a contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy as measured by
researchers in a controlled laboratory setting is called. 
According to the text, how long should a couple has tried to conceive before considered infertile?
6 months 
According to the class lecture, a sexual dysfunction is a problem that ______________.
is persistent and recurrent 
Causes marked distress and interpersonal difficulty
is not the result of another mental and/ or physical difficulty 

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