Question 1

According to Blum (1997), heterosexual men have more willing partners than gay men because women are highly interested in casual sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Heterosexual couples satisfied with their relationships do NOT demonstrate which of the following patterns in their communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  the revelation of only positive thoughts and feelings to each other 
B)  an accurate encoding and decoding of nonverbal messages 
C)  approximately equal levels of affective disclosures 
D)  attempts to engage in conflict in nondestructive ways 
A)  the revelation of only positive thoughts and feelings to each other 
B)  an accurate encoding and decoding of nonverbal messages 
C)  approximately equal levels of affective disclosures 
D)  attempts to engage in conflict in nondestructive ways

Question 3

Different ethnic groups within a culture have different language patterns that affect the way they communicate about sex and sexuality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

People in relationships who share power equally are more likely to be sexually involved than those in inequitable relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Before beginning a sexual relationship, it would be wise for a woman to assess her partner's

Accepted Answer

A)  social status. 
B)  white blood count. 
C)  power issues. 
D)  sexual history. 
A)  social status. 
B)  white blood count. 
C)  power issues. 
D)  sexual history.

Question 6

Unlike the rejectors in unrequited love, the would-be lovers feel that

Accepted Answer

A)  the attraction is mutual. 
B)  they have not led the other person on. 
C)  the other person's love is intrusive. 
D)  they are responsible for hurting the other person. 
A)  the attraction is mutual. 
B)  they have not led the other person on. 
C)  the other person's love is intrusive. 
D)  they are responsible for hurting the other person.

Question 7

Which of the following contexts of communication determines how people communicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  the subcultural context of communication 
B)  the cultural context of communication 
C)  the social context of communication 
D)  the psychological context of communication 
A)  the subcultural context of communication 
B)  the cultural context of communication 
C)  the social context of communication 
D)  the psychological context of communication

Question 8

Jeff and Steve have just noticed each other at a party. Describe how they will use proximity, eye contact, and touching to communicate the possibility of a relationship.

Accepted Answer

Proximity: When they approach each other

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true of conflict?

Accepted Answer

A)  The more intimate two people become, the less likely they are to experience conflict. 
B)  The presence of conflict does not necessarily indicate that love is waning. 
C)  Conflict in any form proves detrimental to a relationship. 
D)  Conflict is the process in which people perceive what is hindering them from achieving their goals. 
A)  The more intimate two people become, the less likely they are to experience conflict. 
B)  The presence of conflict does not necessarily indicate that love is waning. 
C)  Conflict in any form proves detrimental to a relationship. 
D)  Conflict is the process in which people perceive what is hindering them from achieving their goals.

Question 10

In the context of the styles of love described by John Lee, which of the following exemplifies eros?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cody loves his girlfriend passionately, is fascinated by her physical beauty, and caresses her often. 
B)  Claire is obsessive and possessive regarding her partner and spends sleepless nights when she is away from her. 
C)  Brianna is determined to marry Tyler because they are compatible in all aspects. 
D)  Jayden never gets involved in serious relationships as he believes that love is a game. 
A)  Cody loves his girlfriend passionately, is fascinated by her physical beauty, and caresses her often. 
B)  Claire is obsessive and possessive regarding her partner and spends sleepless nights when she is away from her. 
C)  Brianna is determined to marry Tyler because they are compatible in all aspects. 
D)  Jayden never gets involved in serious relationships as he believes that love is a game.

Question 11

In the context of love and communication in intimate relationships, identify a true statement about jealousy.

Accepted Answer

A)  Jealousy is a paradox. 
B)  Jealousy disrupts the exclusiveness of a relationship. 
C)  Jealousy is a positive emotion. 
D)  Jealousy positively affirms difficulty between partners. 
A)  Jealousy is a paradox. 
B)  Jealousy disrupts the exclusiveness of a relationship. 
C)  Jealousy is a positive emotion. 
D)  Jealousy positively affirms difficulty between partners.

Question 12

What is communication?

Accepted Answer

Communication is a transactional process

Question 13

Love burns brightly but soon flickers and dies in the storge style of love.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Carmen often complains that the men she meets are distant and cannot commit to her. She falls in love easily and is sexually attracted to others. Her relationships are marked by extreme happiness, jealousy, and dark despair. In the context of the attachment theory of love, her colleagues would most likely classify her as an adult with

Accepted Answer

A)  secure attachments. 
B)  ambivalent attachments. 
C)  avoidant attachments. 
D)  mature attachments. 
A)  secure attachments. 
B)  ambivalent attachments. 
C)  avoidant attachments. 
D)  mature attachments.

Question 15

The assumption that attractive people possess more desirable social characteristics than are actually present is called

Accepted Answer

A)  the self-serving bias. 
B)  the halo effect. 
C)  the self-fulfilling prophecy. 
D)  sexual attribution. 
A)  the self-serving bias. 
B)  the halo effect. 
C)  the self-fulfilling prophecy. 
D)  sexual attribution.

Question 16

Researchers have found that men are more likely than women to

Accepted Answer

A)  perceive assertiveness and aggressive behavior by women as related to power. 
B)  separate sex from affection. 
C)  feel that sex without love and affection is not enjoyable. 
D)  see sexual activity as being appropriate and desirable when their romantic partners engage in behaviors that inspire trust. 
A)  perceive assertiveness and aggressive behavior by women as related to power. 
B)  separate sex from affection. 
C)  feel that sex without love and affection is not enjoyable. 
D)  see sexual activity as being appropriate and desirable when their romantic partners engage in behaviors that inspire trust.

Question 17

Which of the following types of couples has sex least often?

Accepted Answer

A)  gay couples 
B)  hermaphrodite couples 
C)  heterosexual couples 
D)  lesbian couples 
A)  gay couples 
B)  hermaphrodite couples 
C)  heterosexual couples 
D)  lesbian couples

Question 18

Which of the following refers to a person's position or ranking in a group in relation to other people?

Accepted Answer

A)  realness 
B)  status 
C)  culture 
D)  subculture 
A)  realness 
B)  status 
C)  culture 
D)  subculture

Question 19

List the three types of attachments.

Accepted Answer

The three types of attachments

Question 20

Which of the following nonexclusive relationships rejects the primacy of a relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  group marriage 
B)  polyamory 
C)  open marriage 
D)  adultery 
A)  group marriage 
B)  polyamory 
C)  open marriage 
D)  adultery

According to Blum (1997), heterosexual men have more willing partners than gay men because women are highly interested in casual sex.

Heterosexual couples satisfied with their relationships do NOT demonstrate which of the following patterns in their communication?

Different ethnic groups within a culture have different language patterns that affect the way they communicate about sex and sexuality.

People in relationships who share power equally are more likely to be sexually involved than those in inequitable relationships.

Before beginning a sexual relationship, it would be wise for a woman to assess her partner's

Unlike the rejectors in unrequited love, the would-be lovers feel that

Which of the following contexts of communication determines how people communicate?

Jeff and Steve have just noticed each other at a party. Describe how they will use proximity, eye contact, and touching to communicate the possibility of a relationship.

Which of the following statements is true of conflict?

In the context of the styles of love described by John Lee, which of the following exemplifies eros?

In the context of love and communication in intimate relationships, identify a true statement about jealousy.

What is communication?

Love burns brightly but soon flickers and dies in the storge style of love.

The assumption that attractive people possess more desirable social characteristics than are actually present is called

Researchers have found that men are more likely than women to

Which of the following types of couples has sex least often?

Which of the following refers to a person's position or ranking in a group in relation to other people?

List the three types of attachments.

Which of the following nonexclusive relationships rejects the primacy of a relationship?

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Exam 8: Love and Communication in Intimate Relationships

According to Blum (1997), heterosexual men have more willing partners than gay men because women are highly interested in casual sex.

Heterosexual couples satisfied with their relationships do NOT demonstrate which of the following patterns in their communication?

Different ethnic groups within a culture have different language patterns that affect the way they communicate about sex and sexuality.

People in relationships who share power equally are more likely to be sexually involved than those in inequitable relationships.

Before beginning a sexual relationship, it would be wise for a woman to assess her partner's

Unlike the rejectors in unrequited love, the would-be lovers feel that

Which of the following contexts of communication determines how people communicate?

Jeff and Steve have just noticed each other at a party. Describe how they will use proximity, eye contact, and touching to communicate the possibility of a relationship.

Which of the following statements is true of conflict?

In the context of the styles of love described by John Lee, which of the following exemplifies eros?

In the context of love and communication in intimate relationships, identify a true statement about jealousy.

What is communication?

Love burns brightly but soon flickers and dies in the storge style of love.

The assumption that attractive people possess more desirable social characteristics than are actually present is called

Researchers have found that men are more likely than women to

Which of the following types of couples has sex least often?

Which of the following refers to a person's position or ranking in a group in relation to other people?

List the three types of attachments.

Which of the following nonexclusive relationships rejects the primacy of a relationship?

Perspectives on Human Sexuality

Studying Human Sexuality

Female Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response

Male Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response

Gender and Gender Roles

Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality in Adulthood

Sexual Expression

Variations in Sexual Behavior

Contraception and Abortion

Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

The Sexual Body in Health and Illness

Sexual Function Difficulties, Dissatisfaction, Enhancement, and Therapy

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Hiv and Aids

Sexual Coercion: Harassment, Aggression, and Abuse

Sexually Explicit Materials, Prostitution, and Sex Laws

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