Question 1

Each partner's evaluation of the sexual aspect of their relationship refers to their:

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual satisfaction. 
B)  relationship satisfaction. 
C)  sexual quality. 
D)  relationship quality. 
A)  sexual satisfaction. 
B)  relationship satisfaction. 
C)  sexual quality. 
D)  relationship quality.

Question 2

____________ refers to the practice of engaging in ongoing emotional and sexual relationships with multiple people,with the knowledge and consent of all parties involved.

Accepted Answer

A)  Swinging 
B)  An open relationship 
C)  Nonconsensual nonmonogamy 
D)  Polyamory 
A)  Swinging 
B)  An open relationship 
C)  Nonconsensual nonmonogamy 
D)  Polyamory

Question 3

According to research on the sexual frequency among married couples in the United States between 1989 and 2014,men's annual number of time having sex has _______ and women's numbers have _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increased;decreased 
B)   Decreased;decreased. 
C)  decreased;increased, 
D)  Increased;decreased 
A)  increased;decreased 
B)   Decreased;decreased. 
C)  decreased;increased, 
D)  Increased;decreased

Question 4

Changes in sexual frequency and desire are associated with all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  novelty in the bedroom. 
B)  security. 
C)  age. 
D)  having children. 
A)  novelty in the bedroom. 
B)  security. 
C)  age. 
D)  having children.

Question 5

Suzanne and Bob met recently and quickly became sexually active with each other.Suzanne reported that she wanted to have sex with Bob because she was curious about how he was in bed.What factor would be associated with Suzanne's reason for having sex?

Accepted Answer

A)  expression 
B)  self-esteem boost 
C)  pleasure 
D)  experience seeking 
A)  expression 
B)  self-esteem boost 
C)  pleasure 
D)  experience seeking

Question 6

People who report greater sexual satisfaction and more regular orgasms are more likely to report engaging in which of the following,in addition to intercourse?

Accepted Answer

A)  mutual masturbation and oral sex 
B)  oral sex for the female partner only 
C)  oral sex for the male partner only 
D)  male partner masturbation 
A)  mutual masturbation and oral sex 
B)  oral sex for the female partner only 
C)  oral sex for the male partner only 
D)  male partner masturbation

Question 7

According to the National Poll on Healthy Aging,adults between the ages of _____ and _____ describe their sex life as satisfying.

Accepted Answer

A)  30;45 
B)  45;60 
C)  60;65 
D)  65;80 
A)  30;45 
B)  45;60 
C)  60;65 
D)  65;80

Question 8

Jordan is a straight man who watches pornography regularly.He is likely to report _________ with his partner.

Accepted Answer

A)  lower relationship satisfaction 
B)  higher relationship satisfaction 
C)  higher closeness 
D)  lower closeness 
A)  lower relationship satisfaction 
B)  higher relationship satisfaction 
C)  higher closeness 
D)  lower closeness

Question 9

The Kama Sutra and other guides are designed to teach partners how to:

Accepted Answer

A)  please your partner sexually. 
B)  get your partner to do more housework. 
C)  raise children. 
D)  engage in different conversations. 
A)  please your partner sexually. 
B)  get your partner to do more housework. 
C)  raise children. 
D)  engage in different conversations.

Question 10

Jalisa has really appreciated all that her partner Rich has done for her recently,so she decides to have sex with him randomly to show her appreciation.What factor would be associated with Jalisa's reason for having sex?

Accepted Answer

A)  expression 
B)  duty or pressure 
C)  stress reduction 
D)  physical desirability 
A)  expression 
B)  duty or pressure 
C)  stress reduction 
D)  physical desirability

Question 11

Which of the following is true about how pornography may affect partners' beliefs about acceptable behaviors within the relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men exposed to pornography are more likely to view sex outside their relationship as acceptable and seek it themselves. 
B)  Men exposed to pornography are more likely to view sex outside their relationship as acceptable and do not seek it themselves. 
C)  Men exposed to pornography are more likely to view sex outside their relationship as unacceptable and do not seek it themselves. 
D)  Men exposed to pornography are more likely to view sex outside their relationship as unacceptable and seek it themselves. 
A)  Men exposed to pornography are more likely to view sex outside their relationship as acceptable and seek it themselves. 
B)  Men exposed to pornography are more likely to view sex outside their relationship as acceptable and do not seek it themselves. 
C)  Men exposed to pornography are more likely to view sex outside their relationship as unacceptable and do not seek it themselves. 
D)  Men exposed to pornography are more likely to view sex outside their relationship as unacceptable and seek it themselves.

Question 12

Sexual frequency and satisfaction tend to peak in the ______ year of a relationship and decline markedly in the ______ year.

Accepted Answer

A)  first;second 
B)  first;third 
C)  second;fourth 
D)  second;seventh 
A)  first;second 
B)  first;third 
C)  second;fourth 
D)  second;seventh

Question 13

Linda,a self-identified female,was discussing her most recent sexual encounter with her friends over drinks.She is more likely to report having engaged in which of the following sexual acts?

Accepted Answer

A)  anal intercourse 
B)  vaginal intercourse 
C)  gentle kissing 
D)  performing oral sex 
A)  anal intercourse 
B)  vaginal intercourse 
C)  gentle kissing 
D)  performing oral sex

Question 14

_______ refers to the explicit agreement between two committed partners that each has the option of pursuing sexual or emotional connections with other people.

Accepted Answer

A)  Swinging 
B)  An open relationship 
C)  Polyamory 
D)  Nonconsensual nonmonogamy 
A)  Swinging 
B)  An open relationship 
C)  Polyamory 
D)  Nonconsensual nonmonogamy

Question 15

Couples tend to have more sex when they divide the household chores based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  the time of day. 
B)  an equal division of labor. 
C)  the difficulty level of the chores. 
D)  taking turns. 
A)  the time of day. 
B)  an equal division of labor. 
C)  the difficulty level of the chores. 
D)  taking turns.

Question 16

Marco's partner often nags him to have sex.Which type of coercion is his partner using?

Accepted Answer

A)  Less forceful verbal: negative 
B)  Less forceful verbal: positive 
C)  Less forceful verbal: neutral 
D)  Less forceful physical 
A)  Less forceful verbal: negative 
B)  Less forceful verbal: positive 
C)  Less forceful verbal: neutral 
D)  Less forceful physical

Question 17

Research has shown that sex has positive associations with health and well-being.These associations can be best observed in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The more physical intimacy partners reported engaging in together on a given day,the lower their experience of physical symptoms,such as headaches and insomnia. 
B)  Men and women burn 2/3 the amount of calories during sex as they would doing 30 minutes of exercise on a treadmill. 
C)  Cohabiting couples who were directed to kiss their partners more often reported decreased blood pressure,compared to those who did not increase their kissing. 
D)  Engaging in frequent intercourse reduces one's immune system,making them less susceptible to infection. 
A)  The more physical intimacy partners reported engaging in together on a given day,the lower their experience of physical symptoms,such as headaches and insomnia. 
B)  Men and women burn 2/3 the amount of calories during sex as they would doing 30 minutes of exercise on a treadmill. 
C)  Cohabiting couples who were directed to kiss their partners more often reported decreased blood pressure,compared to those who did not increase their kissing. 
D)  Engaging in frequent intercourse reduces one's immune system,making them less susceptible to infection.

Question 18

Couples who report watching pornography together report all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  greater communication. 
B)  greater closeness. 
C)  enhanced intimacy. 
D)  enhanced orgasms. 
A)  greater communication. 
B)  greater closeness. 
C)  enhanced intimacy. 
D)  enhanced orgasms.

Question 19

Your friend,Patti,confides in you that she and her partner,Patrick,are no longer having sex.She is unhappy with this but has decided to stay with him because they have been together for close to 5 years.Based on this,Patti is experiencing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  relationship satisfaction 
B)  involuntary celibacy 
C)  asexuality 
D)  sexual satisfaction 
A)  relationship satisfaction 
B)  involuntary celibacy 
C)  asexuality 
D)  sexual satisfaction

Question 20

Amy is concerned that her boyfriend Nick is cheating on her.In order to "save their relationship," Amy starts engaging in sex with Nick more often.What factor would be associated with Amy's reason for having sex?

Accepted Answer

A)  stress reduction 
B)  revenge 
C)  mate guarding 
D)  self-esteem boost 
A)  stress reduction 
B)  revenge 
C)  mate guarding 
D)  self-esteem boost

Each partner's evaluation of the sexual aspect of their relationship refers to their:

____________ refers to the practice of engaging in ongoing emotional and sexual relationships with multiple people,with the knowledge and consent of all parties involved.

According to research on the sexual frequency among married couples in the United States between 1989 and 2014,men's annual number of time having sex has _ and women's numbers have ___.

Changes in sexual frequency and desire are associated with all of the following EXCEPT:

Suzanne and Bob met recently and quickly became sexually active with each other.Suzanne reported that she wanted to have sex with Bob because she was curious about how he was in bed.What factor would be associated with Suzanne's reason for having sex?

People who report greater sexual satisfaction and more regular orgasms are more likely to report engaging in which of the following,in addition to intercourse?

According to the National Poll on Healthy Aging,adults between the ages of _ and _ describe their sex life as satisfying.

Jordan is a straight man who watches pornography regularly.He is likely to report _________ with his partner.

The Kama Sutra and other guides are designed to teach partners how to:

Jalisa has really appreciated all that her partner Rich has done for her recently,so she decides to have sex with him randomly to show her appreciation.What factor would be associated with Jalisa's reason for having sex?

Which of the following is true about how pornography may affect partners' beliefs about acceptable behaviors within the relationship?

Sexual frequency and satisfaction tend to peak in the year of a relationship and decline markedly in the year.

Linda,a self-identified female,was discussing her most recent sexual encounter with her friends over drinks.She is more likely to report having engaged in which of the following sexual acts?

_______ refers to the explicit agreement between two committed partners that each has the option of pursuing sexual or emotional connections with other people.

Couples tend to have more sex when they divide the household chores based on:

Marco's partner often nags him to have sex.Which type of coercion is his partner using?

Research has shown that sex has positive associations with health and well-being.These associations can be best observed in which of the following?

Couples who report watching pornography together report all of the following EXCEPT:

Your friend,Patti,confides in you that she and her partner,Patrick,are no longer having sex.She is unhappy with this but has decided to stay with him because they have been together for close to 5 years.Based on this,Patti is experiencing which of the following?

Amy is concerned that her boyfriend Nick is cheating on her.In order to "save their relationship," Amy starts engaging in sex with Nick more often.What factor would be associated with Amy's reason for having sex?

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Exam 9: Sexual Intimacy

Each partner's evaluation of the sexual aspect of their relationship refers to their:

____________ refers to the practice of engaging in ongoing emotional and sexual relationships with multiple people,with the knowledge and consent of all parties involved.

According to research on the sexual frequency among married couples in the United States between 1989 and 2014,men's annual number of time having sex has _______ and women's numbers have _________.

Changes in sexual frequency and desire are associated with all of the following EXCEPT:

Suzanne and Bob met recently and quickly became sexually active with each other.Suzanne reported that she wanted to have sex with Bob because she was curious about how he was in bed.What factor would be associated with Suzanne's reason for having sex?

People who report greater sexual satisfaction and more regular orgasms are more likely to report engaging in which of the following,in addition to intercourse?

According to the National Poll on Healthy Aging,adults between the ages of _____ and _____ describe their sex life as satisfying.

Jordan is a straight man who watches pornography regularly.He is likely to report _________ with his partner.

The Kama Sutra and other guides are designed to teach partners how to:

Jalisa has really appreciated all that her partner Rich has done for her recently,so she decides to have sex with him randomly to show her appreciation.What factor would be associated with Jalisa's reason for having sex?

Which of the following is true about how pornography may affect partners' beliefs about acceptable behaviors within the relationship?

Sexual frequency and satisfaction tend to peak in the ______ year of a relationship and decline markedly in the ______ year.

Linda,a self-identified female,was discussing her most recent sexual encounter with her friends over drinks.She is more likely to report having engaged in which of the following sexual acts?

_______ refers to the explicit agreement between two committed partners that each has the option of pursuing sexual or emotional connections with other people.

Couples tend to have more sex when they divide the household chores based on:

Marco's partner often nags him to have sex.Which type of coercion is his partner using?

Research has shown that sex has positive associations with health and well-being.These associations can be best observed in which of the following?

Couples who report watching pornography together report all of the following EXCEPT:

Your friend,Patti,confides in you that she and her partner,Patrick,are no longer having sex.She is unhappy with this but has decided to stay with him because they have been together for close to 5 years.Based on this,Patti is experiencing which of the following?

Amy is concerned that her boyfriend Nick is cheating on her.In order to "save their relationship," Amy starts engaging in sex with Nick more often.What factor would be associated with Amy's reason for having sex?

Love and Why It Matters

Influential Theories

Research Methods

Gender

Sexual Orientation

Personality and Personal History

Romantic Attraction

Communication

Conflict

Infidelity and Aggression

Interpreting Experience

Stress and Context

Relationships Across the Lifespan

Improving Relationships

Filters

According to research on the sexual frequency among married couples in the United States between 1989 and 2014,men's annual number of time having sex has _ and women's numbers have ___.

According to the National Poll on Healthy Aging,adults between the ages of _ and _ describe their sex life as satisfying.

Sexual frequency and satisfaction tend to peak in the year of a relationship and decline markedly in the year.