________, sometimes called quasi-experimental, is a research design that looks at the strength and direction of the relationship between two or more variables.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Correlation studies

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According to the textbook, Kinsey's research _________

a. was based only on what people say they do sexually b. relied on human physiology and response to understand what people do sexually c. used a therapeutic approach to identify the three stages of desire, excitement and orgasm d. employed the psychological and cognitive to outline the states of seduction, sensations and surrender

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The fact that the rate of homosexual concordance is substantially higher for identical twins than for nonidentical twins argues in favor of a genetic contribution to sexual orientation. Why does this finding also show us that genetic factors are not the sole determinants of sexual determinants?

A. If genetic factors were the only determinants involved, then the rate of concordance would be 100 percent. B. If genetic factors were the only determinants involved, then the rate of concordance would be 50 percent. C. If the genetic factors were acting in isolation, then the rates of concordance should be higher for nonidentical twins than for identical twins. D. If the genetic factors were acting in isolation, then the rates of concordance should include adopted siblings as well as cotwins.

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Describe the difference, if any, between males and females in sex drive.

What will be an ideal response?

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Why do primates that have been raised in isolation show mating problems?

A. They are more likely to engage in same-sex relations. B. They did not get the opportunity for sexual play. C. They engaged in sexual play with other primates. D. They faced abuse during their years in captivity. E. They all have a decreased drive for sex.

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