Human Sexuality Theories and Research Quiz

Explore sexual psychology with questions on theories, researchers, & concepts like Kinsey's scale, Triangular Theory of Love, and more.

#1

Which of the following theories suggests that sexual orientation is largely determined by biological factors?

Social learning theory
Psychoanalytic theory
Biological theory
Sociocultural theory
#2

According to the sexual response cycle proposed by Masters and Johnson, which phase follows the plateau phase?

Excitement
Orgasm
Resolution
Desire
#3

According to Alfred Kinsey's scale, what does a score of '0' indicate regarding sexual orientation?

Exclusive heterosexuality
Exclusive homosexuality
Bisexuality
Asexuality
#4

Which of the following is NOT one of the components of the dual control model of sexual response proposed by Janssen and Bancroft?

Excitation
Inhibition
Sensory input
Cognitive appraisal
#5

Which of the following is a criticism often directed towards evolutionary theories of human sexuality?

They ignore the role of culture in shaping sexual behavior
They overemphasize the role of biology in sexual orientation
They fail to explain individual differences in sexual behavior
They disregard the importance of reproduction in sexual selection
#6

What does 'heteronormativity' refer to?

The belief that heterosexuality is the only natural or acceptable sexual orientation
The tendency to have a variety of sexual partners
The preference for sexual activity within a committed relationship
The view that gender and sexual orientation are fluid and can change over time
#7

What is the 'sex positivity movement' primarily focused on?

Promoting safe sex practices
Advocating for the acceptance and celebration of diverse sexual identities and expressions
Opposing the objectification of sexual partners
Encouraging abstinence until marriage
#8

Who proposed the 'Triangular Theory of Love'?

Sigmund Freud
Alfred Kinsey
Robert Sternberg
John Bowlby
#9

What does the 'Coolidge effect' refer to?

The tendency of animals to seek variety in their sexual partners
The decrease in sexual desire over time within a long-term relationship
The increase in sexual desire when presented with a new sexual partner
The formation of emotional bonds after sexual activity
#10

What is 'autoeroticism'?

The practice of sexual activity with oneself
The tendency to be sexually aroused by automobiles
The process of self-exploration and discovery of one's own body
The experience of sexual attraction to oneself
#11

Who proposed the concept of 'erotic plasticity'?

Sigmund Freud
Alfred Kinsey
Lisa Diamond
Virginia Johnson
#12

Who developed the concept of 'attachment theory' in the context of human sexuality?

Sigmund Freud
John Bowlby
Alfred Kinsey
Virginia Johnson
#13

What is 'pareto optimality' in the context of sexual selection?

A state where no individual can be made better off without making at least one individual worse off
The tendency for individuals to choose mates based on their resources and status
The principle that individuals will select mates who provide the maximum reproductive success
A state where all individuals have equal access to mating opportunities
#14

Who developed the concept of 'gender performativity'?

Sigmund Freud
Judith Butler
Alfred Kinsey
Virginia Johnson
#15

Who is known for their work on 'Sexual Strategies Theory'?

David Buss
Alfred Kinsey
John Money
Virginia Johnson
#16

What is 'gender schema theory' primarily focused on?

Biological determinants of gender identity
The role of socialization in shaping gender roles
The impact of cultural norms on sexual behavior
The cognitive processes involved in gender development
#17

Who proposed the 'biosocial theory' of gender development?

Sigmund Freud
Alfred Kinsey
John Money
Anne Fausto-Sterling
#18

Who proposed the 'sociosexual orientation inventory'?

David Buss
Alfred Kinsey
John Money
Kelly Gildersleeve
#19

What does 'gender identity' refer to?

Biological characteristics that define an individual as male or female
An individual's subjective sense of being male, female, or another gender
The roles and behaviors that society expects from individuals based on their sex
The physiological response to sexual stimuli

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