History of Sexual Research
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What was a significant challenge faced by Masters and Johnson in their research?

  • Inability to record physiological responses
  • Lack of funding for the study
  • Lack of interest from the scientific community
  • Difficulty recruiting participants (correct)

    • How many participants were ultimately involved in Masters and Johnson's study?

  • 850
  • 700 (correct)
  • 500
  • 1000

    • What type of settings did Masters and Johnson conduct their sexual response research in?

  • Private homes
  • Laboratory settings (correct)
  • Hotels
  • Public parks

    • What was the primary focus of the research conducted by Masters and Johnson?

    <p>The physiological responses during sexual activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one reason why many medical journals refused to publish Masters and Johnson's findings?

    <p>Accusations of immorality and voyeurism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the outcomes of the study conducted by Masters and Johnson?

    <p>The development of a four-stage model of sexual response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many orgasms did Masters and Johnson conservatively estimate to have data on during their study?

    <p>10,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what decade did Masters and Johnson conduct their pivotal research?

    <p>1950s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common type of text allowed to circulate in the Victorian era?

    <p>Marriage and love manuals promoting sexual suppression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Richard von Krafft-Ebbing's 'Psychopathia Sexualis' contribute to the discourse on sexuality?

    <p>Approached sexuality from a modern scientific perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was generally NOT a common practice concerning texts discussing sexuality in Western nations?

    <p>Promotion of sexual desire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What subjects did texts like Kellogg's 'Plain Facts for Old and Young' and Guernsey's 'Plain Talks on Avoided Subjects' primarily address?

    <p>Suppression of sexual desire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of sexuality was primarily discussed in texts before the late nineteenth century?

    <p>Instructive purposes regarding sexuality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the study that Jamie participates in?

    <p>The impact of mood on sexual arousal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of sexual discourse, what does the term 'pathologize' refer to?

    <p>To identify a condition as indicative of disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is used to monitor Jamie's sexual arousal during the study?

    <p>Thermography camera</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of texts were generally censored in Western nations regarding sexuality?

    <p>Literature encouraging sexual exploration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initial activity does Jamie perform before the actual testing?

    <p>Completing a set of questionnaires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Jamie feel about participating in the study at first?

    <p>Nervous but becomes relaxed after meeting the researchers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of marriage and love manuals during the Victorian era?

    <p>To encourage sexual suppression for procreation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which environment is described regarding the study setting?

    <p>Dimly lit and comfortable with a single participant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of film clips does Jamie watch during the study?

    <p>A mix of travelogues and sexually explicit films</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of psychophysiological approaches in sexual research?

    <p>They combine psychological and physiological measurements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common reflection does Jamie have about her sexual habits?

    <p>She has never considered the frequency of her pornography usage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the phases of the sexual response cycle as detailed by Masters and Johnson?

    <p>Excitement, Plateau, Orgasm, Resolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant challenge faced by Masters and Johnson in their research?

    <p>Recruiting participants in a public setting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What controversial invention did Masters and Johnson create for their research?

    <p>A coition machine with a visual camera</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did Masters and Johnson's research have on future studies?

    <p>It established the foundation for studying sexual dysfunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Masters and Johnson observe physiological responses during sexual activity?

    <p>By monitoring participants in a clinical setting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who became Masters's partner and research assistant?

    <p>Virginia Johnson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common sentiment surrounding discussions about sex during the time of Masters and Johnson's research?

    <p>Talking about sex was considered taboo and frowned upon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What methodology did Masters and Johnson innovate in the field of sexual research?

    <p>Video recording of sexual activity for analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a score of 0 indicate in Kinsey's sexuality scale?

    <p>Exclusively heterosexual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which grade did Kinsey assign to individuals identified as asexual?

    <p>X</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant criticism of Kinsey's research methods?

    <p>Focusing excessively on measurable sexual behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following aspects of orgasms did Kinsey fail to explore in his research?

    <p>Orgasm-related sensations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who conducted a comprehensive study of orgasm characteristics in 2002?

    <p>Kenneth Mah and Irv Binik</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are qualitative approaches considered important in sex research?

    <p>They capture individual experiences and contexts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about qualitative approaches in sex research?

    <p>They are unempirical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factors may qualitative approaches help researchers understand better?

    <p>Emotional responses and social context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Sexual Research History

    • Early sexual research in the West focused on suppressing sexual behaviors with resources such as marriage manuals discouraging sexual activity outside of procreation.
    • Richard von Krafft-Ebing's Psychopathia Sexualis (1886) was a landmark in sexual research due to its scientific approach to studying human sexuality.

    Masters and Johnson

    • Revolutionized sexual research by conducting the first systematic observation and filming of individuals participating in both sexual intercourse and masturbation.
    • Their goal was to study physiological responses during sexual activity.
    • They overcame major challenges of recruiting participants.
    • They gathered data from nearly 700 participants, including 10,000 orgasms.
    • Masters and Johnson faced initial resistance from the medical field, facing accusations of immorality and voyeurism and their findings were rejected by many journals due to the taboo nature of sexual research.
    • Contributions of Masters and Johnson's research are substantial, including:
      • Providing the basis of most of what we now know about sexual response physiology
      • Their research contributed to treatments for sexual dysfunction, infertility, and contraceptive failure
      • Their methods brought the study of sexual activity into the laboratory setting.
    • Masters and Johnson identified and documented the four-stage model of the sexual response cycle:
      • Excitement
      • Plateau
      • Orgasm
      • Resolution
    • Their research had a significant impact on the development of Sex Therapy.

    Kinsey's Contributions

    • Alfred Kinsey's research focused on sexual behaviors.
    • His work helped to change the perception of sexual activity and helped advance the understanding of sexual behavior.
    • He utilized interviews to gather data about sexual behavior.
    • Kinsey's research faced criticism for neglecting the qualitative aspects of sexuality, including the subjective experiences of orgasm.

    Qualitative Approaches in Sexual Research

    • Qualitative approaches are essential for understanding the depth of sexual experience.
    • Qualitative research can be used to understand sexual meanings, morality, and cultural influences on sexual behaviors.
    • These approaches are valuable for understanding sexuality in diverse contexts.
    • Qualitative research is acknowledged as an important tool in sexual research today.

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    Explore the evolution of sexual research in the West, from early suppression of sexual behaviors to the groundbreaking work of Masters and Johnson. This quiz highlights significant contributions, methodologies, and the societal challenges faced by researchers in understanding human sexuality.

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