CHFD220 Week 5 Midterm Exam (APUS)

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Which of the following is a characteristic of subjects that may influence an experiment?

A.researcher bias B.subject syndrome C.volunteer bias D.observer objectivity E.volunteer anxiety

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Question 22 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points Generalization can only occur if

A.the study results could have been obtained outside the study B.the study results could apply only to an isolated situation. C.the results generally occurred in the study.
D.the methods were generalized.

E.the hypothesis was formulated indirectly 

Question 23 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points Which of the following is true of self-report data?

A.Researchers tell the subjects about their previous research. B.It involves the subjects' body language.
C.It involves the subjects' or respondents' personal accounts. D.It involves the subjects' observable behaviors.

E.It includes the subjects' socioeconomic levels 

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When people ________, they have a tendency to forget past events or embellish them.

A.operationalize B.hypothesize

C.self-report D.randomize E.hyperbolize

Question 25 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points
A(n) ________ is a written instrument designed to gather information.

A.hypothesise B.population C.interview D.sample E.questionnaire

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A(n) ________ is an in-depth study of an individual or a small, select group of individuals.

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A.case study B.experiential study C.quantitative study D.questionnaire E.none of the above

Question 27 of 90

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One of the pleasures of being in a long-term relationship that can eventually lead to difficulties is that

A.communication is easier with someone you trust.

B.once you have established a pattern of resolving conflict, the excitement goes out of the relationship

C.two incomes are rarely really better than one
D.the longer you date, the more direct your communication will become. E.there is such a high level of comfort that sometimes you do not talk.

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When sexual partners fail to communicate freely about sexuality or other topics

A.communication will persist, but at a low level.
B.their relationship is bound to become limited in scope over time. C.it is always time to seek professional help.
D.it is not necessarily a bad thing.
E.it is mainly because the people involved are introverted.

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According to the basic communication model, a message can be influenced by

A.the sender's mood, background, culture, and frame of reference B.the sender's background
C.the sender's culture
D.the receiver's frame of reference

E.none of the above 

Question 30 of 90 0.0/ 2.0 Points The term "bypassing" describes _______.

A.when the receiver of a message is not engaged in active listening. B.receiving a muddled message.
C.converting an idea into words or gestures to convey meaningD.misunderstandings that result from missed meanings. E.translating a message from its symbol form into meaning.

Question 31 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points Decoding is

A.when a receiver responds verbally or nonverbally.
B.being engaged in active listening
C.translating the message from its symbol form into meaning. D.being able to filter out noise.

E.none of the above 

Question 32 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points Nonverbal communication is ________ percent of an overall message

A.10

B.25 C.50 D.90 E.93

2.0/ 2.0 Points Which of the following is an example of feedback?

A.The receiver of a message responds verbally or nonverbally B.Words have different meanings to different people
C.The sender checks for understanding
D.A message is translated from its symbol form into meaning. E.The message is corrected.

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Which of the following is not an example of nonverbal communication?

A.waving B.slouching C.crossing your arms D.sighing E.frowning

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Question 35 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points
When verbal and nonverbal messages conflict, receivers often put more faith in

A.what a person says
B.nonverbal cues
C.senders who offer prolonged eye contact` D.both what was said and nonverbal cues E.none of the above

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If a woman is leaning forward in her chair and paraphrasing what her companion is saying, you

would assume that she is

A.actively listening
B.bored and anxious for the class to be over C.fatigued
D.trying to cheat by looking at another student's paper E.none of the above

Question 37 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points Collectively, the external female genitals are called the

A.corpora cavernosa B.vulva
C.hymen
D.vagina

E.cervix 

Question 38 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points The ________ lubricate(s) the labia during sexual intercourse.

A.Bartholin's glands B.copora cavernosa C.ovaries
D.hymen E.pituitary gland

2.0/ 2.0 Points Which of the following is not true about the vagina?

A.It surrounds the penis during intercourse
B.It is the route of exit for a newborn baby.
C.It receives male ejaculate during intercourse
D.It is the place of development for a fertilized egg. E.It is the place of exit for menstrual flow.

Question 40 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points The two muscles that support and encircle the vagina are the

A.pubococcygeal and vastus medialis

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B.pubococcygeal and piriformis C.bulbocavernosus and pubococcygeal D.bulbocavernosus and obturator externus E.introitus and iliopsoas

Question 41 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points Which of the following is an internal female genital?

A.clitoris B.labia minora C.uterus D.labia majora E.mons publis

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The function of the uterus is to

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A.provide sexual arousal for the female B.give birth
C.push the newborn through the fallopian tube D.hold the fallopian tubes

E.nurture a developing embryo and fetus

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The ________ is the mouth of the uterus through which the vagina extends

A.perimetrium B.labia minora C.clitoris D.cervix E.corpus

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The innermost layer of the uterus is the

A.endometrium B.myometrium C.perimetrium D.fundus E.epididymus

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The destination of a fertilized ovum, or egg, is the ________ of the uterus.

A.endometrium B.perimetrium C.myometrium D.fundus E.corpus

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Question 46 of 90

Fertilization normally occurs in the

A.Graafian follicle B.corpus luteum C.fallopian tubes D.uterus

E.ovary 

2.0/ 2.0 Points The male external genitals are the ________ and the ________.

A.glans penis, vas deferens B.penis, testes
C.penis, scrotum
D.glans, corona E.foreskin, glans penis

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A.1 to 4 inches B.2 to 5 inches

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C.3 to 4 inches
D.4 to 6 inches E.none of the above

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The ________ helps to form a seal with the walls of the vagina during sexual intercourse.

A.scrotum B.glans C.meatus D.van deferens E.coronal ridge

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The ________, an Indian book on erotica, classified men according to penis size.

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A.Kamakazi B.Kamasomata C.Kamakoni D.Kamasutra E.Katmandu

Question 51 of 90

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Two common contradictory views regarding penile size currently exist in our society. They are ______ and ______.

A.some men are showers, some men are growers

B.short flaccid penises grow larger when erect, longer penises overall are shorter when erect

C.the larger the penis, the more satisfied the female; sexaul partners do not care about penis size

D.women do not care about size, the vagina adapts to any size E.none of the above

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When it comes to sexual satisfaction, experts have concluded that penis width and length are

A.unrelated to sexual satisfaction

B.related to some degree with satisfaction.
C.high sources of anxiety for men.
D.related psychologically to women and how they feel about their breasts E.none of the above

Question 53 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points Kegel exercises are designed to do what for men?

A.tone the stomach
B.make erections possible
C.make intercourse easier
D.strengthen the muscle around the penis for more intense orgasms

E.none of the above 

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The foreskin is also known as the

A.prepuce B.glans penis C.meatus D.smegma

Question 55 of 90

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Temperature control of sperm by the scrotum and the spermatic cords is necessary because sperm need to be

A.about 2 degrees F warmer than body temperature B.about 5.6 degrees F cooler than body temperature C.about 5.6 degrees F warmer than the rest of the body D.exactly the same as normal body temperature
E.about 2 degrees F cooler than normal body temperature

Question 56 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points The testes are male gonads that are known to produce

A.500 sperm every second

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B.500 sperm every minute C.50,000 sperm every second D.50,000 sperm every minute E.1 million sperm every day

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When males reach puberty, _________ increases their muscle mass and skeletal development

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A.estrogen B.adipose tissue C.protein D.androgen E.prolactin

Question 58 of 90

Miscarriage rates are

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A.higher for male fetuses
B.lower for male fetuses
C.about the same for both male and female fetuses D.extremely low for both genders in the United States E.none of the above

Question 59 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points At menarche, estrogen levels increase the development of

A.fat tissue and the enlargement of the female pelvis
B.physical differences
C.adipose tissue in boys
D.hormones responsible for the cessation of the menstrual cycle. E.none of the above

Question 60 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points
In early adolescence, girls outperform boys at which of the following types of tasks?

A.visual-spatial B.math
C.physical D.language and verbal E.none of the above

Question 61 of 90

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In general, women _______ than men, but they also experience more ________ and make more extensive use of the health-care system.

A.live longer, male doctor preference B.die earlier, illnesses
C.live longer, physical trauma
D.are smarter, mental illnesses

E.live longer, health problems 

Question 62 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points When it comes to gender differences and dating,

A.more females than males are actually deceptive
B.males are especially sensitive to rejection.
C.females assume that males will attempt to deceive them. D.females are more likely to be introverted than males E.males are more cautious about dating

Question 63 of 90

Women often derive intimacy from

A.sexual behaviors B.the act of coitus C.talking
D.physical closeness E.physical touch

Question 64 of 90

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According to Peplau (2003), which of the following important gender differences is related to sexuality?

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A.Women place greater emphasis on committed relationships as a context for sexuality

B.Women's sexuality tends to be more malleable and capable of change over time. C.Aggression is more strongly linked to sexuality for men than for women.
D.all of the above

Question 65 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points The ________ system is called the "seat of emotions."

A.reticular activating B.nervous
C.limbic D.physiological E.endocrine

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The ________ can be considered the connection between mind and body.

A.medulla oblongata B.reticular activating system C.cerebellum
D.limbic system E.autonomic nervous system

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Question 67 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Which of the following is not a reaction of the body when a person is sexually aroused?

A.muscles relax
B.the mind starts to race C.perspiration occurs
D.heart rate increases
E.certain arteries are instructed to open

Question 68 of 90

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The ________ is responsible for the secretion of hormones that travel to various body parts instructing them how to behave.

A.autonomic nervous system B.limbic system C.diencephalons system D.reticular activating system E.endocrine system

Question 69 of 90

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In men, sex flush occurs during the ________ phase, whereas in women it may occur during the plateau or in the ________ phase.

A.plateau, excitement B.plateau, resolution C.refractory, excitement

D.excitement, plateau E.excitement, resolution

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The process that results in vaginal lubrication during the excitement phase is a(n)

A.orgasmic platform B.transudation C.uterine orgasm D.myotonia E.tachycardia

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The second phase of Masters and Johnson's sexual response cycle is the ________ phase.

A.orgasm B.excitement C.emission D.plateau E.resolution

Question 71 of 90

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The increase in heart rate that occurs during sexual activity is known as

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A.myotonia B.hyperventilation C.vasocongestion D.tachycardia E.sex flush

2.0/ 2.0 Points Increased blood flow to the pelvic area during sexual arousal is called

A.vasocongestion B.tachycardia C.myotonia D.hyperventilation E.sex flush

Question 73 of 90

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Females sometimes experience a sexual response cycle similar to that of males EXCEPT

A.they can have multiple orgasms with a refractory period
B.they generally move from excitement to plateau and then to orgasm C.when they are menstruating
D.the resolution phase is shorter in duration than in males
E.they can have multiple orgasms without a refractory period

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Question 75 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Contraception is the means of preventing _______ from occurring during sexual intercourse.

A.pleasure B.pregnancy C.STDs D.pain E.infertility

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Which of the following forms of contraception helps provide protection against STDs?

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A.condoms
B.oral contraceptives C.hormonal implants D.sterilization E.IUDs

Question 77 of 90

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Which of the following is the only 100-percent effective method of fertility control and STI protection?

A.condoms and spermicide together
B.condoms and a hormonal contraceptive together C.abstinence
D.oral contraceptions

E.condoms 

Question 78 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points ________ is the avoidance of any type of sexual intercourse.

A.withdrawal B.abstinence C.monogamy D.polygamy E.avoidance

Question 79 of 90

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________ is the contraceptive method of removing the penis from the vagina before ejaculation.

A.abstinance B.sterilization C.monogamy D.withdrawal E.avoidance

2.0/ 2.0 Points ______ condoms do not provide protection against STDs.

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A.latex B.lambskin C.trojan D.polyurethane E.all of the above

Question 81 of 90

Oral contraceptives

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A.suppress ovulation.
B.mimic the changes that occur in pregnancy. C.can be taken by both males and females. D.a and b
E.a and c

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An advantage of using condoms is that they

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A.are easy to get
B.can help a man control ejaculation
C.are relatively inexpensive
D.reduce the risk of HIV transmission 10-fold with consistent use E.all of the above

Question 83 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points ________ is the stimulation of one's own genitals for sexual pleasure

A.mutual masturbation B.masturbation C.coitus
D.fellatio E.cunnilingis

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Many of our attitudes regarding sexual activity are part of our ________ past.

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A.cultural B.shameful C.joyful D.creative E.proud

Question 85 of 90

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The ________ believed they were partners with ________ in replenishing the Earth, and thus enacted laws against ________ sexual behavior.

A.Ancient Egyptians, Osiris, same sex B.Ancient Hebrews, Moses, same sex C.Medieval Europeans, God, any D.Ancient Hebrews, God, nonprocreative

E.Ancient Christians, God, nonprocreative 

Question 86 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points ________ is a nickname for masturbation that was often used in the past.

A.sin
B.spilling of seed C.onanism D.adamism
E.hairy palm disease

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Foreplay is the ________ contact that usually precedes coitus or oral-genital sexual activity.

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A.emotional B.spiritual C.social D.physical E.planned

Question 88 of 90

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________ is the stimulation of the female genitalia by the mouth, lips, and/or tongue of the sexual partner.

A.fellatio B.cunnilingus
C.69
D.analingus
E.none of the above

Question 89 of 90

________ is oral contact with a male's penis.

A.fellatio B.cunnilingis
C.69
D.analingus
E.none of the above

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________ is when two partners simultaneously stimulate each other's genitalia orally.

A.fellatio B.cunnilingis
C.69
D.analingus
E.none of the above