PSYC 101 Human Sexuality Quiz 5 Midterm complete solution correct answer key

American Public University PSYC 101 Human Sexuality Quiz 5 Midterm complete solution correct answer key

QUIZ 5 MIDTERM

Question 1 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
Fertilization normally takes place in the

A. uterus   

B. cervix   
   

C. fallopian tubes   

D. vagina   

E. ovary   

Question 2 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
Sperm are viable in the female reproductive tract for ________ day(s).

A. five   

B. ten   
   

C. 1 to 3   

D. thirty   

E. 28   

Question 3 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
An egg's peak fertile period lasts 8 to 12 hours, but an egg can be fertilized for up to ________ hours following ovulation

A. 14   

B. 16   

C. 20   
   

D. 24   

E. 36   

Question 4 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
The sex of a baby is determined

A. at delivery   
   

B. at the moment of conception   

C. upon labor   

D. during the third trimester   

E. before conception   

Question 5 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
The embryonic cells that proliferate and eventually form the placenta, umbilical cord, and the amniotic sac are called
   

A. trophoblasts.   

B. blastocysts.   

C. embryonic cells.   

D. endometrial cells.   

E. stem cells   

Question 6 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
Together, the ________ and the ________ form the lifeline between the mother and the fetus.

A. fallopian tubes, vagina   

B. cervix, uterus   

C. umbilical cord, vagina   

D. placenta, cervix   
   

E. placenta, umbilical cord   

Question 7 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
The greatest amount of fetal growth occurs during the _______ month of pregnancy
   

A. fourth   

B. fifth   

C. sixth   

D. seventh   

E. eigth   

Question 8 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
Which of the following increases the risk of having a low-birth-weight baby?

A. The mother is less than 18 years of age   

B. The mother is from a low socio-economic status   

C. The mother receives late prenatal care.   

D. The mother smokes during pregnancy   
   

E. all of the above   

Question 9 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
Dieting during pregnancy can be harmful because the breakdown of fat produces toxic substances called

A. hormones   

B. pheromones   

C. monosaccharides.   

D. fibers   
   

E. ketones   

Question 10 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
Compared with other developed countries, the United States ranks ________ in infant deaths.

A. 10th   

B. 20th   
   

C. 28th   

D. 30th   

E. 35th   

Question 11 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
Human sexuality is part of one's ________ personality

A. emotional   
   

B. total   

C. reproductive   

D. mental   

E. physical   

Question 12 of 90    0.0/ 2.0 Points
Human sexuality involves the ________, ________, and ________ dimensions.

A. biological, physiological, psychological   
   

B. biological, physiological, sociocultural   

C. psychological, physiological, sociocultural   

D. biological, psychological, sociocultural   

E. physiological, psychological, emotional   


 
Question 13 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
Sexual arousal is a(n) ________ function.
   

A. physiological   

B. emotional   

C. psychological   

D. mental   

E. intellectural   


 
Question 14 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
The sexual double standard means that men may be ________ but women may not be ________.

A. honest, promiscuous   

B. honest, honest   
   

C. promiscuous, promiscuous   

D. sexual, sensual   

E. sensual, sexual   


 
Question 15 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the sexual therapist, says that sexual behavior "is all between the ________."

A. legs   

B. eyes   

C. arms   
   

D. ears   

E. feet   


 
Question 16 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
________ is the belief that sexual identities are acquired from and influenced by the social environment.
   

A. social constructionism   

B. social essentialism   

C. constructional existentialism   

D. constructional essentialism   

E. social existentialism   


 
Question 17 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
Research should be conducted in an environment that is
   

A. free from bias   

B. moderate   

C. liberal   

D. covertly biased   

E. conservative   


 
Question 18 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
Researchers choose their METHOD of research based on

A. the problem being studied.   
   

B. the problem and the population being studied.   

C. the scientific method.   

D. whether the phenomenon can be observed.   

E. whether they like the problem being studied.   


 
Question 19 of 90    0.0/ 2.0 Points
Which of the following is the order of the scientific method?

A. identifying a research question, formulating a hypothesis, reviewing the literature, operationalizing variables, collecting data, analyzing data   

B. identifying a research question, reviewing the literature, formulating a hypothesis, operationalizing variables, collecting data, analyzing data   

C. identifying a research question, collecting data, analyzing data, reviewing the literature, operationalizing variables   
   

D. identifying a research question, reviewing the literature, collecting data, formulating a hypothesis, analyzing data   

E. collecting data, analyzing data, identifying a research question, formulating a hypothesis, operationalizing variables   


 
Question 20 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
The term "generalization" means the ability to conclude that the study's _______ could be obtained outside the study.

A. methods   

B. case question   

C. variables   
   

D. same results   

E. structure   


 
Question 21 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
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   


 
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   


 
Question 24 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
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   


 
Question 26 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
A(n) ________ is an in-depth study of an individual or a small, select group of individuals.
   

A. case study   

B. experiential study   

C. quantitative study   

D. questionnaire   

E. none of the above   


 
Question 27 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
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.   


 
Question 28 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
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.   


 
Question 29 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
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    2.0/ 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 meaning   
   

D. 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   


 
Question 33 of 90    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.   


 
Question 34 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
Which of the following is not an example of nonverbal communication?

A. waving   

B. slouching   

C. crossing your arms   
   

D. sighing   

E. frowning   


 
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   


 
Question 36 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
If a student in a class is leaning forward in her chair and maintaining consistent eye contact with the teacher, 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   


 
Question 39 of 90    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   

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   


 
Question 42 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
The function of the uterus is to

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   


 
Question 43 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
The ________ is the mouth of the uterus through which the vagina extends

A. perimetrium   

B. labia minora   

C. clitoris   
   

D. cervix   

E. corpus   


 
Question 44 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
The innermost layer of the uterus is the
   

A. endometrium   

B. myometrium   

C. perimetrium   

D. fundus   

E. epididymus   


 
Question 45 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
The destination of a fertilized ovum, or egg, is the ________ of the uterus.
   

A. endometrium   

B. perimetrium   

C. myometrium   

D. fundus   

E. corpus   


 
Question 46 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
Fertilization normally occurs in the

A. Graafian follicle   

B. corpus luteum   
   

C. fallopian tubes   

D. uterus   

E. ovary   


 
Question 47 of 90    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   


 
Question 48 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
The average penis is about ________ when relaxed (flaccid).

A. 1 to 4 inches   
   

B. 2 to 5 inches   

C. 3 to 4 inches   

D. 4 to 6 inches   

E. none of the above   


 
Question 49 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
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   


 
Question 50 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
The ________, an Indian book on erotica, classified men according to penis size.

A. Kamakazi   

B. Kamasomata   

C. Kamakoni   
   

D. Kamasutra   

E. Katmandu   


 
Question 51 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
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   


 
Question 52 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
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   


 
Question 54 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
The foreskin is also known as the
   

A. prepuce   

B. glans penis   

C. meatus   

D. smegma   


 
Question 55 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
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   

B. 500 sperm every minute   

C. 50,000 sperm every second   
   

D. 50,000 sperm every minute   

E. 1 million sperm every day   


 
Question 57 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
When males reach puberty, _________ increases their muscle mass and skeletal development

A. estrogen   

B. adipose tissue   

C. protein   
   

D. androgen   

E. prolactin   


 
Question 58 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
Miscarriage rates are
   

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    2.0/ 2.0 Points
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    2.0/ 2.0 Points
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    2.0/ 2.0 Points
According to Peplau (2003), which of the following important gender differences is related to sexuality?

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   


 
Question 66 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
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   


 
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    2.0/ 2.0 Points
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    2.0/ 2.0 Points
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   


 
Question 70 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
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   


 
Question 71 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
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 72 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
The increase in heart rate that occurs during sexual activity is known as

A. myotonia   

B. hyperventilation   

C. vasocongestion   
   

D. tachycardia   

E. sex flush   


 
Question 73 of 90    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 74 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
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   


 
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   


 
Question 76 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
Which of the following forms of contraception helps provide protection against STDs?
   

A. condoms   

B. oral contraceptives   

C. hormonal implants   

D. sterilization   

E. IUDs   


 
Question 77 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
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    2.0/ 2.0 Points
________ is the contraceptive method of removing the penis from the vagina before ejaculation.

A. abstinance   

B. sterilization   

C. monogamy   
   

D. withdrawal   

E. avoidance   


 
Question 80 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
______ condoms do not provide protection against STDs.

A. latex   
   

B. lambskin   

C. trojan   

D. polyurethane   

E. all of the above   


 
Question 81 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
Oral contraceptives

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   


 
Question 82 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
An advantage of using condoms is that they

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   


 
Question 84 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
Many of our attitudes regarding sexual activity are part of our ________ past.
   

A. cultural   

B. shameful   

C. joyful   

D. creative   

E. proud   


 
Question 85 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
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   


 
Question 87 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
Foreplay is the ________ contact that usually precedes coitus or oral-genital sexual activity.

A. emotional   

B. spiritual   

C. social   
   

D. physical   

E. planned   


 
Question 88 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
________ is the stimulation of the female genitalia by the mouth, lips, and/or tongue of the sexual partner.

A. fellatio   
   

B. cunnilingis   

C. 69   

D. analingus   

E. none of the above   


 
Question 89 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
________ is oral contact with a male's penis.
   

A. fellatio   

B. cunnilingis   

C. 69   

D. analingus   

E. none of the above   


 
Question 90 of 90    2.0/ 2.0 Points
________ is when two partners simultaneously stimulate each other's genitalia orally.

A. fellatio   

B. cunnilingis   
   

C. 69   

D. analingus   

E. none of the above   


 

PSYC 101 Human Sexuality Quiz 5 Midterm complete solution correct answer key

American Public University PSYC 101 Human Sexuality Quiz 5 Midterm complete solution correct answer key QUIZ 5 MIDTERM Question 1 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points Fertilization normally takes place in the A. uterus B. cervix C. fallopian tubes D. vagina E. ovary Question 2 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points Sperm are viable in the female reproductive tract for ________ day(s). A. five B. ten C. 1 to 3 D. thirty E. 28 Question 3 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points An egg's peak fertile period lasts 8 to 12 hours, but an egg can be fertilized for up to ________ hours following ovulation A. 14 B. 16 C. 20 D. 24 E. 36 Question 4 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points The sex of a baby is determined A. at delivery B. at the moment of conception C. upon labor D. during the third trimester E. before conception Question 5 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points The embryonic cells that proliferate and eventually form the placenta, umbilical cord, and the amniotic sac are called A. trophoblasts. B. blastocysts. C. embryonic cells. D. endometrial cells. E. stem cells Question 6 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points Together, the ________ and the ________ form the lifeline between the mother and the fetus. A. fallopian tubes, vagina B. cervix, uterus C. umbilical cord, vagina D. placenta, cervix E. placenta, umbilical cord Question 7 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points The greatest amount of fetal growth occurs during the _______ month of pregnancy A. fourth B. fifth C. sixth D. seventh E. eigth Question 8 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points Which of the following increases the risk of having a low-birth-weight baby? A. The mother is less than 18 years of age B. The mother is from a low socio-economic status C. The mother receives late prenatal care. D. The mother smokes during pregnancy E. all of the above Question 9 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points Dieting during pregnancy can be harmful because the breakdown of fat produces toxic substances called A. hormones B. pheromones C. monosaccharides. D. fibers E. ketones Question 10 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points Compared with other developed countries, the United States ranks ________ in infant deaths. A. 10th B. 20th C. 28th D. 30th E. 35th Question 11 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points Human sexuality is part of one's ________ personality A. emotional B. total C. reproductive D. mental E. physical Question 12 of 90 0.0/ 2.0 Points Human sexuality involves the ________, ________, and ________ dimensions. A. biological, physiological, psychological B. biological, physiological, sociocultural C. psychological, physiological, sociocultural D. biological, psychological, sociocultural E. physiological, psychological, emotional Question 13 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points Sexual arousal is a(n) ________ function. A. physiological B. emotional C. psychological D. mental E. intellectural Question 14 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points The sexual double standard means that men may be ________ but women may not be ________. A. honest, promiscuous B. honest, honest C. promiscuous, promiscuous D. sexual, sensual E. sensual, sexual Question 15 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the sexual therapist, says that sexual behavior "is all between the ________." A. legs B. eyes C. arms D. ears E. feet Question 16 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points ________ is the belief that sexual identities are acquired from and influenced by the social environment. A. social constructionism B. social essentialism C. constructional existentialism D. constructional essentialism E. social existentialism Question 17 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points Research should be conducted in an environment that is A. free from bias B. moderate C. liberal D. covertly biased E. conservative Question 18 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points Researchers choose their METHOD of research based on A. the problem being studied. B. the problem and the population being studied. C. the scientific method. D. whether the phenomenon can be observed. E. whether they like the problem being studied. Question 19 of 90 0.0/ 2.0 Points Which of the following is the order of the scientific method? A. identifying a research question, formulating a hypothesis, reviewing the literature, operationalizing variables, collecting data, analyzing data B. identifying a research question, reviewing the literature, formulating a hypothesis, operationalizing variables, collecting data, analyzing data C. identifying a research question, collecting data, analyzing data, reviewing the literature, operationalizing variables D. identifying a research question, reviewing the literature, collecting data, formulating a hypothesis, analyzing data E. collecting data, analyzing data, identifying a research question, formulating a hypothesis, operationalizing variables Question 20 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points The term "generalization" means the ability to conclude that the study's _______ could be obtained outside the study. A. methods B. case question C. variables D. same results E. structure Question 21 of 90 2.0/ 2.0 Points 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 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 foll...

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