PSYO 353 MIDTERM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Which of the following does not accurately represent the three Canadian research
studies described in "What is This Thing Called Sex?"
a. Students were more likely to deem a behaviour "having sex" if the behaviour resulted
in an orgasm.
b. The majority of students felt as though the goal of cybersex was sexual gratification.
c. Same-sex couples who engaged in oral-genital sex were more likely to have their
sexual encounter labelled as "having sex."
d. Most students agreed that penile-vaginal intercourse could be considered loss of
virginity, but only a small portion said an orgasm was required. - Answers - b
How many of the following statements are true in regard to the sexual beliefs and
behaviours of Ines Beag?
I. Women who found gratification from sex were seen as deviant.
II. Young girls were instructed to submit to their husband's "animal" sexual wishes.
III. Men would often avoid frequent sex, as to not drain their strength.
a. one
b. two
c. three - Answers - c
What is your textbook's position on Perspectives on Human Sexuality?
a. Only biological and sociological perspectives are important, as they relate to the
debate of nature vs. nurture.
b. Some perspectives are more important than others.
c. Psychological perspectives are the most accurate representation of human sexuality.
d. There is not one single perspective that can fully explain sexuality. - Answers - d
According to the "YSEX?" replication study, if Mason, a 19 year old male, was asked
what motivates him to have sex most often, he would be likely to say which of the
following?
a. He engages in sex for physical reasons.
b. He engages in sex for emotional reasons.
c. He engages in sex to get a self-esteem boost.
d. He engages in sex for sexual satisfaction. - Answers - b
According to "Why do humans have sex?", what category of reasoning would 'feeling
pressured' fall under?
ANSWERS
Which of the following does not accurately represent the three Canadian research
studies described in "What is This Thing Called Sex?"
a. Students were more likely to deem a behaviour "having sex" if the behaviour resulted
in an orgasm.
b. The majority of students felt as though the goal of cybersex was sexual gratification.
c. Same-sex couples who engaged in oral-genital sex were more likely to have their
sexual encounter labelled as "having sex."
d. Most students agreed that penile-vaginal intercourse could be considered loss of
virginity, but only a small portion said an orgasm was required. - Answers - b
How many of the following statements are true in regard to the sexual beliefs and
behaviours of Ines Beag?
I. Women who found gratification from sex were seen as deviant.
II. Young girls were instructed to submit to their husband's "animal" sexual wishes.
III. Men would often avoid frequent sex, as to not drain their strength.
a. one
b. two
c. three - Answers - c
What is your textbook's position on Perspectives on Human Sexuality?
a. Only biological and sociological perspectives are important, as they relate to the
debate of nature vs. nurture.
b. Some perspectives are more important than others.
c. Psychological perspectives are the most accurate representation of human sexuality.
d. There is not one single perspective that can fully explain sexuality. - Answers - d
According to the "YSEX?" replication study, if Mason, a 19 year old male, was asked
what motivates him to have sex most often, he would be likely to say which of the
following?
a. He engages in sex for physical reasons.
b. He engages in sex for emotional reasons.
c. He engages in sex to get a self-esteem boost.
d. He engages in sex for sexual satisfaction. - Answers - b
According to "Why do humans have sex?", what category of reasoning would 'feeling
pressured' fall under?
