Human Sexuality Theories and Research Quiz

Biological theory posits that sexual orientation is mainly influenced by biological factors.

Orgasm follows the plateau phase in the sexual response cycle.

A score of '0' on Alfred Kinsey's scale indicates exclusive heterosexuality.

Sensory input is not one of the components of the dual control model of sexual response.

Evolutionary theories of human sexuality often ignore the role of culture in shaping sexual behavior, which is a criticism directed towards them.

'Heteronormativity' refers to the belief that heterosexuality is the only natural or acceptable sexual orientation.

The 'sex positivity movement' is primarily focused on advocating for the acceptance and celebration of diverse sexual identities and expressions.

Robert Sternberg proposed the 'Triangular Theory of Love'.

The 'Coolidge effect' refers to the increase in sexual desire when presented with a new sexual partner.

'Autoeroticism' refers to the practice of sexual activity with oneself.

Lisa Diamond proposed the concept of 'erotic plasticity'.

John Bowlby developed the concept of 'attachment theory' in the context of human sexuality.

'Pareto optimality' in the context of sexual selection refers to a state where no individual can be made better off without making at least one individual worse off.

Judith Butler developed the concept of 'gender performativity'.

David Buss is known for their work on 'Sexual Strategies Theory'.

'Gender schema theory' is primarily focused on the cognitive processes involved in gender development.

John Money proposed the 'biosocial theory' of gender development.

David Buss proposed the 'sociosexual orientation inventory'.

'Gender identity' refers to an individual's subjective sense of being male, female, or another gender.