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1. According to research by Malamuth, rapists tend to share all of the following qualities EXCEPT: Group of answer choices：D A.Dysfunctional view of gender roles B.Positive response to sex aggressive porn C.Misogyny – negative attitudes about females D.Lower IQ
2. Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) CANNOT be spread by: Group of answer choices Coughing Oral contact (including kissing) Anal sex Coitus/penis-in-vagina (PIV) sex
3. Which of the following is true of the website “Chaturbate” which was discussed in class and features sex workers? Group of answer choices It features webcam models for pay It pressures women to perform sexual behaviors against their will It forces women to work for low wages It encourages sexual assault

4. As discussed in lecture, the Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard trial has highlighted some important things about domestic violence that often go unrecognized. Which of the following points was made in that discussion? Group of answer choices Domestic violence is intersectional. The Depp/Heard case shows how privileged, white women are the most likely to lie about domestic violence. All the other options are correct. African American women of low socioeconomic status are the primary victims of domestic violence.
5. What does research suggest about the cause of paraphilic disorders? Group of answer choices Paraphilic disorders are almost always caused by childhood abuse Paraphilic disorders can be learned responses (e.g., via classical conditioning) Paraphilic disorders are caused entirely by genetics Paraphilic disorders are associated with extroversion
6. According to the members of the polyamory panel: Group of answer choices Fostering good communication is key to successful polyamorous relationships Most polyamorists are eventually looking to settle down and build a relationship with just a single partner. Polyamorists never discuss or meet each others' partners. The concept of “cheating” is logically impossible in polyamorous relationships

7. Research examining the relationship between pornography and violence suggests that: Group of answer choices Men who have a pre-existing hostility toward women are especially likely to be more violent after viewing pornography. There is a strong, positive correlation between pornography viewing and violent behavior that shows up in most studies. Men who are high in extraversion are more likely to become violent after viewing pornography than men who are introverted. Viewing pornography calms viewers and consequently decreases violence.
8. Which of the following is NOT a known cause of erectile disorder? Group of answer choices Aging Hormone insufficiency Medical conditions (diabetes, hypertension) Alopecia
9. The victim/survivor conversation in the sexual consent debate highlights which major point? Group of answer choices That many sexual assault victims end up surviving other unrelated personal tragedies. That most sexual assault cases lead to benign outcomes. That most sexual assault crimes are committed by someone who is known to the victim.

Forcing a victim of sexual assault to identify as a “survivor” unfairly puts the burden of healing on the individual. 10.The condition that is characterized by painful, involuntary, vaginal muscle spasms during vaginal penetration is called: Group of answer choices Vaginismus Polymosis Endometrios is Vulvodynia

11. According to Eli J. Finkel's paper "The Suffocation of Marriage: Climbing Mount Maslow Without Enough Oxygen", which of the following correctly characterizes modern day marriage? Group of answer choices Mean levels of marital happiness and personal well-being have been increasing over time On average, spouses are investing more time and energy into their marriages than in the past Whereas we used to expect our marriage to fulfill physiological and safety needs, today we expect them to fulfill self-esteem and self-actualization needs Technology makes it easier for couples to meet the demands of the modern day marriage than ever before

12.Which of the following is TRUE of Viagra? Group of answer choices It works by increasing responsiveness of erectile tissue to nitric oxide Herbal forms are superior to the prescription formulation It is a more effective therapy for older versus younger patients Research suggests it is as effective on women as on men 13.What happens in the secondary (second) stage of syphilis? Group of answer choices The bacteria penetrate the skin and multiply Flu-like symptoms develop A chancre appears in the recently infected person The cardiovascular, nervous, and skeletal systems are all affected. 14.Which STI has the highest prevalence and incidence in the US? Group of answer choices Human papillomavirus infection (HPV) Pediculosis pubis (Pubic lice infestation) Human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV) Herpes simplex (HSV)

15.Which of the following is a characteristic that contributes to rape culture? Group of answer choices Sex education that does not encourage abstinence Overly strict (dysfunctional) gender roles Polyamor y BDSM 16.Which of the following statements regarding Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is TRUE? Group of answer choices In HIV anti-retroviral drugs, integrase inhibitor blocks the virus from incorporating itself into the host cell’s DNA (the genome) in the nucleus of the cell. HIV is caused by Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) In HIV anti-retroviral drugs, protease inhibitors block the virus from entering the cell. Four to six weeks after infection, the immune system mounts a response ("seroconversion") and this is when a person tests HIV positive. 17.The cycle of abuse which includes as one of its phases, provides evidence to help explain Group of answer choices Victim-blaming phase; Why paraphiliac disorders may be a learned response. Tension-building phase; Why paraphiliac disorders may be a genetic response. Calm phase; Why paraphiliac disorders may be a learned response. Reconciliation phase; Why sadomasochism develops in unhealthy relationships.

18.Which of the following is NOT an evidenced based method for treating premature ejaculation? Group of answer choices Sensate Focus Psychoanalysis Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) The Stop-Start Method 19.The most commonly reported type of sexual dysfunction in women is , whereas the most common in men is. Group of answer choices Unable to reach orgasm/problems with erection Sex not pleasurable/lack of interest in sex Anxiety about performance/pain during sex Lack of interest in sex/climax too early 20.During the early childhood stage of sexual development, children tend to: Group of answer choices Will experience at least some trauma if they see a naked adult, such as their parent. Begin asking questions related to sex and sexuality. View caregivers are direct extensions of themselves. Still show no conscious awareness of gender or gender conforming behavior (girl vs. boy clothes, toys, hair, etc).

21.Which of the following STIs cannot be effectively treated with antibiotics? Group of answer choices Chlamydia Syphilis Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Gonorrhea 22.In her Ted Talk, Esther Perel describes the verbs she associates with love and desire. Fill in the blank: To love is to have, and to desire is to. Group of answer choices need resent want Choos e 23.Which of the following has research confirmed is a NOT typical sexual experience of an infant? Group of answer choices Tactile exploration, unfocused masturbation Reflexive erection or vaginal lubrication from sucking, rocking, and/or caressing Genitals respond to positive emotions and pleasurable experiences Exhibiting sexual interest towards peers

24.True sexual self-consciousness, marked by the willful pursuit of information about sex and an understanding of what coitus actually entails typically begins during: Group of answer choices Infancy Preadolescenc e Adolescence Early Childhood 25.In the case of Miller v. California, the court ruled that pornography is not protected under the First Amendment (i.e., free speech), stating that states may restrict pornographic work in all of these conditions EXCEPT: Group of answer choices The work, as a whole, lacks serious artistic or literary merit The work describes or depicts sexual conduct The work is viewed as inappropriate satire The work is intended to be sexually arousing 26.Which of the following is TRUE regarding fetishes? Group of answer choices The internet has played a significant role in normalizing fetishes Fetishes are more common in women than men Researchers often label fetishes as “disordered”

Engaging in fetish play can lead to sexual dysfunction

27.An employee's boss consistently comments on how "sexy" she is and how he can't stop thinking about her, even after the employee explains she is married and makes it clear the feelings are not reciprocated. The boss's pestering behavior would legally be defined as: Group of answer choices Quid pro quo Hostile work environment Emotional Third party 28.According to guest speaker Charlotte Gitelman, which of the following is NOT necessarily involved in BDSM? Group of answer choices Power play Sexual arousal Consent Kink 29.Research suggest that many of today’s teenagers are learning about sex from online porn. What effect does this have on teens’ perceptions of sex? Group of answer choices It makes teens feel like their bodies don’t measure up to what they see in porn. It sends the message that women do not enjoy feeling dominated and controlled

It teaches teens what anatomy and bodies actually look like, albeit at a young age. It creates realistic ideas of what sex and coitus are actually like.

30.According to research, which of the following is NOT a common reason that people fake orgasms? Group of answer choices To end the sexual encounter To increase their level of arousal (i.e. “fake it ‘till you make it”) To prolong an erection To please/reassure their partner 31.In The Principles of Pleasure, Emily Nagoski, PhD describes how society often connects a woman’s virginity with her hymen. How does Dr. Nagoski describe virginity? Group of answer choices A woman loses her virginity the first time she has a penis in her vagina. Virginity has no physical reality because the hymen can be broken during non-sexual activities and does not necessarily break during penetrative intercourse. The hymen does not exist. Virginity is a state of mind based on a person’s experiences 32.Many experts believe the term is better than the term sex addiction when describing the condition of hypersexuality. Group of answer choices Ritualized sexual behavior Anxious sexual behavior Overstimulated sexual behavior Compulsive

sexual behavior

33.Which of the following statements about transgender youth is supported by research? Group of answer choices When trans children’s identities are supported by their families and communities, their mental health outcomes are the same as cis-gendered children. As many as a third of trans youth change their mind and go back to their original gender identity as adults. Children don’t typically question their gender identity until around puberty. Even when their gender identity is affirmed by their parents and communities, trans children suffer from far greater depression and anxiety rates than cis-children. 34.The idea of porn that is made in a socially responsible way, and where sex is represented as a diverse individual experience that must contain consent is called: Group of answer choices Animated porn Ethical porn New Age porn Soft core porn

35.Which statement is FALSE concerning pedophiles and child molesters? Group of answer choices By definition, a pedophile has had sexual contact with a prepubescent child By definition, a child molester has had sexual contact with a prepubescent child Many pedophiles would never actually act on their impulses and find other outlets for their desires Pedophiles tend to have lower IQs than non-pedophiles 36.Which of the following is FALSE regarding sexual abuse of children? Group of answer choices Perpetrators sometimes use seduction, either through pleasurable touching or affection, to lure victims in Perpetrators sometimes use the child's mature emotional, physical, or cognitive development as an excuse for their actions Perpetrators often lure victims because they appear to be sexually mature for their age. Sexual abuse is frequently committed by family members of the victim, or other people the victim already knows 37.Compared to paraphilic disorders which tend(s) to be , sexual dysfunction is . Group of answer choices Uncommon and harder to treat: common and easier to treat Preventable and treatable: unpreventable and untreatable Common and easier to treat:

uncommon and harder to treat

Common and inconsequential: uncommon and impossible to treat 38.What do all proponents of affirmative sexual consent agree must exist in order for sex to be consensual? Group of answer choices Affirmative, conscious, and voluntary agreement must be given Both individuals must sign a document indicating that they have agreed to have sex. There is only an absence of a “no” Sexual activity must be verbally agreed to by both partners 39.Studies show that females who violate traditional gender roles, by acting assertive, confident and dominant, are more likely to be harassed than those who act more in line with feminine ideals. This type of harassment is referred to as: Group of answer choices Gender harassment Third party harassment Quid pro quo Prototyping

40.According to research (and Jimmy Kimmel), senior citizens are having sex than most people expect. Group of answer choices Less kinky Less frequent More frequent More kinky