The Psychology of Sexual Behavior

Description: This quiz tests your knowledge of the psychology of sexual behavior, covering topics such as sexual orientation, gender identity, and sexual development.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the term for a person's sexual orientation towards people of the same sex?

  1. Heterosexual

  2. Homosexual

  3. Bisexual

  4. Asexual


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Homosexuality is the term used to describe a person's sexual orientation towards people of the same sex.

What is the term for a person's gender identity that does not conform to the traditional binary of male and female?

  1. Transgender

  2. Cisgender

  3. Non-binary

  4. Genderqueer


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Non-binary is a term used to describe a person's gender identity that does not conform to the traditional binary of male and female.

What is the term for the process of developing a sense of self as male or female?

  1. Sexual orientation

  2. Gender identity

  3. Gender development

  4. Sexual development


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gender development is the process of developing a sense of self as male or female.

Which of the following is not a factor that can influence sexual orientation?

  1. Genetics

  2. Environment

  3. Culture

  4. Personal choice


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sexual orientation is not a personal choice, but rather a complex combination of genetic, environmental, and cultural factors.

Which of the following is not a stage in the sexual response cycle?

  1. Excitement

  2. Plateau

  3. Orgasm

  4. Resolution


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The sexual response cycle consists of four stages: excitement, orgasm, and resolution. There is no stage called 'plateau'.

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

  1. Heterosexual

  2. Homosexual

  3. Bisexual

  4. Asexual


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bisexuality is the term used to describe a person who experiences sexual attraction to both men and women.

Which of the following is not a type of sexual orientation?

  1. Heterosexual

  2. Homosexual

  3. Bisexual

  4. Pansexual


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pansexuality is not a type of sexual orientation, but rather a term used to describe a person who experiences sexual attraction to people of all genders.

What is the term for a person who does not experience sexual attraction to anyone?

  1. Heterosexual

  2. Homosexual

  3. Bisexual

  4. Asexual


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Asexuality is the term used to describe a person who does not experience sexual attraction to anyone.

Which of the following is not a factor that can influence gender identity?

  1. Genetics

  2. Environment

  3. Culture

  4. Personal choice


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gender identity is not a personal choice, but rather a complex combination of genetic, environmental, and cultural factors.

Which of the following is not a stage in the gender development process?

  1. Childhood

  2. Adolescence

  3. Adulthood

  4. Old age


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gender development is a process that typically occurs during childhood and adolescence, and is not typically associated with old age.

What is the term for a person who identifies as both male and female?

  1. Transgender

  2. Cisgender

  3. Non-binary

  4. Genderqueer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Genderqueer is a term used to describe a person who identifies as both male and female.

Which of the following is not a type of gender identity?

  1. Male

  2. Female

  3. Non-binary

  4. Genderfluid


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Genderfluid is not a type of gender identity, but rather a term used to describe a person whose gender identity changes over time.

What is the term for a person who experiences sexual attraction to people of all genders?

  1. Heterosexual

  2. Homosexual

  3. Bisexual

  4. Pansexual


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pansexuality is the term used to describe a person who experiences sexual attraction to people of all genders.

Which of the following is not a factor that can influence sexual development?

  1. Genetics

  2. Environment

  3. Culture

  4. Personal choice


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sexual development is not a personal choice, but rather a complex combination of genetic, environmental, and cultural factors.

Which of the following is not a stage in the sexual development process?

  1. Childhood

  2. Adolescence

  3. Adulthood

  4. Old age


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sexual development is a process that typically occurs during childhood and adolescence, and is not typically associated with old age.

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