Psych 121 Final Pt. 2

Front 1

(T/F) If only one partner is infatuated, the relationship can not move onto a lasting mutual love.

Back 1

True

Front 2

Hormones are most likely to affect sexual orientation ______.

Back 2

in utero

Front 3

What was the Comstock Act of the 1870's?

Back 3

A bill that outlawed the selling of birth control information or devices.

Front 4

(T/F) Oral contraceptive pills do NOT protect against sexually transmitted infections.

Back 4

True

Front 5

(T/F) Beauty is partly in the eye of the beholder, and partly a function of cultural standards.

Back 5

True

Front 6

(T/F) Infrequent ejaculation may lower a man's sperm count.

Back 6

False

Front 7

(T/F) Males prefer women with larger breasts, but not huge breasts.

Back 7

True

Front 8

According to Sternberg the three fundamental components of love are ______.

Back 8

-intimacy

-passion

-commitment

Front 9

A miscarriage is also called _______.

Back 9

spontaneous abortion

Front 10

(T/F) Sperm carrying the Y chromosome are faster swimmers.

Back 10

True

Front 11

Just prior to ovulation, basal body temperature ________.

Back 11

dips slightly then rises and remains elevated until menstruation.

Front 12

Sperm counts have been increased by ______.

Back 12

surgical repair of the varicose veins in the scrotum.

Front 13

What are some causes for fertility issues in men?

Back 13

-low sperm count

-low sperm motility

-thyroid disease

Front 14

The condom is making a comeback as a contraceptive device because ________.

Back 14

it protects against STIs and HIV

Front 15

(T/F) You are more likely to become romantically involved with someone who possesses different personality and background characteristics than your own.

Back 15

False

Front 16

Down Syndrome

Back 16

a chromosomal abnormality caused by an extra chromosome on the 21st pair.

Front 17

As a contraceptive, condoms work best with _______.

Back 17

spermicides

Front 18

(T/F) Many bisexuals have a stronger attraction to one gender than another.

Back 18

True

Front 19

In addition to physical features, men and women's ratings of each other's attractiveness appears to depend on________.

Back 19

gender role expectations

Front 20

What should be considered when selecting a contraceptive?

Back 20

-effectiveness

-safety

-protection against STIs

Front 21

(T/F) Homophobia is more common among men.

Back 21

True, duh

Front 22

A major component of attraction is _____.

Back 22

Physical attraction

Front 23

Historically , people have attempted methods of contraception since ______.

Back 23

the discovery that coitus is associated with contraception

Front 24

Kinsey believed that homosexuality and heterosexuality are ______.

Back 24

opposite ends of one continuum

Front 25

How long does it take a zygote to reach the uterus?

Back 25

3-4 days

Front 26

Love characterized by passion, intimacy, and commitment is called _____.

Back 26

consummate love

Front 27

several days into the germinal stage, the cell mass takes the form of a fluid filled ball of cells which is called a ______.

Back 27

blastocyst

Front 28

How long must a sperm be able to swim after ejaculation to be considered normal?

Back 28

2 hours

Front 29

During an average month, a human female is fertile for how long?

Back 29

5-6 days

Front 30

List the stages of prenatal development

Back 30

germinal, embryonic, fetal

Front 31

Cross culturally men ten to place more emphasis on _______ in their preferences for a mate. Women tend to place greater emphasis in _______ in their preferences for a mate.

Back 31

youth; earning capacity

Front 32

The term that describes the direction of ones romantic interests and erotic attractions is _____.

Back 32

sexual orientation

Front 33

The influences of the religions of colonists and pressures to socialize into the European American culture led to a greater rejection of lesbians and gay men within the ________ culture

Back 33

Native American

Front 34

spermicide suppositories should be inserted when?

Back 34

no less than 10 to fifteen minutes before intercourse.

Front 35

(T/F) If one identical twin is gay, the other twin has a higher than normal chance of being gay also.

Back 35

True

Front 36

Gendernonconformity refers to the failure to conform to

Back 36

the gender-role stereotypes that are consistent with ones anatomical sex.

Front 37

(T/F) Among ancient Greeks, relationships between men and adolescent boys were common.

Back 37

True

Front 38

(T/F) In the last 20 yrs the average age of first marriages had decreased.

Back 38

False, it has increased

Front 39

Trichomonas vaginalis is a _____.

Back 39

parasite

Front 40

the most commonly diagnosed sexual disorder is what?

Back 40

hypoactive desire disorder

Front 41

Contempt

Back 41

Criticizing the other's personality over an issue rather than defining the actual issue

Front 42

(T/F) Fear of not being able to achieve an erection may result in a man having performance anxiety.

Back 42

True

Front 43

(T/F) Jealousy is more common in cultures that stress a machismo tradition.

Back 43

True*

Front 44

Hugging and kissing are only abusive when _____.

Back 44

it is sexual intent

Front 45

Too much self esteem can be a detriment to a relationship if it leads one to be ______.

Back 45

Narcissistic

Front 46

yes-butting

Back 46

whenever a suggestion to a resolution is posed, there is always a reason why that solution will most likely not work.

Front 47

stone-walling

Back 47

In an argument the refusal to talk or acknowledge what the other person is saying

Front 48

the first symptom of syphilis for a man is likely to be what?

Back 48

a chancre sore on his penis

Front 49

When trying to communicate a concern, most likely it will be a positive experience if ____.

Back 49

the communication begins with "I ...."

Front 50

if a sexually active woman has a thick, cloudy discharge from her vagina, the most likely diagnosis is_____.

Back 50

chlamydia

Front 51

Sexual maltreatment of another

Back 51

sex abuse

Front 52

(T/F) Early childhood erections and vaginal lubrication are reflexes and do not necessarily indicate sexual interest.

Back 52

True

Front 53

(T/F) The prevalence of sexual dysfunctions decreases with age

Back 53

False, it increases with age

Front 54

Vaginismus is diagnosed as _____ disorder.

Back 54

sexual pain disorder

Front 55

Having orgasms consistently is associated with ______.

Back 55

more emotional closeness within the relationship.

Front 56

Gonorrhea is often called ______.

Back 56

the Clap

Front 57

Sexual arousal disorder in men is referred to as ______.

Back 57

erectile dysfunction

Front 58

Sexual dialogue between caregiver/child is when

Back 58

questions are answered taking into account the child's age and maturity

Front 59

(T/F) Many boys experience their first erections?

Back 59

in the womb

Front 60

(T/F) Children may masturbate as early as five months old.

Back 60

True

Front 61

Online people who meet and explore the potential romantic interest in each other ten to disclose ______.

Back 61

more personal information sooner than in face to face meetings

Front 62

(T/F) In Healthy committed relationships all decisions are joint decisions.

Back 62

False, each partner maintains their individual interests and needs.

Front 63

sexual desire disorders

Back 63

characterized by a lack of sexual interest and and/or aversion to sexual activity.

Front 64

(T/F) Gonorrhea infections can occur in urethra, eyes, and throat

Back 64

true

Front 65

Same gender sexual behavior in childhood may be ____ common than heterosexual play

Back 65

more

Front 66

In male puberty, what accelerates testosterone production?

Back 66

FHS production

Front 67

It is normal for children to feel

Back 67

sexual around their caregiver

Front 68

(T/F) Voyeurs/exhibitioners are considered pedophiles

Back 68

True

Front 69

(T/F) All children and adolescents are considered high risk of being sexually abused

Back 69

false

Front 70

What are the primary motivations for many marriages in America

Back 70

the desire for companionship and and happiness

Front 71

Small talk

Back 71

exchanging information according to breadth of topic coverage but not depth

Front 72

It is "normal" for children to be curious about______.

Back 72

sexual anatomy

Front 73

celibacy

Back 73

refraining from sexual intercourse

Front 74

During puberty ______ causes the changes of puberty in girls. _______ causes the changes of puberty in boys.

Back 74

estrogen; testosterone

Front 75

Lower self esteem is associated with

Back 75

problems developing and maintaining relationships

Front 76

(T/F) Physical sexual abuse of the victim could include fondling and mutual masturbation

Back 76

true

Front 77

Many sexually transmitted infections that affect women are

Back 77

asymptomatic

Front 78

Two thirds of the STIs reported each year occurs in people

Back 78

under the age of 25

Front 79

(T/F) Passive collusion is considered as damaging as the act of incest itself

Back 79

true

Front 80

(T/F) All women can achieve orgasm through penetration alone

Back 80

false

Front 81

Homogamy

Back 81

when a person marries someone who is ethnic religious background is similar to that of their own