Question 1

If Freud is correct,sexual urges are least important while a child is in which stage?

Accepted Answer

A)  oral
B)  genital
C)  phallic
D)  latency
E)  anal

Question 2

The National Health and Social Life Study found published in the 1990s reported that Americans were more sexually liberal than previously thought.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

In which of Freud's stages does the superego begin to develop?

Accepted Answer

A)  oral
B)  anal
C)  phallic
D)  latency
E)  genital

Question 4

Masters and Johnson gathered sexuality data primarily through questionnaires.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 5

Feminist theory argues that:

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A)  the social construction of sexuality is based on power.
B)  the women's rights movement has harmed societal perceptions of female sexuality.
C)  sex drive is governed more by biology than any other factor.
D)  women are no longer seen as subordinate and submissive in our culture.
E)  all of these are true are true.

Question 6

A university student spent hours answering the hundreds of questions asked by an interviewer.The questions were easy to understand,and the student was assured all responses would remain confidential.The student might have been a participant in a study done by which of the following researchers?

Accepted Answer

A)  William Masters and Virginia Johnson
B)  Havelock Ellis
C)  Alfred Kinsey
D)  Alan Bell and Martin Weinberg
E)  Katharine Bement Davis

Question 7

Which of the following is TRUE about Internet-based sexuality research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Researchers can be fairly certain that subjects are being truthful,because of the anonymity.
B)  Since so many people now use the Internet,you can get a very representative sample of Americans.
C)  In Internet studies of sexuality,informed consent is not necessary.
D)  Researchers should be concerned that minors can get access to the survey.
E)  all of the above are true.

Question 8

Which theory emphasizes the structure of personality on the unconscious nature of sexuality?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychoanalytic
B)  humanistic
C)  behavioral
D)  social learning
E)  queer

Question 9

A researcher doing in-depth interviews often asks the same questions in different ways during the interview,to assure that the interviewees are giving accurate,honest information.By doing this,the researcher is:

Accepted Answer

A)  using random sampling.
B)  reducing volunteer bias.
C)  increasing validity.
D)  increasing reliability.
E)  reducing questions about causation.

Question 10

Queer theory supports slow,steady social change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Morton Hunt's data-gathering for his book titled Sexual behavior in the 1970s was flawed because:

Accepted Answer

A)  the study was done using subjects from a very small geographic area.
B)  over half of the subjects found the apparatus on their sexual organs to be uncomfortable.
C)  he coerced people into participating.
D)  he included only those with listed phone numbers.
E)  he slanted his results to favor the government agency funding his research.

Question 12

If Grandpa is 65,and he and Grandma are still married,chances are that he:

Accepted Answer

A)  gets almost all of his sexual activity through masturbation.
B)  and she are sexually active.
C)  has very little interest in sexual activity.
D)  wants to be sexually active,but Grandma doesn't.
E)  and Grandma no longer have sex.

Question 13

Sexuality research has become fragmented over the last few decades.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The NHSLS study found that single people reported the highest level of sexual activity and satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The research methodology of direct observation faces challenges because it is expensive and it is difficult to find willing subjects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following conducted a global study of sexuality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bell and Weinberg
B)  Masters and Johnson
C)  Samuel and Cynthia Janus
D)  Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
E)  all of the above

Question 17

Which person below is MOST likely to be willing to participate in a research study of sexuality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jose,who is sexually experienced,but somewhat sexually conservative
B)  Anna,who is sexually experienced and sexually liberal
C)  Isaac,who has limited sexual experienced,but liberal attitudes towards sex
D)  Joshua,who is sexually experienced and sexually liberal
E)  Melissa,who has only had oral sex,but is sexually liberal

Question 18

The early 20th century sexologist who found that most of the U.S.women surveyed thought sexual intercourse was for pleasure as well as reproduction (although the women often reported guilt about wanting sexual pleasure) was:

Accepted Answer

A)  Magnus Hirschfield.
B)  Alfred Kinsey.
C)  Havelock Ellis.
D)  Clelia Mosher.
E)  Katharine Bement Davis.

Question 19

Behavioral theory is to reward as humanistic theory is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  libido.
B)  imitation.
C)  societal pressure.
D)  physical sensations.
E)  unconditional positive regard.

Question 20

The main limitation of a correlational study is that it doesn't provide any information about cause.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Exam 2: Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

If Freud is correct,sexual urges are least important while a child is in which stage?

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The National Health and Social Life Study found published in the 1990s reported that Americans were more sexually liberal than previously thought.

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In which of Freud's stages does the superego begin to develop?

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Masters and Johnson gathered sexuality data primarily through questionnaires.

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Feminist theory argues that:

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A university student spent hours answering the hundreds of questions asked by an interviewer.The questions were easy to understand,and the student was assured all responses would remain confidential.The student might have been a participant in a study done by which of the following researchers?

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Which of the following is TRUE about Internet-based sexuality research?

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Which theory emphasizes the structure of personality on the unconscious nature of sexuality?

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A researcher doing in-depth interviews often asks the same questions in different ways during the interview,to assure that the interviewees are giving accurate,honest information.By doing this,the researcher is:

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Queer theory supports slow,steady social change.

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Morton Hunt's data-gathering for his book titled Sexual behavior in the 1970s was flawed because:

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If Grandpa is 65,and he and Grandma are still married,chances are that he:

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Sexuality research has become fragmented over the last few decades.

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The NHSLS study found that single people reported the highest level of sexual activity and satisfaction.

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The research methodology of direct observation faces challenges because it is expensive and it is difficult to find willing subjects.

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Which of the following conducted a global study of sexuality?

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Which person below is MOST likely to be willing to participate in a research study of sexuality?

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The early 20th century sexologist who found that most of the U.S.women surveyed thought sexual intercourse was for pleasure as well as reproduction (although the women often reported guilt about wanting sexual pleasure) was:

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Behavioral theory is to reward as humanistic theory is to:

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The main limitation of a correlational study is that it doesn't provide any information about cause.

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