end of chapter questions

Question 1

is determined by the interaction of genetic, physiological, and environmental factors. Biological sex, gender identity, gender roles, and sexual orientation are all blended into our sexual identity.

Answer 1

sexual identity

Question 2

refers to a person’s enduring emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to others.

Answer 2

sexual orientation

Question 3

Your personal inner sense of maleness or femaleness is known as your

Answer 3

gender identity

Question 4

Individuals who are sexually attracted to both men and women are identified as

Answer 4

bisexual

Question 5

LO 2 When a woman is ovulating,

Answer 5

she has released an egg

Question 6

What is the role of testosterone in the male reproductive system?

Answer 6

b. It is the hormone that stimulates development of secondary male sex characteristics.

Question 7

Which of the following is true regarding the first stage of the human sexual response?

Answer 7

d. In men and women, vasocongestion occurs.

Question 8

is the swelling of bodily tissues caused by increased vascular blood flow and a localized increase in blood pressure.

Answer 8

vasocongestion

Question 9

Fellatio is the oral stimulation of the

Answer 9

male genitals

Question 10

The pain that a woman may experience during sexual intercourse due to involuntary contraction of vaginal muscles is called

Answer 10

dyspareunia.

Question 11

What is the effect of alcohol on sex?

Answer 11

inhibits sexual response

Question 12

Benefits of sexual activity include all except:

Answer 12

. reduced breast cancer in females.

Question 13

What is the recommended pregnancy weight gain for a woman who is at a healthy weight before pregnancy?

Answer 13

25-35 pounds

Question 14

In an ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg implants in the woman’s:

Answer 14

fallopian tubes

Question 15

The number of American couples who experience infertility is:

Answer 15

1 in 10

Question 16

What is meant by the failure rate of contraceptive use?

Answer 16

The number of pregnancies that occur in women using a particular method of birth control

Question 17

male process of sterilization

Answer 17

vasectomy

Question 18

Emergency contraception is up to 88 percent effective when used within how many days of unprotected intercourse?

Answer 18

2-5

Question 19

Emily wants to use a contraception method that also protects against STIs. Her best option is:

Answer 19

condoms

Question 20

What is the most commonly used method of first-trimester abortion?

Answer 20

Suction curettage

Question 21

What types of environments do STI pathogens prefer?

Answer 21

light, dry palces

Question 22

Which of the following is a common sign of gonorrhea in men?

Answer 22

itchiness in the pubic Hair region

Question 23

Which of the following STIs cannot be treated with antibiotics?

Answer 23

herpres

Question 24

The most widespread sexually transmitted bacterium is

Answer 24

. chlamydia.

Question 25

Which of the following is a true statement about HIV?

Answer 25

. New cases of HIV have dropped dramatically in the last decade in the United States.

Question 26

If a man and a woman drink the same amount of alcohol, the woman’s BAC will be approximately

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30% higher than the man’s

Question 27

Which of the following is typical of a child born with fetal alcohol syndrome?

Answer 27

impaired learning

Question 28

A BAC as low as _______ increases the likelihood of a driver being involved in a fatal car crash.

Answer 28

.05

Question 29

Which of the following ethnic groups has the lowest rates of alcoholism?

Answer 29

asian americans

Question 30

the alcohol withdrawal syndrome that results in confusion, delusion, agitated behavior, and hallucination is known as

Answer 30

. delirium tremens.

Question 31

the age groups most likely to fall asleep unintentionally during the day are

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c. 18–25 and 55-65

Question 32

Which of the following occurs when your body’s circadian rhythm becomes out of sync with daylight hours?

Answer 32

jet lag

Question 33

Which sleep disorder involves difficulty falling asleep, waking up during the night, and/or difficulty falling back asleep?

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insomnia

Question 34

Which of the following is not recommended if you want to get a good night’s sleep?

Answer 34

Consuming lots of fluids and foods that make you feel sleepy/full just prior to sleeping.

Question 35

The area of scientific investigation that analyzes the relationship between the mind’s response to stress and the immune system’s ability to function effectively is called

Answer 35

a. psychoneuroimmunology.

Question 36

A state of physical and mental exhaustion caused by excessive stress is called

Answer 36

burnout

Question 37

Which of the following describes the stress management strategy that focuses on improving your self-talk?

Answer 37

self-compassion