Chapter 4: Similarities and Differences in Our Sexual Responses - True/False

Question 1

The first physiological signs of arousal in men occur within seconds, but take several minutes to begin in women.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Many women do not separate desire from excitement (arousal)

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Vaginal lubrication is actually super filtered blood plasma

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The presence of vaginal lubrication means that a woman is ready to begin sexual intercourse.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Both men and women can experience nipple erection during the excitement phase.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

When the clitoris pulls back and disappears beneath the clitoral hood, it means that a woman is less sexually aroused than before.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

The secretion of fluids from the vaginal walls may slow down if the plates phase is prolonged.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Generally speaking, descriptions of orgasm written by women can be easily distinguished from those written by men.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Orgasm and ejaculation occur at the same time in men and are actually the same event.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

The rhythmic muscular contractions during orgasm recorded by Masters and Johnson are not strongly related to a person’s subjective sensations of pleasure.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

A full orgasm for men, with ejaculation, is almost always followed by a refractory period.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Some people who have suffered severe spinal cord injuries can experience orgasm.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

The walls of the inner two thirds of the vagina are very sensitive to touch, thus making penis length an important factor during intercourse.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

There is more variation in penis length in the unaroused condition than in the erect state.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Alcohol excites the central nervous system and enhances sexual performance.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

Regular long-term use of marijuana can lower testosterone levels and decrease sperm production.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

A man’s penis size is related to his height, weight, and race.

Answer 17

False

Question 18

Regular use of cocaine often leads to erectile problems and difficulties reaching orgasm

Answer 18

True

Question 19

There is a strong relationship between vaginal vasocongestion and a woman’s subject sense of sexual arousal.

Answer 19

False