Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Studies have found that identical twins, who share genetic material, are more likely to be gay or lesbian than other siblings.

2. The norms or rules regarding sexual behavior are called gendered roles.

3. We learn our sexual scripts from our culture, interpersonal communication between us and our partner, and our personal views of sex.

4. One consequence of the double standard is that very little is known about the sources of male sexual pleasure.

5. women do not have orgasms from sexual intercourse alone.


1. F
2. F
3. T
4. F
5. T

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