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(T/F) If only one partner is infatuated, the relationship can not move onto a lasting mutual love. |
True |
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Hormones are most likely to affect sexual orientation ______. |
in utero |
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What was the Comstock Act of the 1870's? |
A bill that outlawed the selling of birth control information or devices. |
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(T/F) Oral contraceptive pills do NOT protect against sexually transmitted infections. |
True |
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(T/F) Beauty is partly in the eye of the beholder, and partly a function of cultural standards. |
True |
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(T/F) Infrequent ejaculation may lower a man's sperm count. |
False |
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(T/F) Males prefer women with larger breasts, but not huge breasts. |
True |
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According to Sternberg the three fundamental components of love are ______. |
-intimacy -passion -commitment |
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A miscarriage is also called _______. |
spontaneous abortion |
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(T/F) Sperm carrying the Y chromosome are faster swimmers. |
True |
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Just prior to ovulation, basal body temperature ________. |
dips slightly then rises and remains elevated until menstruation. |
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Sperm counts have been increased by ______. |
surgical repair of the varicose veins in the scrotum. |
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What are some causes for fertility issues in men? |
-low sperm count -low sperm motility -thyroid disease |
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The condom is making a comeback as a contraceptive device because ________. |
it protects against STIs and HIV |
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(T/F) You are more likely to become romantically involved with someone who possesses different personality and background characteristics than your own. |
False |
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Down Syndrome |
a chromosomal abnormality caused by an extra chromosome on the 21st pair. |
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As a contraceptive, condoms work best with _______. |
spermicides |
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(T/F) Many bisexuals have a stronger attraction to one gender than another. |
True |
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In addition to physical features, men and women's ratings of each other's attractiveness appears to depend on________. |
gender role expectations |
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What should be considered when selecting a contraceptive? |
-effectiveness -safety -protection against STIs |
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(T/F) Homophobia is more common among men. |
True, duh |
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A major component of attraction is _____. |
Physical attraction |
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Historically , people have attempted methods of contraception since ______. |
the discovery that coitus is associated with contraception |
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Kinsey believed that homosexuality and heterosexuality are ______. |
opposite ends of one continuum |
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How long does it take a zygote to reach the uterus? |
3-4 days |
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Love characterized by passion, intimacy, and commitment is called _____. |
consummate love |
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several days into the germinal stage, the cell mass takes the form of a fluid filled ball of cells which is called a ______. |
blastocyst |
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How long must a sperm be able to swim after ejaculation to be considered normal? |
2 hours |
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During an average month, a human female is fertile for how long? |
5-6 days |
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List the stages of prenatal development |
germinal, embryonic, fetal |
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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. |
youth; earning capacity |
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The term that describes the direction of ones romantic interests and erotic attractions is _____. |
sexual orientation |
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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 |
Native American |
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spermicide suppositories should be inserted when? |
no less than 10 to fifteen minutes before intercourse. |
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(T/F) If one identical twin is gay, the other twin has a higher than normal chance of being gay also. |
True |
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Gendernonconformity refers to the failure to conform to |
the gender-role stereotypes that are consistent with ones anatomical sex. |
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(T/F) Among ancient Greeks, relationships between men and adolescent boys were common. |
True |
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(T/F) In the last 20 yrs the average age of first marriages had decreased. |
False, it has increased |
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Trichomonas vaginalis is a _____. |
parasite |
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the most commonly diagnosed sexual disorder is what? |
hypoactive desire disorder |
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Contempt |
Criticizing the other's personality over an issue rather than defining the actual issue |
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(T/F) Fear of not being able to achieve an erection may result in a man having performance anxiety. |
True |
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(T/F) Jealousy is more common in cultures that stress a machismo tradition. |
True* |
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Hugging and kissing are only abusive when _____. |
it is sexual intent |
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Too much self esteem can be a detriment to a relationship if it leads one to be ______. |
Narcissistic |
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yes-butting |
whenever a suggestion to a resolution is posed, there is always a reason why that solution will most likely not work. |
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stone-walling |
In an argument the refusal to talk or acknowledge what the other person is saying |
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the first symptom of syphilis for a man is likely to be what? |
a chancre sore on his penis |
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When trying to communicate a concern, most likely it will be a positive experience if ____. |
the communication begins with "I ...." |
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if a sexually active woman has a thick, cloudy discharge from her vagina, the most likely diagnosis is_____. |
chlamydia |
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Sexual maltreatment of another |
sex abuse |
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(T/F) Early childhood erections and vaginal lubrication are reflexes and do not necessarily indicate sexual interest. |
True |
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(T/F) The prevalence of sexual dysfunctions decreases with age |
False, it increases with age |
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Vaginismus is diagnosed as _____ disorder. |
sexual pain disorder |
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Having orgasms consistently is associated with ______. |
more emotional closeness within the relationship. |
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Gonorrhea is often called ______. |
the Clap |
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Sexual arousal disorder in men is referred to as ______. |
erectile dysfunction |
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Sexual dialogue between caregiver/child is when |
questions are answered taking into account the child's age and maturity |
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(T/F) Many boys experience their first erections? |
in the womb |
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(T/F) Children may masturbate as early as five months old. |
True |
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Online people who meet and explore the potential romantic interest in each other ten to disclose ______. |
more personal information sooner than in face to face meetings |
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(T/F) In Healthy committed relationships all decisions are joint decisions. |
False, each partner maintains their individual interests and needs. |
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sexual desire disorders |
characterized by a lack of sexual interest and and/or aversion to sexual activity. |
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(T/F) Gonorrhea infections can occur in urethra, eyes, and throat |
true |
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Same gender sexual behavior in childhood may be ____ common than heterosexual play |
more |
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In male puberty, what accelerates testosterone production? |
FHS production |
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It is normal for children to feel |
sexual around their caregiver |
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(T/F) Voyeurs/exhibitioners are considered pedophiles |
True |
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(T/F) All children and adolescents are considered high risk of being sexually abused |
false |
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What are the primary motivations for many marriages in America |
the desire for companionship and and happiness |
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Small talk |
exchanging information according to breadth of topic coverage but not depth |
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It is "normal" for children to be curious about______. |
sexual anatomy |
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celibacy |
refraining from sexual intercourse |
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During puberty ______ causes the changes of puberty in girls. _______ causes the changes of puberty in boys. |
estrogen; testosterone |
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Lower self esteem is associated with |
problems developing and maintaining relationships |
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(T/F) Physical sexual abuse of the victim could include fondling and mutual masturbation |
true |
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Many sexually transmitted infections that affect women are |
asymptomatic |
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Two thirds of the STIs reported each year occurs in people |
under the age of 25 |
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(T/F) Passive collusion is considered as damaging as the act of incest itself |
true |
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(T/F) All women can achieve orgasm through penetration alone |
false |
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Homogamy |
when a person marries someone who is ethnic religious background is similar to that of their own |