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Psychology

Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White

Chapter 10

Sexuality and Gender - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

02:28

Problem 1

Primary sex characteristics
a. include the development of pubic and ancillary hair.
b. always begin their development during puberty.
c. are typically the same for males and females.
d. are directly involved in human reproduction.

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Problem 2

What is the average age in the United States that menarche typically begins?
a. 10
b. 12
c. 13
d. 14

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Problem 3

If the gonads within an embryo produce testosterone because of the presence of a Y gene on the sex chromosome, then the _____ will develop and the _____ will deteriorate.
a. Müllerian ducts; Wolffian ducts
b. Wolffian ducts; Müllerian ducts
c. ovaries; testes
d. testes; ovaries

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Problem 4

An intersex person is
a. a person who has sex with both men and women.
b. another name for a homosexual.
c. a person born with ambiguous sexual organs.
d. another name for a heterosexual.

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Problem 5

Annika's mother wants her daughter to grow up to become a mother of a large family. Such an expectation for Annika might be seen as an example of her
a. gender role.
b. gender typing.
c. gender identity.
d. gender constancy.

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Problem 6

Darla shares with a close friend that she often feels a strong desire to be another gender and that it bothers her so much that she is having problems at work and in her social life. What is the term used to describe this?
a. hermaphroditism
b. transsexual
c. gender identity.
d. gender constancy.

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Problem 7

In social learning theory, gender identity results
a. when a chid leams that they are either a "girl" or a "boy.
b. from observation and imitation.
c. from biological changes that occurred before birth.
d. from unconscious forces.

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Problem 8

Jennifer's aunt tries to explain that running around with boys on the playground isn't "ladyike." Such a statement could be an example of
a. androgyny.
b. gender typing.
c. role development.
d. gender stereotyping.

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Problem 9

Plateau occurs in
a. Phase 1
b. Phase 2
c. Phase 3
d. Phase 4.

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Problem 10

The refractory period is a time during which
a. a wornan cannot have another orgasm.
b. a man cannot have another orgasm.
c. a man begins to get sexually aroused.
d. a woman cannot be aroused.

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Problem 11

Which of the following studies was the most controversial for its method of gathering information?
a. the Kinsey report
b. the Janus report
c. Masters and Johnson's study
d. Savic's research on sexual orientation

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Problem 12

The Kinsey report indicates that more than ____________ as many men had intercourse by age 16 as did women.
a. twice
b. four times
c. ten times
d. three times

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Problem 13

Parental investment theory seeks to explain
a. why men have sex more often than women.
b. why women are sexually attracted to men.
c. why couples meet and remain together.
d. why sexual activity diminishes in seniors.

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Problem 14

Research on the epi-mark offers a ____ explanation to the existence of homosexuality.
a. genetic
b. psychological
c. social
d. behavioral

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Problem 15

Some research suggests that a man is more likely to be homosexual if he has a lot of
a. older sisters.
b. older brothers.
c. social support.
d. testosterone.

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Problem 16

Sexual health can be influenced by
a. organic factors.
b. organic and sociocultural factors.
c. organic, psychological, and sociocultural factors.
d. hereditary factors primarily.

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Problem 17

Which of the following sexually transmitted infections can ultimately affect the brain?
a. genital herpes
b. chlamydia
c. syphilis
d. gonorthea

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Problem 18

Brandon has couple of painful sores on his penis and experiences severe itching and burning in the surrounding area. Brandon probably has
a. genital herpes.
b. chlamydia.
c. syphilis.
d. gonorthea.

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Problem 19

Which of the following is a way in which HIV can be transmitted?
a. through exposure to contaminated blood or other body fluids containing contaminated blood
b. by sharing beverages with someone who is HIV positive
c. by making contact with the tears of an HIV patient
d. through hand holding, especially if the person with HIV is perspiring

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Problem 20

Alicia is horrified to hear that her date from last night carries the human immunodeficiency virus. While they did not engage in $\operatorname{sex}$ they did share a quick kiss at the end of the evening, hastened by her phone ringing in her apartment. Besides discussing her concerns with her date should they go out again, what precautions should Alicia take?
a. She should see her doctor immediately, since kissing can cause the spread of HIV.
b. She should see her doctor only if she begins to have symptoms.
c. She should try to calm down, since stress helps transmit HIV.
d. She should try not to worry, since kissing has not been proven to be a successful way to transmit HIV, and follow up with her doctor or other health care provider if she has concerns or questions.

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