HSB Exam 2 Review UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Adam has painful arthritis in his hands. Which adaptation will make sex more enjoyable for him? -
CORRECT ANSWER Making love while his medication is at peak effectiveness
Which statement accurately describes masturbation techniques? - CORRECT
ANSWER Women usually masturbate by stimulating the clitoris
A man experiencing occasional erectile dysfunction is working with a sex therapist Although his
partner almost always orgasms, he wants to be sure she is having great sex. What advice would a sex
therapist be most likely to give him? - CORRECT ANSWER Focus on being present and
connected during sex
Sonya prefers sexual positions that offer intense G-spot stimulation. What position is she most likely
to enjoy? - CORRECT ANSWER Rear-entry
_______ means touching naked skin below the neck but not the breasts or genitals, whereas
__________ includes touching the breasts or genitals. - CORRECT ANSWER Petting; heavy
petting
Which statement most accurately describes kissing? - CORRECT ANSWER Men are more
likely than women to see kissing as a stepping-stone to sex
In fellatio, the person whose penis is being stimulated is called the - CORRECT
ANSWER insertor
How does sexual kissing vary across cultures? - CORRECT ANSWER Only about half the
world's cultures engage in romantic/sexual kissing
Statistically, _______ are likely to masturbate more frequently than other women - CORRECT
ANSWER women who have completed grad school
, Which attitude toward masturbation would have been most common in Victorian times? - CORRECT
ANSWER Masturbation is disgusting and harmful
Which of the following is true for men and women ages 20-24 in any given 12 month period? -
CORRECT ANSWER Most have only a few sex partners
What does in vitro fertilization involve? - CORRECT ANSWER placing a dozen or more
harvested ova into a petri dish with many sperm
Which periodic abstinence method is best for a woman with a regular cycle wanting to minimize
tracking time? - CORRECT ANSWER Standard days method
How does ideal duration of foreplay differ between men and women? - CORRECT
ANSWER Men and women prefer about the same duration
What percent of pregnancies in the US are unintended? What percent of these are terminated by
abortion? - CORRECT ANSWER 45%; 42%
Based on the grandmother hypothesis, how do modern grandchildren compare to premodern
grandchildren? - CORRECT ANSWER They benefit less from having grandparents than
premodern grandkids because they no longer live close by
How common is cheating in monogamous relationships? - CORRECT ANSWER Most people
in committed relationships do not commit infidelity
What is the most likely reason for decreasing divorce rates in America? - CORRECT
ANSWER The marriage rate among economically disadvantaged young people has fallen
Which physiological change in sexual response is common among older men? - CORRECT
ANSWER Decreased ejaculatory volume
How does artificial insemination increase the likelihood of conception? - CORRECT
ANSWER Sperm count is increased by collecting and combining sperm
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Adam has painful arthritis in his hands. Which adaptation will make sex more enjoyable for him? -
CORRECT ANSWER Making love while his medication is at peak effectiveness
Which statement accurately describes masturbation techniques? - CORRECT
ANSWER Women usually masturbate by stimulating the clitoris
A man experiencing occasional erectile dysfunction is working with a sex therapist Although his
partner almost always orgasms, he wants to be sure she is having great sex. What advice would a sex
therapist be most likely to give him? - CORRECT ANSWER Focus on being present and
connected during sex
Sonya prefers sexual positions that offer intense G-spot stimulation. What position is she most likely
to enjoy? - CORRECT ANSWER Rear-entry
_______ means touching naked skin below the neck but not the breasts or genitals, whereas
__________ includes touching the breasts or genitals. - CORRECT ANSWER Petting; heavy
petting
Which statement most accurately describes kissing? - CORRECT ANSWER Men are more
likely than women to see kissing as a stepping-stone to sex
In fellatio, the person whose penis is being stimulated is called the - CORRECT
ANSWER insertor
How does sexual kissing vary across cultures? - CORRECT ANSWER Only about half the
world's cultures engage in romantic/sexual kissing
Statistically, _______ are likely to masturbate more frequently than other women - CORRECT
ANSWER women who have completed grad school
, Which attitude toward masturbation would have been most common in Victorian times? - CORRECT
ANSWER Masturbation is disgusting and harmful
Which of the following is true for men and women ages 20-24 in any given 12 month period? -
CORRECT ANSWER Most have only a few sex partners
What does in vitro fertilization involve? - CORRECT ANSWER placing a dozen or more
harvested ova into a petri dish with many sperm
Which periodic abstinence method is best for a woman with a regular cycle wanting to minimize
tracking time? - CORRECT ANSWER Standard days method
How does ideal duration of foreplay differ between men and women? - CORRECT
ANSWER Men and women prefer about the same duration
What percent of pregnancies in the US are unintended? What percent of these are terminated by
abortion? - CORRECT ANSWER 45%; 42%
Based on the grandmother hypothesis, how do modern grandchildren compare to premodern
grandchildren? - CORRECT ANSWER They benefit less from having grandparents than
premodern grandkids because they no longer live close by
How common is cheating in monogamous relationships? - CORRECT ANSWER Most people
in committed relationships do not commit infidelity
What is the most likely reason for decreasing divorce rates in America? - CORRECT
ANSWER The marriage rate among economically disadvantaged young people has fallen
Which physiological change in sexual response is common among older men? - CORRECT
ANSWER Decreased ejaculatory volume
How does artificial insemination increase the likelihood of conception? - CORRECT
ANSWER Sperm count is increased by collecting and combining sperm
