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1. What is libido, according to Freud?a) A survival instinct
b) Sexual and life instincts
c) A moral compass
d) A desire for power
2. Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'id' in Freud's theory?
a) It balances moral decisions
b) It is the basic part of personality that contains libido
c) It ensures self-control
d) It is solely conscious
3. What is 'operant conditioning' in learning theories?
a) Pairing a neutral stimulus with a behavioral outcome
b) Learning through observation of others
c) Reinforcing behaviors to increase their frequency
d) Modifying behavior through punishment only
4. The Big Five personality trait most linked to sensation-seeking behavior is:
a) Neuroticism
b) Conscientiousness
c) Extraversion
d) Openness to experience
5. Which theory states that humans develop mating preferences to maximize reproductive
success?
a) Psychoanalytic theory
, b) Cognitive-behavioral theory
c) Evolutionary theory
d) Exchange theory
6. What is a major criticism of sex research using convenience sampling?
a) It excludes all genders
b) It introduces bias by selecting participants that are easy to access
c) It is too time-consuming
d) It always produces inaccurate results
7. In sexology research, what does 'reactivity' refer to?
a) The tendency to react negatively to sexual cues
b) Altering behavior because participants know they are being observed
c) Responding differently due to previous trauma
d) Feeling discomfort with survey questions
8. Which brain structure is NOT part of the limbic system's influence on sexual behavior?
a) Hypothalamus
b) Hippocampus
c) Amygdala
d) Cerebellum
9. What is the primary purpose of the clitoris?
a) To aid in reproduction
b) To provide sexual pleasure
c) To regulate menstrual cycles
d) To control urination
, 10. Which hormone is most closely associated with bonding and attachment?
a) Testosterone
b) Dopamine
c) Oxytocin
d) Estrogen
11. What is the significance of pheromones in human sexual attraction?
a) They enhance reproductive capabilities
b) They are primarily responsible for conscious sexual arousal
c) They play a role in unconscious sexual communication
d) They are a type of visual cue for arousal
12. Which phase is NOT part of the Masters and Johnson sexual response cycle?
a) Excitement
b) Plateau
c) Seduction
d) Orgasm
13. According to the investment model, what factor influences commitment in a relationship?
a) Only emotional attachment
b) The amount of past investment in the relationship
c) Physical attractiveness
d) Cultural expectations
14. Which of the following best describes 'gender identity'?
a) A person's biological sex
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