HSB Exam 2 UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
In Peggy Kleinplatz's survey of sexual satisfaction, what was the most important element of "great
sex"? - CORRECT ANSWER Being fully present
The most popular sexual behaviors for men aged 25 to 29 in the U.S. are - CORRECT
ANSWER masturbation alone and coitus
Ricky is a middle-aged male who cannot have an erection under any circumstances. This could be
caused by - CORRECT ANSWER injury to the lower spinal cord
When anal sex takes place without a condom, the insertor should urinate soon after withdrawal
because - CORRECT ANSWER fecal particles in the urethra can cause infections
Mutual oral sex is sometimes called - CORRECT ANSWER sixty-nine
Though Daryl's spinal cord was severed in his neck, he should be able to - CORRECT
ANSWER have an erection with genital stimulation, because the reflex loop between the spinal
cord and genitalia is intact
the anus is normally kept closed by the sustained contraction of two _______ muscles. - CORRECT
ANSWER sphincter
The "missionary position" is - CORRECT ANSWER a traditional favorite for Americans
What accurately describes group sex - CORRECT ANSWER Some people enjoy watching
group sex without participating actively.
Women with a completely severed spinal cord, resulting in quadriplegia, can sometimes still
experience _______ because sensory signals may be _______. - CORRECT ANSWER orgasm;
carried by the vagus nerve which is separate from the spinal cord.
,_______ 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 attitude toward masturbation would have been most common in Victorian times? - CORRECT
ANSWER masturbation is disgusting and harmful
The primary purpose of vibrators is to - CORRECT ANSWER provide sexual pleasure for their
users
Compared to heterosexual sex, woman-woman sex is characterized by - CORRECT
ANSWER greater body contact and longer duration
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
What statement most accurately describes kissing? - CORRECT ANSWER Men are more likely
than women to see kissing as a stepping-stone to sex.
Statistically, _______ are likely to masturbate more frequently than other women. - CORRECT
ANSWER women who have completed graduate school
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
Daryl is a typical, healthy adult. According to research conducted by Killingsworth and Gilbert, the
activity likely to make him happiest is - CORRECT ANSWER making love
Women in southern Africa are often expected by men to participate in _______, which puts them at
greater risk for HIV infection. - CORRECT ANSWER dry sex
How does sexual kissing vary across cultures? - CORRECT ANSWER Only about half of the
world's cultures engage in romantic/sexual kissing.
, True or false sex toys are rarely used by heterosexual women with partners - CORRECT
ANSWER false
During anal sex, the penis passes the anal orifice and enters the _______, or the lowermost portion of
the intestinal tract. - CORRECT ANSWER rectum
The most common coital position reported to Kinsey by couples is the _______ position, perhaps
because it allows for _______. - CORRECT ANSWER man-above; eye contact
For coitus, the woman-above position is especially helpful in cases where - CORRECT
ANSWER the man tends to reach orgasm more rapidly than the women does
What behavior is discouraged in the Aka culture of the Congo? - CORRECT
ANSWER Masturbation
Sonya prefers sexual positions that offer intense G-spot stimulation. What position is she most likely
to enjoy? - CORRECT ANSWER rear-entry
A woman in her last month of pregnancy is looking for a sexual position that allows a lot of skin-to-
skin contact with her partner but does not require her to support her own weight or put any pressure
on her abdomen. The best position will be - CORRECT ANSWER side-by-side facing the same
direction as her partner (spooning)
Which person is likely to be hurt most by unrequited love? - CORRECT ANSWER a man with
low self-esteem
What have twin studies revealed about infidelity? - CORRECT ANSWER Genetic factors
influence both male and female infidelity.
How is love likely to evolve in marriages that are arranged by parents? - CORRECT
ANSWER Empty love will develop into companionate love.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
In Peggy Kleinplatz's survey of sexual satisfaction, what was the most important element of "great
sex"? - CORRECT ANSWER Being fully present
The most popular sexual behaviors for men aged 25 to 29 in the U.S. are - CORRECT
ANSWER masturbation alone and coitus
Ricky is a middle-aged male who cannot have an erection under any circumstances. This could be
caused by - CORRECT ANSWER injury to the lower spinal cord
When anal sex takes place without a condom, the insertor should urinate soon after withdrawal
because - CORRECT ANSWER fecal particles in the urethra can cause infections
Mutual oral sex is sometimes called - CORRECT ANSWER sixty-nine
Though Daryl's spinal cord was severed in his neck, he should be able to - CORRECT
ANSWER have an erection with genital stimulation, because the reflex loop between the spinal
cord and genitalia is intact
the anus is normally kept closed by the sustained contraction of two _______ muscles. - CORRECT
ANSWER sphincter
The "missionary position" is - CORRECT ANSWER a traditional favorite for Americans
What accurately describes group sex - CORRECT ANSWER Some people enjoy watching
group sex without participating actively.
Women with a completely severed spinal cord, resulting in quadriplegia, can sometimes still
experience _______ because sensory signals may be _______. - CORRECT ANSWER orgasm;
carried by the vagus nerve which is separate from the spinal cord.
,_______ 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 attitude toward masturbation would have been most common in Victorian times? - CORRECT
ANSWER masturbation is disgusting and harmful
The primary purpose of vibrators is to - CORRECT ANSWER provide sexual pleasure for their
users
Compared to heterosexual sex, woman-woman sex is characterized by - CORRECT
ANSWER greater body contact and longer duration
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
What statement most accurately describes kissing? - CORRECT ANSWER Men are more likely
than women to see kissing as a stepping-stone to sex.
Statistically, _______ are likely to masturbate more frequently than other women. - CORRECT
ANSWER women who have completed graduate school
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
Daryl is a typical, healthy adult. According to research conducted by Killingsworth and Gilbert, the
activity likely to make him happiest is - CORRECT ANSWER making love
Women in southern Africa are often expected by men to participate in _______, which puts them at
greater risk for HIV infection. - CORRECT ANSWER dry sex
How does sexual kissing vary across cultures? - CORRECT ANSWER Only about half of the
world's cultures engage in romantic/sexual kissing.
, True or false sex toys are rarely used by heterosexual women with partners - CORRECT
ANSWER false
During anal sex, the penis passes the anal orifice and enters the _______, or the lowermost portion of
the intestinal tract. - CORRECT ANSWER rectum
The most common coital position reported to Kinsey by couples is the _______ position, perhaps
because it allows for _______. - CORRECT ANSWER man-above; eye contact
For coitus, the woman-above position is especially helpful in cases where - CORRECT
ANSWER the man tends to reach orgasm more rapidly than the women does
What behavior is discouraged in the Aka culture of the Congo? - CORRECT
ANSWER Masturbation
Sonya prefers sexual positions that offer intense G-spot stimulation. What position is she most likely
to enjoy? - CORRECT ANSWER rear-entry
A woman in her last month of pregnancy is looking for a sexual position that allows a lot of skin-to-
skin contact with her partner but does not require her to support her own weight or put any pressure
on her abdomen. The best position will be - CORRECT ANSWER side-by-side facing the same
direction as her partner (spooning)
Which person is likely to be hurt most by unrequited love? - CORRECT ANSWER a man with
low self-esteem
What have twin studies revealed about infidelity? - CORRECT ANSWER Genetic factors
influence both male and female infidelity.
How is love likely to evolve in marriages that are arranged by parents? - CORRECT
ANSWER Empty love will develop into companionate love.
