Why did De Sade (who the term sadism was named after) believe that for women pain should be the highest form of sexual activity?

a. Because this was more arousing to the aggressive nature of men
b. Because pleasure could too easily be faked
c. Because they were the weaker sex and needed to learn to be tougher
d. Because they needed to be prepared for the pain of childbirth


b

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A. narcotic; alcohol B. narcotic; marijuana C. stimulant; marijuana D. stimulant; Xanax

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A. anal sex B. masturbation C. sexual intercourse D. oral sex

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If a person is deprived of REM sleep, he or she will experience _____ when allowed to sleep uninhibited again.

A. REM rebound B. insomnia C. sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) D. sleep apnea

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According to network models of memory, why is it likely to be easier for you to recall your mother's maiden name when asked than to remember the name of an acquaintance that you've only met once or twice?

A) Information regarding your mother's maiden name moves more quickly from long-term to short-term storage. B) Information regarding your mother's maiden name has a higher level of activation than information regarding a brief acquaintance. C) Information regarding your mother's maiden name may be connected by fewer links than information about a brief acquaintance. D) Information regarding your mother's maiden name does not have to move from node to node because it is relevant to your family.

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