NCC HED251 Chapter 4 Quiz Latest 2021

HED251 Human Sexuality

Chapter 4 Quiz

•             Question 1          Masters and Johnson observed that when men and women are sexually stimulated, physiologically                                               

                women respond slower than men

                women respond as fast as men

                women respond faster than men

                most women do not respond

•             Question 2          Which of these structures contract rhythmically during orgasm in women?                                          

                the outer third of the vagina

                the uterus

                the anal sphincter muscles

                all of the above

•             Question 3          Alcohol                                

                enhances sexual performance by stimulating the central nervous system

                impairs sexual performance by depressing the central nervous system

                has effects on sexual behavior similar to cocaine and amphetamine

                can be considered to be an aphrodisiac

•             Question 4          Men's and women's descriptions of their own orgasms are very similar.                                               

                True

                False

•             Question 5          When sexually aroused, the first physiological responses are                                     

                erection of the penis in men and erection of the clitoris in women

                production of testosterone in men and production of estrogen in women

                secretions from the Cowper's glands in men and vaginal lubrication in women

                vasocongestion, leading to erection of the penis in men and vaginal lubrication in women

•             Question 6          Just as a man is immediately aware when he is having an erection, a woman is immediately aware when her vagina is lubricating.                                  

                True

                False

•             Question 7          Which of these responses occurs in men during the excitement phase of sexual arousal?                             the testicles are elevated toward the body

                the testicles grow smaller and harder

                the Cowper's glands secrete fluids

                the testicles are lowered farther away from the body

•             Question 8          The period of time after an orgasm in which it is physiologically impossible for a man to achieve another orgasm is called the                                      

                plateau phase

                orgasmic platform

                excitement phase

                refractory period

•             Question 9          Studies indicate that the essence of orgasm lies in the                                  

                brain

                genitals

                entire reproductive tract

                rhythmic muscular contractions

•             Question 10        According to Rosemary Basson, most women's sexual desire is                                 

                determined largely by hormones

                an innate motivation

                motivated by relationship and intimacy needs

                very similar to men's