Question

Most theories of motivation distinguish between biological motives (e.g., for food, water, sex, warmth) and social motives (e.g., for achievement , autonomy, affiliation). Biological needs are generally essential for the survival of the group or individual. Social motives are acquired as a result of learning. While there are relatively few biological needs, people theoretically may acquire an unlimited number of social needs.

Although this statement is basically true, we know that the biological motives for food and sex are greatly influenced by learning and thus become social motives as well. To illustrate this point , please take the following questionnaire on your ideas about sex and sexual behavior.

Please decide whether each statement below is true or false. Give a brief explanation of what led to your decision.  

T/F 1. Men have stronger sex drives than women.
T/F  2. Since sexual desires are determined by basic biological processes, sexual behavior is essentially the same in all cultures.
T/F 3. A man with a small p**** will have difficulty satisfying his female partner.
T/F 4. Rape, like other violent crimes, is a rare event.
T/F 5. A ruptured hymen is good evidence of nonvirginity.
T/F 6. More men than women can experience multiple orgasm.
T/F 7. Castration causes complete and immediate loss of sex drive in both men and women.
T/F 8. Male homosexuality results from having a seductive mother and an absent or aloof father.
T/F 9. Both alcohol and marijuana can arouse sexual desire.
T/F 10. There are good medical reasons to avoid sex during menstruation.
T/F 11. People in Western cultures have always believed that men have stronger sex drives than women.
T/F 12. The most popular theme in pornography is rape.
T/F 13. Heterosexual oral-genital relations are a sign of latent homosexuality.
T/F 14. Orgasm in females is caused by stimulation of the vaginal wall.
T/F 15. Before they reach puberty, males are incapable of erection.
T/F 16. Homosexuals all share a common tendency to behave like members of the opposite sex.
T/F 17. You can't get pregnant the first time you have intercourse.
T/F 18. All rapists are motivated by sexual desire.
T/F 19. Since men know what kind of stimulation women desire and when they want it, it is the man's fault if his female partner doesn't have orgasm.
T/F 20. AIDS can be spread by casual contact, such as sharing toothbrushes and kissing.

Answer 1

1. T - One of the basic biological need of a man is to produce offsprings. From an evolutionary perspective, he often competes with other men to win a female in order to reproduce. Women on the other hand are primarily concerned with nurturing the offsprings.

2. T - The basic underlying notion in all cultures and humans is to continue the family lineage. It's also basic genetics of eliminating the weakest link. If you bear the bone of these cultures, sexual behaviour would be the same across all cultures.

3. F - There are many ways to sexually satisfy a partner without having to use the p**** at all. Many women who are with men with a smaller than average genitilia have reported to being sexually satisfied.

4. F - Rape is more common than one thinks. It must be remembered that many of the cases of rape do not come out in the open for the fear of backlash from the society. As a result, even though the number may be huge we only see a handful of cases being reported.

5. F - Hymen can be ruptured even in non-sexual events such as riding a horse or a bicycyle. Any physical rigorous activity such as a sport is enough to rupture the hymen. As a result, it should not be taken as an indicator of non-virginity.