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Question #1
Which of the following distinctions differentiates gonadal sex from genital sex?
A.
Gonadal sex is the presence of a clitoris and a vagina or a scrotum and a penis, while genital sex is the presence of XX or XY chromosomes.
B.
Gonadal sex is the presence of ovaries or testes, while genital sex is the presence of a clitoris and a vagina or a scrotum and a penis.
C.
Gonadal sex is the presence of a clitoris and a vagina or a scrotum and a penis, while gonadal sex is the presence of estrogens or androgens.
D.
Gonadal sex is a predominance of estrogens or androgens in the body, while genital sex is the presence of a clitoris and a vagina or a scrotum and a penis.
Question #2
Which one of the following is most likely a tactic used by child molesters?
A.
Most molesters first target children through force, anger, threat, and violence.
B.
Most molesters typically act in groups.
C.
Most molesters kidnap children rather than molesting them in their homes.
D.
Most molesters try to lull the child into participation through talking about sex and through persuasion.
Question #3
A five-week-old embryo has both X and Y chromosomes. After six weeks of prenatal growth, how will the embryo begin to differentiate itself into a determined sex?
A.
Testes will begin to develop in the embryo and supply estrogen to stimulate the growth of the penis and other male structures.
B.
Testes will begin to develop in the embryo and supply testosterone to stimulate the growth of the penis and other male structures.
C.
Ovaries will begin to develop in the embryo and supply estrogen to stimulate the growth the female structures.
D.
Ovaries will begin to develop in the embryo and supply testosterone to stimulate the growth the female structures.
Question #4
A genetic male during prenatal growth happens to receive less than the average amount of testosterone. What will be the likely result of the genetic sex of this person?
A.
This person will likely be diagnosed with Klinefelter syndrome upon birth.
B.
This person will likely identify as intersexual, due to ambiguous sexual anatomy
C.
This person will likely be diagnosed with Turner's syndrome upon birth.
D.
This person will likely identify as female due to the lack of testosterone.
Question #5
Kiera and her brother, Maddox, are two years apart in school. Kiera has just taken the SATs and tells her brother her scores. What assumptions can be made about the differences between Kiera and Maddox's scores based on their sex?
A.
Kiera will likely score better in the math section, while Maddox will score better in the language section of the test.
B.
No definitive assumptions can be made about their scores, since male and female score are growing very similar.
C.
Kiera will score better in both language and math than Maddox will.
D.
Kiera will likely score better in the language section, while Maddox will score better in the math section of the test.
Question #6
Lindsey is a star athlete at her school and excels in several sports. She has been teased by some boys for her "masculine" behavior. What is the most accurate description of what Lindsey is experiencing?
A.
Gender role confusion
B.
Gender role appropriation
C.
Gender role stereotyping
D.
Gender role socialization
Question #7
Birdie considers herself to be traditionally feminine. She describes herself as gentle, shy, individualistic, and sympathetic. Which of the traits that Birdie used to describe herself is actually a traditional masculine trait?
A.
Individualistic
B.
Shy
C.
Gentle
D.
Sympathetic
Question #8
Javier considers himself to be traditionally masculine. He describes himself as ambitious, assertive, independent, and understanding. Which of the traits that Javier used to describe himself is actually a traditional feminine trait?
A.
Ambitious
B.
Assertive
C.
Understanding
D.
Independent
Question #9
Walter and his girlfriend, Lillian, are engaged in sexual activity and Lillian has reached the plateau phase. Which of the following descriptions most accurately describes what Lillian is feeling during this stage?
A.
Lillian is experiencing significant emotional changes, and her subjective feelings of arousal become less intense.
B.
Lillian is experiencing physical changes, such as rised pulse rate, and her subjective feelings of arousal become more intense.
C.
Lillian is experiencing physical changes, such as flushed skin, and her subjective feelings of arousal become less intense.
D.
Lillian is experiencing psychological changes, and her subjective feelings of arousal become less intense.
Question #10
Daria and Jin are experiencing sexual arousal together. How will the different phases of the sexual arousal process differ for both Daria and Jin?
A.
Both the orgasm and resolution phases will commonly last more briefly for Daria than they will for Jin.
B.
Both the plateau and excitement phases will commonly last more briefly for Jin than they will for Daria.
C.
Both the plateau and excitement phases will commonly last more briefly for Daria than they will for Jin.
D.
Both the orgasm and resolution phases will commonly last more briefly for Jin than they will for Daria.
Question #11
Mia is a 17-year-old high school student who claims that she and her close group of friends all have not engaged in sexual intercourse. According to trends in sexual intercourse, how might Mia's claims be different if she were 17 years old in 1984?
A.
Mia would likely claim that she has not engaged in sexual intercourse nor does she plan to until marriage.
B.
Mia would likely claim that she and almost everyone she knows has had sexual intercourse by the time they are 17 years old.
C.
Mia would likely claim that she does not know anyone her age who has engage in sexual intercourse.
D.
Mia would likely claim that she has had sexual intercourse by the time she was 17 years old.
Question #12
Hugo and Kaely have known each other since high school. When they reconnect in college, they begin to engage in a casual sexual relationship without any romantic attachment. Which type of sexual script are Hugo and Kaely adhering to?
A.
Hookup
B.
Casual sex
C.
Friends with benefits
D.
Traditional dating
Question #13
Alissa argues with Mikhail that he never does the dishes. Mikhail gets mad and fires back at Alissa, claiming that she never makes the bed. Which of the following guidelines to a healthy relationship is Mikhail breaking when he brings up making the bed with Alissa?
A.
Don't be defensive.
B.
Recognizing that constructive anger is appropriate.
C.
Trying to see things from your partner's eyes.
D.
Being open about your feelings.
Question #14
Which action would NOT be regarded as civic engagement, as defined by the APA?
A.
Volunteering at a community garden
B.
Starting a small business
C.
Campaigning for a political candidate
D.
Marching at a rally for transgender rights
Question #15
In which circumstance would sensate focus be a useful form of treatment for sexual dysfunction?
A.
A patient complains of a having too much sexual motivation or desire.
B.
A patient displays an intense fear of engaging in sexual behavior.
C.
A patient complains of intense physical pain during sexual intercourse.
D.
A patient complains of a physical inability to maintain arousal during sexual intercourse.
Question #16
What would be the correct way to classify the erectile disorder of a male patient who is unable to maintain an erection entirely due to emotional stress but in the past has not had this issue?
A.
Primary and psychogenic
B.
Secondary and psychogenic
C.
Secondary and organic
D.
Primary and organic
Question #17
It is true that men who commit marital or date rape often believe that they have done nothing wrong. Which of the following is the most definite reason why men accused of rape might believe this?
A.
The men believe that the women who are raped by acquaintances can only show their interest in sex by what they wear due traditional feminine stereotypes.
B.
The men who commit this type of rape believe that the woman's resistance is not genuine, and she really means yes when she says no.
C.
The men who commit this type of rape believe that men should persist in attempts at sexual intimacy.
D.
The men believe that the women who are raped by an acquaintance actually want to have sex but are bound by traditional feminine stereotypes about sex.
Question #18
Why might it be in the best interest of society to actively discourage exhibitionist behavior?
A.
Exhibitionist behavior is usually carried out by those who have been previously exposed to such behavior.
B.
Exhibitionism is strongly linked to problem drinking and drug use.
C.
People exposed to exhibitionist behavior will likely suffer from severe trauma.
D.
Research has shown that exhibitionists usually escalate to more serious sexual crimes.
Question #19
Which action is NOT an effective strategy for protecting your child from molestation threats?
A.
Emphasizing to your child the importance of not keeping secrets
B.
Limiting their adult interactions to only close friends, relatives, and family members
C.
Teaching your child to shout "no!" if an adult attempts to engage with them in a sexual manner
D.
Monitoring your child's online interactions
Question #20
What is the most important consideration to make when assessing the psychological trauma suffered by a victim of child molestation?
A.
The age difference between the abuser and the abused
B.
The location of where the abuse took place
C.
The response of the victim's family to the abuse
D.
The level of trust the abused had previously placed in the abuser
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