1. When Reva expresses frustration and David turns up the TV and doesn’t respond, his
behavior is best described as:
A) Belligerence
B) Leveling
✅ C) Stonewalling
D) Editing
2. Tracey is frustrated when her assertiveness is mistaken for sexual interest. She’s a victim
of which gender-role assumption?
A) Men as unemotional, and women as nurturing
✅ B) Women as controllers, and men as movers
C) Men as initiators, and women as recipients
D) Women as undersexed, and men as oversexed
3. A man who never initiates sex but responds when his partner does is likely having
trouble with the ___ phase:
A) Refractory
B) Plateau
✅ C) Desire
D) Excitement
4. Androgen insensitivity syndrome is typically diagnosed when:
A) Chromosomes are revealed to be XO
B) External genitals appear ambiguous
C) The clitoris and labia are abnormally large
✅ D) Menstruation does not occur
,5. A couple where the man feels responsible for sexual initiation and planning while the
woman is passive fits which assumption?
A) Women as undersexed, and men as oversexed
B) Men as strong, and women as supportive
✅ C) Men as initiators, and women as recipients
D) Women as controllers, and men as movers
6. Substances that inhibit sexual behavior are called:
✅ A) Anaphrodisiacs
B) Antierectiles
C) Potassium nitrates
D) Pheromones
7. Mothers of securely attached infants are more likely to:
✅ A) Feed babies when hungry rather than on a set schedule
B) Vary responsiveness to avoid over-attachment
C) Minimize physical contact
D) Stick to scheduled feedings only
8. Linh and Bryan have strong sexual energy and growing intimacy, but no long-term
commitment. This is:
A) Infatuation
B) Fatuous love
C) Empty love
✅ D) Romantic love
9. Daily marijuana use may cause Seth to:
✅ A) Perceive sexual encounters as lasting longer due to time distortion
B) Have higher testosterone levels
C) Be more cautious with partners
D) Have enhanced sexual response
10. Tyrone, age 9, doesn’t cry because "boys don’t cry." This reflects:
A) Gender identity
B) Sexual orientation
, ✅ C) Gender role
D) Gender type
11. A 65-year-old man says sex with his wife is better now because of:
A) More intense orgasms
B) Increased testosterone
✅ C) Better ejaculatory control due to prolonged plateau phase
D) Faster erectile response
12. Sharon encourages her partner to talk about sex by asking about past experiences. She
is using:
A) Talking about talking
B) Unconditional positive regard
✅ C) Sharing sexual histories
D) Mutual empathy
13. What most influences the length of the male refractory period?
A) Method of stimulation
B) Time of day
C) Length of arousal
✅ D) Frequency of prior sexual activity
14. Which is LEAST likely to explain Gwyneth’s reduced sexual desire?
A) Antidepressants
B) Birth control pills
C) Smoking
✅ D) Receiving testosterone therapy
15. Norman becomes angry when his mom returns after leaving briefly. His attachment
style is:
A) Secure
✅ B) Insecure
C) Normal
D) Avoidant