#1
Which of the following is NOT a barrier to communication?
Similar cultural background
ExplanationCultural similarity facilitates communication.
#2
What is the approximate percentage of couples who engage in premarital sex according to research?
50%
ExplanationApproximately half of couples engage in premarital sex.
#3
Which of the following is NOT considered a paraphilia?
Homosexuality
ExplanationHomosexuality is not considered a paraphilia.
#4
What term describes the psychological state in which a person experiences a conflict between biological sex and gender identity?
Gender dysphoria
ExplanationGender dysphoria involves conflict between sex and gender identity.
#5
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences sexual orientation according to research?
Parental upbringing
ExplanationParental upbringing is not a significant factor in sexual orientation.
#6
What is the term for the psychological disorder characterized by a persistent and intense fear of gaining weight and distorted body image?
Anorexia nervosa
ExplanationAnorexia nervosa involves fear of weight gain and distorted body image.
#7
Which of the following contraceptive methods is NOT reversible?
Tubal ligation
ExplanationTubal ligation permanently prevents pregnancy.
#8
Which theory suggests that sexual orientation is determined by a combination of genetic, hormonal, and environmental influences?
Biopsychosocial theory
ExplanationBiopsychosocial theory posits a multifaceted origin of sexual orientation.
#9
What is the term for a sexual disorder characterized by persistent or recurrent difficulties with sexual response or orgasm?
Sexual dysfunction
ExplanationSexual dysfunction involves difficulties with sexual response or orgasm.
#10
Which of the following statements about sex education is true?
Comprehensive sex education includes information about contraception and STIs.
ExplanationComprehensive sex education covers contraception and STIs.
#11
What is the term for a pattern of sexual arousal involving nonhuman objects, non-consenting partners, or suffering or humiliation of oneself or one's partner?
Fetishism
ExplanationFetishism involves arousal from nonhuman objects or suffering/humiliation.
#12
According to the sexual response cycle proposed by Masters and Johnson, which phase follows the plateau phase?
Resolution
ExplanationResolution follows the plateau phase in the sexual response cycle.