Of All the Factors Kinsey Examined, the Factor That Affected

question 54

Multiple Choice

Of all the factors Kinsey examined, the factor that affected the incidence of extramarital coitus more than any other, particularly for females, was

• A) sexual deprivation.
• B) their sexual script.
• C) religious devoutness.
• D) sexual satisfaction in marriage.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Division

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and bringing the body to a state of rest by slowing the heart rate, increasing intestinal and glandular activity, and relaxing sphincter muscles.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, which interprets sensory information and issues instructions based on past experience and current conditions.

Peripheral Nervous System

The peripheral nervous system is the part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord, which connect the central nervous system to limbs and organs.

Afferent Nerves

Nerves that carry sensory information from the sensory receptors towards the central nervous system.