Most theories of motivation distinguish between biologicalmotives (e.g., for food, water, sex, warmth) and social motives(e.g., for achievement , autonomy, affiliation). Biological needsare generally essential for the survival of the group orindividual. Social motives are acquired as a result of learning.While there are relatively few biological needs, peopletheoretically may acquire an unlimited number of social needs.
Although this statement is basically true, we know that thebiological motives for food and sex are greatly influenced bylearning and thus become social motives as well. To illustrate thispoint , please take the following questionnaire on your ideas aboutsex and sexual behavior.
Please decide whether each statement below is true or false.Give a brief explanation of what led to yourdecision.Ă‚Â Ă‚Â
T/F 1. Men have stronger sex drives than women.
T/FĂ‚Â Ă‚Â 2. Since sexual desires are determined by basicbiological processes, sexual behavior is essentially the same inall cultures.
T/F 3. A man with a small p**** will have difficulty satisfying hisfemale 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 drivein both men and women.
T/F 8. Male homosexuality results from having a seductive motherand 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 duringmenstruation.
T/F 11. People in Western cultures have always believed that menhave 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 latenthomosexuality.
T/F 14. Orgasm in females is caused by stimulation of the vaginalwall.
T/F 15. Before they reach puberty, males are incapable oferection.
T/F 16. Homosexuals all share a common tendency to behave likemembers of the opposite sex.
T/F 17. You can't get pregnant the first time you haveintercourse.
T/F 18. All rapists are motivated by sexual desire.
T/F 19. Since men know what kind of stimulation women desire andwhen they want it, it is the man's fault if his female partnerdoesn't have orgasm.
T/F 20. AIDS can be spread by casual contact, such as sharingtoothbrushes and kissing.
