(WGU D564) HLTH 3500 THEORIES OF
PERSONALITY COMPREHENSIVE OA FINAL
REVIEW 2024.
Reva and David have been married for almost 20 years. When Reva expresses to
David how frustrated she is with his lack of attention to her, David turns up the
volume on the TV but otherwise does not respond to Reva at all. Davidl's behavior
could be termed . . .?
belligerence.
leveling.
stonewalling.
editing. - ANSWER stonewalling
Tracey likes to ask men out, but she becomes frustrated when they assume she
wants to have sex with them because of her assertiveness. Tracey is a victim of
which of the following gender-role assumptions?
Men as unemotional, and women as nurturing
Women as controllers, and men as movers
Men as initiators, and women as recipients
Women as undersexed, and men as oversexed - ANSWER Women as controllers,
and men as movers????
A man never initiates sex with his partner, although when she initiates with him he is
sexually responsive (has an erection and eventually ejaculates). According to
Kaplan, this man is having difficulty with the ____ phase of sexual response.
refractory
plateau
desire
excitement - ANSWER desire
Androgen insensitivity syndrome is typically diagnosed when:
chromosomes are revealed to be XO.
the external genitals appear to have both male and female characteristics.
the clitoris and labia are abnormally large.
menstruation does not occur. - ANSWER menstruation does not occur.
Alex feels that making sure he and his wife have good sex is his "job," planning
when and where, making sure they both enjoy it, etc. Despite his concerns, his wife
has been reluctant to assume a more active role in their sexual relationship. This
couple is a victim of which of the following gender assumptions?
Women as undersexed, and men as oversexed
Men as strong, and women as supportive
Men as initiators, and women as recipients.
Women as controllers, and men as movers - ANSWER Men as initiators, and
women as recipients.
,Substances known to inhibit sexual behavior are called:
anaphrodisiacs.
antierectiles.
potassium nitrates.
pheromones. - ANSWER anaphrodisiacs.
Mothers of securely attached infants are more likely than mothers of babies with
other attachment styles to . . .?
feed their babies when the babies are hungry rather than on a set schedule.
vary their level of responsiveness to their babies to prevent over-attachment.
minimize physical contact with their babies.
feed their babies on a set schedule, and not respond when babies cry for food
outside of this schedule. - ANSWER feed their babies when the babies are hungry
rather than on a set schedule.
The physical chemistry that existed when Linh and Bryan met was overwhelming for
both of them. They enjoy the sexual energy in their relationship and are becoming
more intimate. Neither one is discussing long-term plans or commitments, as they
both wish to pursue their education and careers. Sternberg would characterize their
love experience as . . .?
infatuation.
fatuous love.
empty love.
romantic love. - ANSWER romantic love
Seth, a 33-year-old male, smokes marijuana every day. Seth . . .
may perceive that a sexual encounter is lasting a long time because of how
marijuana can distort a person's sense of time.
likely has a higher testosterone level than males who do not smoke marijuana.
is particularly likely to be careful regarding his choice of sexual partner and to
practice safer sex.
likely experiences enhanced sexual response. - ANSWER may perceive that a
sexual encounter is lasting a long time because of how marijuana can distort a
person's sense of time
When his older sister teases him, nine-year-old Tyrone does not cry because he has
learned that boys are not supposed to cry. This exemplifies the concept of:
gender identity.
sexual orientation.
gender role.
gender type. - ANSWER gender role
A 65-year-old man comments that his sexual relationship with his wife is better than
it has ever been. To which of the following aspects of his sexual experience would
he MOST likely be referring?
More intense orgasms
Renewed interest in sex due to increases in testosterone production after age 60
Better ejaculatory control as the result of a more prolonged plateau phase
More rapid erectile response to sexual stimuli - ANSWER Better ejaculatory control
as the result of a more prolonged plateau phase
, In an effort to get her partner to begin talking more openly about sex, Sharon asks
questions about how she learned about sex at home and at school, how nudity and
physical affection were dealt with at home, etc. She also shares information
concerning herself. She is using the "getting started talking" strategy of?
talking about talking.
unconditional positive regard.
sharing sexual histories.
mutual empathy. - ANSWER sharing sexual histories.
Which of the following influences the duration of the refractory period in a male?
The method of sexual stimulation
The time of day
The length of arousal prior to orgasm
The frequency of previous sexual activity - ANSWER The frequency of previous
sexual activity
Gwyneth has experienced decreased sexual desire over the past year. Which of the
following is the LEAST likely explanation for this?
She uses birth control pills as her method of contraception.
She has been taking antidepressant medication.
She smokes high-nicotine cigarettes.
She receives testosterone therapy. - ANSWER She receives testosterone therapy.
Norman is 15 months old. When Norman's mother takes him to the home of one of
her friends, Norman is very reluctant to leave her side, despite the fact that the
friend's home is filled with interesting baby toys. When Norman's mother leaves the
house briefly to run an errand Norman is inconsolable, and when she returns he
seems more angry at her than glad to see her. Norman displays a ________ style of
attachment.?
secure
insecure
normal
avoidant - ANSWER insecure
Which of the following is true?
Because human sexual response is entirely physical, there are few, if any,
differences in what individuals in various cultures find arousing.
Because sexual arousal requires some type of physical stimulation, having a sexual
fantasy is not sufficient to cause significant sexual response.
People of all cultures and backgrounds respond in a similar manner to highly sexual
stimuli such as the smell of genital secretions.
Some individuals can achieve orgasm from fantasy alone. - ANSWER Some
individuals can achieve orgasm from fantasy alone.
Which of the following statements regarding the desire phase of sexual response is
TRUE?
It is included in Masters and Johnson's model.
All sexual expression is preceded by desire.
PERSONALITY COMPREHENSIVE OA FINAL
REVIEW 2024.
Reva and David have been married for almost 20 years. When Reva expresses to
David how frustrated she is with his lack of attention to her, David turns up the
volume on the TV but otherwise does not respond to Reva at all. Davidl's behavior
could be termed . . .?
belligerence.
leveling.
stonewalling.
editing. - ANSWER stonewalling
Tracey likes to ask men out, but she becomes frustrated when they assume she
wants to have sex with them because of her assertiveness. Tracey is a victim of
which of the following gender-role assumptions?
Men as unemotional, and women as nurturing
Women as controllers, and men as movers
Men as initiators, and women as recipients
Women as undersexed, and men as oversexed - ANSWER Women as controllers,
and men as movers????
A man never initiates sex with his partner, although when she initiates with him he is
sexually responsive (has an erection and eventually ejaculates). According to
Kaplan, this man is having difficulty with the ____ phase of sexual response.
refractory
plateau
desire
excitement - ANSWER desire
Androgen insensitivity syndrome is typically diagnosed when:
chromosomes are revealed to be XO.
the external genitals appear to have both male and female characteristics.
the clitoris and labia are abnormally large.
menstruation does not occur. - ANSWER menstruation does not occur.
Alex feels that making sure he and his wife have good sex is his "job," planning
when and where, making sure they both enjoy it, etc. Despite his concerns, his wife
has been reluctant to assume a more active role in their sexual relationship. This
couple is a victim of which of the following gender assumptions?
Women as undersexed, and men as oversexed
Men as strong, and women as supportive
Men as initiators, and women as recipients.
Women as controllers, and men as movers - ANSWER Men as initiators, and
women as recipients.
,Substances known to inhibit sexual behavior are called:
anaphrodisiacs.
antierectiles.
potassium nitrates.
pheromones. - ANSWER anaphrodisiacs.
Mothers of securely attached infants are more likely than mothers of babies with
other attachment styles to . . .?
feed their babies when the babies are hungry rather than on a set schedule.
vary their level of responsiveness to their babies to prevent over-attachment.
minimize physical contact with their babies.
feed their babies on a set schedule, and not respond when babies cry for food
outside of this schedule. - ANSWER feed their babies when the babies are hungry
rather than on a set schedule.
The physical chemistry that existed when Linh and Bryan met was overwhelming for
both of them. They enjoy the sexual energy in their relationship and are becoming
more intimate. Neither one is discussing long-term plans or commitments, as they
both wish to pursue their education and careers. Sternberg would characterize their
love experience as . . .?
infatuation.
fatuous love.
empty love.
romantic love. - ANSWER romantic love
Seth, a 33-year-old male, smokes marijuana every day. Seth . . .
may perceive that a sexual encounter is lasting a long time because of how
marijuana can distort a person's sense of time.
likely has a higher testosterone level than males who do not smoke marijuana.
is particularly likely to be careful regarding his choice of sexual partner and to
practice safer sex.
likely experiences enhanced sexual response. - ANSWER may perceive that a
sexual encounter is lasting a long time because of how marijuana can distort a
person's sense of time
When his older sister teases him, nine-year-old Tyrone does not cry because he has
learned that boys are not supposed to cry. This exemplifies the concept of:
gender identity.
sexual orientation.
gender role.
gender type. - ANSWER gender role
A 65-year-old man comments that his sexual relationship with his wife is better than
it has ever been. To which of the following aspects of his sexual experience would
he MOST likely be referring?
More intense orgasms
Renewed interest in sex due to increases in testosterone production after age 60
Better ejaculatory control as the result of a more prolonged plateau phase
More rapid erectile response to sexual stimuli - ANSWER Better ejaculatory control
as the result of a more prolonged plateau phase
, In an effort to get her partner to begin talking more openly about sex, Sharon asks
questions about how she learned about sex at home and at school, how nudity and
physical affection were dealt with at home, etc. She also shares information
concerning herself. She is using the "getting started talking" strategy of?
talking about talking.
unconditional positive regard.
sharing sexual histories.
mutual empathy. - ANSWER sharing sexual histories.
Which of the following influences the duration of the refractory period in a male?
The method of sexual stimulation
The time of day
The length of arousal prior to orgasm
The frequency of previous sexual activity - ANSWER The frequency of previous
sexual activity
Gwyneth has experienced decreased sexual desire over the past year. Which of the
following is the LEAST likely explanation for this?
She uses birth control pills as her method of contraception.
She has been taking antidepressant medication.
She smokes high-nicotine cigarettes.
She receives testosterone therapy. - ANSWER She receives testosterone therapy.
Norman is 15 months old. When Norman's mother takes him to the home of one of
her friends, Norman is very reluctant to leave her side, despite the fact that the
friend's home is filled with interesting baby toys. When Norman's mother leaves the
house briefly to run an errand Norman is inconsolable, and when she returns he
seems more angry at her than glad to see her. Norman displays a ________ style of
attachment.?
secure
insecure
normal
avoidant - ANSWER insecure
Which of the following is true?
Because human sexual response is entirely physical, there are few, if any,
differences in what individuals in various cultures find arousing.
Because sexual arousal requires some type of physical stimulation, having a sexual
fantasy is not sufficient to cause significant sexual response.
People of all cultures and backgrounds respond in a similar manner to highly sexual
stimuli such as the smell of genital secretions.
Some individuals can achieve orgasm from fantasy alone. - ANSWER Some
individuals can achieve orgasm from fantasy alone.
Which of the following statements regarding the desire phase of sexual response is
TRUE?
It is included in Masters and Johnson's model.
All sexual expression is preceded by desire.
