Sigmund Freud’s theories of psychosexual development are controversial primarily because of his concept of

a. narcissism
b. penis envy
c. repression
d. sexual drive


b. penis envy

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In the anticipatory phase of traumatic stress related to rape, the victim experiences __________

a. the horrible realization that a rape may occur b. an overwhelming desire to harm the rapist c. an unusual physical strength that allows her to fight the rapist d. sexual stimulation

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To attract the attention of a potential partner, men tend to ____

a. physically grab the person they are interested in b. shy away from the person they are interested in c. exaggerate their body movements d. minimize their body movements

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Sonya is considering whether or not to take oral contraceptives, but is concerned with the health risks associated with birth control pills. What should Sonya take into consideration regarding the risks associated with oral contraceptives?

a. There are no risks associated with birth control pills. b. The lowered risk of contracting a sexually transmitted infection, because of oral contraceptives, greatly outweigh any risks associated with birth control pills. c. A woman stands twice the risk of death by childbirth as she does by using oral contraceptives. d. In addition to acting as effective contraception, birth control pills are also associated with a lowered risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.

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According to Sternberg, romantic love relationships are characterized by _______ levels of intimacy, _______ levels of passion, and _______ levels of decision/commitment.

a) high; high; high b) low; low; high c) high; high; low d) low; high; low

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