Chapter 2: Theoretical Approaches to Studying Sexuality Flashcards
The Oedipus complex is related to which psychological theory?
a) Psychodynamic
b) Learning theory
c) Social exchange theory
d) Cognitive theory
a) Psychodynamic theory
Which statement best reflects the research of cognitive theorists?
a) Fetishes develop from prior frequent masturbation with an arousing object such as feathers, leather, or lace underwear
b) The pleasure of orgasm is a powerful reinforcer for sexual desire and arousal
c) Feelings of anxiety and distress can exacerbate erectile problems
d) Intervention programs and celebrity endorsements that promote sexual consent and sexual respect for all, appears to lower rates of sexual assault on university campuses
c) Feelings of anxiety and distress can exacerbate erectile problems
Social learning theory acknowledges _______ but also goes further to suggest that _______
a) Freud’s psychoanalytical theories; behaviour is learned by reading sexually explicit materials
b) The principals of operant conditioning; behaviour is learned by observing other people’s behaviours, attitudes, and outcomes
c) Classical conditioning; gender and sexual orientations are learned behaviours
d) The principles of operant conditioning; behaviour is not learned but genetic
b) The principals of operant conditioning; behaviour is learned by observing other people’s behaviours, attitudes, and outcomes
Which of the following is an example of operant conditioning?
a) A person might evaluate their current sexual relationship compared to other available options for a sexual relationship
b) Viewing online pornography at work can have serious negative consequences if caught
c) There is strong evidence sexual orientation has a genetic basis
d) Worrying about the risk of an unplanned pregnancy reduces sexual pleasure for women
b) Viewing online pornography at work can have serious negative consequences if caught
Which of the following sayings is consistent with cognitive theory?
a) Monkey see, monkey do
b) You say one thing but mean your mother
c) Men build society and society builds men
d) It’s all in your head
d) It’s all in your head
Which biological theory of sexuality best explains Klinefelter’s syndrome?
a) Genetic theory
b) Sociobiological theory
c) Evolutionary psychology theory
d) Sexual strategies theory
a) Genetic theory
Sociobiological theory suggests _______
a) Reproduction takes an equal investment from both males and females and thus there is little difference in long-term and short-term sexual strategies between men and women in heterosexual relationships
b) Reproduction takes a greater investment of time and effort from a female than from a male and thus short-term and long-term mating strategies are different between men and women in heterosexual relationships
c) Reproduction has no effect on long-term and short-term sexual strategies for men and women
d) reproduction takes a greater investment of time and effort from a male and thus the male will be less likely to engage in short-term or casual relationships incorrect
b) Reproduction takes a greater investment of time and effort from a female than from a male and thus short-term and long-term mating strategies are different between men and women in heterosexual relationships
The dual control model of sexuality _______
a) Is a theory that suggests sexual response is influenced by both biological and psychological factors
b) Assumes most human sexual arousal occurs in the presence of a sex partner
c) Has been proven wrong by more current human sexuality research incorrect
d) Falls under the larger theoretical umbrella of evolutionary psychology incorrect
a) Is a theory that suggests sexual response is influenced by both biological and psychological factors
Which of the following is one of the tenets of sexual strategies theory?
a) Men and women dedicate the same time to short-term mating strategies due to symmetry in parental investment
b) Short-term mating and long-term mating strategies require similar problems to be overcome
c) There are two reproductive constraints on women for short-term mating: extracting resources immediately and assessing prospective long-term mates
d) All of the above are tenets of sexual strategies theory
c) There are two reproductive constraints on women for short-term mating: extracting resources immediately and assessing prospective long-term mates
Which of the following statements is not true of the sociological theory of sexuality?
a) Sexuality is heavily regulated by genes, neurons, and evolution
b) This theory highlights the importance of social institutions, such as religion in regulating sexuality
c) Sexuality is influenced by family ties and kinship
d) Culture and location of upbringing influences a person’s emerging sexuality
a) Sexuality is heavily regulated by genes, neurons, and evolution
Identify the four levels of influence described by the ecological model
a) Microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem, and macrosystem
b) Microsystem, intersystem, exosystem, and magnosystem
c) Introsystem, mesosystem, microsystem, and macrosystem incorrect
d) Nanosystem, microsystem, exosystem, and intrasystem
a) Microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem, and macrosystem
The Quiet Revolution of the early-mid 1960’s results in _______
a) An increasingly positive view that the Catholic Church was evolving into a more progressive and modern institution, especially in Quebec
b) A much greater adherence to traditional Catholic values and ideas
c) A significant reduction in the number of young Quebec men entering priesthood
d) An increase in Quebec couples rejecting formal marriage and instead live in civil unions
d) An increase in Quebec couples rejecting formal marriage and instead live in civil unions
Which theory believes that sexuality is socially constructed and studies the inequalities of relationships between men and women?
a) Queer theory
b) Motivational theory
c) Feminist theory
d) Lesbian theory
c) Feminist theory
Psychodynamic theory
Freud
Attempts to explain the conscious and unconscious psychological forces that underlie human personality, motivation, and behaviour
It is the theoretical framework explaining human psychosexual development
This theory suggests that the inability to resolve the Oedipus or Electra complex will result in problems with gender-role identification, with adult intimate relationships, and with learning to delay gratification
Psychodynamic theory