Question 1

Ava, an 11-year-old girl, has recently become a little chubby and has started developing breasts. These body changes are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  primary sex characteristics. 
B)  secondary sex characteristics. 
C)  tertiary sex characteristics. 
D)  femininity. 
A)  primary sex characteristics. 
B)  secondary sex characteristics. 
C)  tertiary sex characteristics. 
D)  femininity.

Question 2

5.How do masculine and feminine traits combine to yield four classifications of sex role identity? Describe how these four classifications are associated with relationship outcomes.

Accepted Answer

High level of masculine traits and low l

Question 3

Abra identifies herself as lesbian. This means that she:

Accepted Answer

A)  is a sexual minority. 
B)  is highly empathic. 
C)  has a higher sex drive than heterosexual women. 
D)  is androgynous. 
A)  is a sexual minority. 
B)  is highly empathic. 
C)  has a higher sex drive than heterosexual women. 
D)  is androgynous.

Question 4

Hamad describes himself as sympathetic, affectionate, secretive, independent, and gentle. Based on this description, we could conclude that Hamad is:

Accepted Answer

A)  masculine. 
B)  feminine. 
C)  androgynous. 
D)  neurotic. 
A)  masculine. 
B)  feminine. 
C)  androgynous. 
D)  neurotic.

Question 5

According to the textbook, what is the best way to explain differences between men and women in relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  evolution, or Òfrom the inside outÓ 
B)  socialization, or Òfrom the outside inÓ 
C)  combining evolutionary and socialization explanations 
D)  focusing not on biological sex but on sex role identity (e.g., masculinity and femininity) 
A)  evolution, or Òfrom the inside outÓ 
B)  socialization, or Òfrom the outside inÓ 
C)  combining evolutionary and socialization explanations 
D)  focusing not on biological sex but on sex role identity (e.g., masculinity and femininity)

Question 6

Jamil describes himself as analytical, affectionate, unpredictable, moody, independent, and gentle. Based on this description, we could conclude that Jamil is:

Accepted Answer

A)  masculine. 
B)  feminine. 
C)  androgynous. 
D)  neurotic. 
A)  masculine. 
B)  feminine. 
C)  androgynous. 
D)  neurotic.

Question 7

Research on sex differences in relationship awareness shows that ________ tend to have more relationship awareness than ________ do.

Accepted Answer

A)  women; men 
B)  men; women 
C)  feminine women; masculine men 
D)  gay men; women 
A)  women; men 
B)  men; women 
C)  feminine women; masculine men 
D)  gay men; women

Question 8

Women and men possess different chromosomes, sex hormones, and genitalia. These are considered:

Accepted Answer

A)  primary sex characteristics. 
B)  secondary sex characteristics. 
C)  tertiary sex characteristics. 
D)  adaptations. 
A)  primary sex characteristics. 
B)  secondary sex characteristics. 
C)  tertiary sex characteristics. 
D)  adaptations.

Question 9

The material about relationship dissolution and its aftermath discussed in the textbook indicates that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the death of a spouse takes a greater toll on men than on women. 
B)  after divorce, women tend to remarry more quickly than do men. 
C)  marital dissolution is better predicted by data collected from men than data collected from women. 
D)  the period of greatest stress for men occurs before the relationship dissolves; for women, their stress peaks after the relationship has ended. 
A)  the death of a spouse takes a greater toll on men than on women. 
B)  after divorce, women tend to remarry more quickly than do men. 
C)  marital dissolution is better predicted by data collected from men than data collected from women. 
D)  the period of greatest stress for men occurs before the relationship dissolves; for women, their stress peaks after the relationship has ended.

Question 10

Gurmit and Sara have recently divorced after 27 years of marriage. Which one of the following is LEAST consistent with the material about relationship dissolution and its aftermath discussed in the textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sara was most likely the one who applied for the divorce. 
B)  Gurmit is likely to remarry sooner than is Sara. 
C)  Sara experienced financial difficulties because of the divorce but feels, overall, slightly more life satisfaction than does Gurmit. 
D)  Gurmit experienced little change in income because of the divorce and feels, overall, slightly more life satisfaction than does Sara. 
A)  Sara was most likely the one who applied for the divorce. 
B)  Gurmit is likely to remarry sooner than is Sara. 
C)  Sara experienced financial difficulties because of the divorce but feels, overall, slightly more life satisfaction than does Gurmit. 
D)  Gurmit experienced little change in income because of the divorce and feels, overall, slightly more life satisfaction than does Sara.

Question 11

Juan thinks that because he is a man it is his ÒroleÓ to ask a woman out on a date and to pay when they go out for dinner. These behaviors are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  primary sex characteristics. 
B)  secondary sex characteristics. 
C)  tertiary sex characteristics. 
D)  masculinity. 
A)  primary sex characteristics. 
B)  secondary sex characteristics. 
C)  tertiary sex characteristics. 
D)  masculinity.

Question 12

Knowing the ________ of the partners involved is necessary in understanding intimate relationships.

Accepted Answer

A)  sex 
B)  gender 
C)  sexual orientation 
D)  all of the above 
A)  sex 
B)  gender 
C)  sexual orientation 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

________ refers to whether a person has characteristics and behaviors that are masculine or feminine; ________ refers to whether a person is male or female, biologically speaking.

Accepted Answer

A)  Gender; sex 
B)  Sex; gender 
C)  Socialization; biology 
D)  Biology; socialization 
A)  Gender; sex 
B)  Sex; gender 
C)  Socialization; biology 
D)  Biology; socialization

Question 14

Joseph and Cybill are 24-year-old fraternal twins who are both single. Which one of their following behaviors is LEAST consistent with an evolutionary explanation for sex differences in relationship behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because of his lower parental investment, Joseph is more willing than Cybill to engage in short-term sexual relationships. 
B)  Cybill engages in more intrasexual competition than Joseph, especially by being physically aggressive toward her rivals. 
C)  Joseph prefers dating women who are younger than he is, whereas Cybill prefers dating men who are older than she is. 
D)  None of the above statements are consistent with an evolutionary explanation for sex differences in relationship behavior. 
A)  Because of his lower parental investment, Joseph is more willing than Cybill to engage in short-term sexual relationships. 
B)  Cybill engages in more intrasexual competition than Joseph, especially by being physically aggressive toward her rivals. 
C)  Joseph prefers dating women who are younger than he is, whereas Cybill prefers dating men who are older than she is. 
D)  None of the above statements are consistent with an evolutionary explanation for sex differences in relationship behavior.

Question 15

Erich and Jakob, two Swedish men, have recently begun an intimate relationship. Based on what you know about how homosexual and heterosexual relationships differ, which of the following is most likely true about Erich and Jakob's relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Erich and Jakob are more sexually satisfied than are their heterosexual counterparts. 
B)  Because they live in a country that provides equal rights for homosexual and heterosexual couples, Erich and Jakob do not need to worry about being scorned for displaying their affection in public. 
C)  Even though they live in a country that provides equal rights for homosexual and heterosexual couples, Erich and Jakob are more likely to break up than are their heterosexual counterparts. 
D)  All of the above are likely true about Erich and Jakob's relationship. 
A)  Erich and Jakob are more sexually satisfied than are their heterosexual counterparts. 
B)  Because they live in a country that provides equal rights for homosexual and heterosexual couples, Erich and Jakob do not need to worry about being scorned for displaying their affection in public. 
C)  Even though they live in a country that provides equal rights for homosexual and heterosexual couples, Erich and Jakob are more likely to break up than are their heterosexual counterparts. 
D)  All of the above are likely true about Erich and Jakob's relationship.

Question 16

Karen and Gorman have been married 10 years. Which of the following is most consistent with the material about sex and physical intimacy described in the textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  Karen had a brief extramarital affair because she was experiencing sexual dissatisfaction in her relationship with Gorman. 
B)  Even though generally satisfied in their relationship, Karen and Gorman have attended relationship counseling because they were both dissatisfied with their sexual relationship. 
C)  Over time, both Karen and Gorman have felt more dissatisfied with their sexual relationship. 
D)  All of the above are consistent with the material about sex and physical intimacy. 
A)  Karen had a brief extramarital affair because she was experiencing sexual dissatisfaction in her relationship with Gorman. 
B)  Even though generally satisfied in their relationship, Karen and Gorman have attended relationship counseling because they were both dissatisfied with their sexual relationship. 
C)  Over time, both Karen and Gorman have felt more dissatisfied with their sexual relationship. 
D)  All of the above are consistent with the material about sex and physical intimacy.

Question 17

10.Cierra and Ashleigh (a lesbian couple) are friends with Donald and Janelle (a heterosexual couple). Based on current knowledge outlined in the textbook, in what ways would you expect Cierra and Ashleigh's relationship to differ from Donald and Janelle's relationship?

Accepted Answer

First, gay and lesbian partners are sexu

Question 18

Cierra and Ashleigh (a lesbian couple) are friends with Donald and Janelle (a heterosexual couple). Based on current knowledge outlined in the textbook about areas of difference between heterosexual and homosexual relationships, which of the following is most likely?

Accepted Answer

A)  Donald and Janelle are more likely to be satisfied with their relationship than are Cierra and Ashleigh. 
B)  Cierra and Ashleigh are more likely to break up than are Donald and Janelle. 
C)  Donald and Janelle likely have sex less often than do Cierra and Ashleigh. 
D)  Cierra and Ashleigh are likely more accepting of sex outside the relationship than are Donald and Janelle. 
A)  Donald and Janelle are more likely to be satisfied with their relationship than are Cierra and Ashleigh. 
B)  Cierra and Ashleigh are more likely to break up than are Donald and Janelle. 
C)  Donald and Janelle likely have sex less often than do Cierra and Ashleigh. 
D)  Cierra and Ashleigh are likely more accepting of sex outside the relationship than are Donald and Janelle.

Question 19

4.Imagine you are a high school teacher. As you walk into your classroom Monday morning, you overhear snippets of conversation your students are having. There is Tiroyaone, describing in detail how he scored the winning goal in his soccer game; across the room, while applying another coat of mascara to her lashes, Leitisha raves about the new tanning salon in town; and Ryland is making fun of Josh for failing the latest chemistry test. According to the ÒnatureÓ explanation for sex differences, why are your students engaging in these behaviors?

Accepted Answer

My students are engaged in intrasexual c

Question 20

Amanti and Tina, members of the same sorority at college, have recently begun an intimate relationship. Based on what you know about how homosexual and heterosexual relationships differ, which of the following is most likely true about Amanti and Tina's relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amanti and Tina have sex less frequently than do their heterosexual counterparts. 
B)  Amanti and Tina are more sexually satisfied (i.e., have more orgasms) than are women in heterosexual relationships. 
C)  Amanti and Tina are more likely to break up than are their heterosexual counterparts. 
D)  All of the above are likely true about Amanti and Tina's relationship. 
A)  Amanti and Tina have sex less frequently than do their heterosexual counterparts. 
B)  Amanti and Tina are more sexually satisfied (i.e., have more orgasms) than are women in heterosexual relationships. 
C)  Amanti and Tina are more likely to break up than are their heterosexual counterparts. 
D)  All of the above are likely true about Amanti and Tina's relationship.

Ava, an 11-year-old girl, has recently become a little chubby and has started developing breasts. These body changes are examples of:

5.How do masculine and feminine traits combine to yield four classifications of sex role identity? Describe how these four classifications are associated with relationship outcomes.

Abra identifies herself as lesbian. This means that she:

Hamad describes himself as sympathetic, affectionate, secretive, independent, and gentle. Based on this description, we could conclude that Hamad is:

According to the textbook, what is the best way to explain differences between men and women in relationships?

Jamil describes himself as analytical, affectionate, unpredictable, moody, independent, and gentle. Based on this description, we could conclude that Jamil is:

Research on sex differences in relationship awareness shows that tend to have more relationship awareness than do.

Women and men possess different chromosomes, sex hormones, and genitalia. These are considered:

The material about relationship dissolution and its aftermath discussed in the textbook indicates that:

Gurmit and Sara have recently divorced after 27 years of marriage. Which one of the following is LEAST consistent with the material about relationship dissolution and its aftermath discussed in the textbook?

Juan thinks that because he is a man it is his ÒroleÓ to ask a woman out on a date and to pay when they go out for dinner. These behaviors are examples of:

Knowing the ________ of the partners involved is necessary in understanding intimate relationships.

refers to whether a person has characteristics and behaviors that are masculine or feminine; refers to whether a person is male or female, biologically speaking.

Joseph and Cybill are 24-year-old fraternal twins who are both single. Which one of their following behaviors is LEAST consistent with an evolutionary explanation for sex differences in relationship behavior?

Erich and Jakob, two Swedish men, have recently begun an intimate relationship. Based on what you know about how homosexual and heterosexual relationships differ, which of the following is most likely true about Erich and Jakob's relationship?

Karen and Gorman have been married 10 years. Which of the following is most consistent with the material about sex and physical intimacy described in the textbook?

10.Cierra and Ashleigh (a lesbian couple) are friends with Donald and Janelle (a heterosexual couple). Based on current knowledge outlined in the textbook, in what ways would you expect Cierra and Ashleigh's relationship to differ from Donald and Janelle's relationship?

Cierra and Ashleigh (a lesbian couple) are friends with Donald and Janelle (a heterosexual couple). Based on current knowledge outlined in the textbook about areas of difference between heterosexual and homosexual relationships, which of the following is most likely?

Amanti and Tina, members of the same sorority at college, have recently begun an intimate relationship. Based on what you know about how homosexual and heterosexual relationships differ, which of the following is most likely true about Amanti and Tina's relationship?

Why Study Intimate Relationships?

Tools of Relationship Science

Theoretical Frameworks

Attraction and Mate Selection

Personality and Personal History

Communicating Closeness

Managing Differences

Beliefs and Values

Understanding Each Other

Relationships in Context

Improving Relationships

Relationships Across the Lifespan

Filters

Exam 4: Men and Women, Gay and Straight

Ava, an 11-year-old girl, has recently become a little chubby and has started developing breasts. These body changes are examples of:

5.How do masculine and feminine traits combine to yield four classifications of sex role identity? Describe how these four classifications are associated with relationship outcomes.

Abra identifies herself as lesbian. This means that she:

Hamad describes himself as sympathetic, affectionate, secretive, independent, and gentle. Based on this description, we could conclude that Hamad is:

According to the textbook, what is the best way to explain differences between men and women in relationships?

Jamil describes himself as analytical, affectionate, unpredictable, moody, independent, and gentle. Based on this description, we could conclude that Jamil is:

Research on sex differences in relationship awareness shows that ________ tend to have more relationship awareness than ________ do.

Women and men possess different chromosomes, sex hormones, and genitalia. These are considered:

The material about relationship dissolution and its aftermath discussed in the textbook indicates that:

Gurmit and Sara have recently divorced after 27 years of marriage. Which one of the following is LEAST consistent with the material about relationship dissolution and its aftermath discussed in the textbook?

Juan thinks that because he is a man it is his ÒroleÓ to ask a woman out on a date and to pay when they go out for dinner. These behaviors are examples of:

Knowing the ________ of the partners involved is necessary in understanding intimate relationships.

________ refers to whether a person has characteristics and behaviors that are masculine or feminine; ________ refers to whether a person is male or female, biologically speaking.

Joseph and Cybill are 24-year-old fraternal twins who are both single. Which one of their following behaviors is LEAST consistent with an evolutionary explanation for sex differences in relationship behavior?

Erich and Jakob, two Swedish men, have recently begun an intimate relationship. Based on what you know about how homosexual and heterosexual relationships differ, which of the following is most likely true about Erich and Jakob's relationship?

Karen and Gorman have been married 10 years. Which of the following is most consistent with the material about sex and physical intimacy described in the textbook?

10.Cierra and Ashleigh (a lesbian couple) are friends with Donald and Janelle (a heterosexual couple). Based on current knowledge outlined in the textbook, in what ways would you expect Cierra and Ashleigh's relationship to differ from Donald and Janelle's relationship?

Cierra and Ashleigh (a lesbian couple) are friends with Donald and Janelle (a heterosexual couple). Based on current knowledge outlined in the textbook about areas of difference between heterosexual and homosexual relationships, which of the following is most likely?

Amanti and Tina, members of the same sorority at college, have recently begun an intimate relationship. Based on what you know about how homosexual and heterosexual relationships differ, which of the following is most likely true about Amanti and Tina's relationship?

Why Study Intimate Relationships?

Tools of Relationship Science

Theoretical Frameworks

Attraction and Mate Selection

Personality and Personal History

Communicating Closeness

Managing Differences

Beliefs and Values

Understanding Each Other

Relationships in Context

Improving Relationships

Relationships Across the Lifespan

Filters

Research on sex differences in relationship awareness shows that tend to have more relationship awareness than do.

refers to whether a person has characteristics and behaviors that are masculine or feminine; refers to whether a person is male or female, biologically speaking.