Chapter 2 Student Quiz

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. Which of the following is an example of a hypothesis?

An accurate theory of human sexuality must include the sexual responses of correct incorrect

In terms of sexual arousal, men are like microwaves and women are like ovens. correct incorrect

Sexual medicine is theoretically the best way to study sexual desire. correct incorrect

If a man is fearful about his first sexual experience, then he will be more likely to delay first intercourse. correct incorrect

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. The Oedipus complex is related to which psychological theory of sexuality?

Psychodynamic theory correct incorrect

Learning Theory correct incorrect

Social exchange theory correct incorrect

Cognitive theory correct incorrect

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. Which statement best reflects the research of cognitive theorists?

Fetishes develop from prior frequent masturbation with an arousing object such as feathers, leather, or lace underwear. correct incorrect

The pleasure of orgasm is a powerful reinforcer for sexual desire and arousal. correct incorrect

Feelings of anxiety and distress can exacerbate erectile problems. correct incorrect

Intervention programs and celebrity endorsements that promote sexual consent and sexual respect for all, appears to lower rates of sexual assault on university campuses. correct incorrect

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. Social learning theory acknowledges ________ but also goes further to suggest that ________.

Freud's psychoanalytical theories; behaviour is learned by reading sexually explicit materials correct incorrect

the principles of operant conditioning; behaviour is learned by observing other people's behaviours, attitudes, and outcomes correct incorrect

classical conditioning; gender and sexual orientations are learned behaviours correct incorrect

the principles of operant conditioning; behaviour is not learned but genetic correct incorrect

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. Which of the following is an example of operant conditioning?

A person might evaluate their current sexual relationship compared to other available options for a sexual relationship. correct incorrect

Viewing online pornography at work can have serious negative consequences if caught. correct incorrect

There is strong evidence sexual orientation has a genetic basis. correct incorrect

Worrying about the risk of an unplanned pregnancy reduces sexual pleasure for women. correct incorrect

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. Which of the following sayings is consistent with cognitive theory?

"Monkey see, monkey do." correct incorrect

"You say one thing but mean your mother." correct incorrect

"Men build society and society builds men." correct incorrect

"It's all in your head." correct incorrect

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. Which biological theory of sexuality best explains Klinefelter's syndrome?

Genetic theory correct incorrect

Sociobiological theory correct incorrect

Evolutionary psychology theory correct incorrect

Sexual strategies theory correct incorrect

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. Sociobiological theory suggests _______.

reproduction takes an equal investment from both males and females and thus there is little difference in long-term and short-term sexual strategies between men and women in heterosexual relationships correct incorrect

reproduction takes a greater investment of time and effort from a female than from a male and thus short-term and long-term mating strategies are different between men and women in heterosexual relationships correct incorrect

reproduction has no effect on long-term and short-term sexual strategies for men and women correct incorrect

reproduction takes a greater investment of time and effort from a male and thus the male will be less likely to engage in short-term or casual relationships correct incorrect

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. The dual control model of sexuality ________.

is a theory that suggests sexual response is influenced by both biological and psychological factors correct incorrect

assumes most human sexual arousal occurs in the presence of a sex partner correct incorrect

has been proven wrong by more current human sexuality research correct incorrect

falls under the larger theoretical umbrella of evolutionary psychology correct incorrect

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. Which of the following is one of the tenets of sexual strategies theory?

Men and women dedicate the same time to short term mating strategies due to symmetry in parental investment. correct incorrect

Short-term mating and long-term mating strategies require similar problems to be overcome. correct incorrect

There are two reproductive constraints on women for short-term mating: extracting resources immediately and assessing prospective long-term mates. correct incorrect

All of the above are tenets of sexual strategies theory. correct incorrect

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. Which of the following statements is not true of the sociological theory of sexuality?

Sexuality is heavily regulated by genes, neurons, and evolution. correct incorrect

This theory highlights the importance of social institutions, such as religion in regulating sexuality. correct incorrect

Sexuality is influenced by family ties and kinship. correct incorrect

Culture and location of upbringing influences a person's emerging sexuality. correct incorrect

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. Identify the four levels of influence described by the ecological model.

Microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem, and macrosystem correct incorrect

Microsystem, intersystem, exosystem, and magnosystem correct incorrect

Introsystem, mesosystem, microsystem, and macrosystem correct incorrect

Nanosystem, microsystem, exosystem, and intrasystem correct incorrect

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. The Quiet Revolution of the early-mid 1960's resulted in ________.

an increasingly positive view that the Catholic Church was evolving into a more progressive and modern institution, especially in Quebec correct incorrect

a much greater adherence to traditional Catholic values and ideas correct incorrect

a significant reduction in the number of young Quebec men entering the priesthood correct incorrect

an increase in Quebec couples rejecting formal marriage and instead live in civil unions correct incorrect

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. Which theory believes that sexuality is socially constructed and studies the inequalities of relationships between men and women?

Queer theory correct incorrect

Motivational theory correct incorrect

Feminist theory correct incorrect

Lesbian theory correct incorrect

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. When it comes to clinical diagnoses, which theory is the best approach to identify, explain, and treat sexual problems?

Psychoanalytical theory correct incorrect

Genetic theory correct incorrect

Social script theory correct incorrect

No one theory is best correct incorrect