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65 Cards in this Set
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when it comes to sexuality, virtually all cultures |
regulate reproduction and establish the legitimacy of offspring |
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what marriage format is matched correctly with the appropriate culture |
yolngu aborigines: a mother chooses the wives of her eldest son, sometimes before birth |
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In de Waal's article Bonobo Sex and Society, the bonobo speciese is one in which |
young females use sex to establish a social bond with the dominant female |
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Richard L Currier attributed the extraordinarily low Muria divorce rate of 3% to the fact that |
all social institutions work in concert to support the ideal of sexual satisfaction in marriage |
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some form of childhood sex play and nudity is acceptable in all of the following except |
in chaste/restrictive cultures |
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which of the following is a correct match between structure and function |
epididymis- storage of sperm prior to ejaculation |
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all of the following are true of pelvic floor muscles except |
they suspend the uterus in a horizontal position in the abdominal cavity |
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which of the following statements best describes the attitudes of women in Sudan about female circumcision |
unrestricted approval and joy- it is seen as sacred, with few negative effects
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whereas the Borneans give various reasons for their use of penis pins, the author of the article is convinced that penis pins most likely serve what function |
enhance male machismo |
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pre ejaculate |
is secreted into the male urethra during the plateau phase of arousal |
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which match of uterine structure and function is correct |
endometrium: implantation of the fertilized egg |
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the vaginal canal is ____, whereas the vaginal introitus is ______ |
insensitive to touch: sensitive to touch |
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which pairing of the disorder and its known causes is correct |
situational erectile disorder: results from the changes associated with aging |
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which statement about the sexual behavior of gay or lesbian couples is correct |
anal stimulation is a low to moderate, not the dominant, sexual behavior for gay males |
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unconventional sexual practices are likely to be diagnosed as an emotional disorder in the DSM-IV (i.e. a paraphilia) if the activity |
is compulsive and physically or psychologically harmful to the self or others |
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laboratory studies of the effects of pornography on acceptance of rape myths and aggression towards women reveal that |
pornography with or without aggression has negative effects on these variables |
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which statement about commercial sex workers is correct |
male and female prostitution have very similar class divisions- on street, off street, and elite |
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according to the article "excerpts from tantraL the art of conscious living" |
the ideal outcome of tantric sex is to discover the spiritual potential of sexual love |
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according to the article on "consensual erotic power exchange (SM)" all of the following are important except |
the gender or orientation identity of players for determining specific power roles |
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during anal sex |
HIV, HEP A, or HEP B can be transmitted if present in blood, mucus, semen, or feces |
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which sexual disorders are LEAST likely to result from a known organic/physiological cause |
vaginismus and anorgasmia |
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during sexual responding, the ______ nervous system processes information arising from pleasurable touching of the genitals, perineum, or other erogenous areas |
somatic |
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in order for multiple orgasims to occur, what must happen during or following the initial orgasm |
genital PSNS tone must be maintained |
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the ballooning response refers to the |
expansion and lengthening of the upper vagina during the excitement phase |
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during the plateau phase of the sexual response cycle |
myotonia develops in pelvic muscles and vasocongestion reaches a maximum |
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which of the following statements about the sexual response of individuals with disabilities is FALSE |
there is almost always a lack of capacity for sexual response after spinal chord injury |
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as compared to males, female sexual fantasies are more likely to include |
sex with a partner of ones own gender |
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which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the challenges of treating/preventing HIV |
widespread testing is impractical because only a small percentage of people are exposed |
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which f the following statements about herpes simplex virus (HSV) is FALSE |
oral sex will transmit type 2 but not type 1 to the genitals |
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which statement regarding human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is FALSE |
the virus is robust and can survive outside the body/fluids for up to 24 hours |
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VENIS refers to an approach to STI prevention based on |
utilizing pleasurable sexual activities other than penetration |
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which of the following statements about STI transmission is TRUE |
feces may have trace amounts of STI microbes but infection via this vector is rare/non existent |
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which STI is INCORRECTLY matched with its potential of early symptoms |
syphilis-infectious body rash |
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which statement about detection and prevention of STIs is CORRECT |
medical tests to detect STI's can produce false negatives when done too soon after exposure |
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which of the following statement about the transmission and treatment of STI's is CORRECT |
HPV; HSV and syphilis microbes enter the body via mucus membranes and glabrous skin |
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male and female reproductive systems are analogous with respect to the organs and hormones involved. However there are both key similarities and differences in males and females. for example |
weekly fluctuation of mood is more prominent than monthly fluctuations in males and females |
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in "male menstruation; a ritual alternative" by Lidz and Lidz, which of the following is emphasized as the central theme of the male ritual of artificial menstration |
prepare males for fatherhood and the onset of reproductive power/ provide men with powers and attributes women are believed to posess naturally |
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which phase of menstrual cycle is matched CORRECTLY with the event signally fertility occurring during that phase |
luteal phase- basal body temperature falls if implantation does not occur |
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which indicates that the female is maximally fertile (i.e. would most likely conceive if coitus occurs) |
the cervical os is soft and open |
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a high level of progesterone is associated with all of the following except |
suppression of basal body temp |
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which culture is CORRECTLY matched with the marriage custom it practices |
Batak: a young man who desires to marry a particular girl has a close male friend negotiate the bride price with the girls parents |
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according to research on the cross cultural sample of cultures, four valid functions of sex are |
prorecreational, relational, recreational, and spiritual |
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the article "juvenile sexuality in global perspective" describes a continuum of cultural styles. which of the following is characteristic of sexuality in restrictive societies |
there is the expectation that affection will ultimately develop into arranged marriages |
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the bonobo are a primate species for whom |
sexual activity is involved in food sharing |
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in an expressive/supportive culture, sexual: |
activity and desire are essential for human happiness |
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which of the following is RARELY observed among Sudanese females who undergo pharaonic circumcision |
psychiatric breakdown |
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which of the following statements is false regarding sexual response following spinal cord injury (SCI) |
at 3 years post injury only 30% of SCI individuals are engaging in sexual relations |
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which statement about inhibited orgasm is INCORRECT |
situational anorgasmia is due primarily to organic causes |
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which of the following about anall sex is correct |
condoms should be changed between acts of anal sex and coitus |
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becoming aroused by saying or hearing vulgar words arousing is called |
scatologia |
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which is not a criterion used to characterize "abnormality" when describing paraphilias |
the degree of activity varies from the norm |
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sodomy laws are laws against |
non procreative sexual activity |
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in the article regarding non reproductive sexual behavior, Wundram states that |
a large variety of animals, from protozoa to dolphins and humans, engage in sexual behaviors that have no direct reproductive value |
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according to the article "excerpts from the art of conscious loving" tantric sex includes all of the following concepts except |
the sacred spot as a metaphor for the penis |
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which is not a characteristic of erotic power play (SM) according to the article "introduction to SM: communication and safety" |
non consensual activities are key to the pleasure of the participants |
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frequent use of vibrators |
has little effect on the ability of a person to have an orgasm from other sources of stimulation |
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which of the following pairings of STI and treatment is FASLE |
syphilis-no treatment, the illness must run its course |
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which of the following represents the typical sequence in the progression of HIV following initial infection |
acute infection, asympomatic infection, chronic lymphadenopathy; AIDS |
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choose the correct pairing of STD to its early symptoms |
HSV: painful blisters containing highly infectious fluids located on the genitals or mouth |
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____ is often referred to as a silent disease for most ____ due to apparent lack of any noticeable symptoms |
chlamydia; females |
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VENIS refers to a program of STI prevention that is based on |
utilizing pleasurable activities other than penetration |
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the Danish and dutch approach to std prevention |
include free access to user friendly STD clinics |
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which of the following statement about the transmission and treatment of STIs is CORRECT |
chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis usually can be cured with antibiotics |
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which STI is INCORRECTLY matched with its potential early symptoms |
syphilis- infection body rash |
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____ is lesion borne and typically results in ___ |
chlamydia: few, if any, observable symptoms in females |