Theoretical Foundations and Empirical Studies in Human Sexuality Quiz

Test your knowledge on human sexuality theories, researchers, and concepts with this comprehensive quiz. Explore topics like Kinsey Scale, Sexual Response Cycle, and more.

#1

Which theorist is known for proposing the 'Hierarchy of Needs' that includes a category related to sexuality?

Erik Erikson
Jean Piaget
Abraham Maslow
Sigmund Freud
#2

What is the term for the cultural and social norms regarding acceptable sexual behavior?

Sexual identity
Sexual script
Sexual orientation
Sexual ethics
#3

Who is known for the 'Sociocultural Theory of Development' that emphasizes the impact of cultural and social factors on human sexuality?

Erik Erikson
Lev Vygotsky
John Bowlby
Lawrence Kohlberg
#4

Who is the author of the groundbreaking book 'The Second Sex,' which explores the existentialist and feminist perspectives on women's sexuality?

Simone de Beauvoir
Betty Friedan
Gloria Steinem
Susan Sontag
#5

What is the main focus of the Kinsey Scale in the study of human sexuality?

Sexual orientation
Hormonal regulation
Sexual anatomy
Reproductive health
#6

Who is credited with the development of the Sexual Response Cycle, which consists of four stages related to sexual arousal and satisfaction?

Alfred Kinsey
Masters and Johnson
Sigmund Freud
Havelock Ellis
#7

Who developed the concept of 'erotic plasticity,' suggesting that women may experience more flexibility in their sexual orientation?

Alfred Kinsey
Sigmund Freud
Lisa Diamond
John Money
#8

What is the term for a persistent, intense, and irrational fear of a specific sexual activity, object, or situation?

Paraphilia
Dyspareunia
Fetishism
Sexual aversion disorder
#9

What is the term for a person who experiences sexual attraction to both men and women?

Heterosexual
Homosexual
Bisexual
Asexual
#10

Which psychological theory emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts and desires in shaping human sexuality?

Behaviorism
Cognitive theory
Psychoanalytic theory
Humanistic psychology
#11

In the context of sexual consent, what does 'affirmative consent' mean?

Silence implies consent
Consent through body language
Explicit and voluntary agreement
Consent given under pressure
#12

Which hormone is primarily responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics in males?

Progesterone
Testosterone
Estrogen
Prolactin

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