Question 1

Compared to female sexual attraction,male sexual attraction can be characterized as:

Accepted Answer

A)  aroused by a broad array of sexual stimuli. 
B)  more fluid over time. 
C)  more likely to be influenced by sociocultural factors. 
D)  aroused by a narrow array of sexual stimuli. 
A)  aroused by a broad array of sexual stimuli. 
B)  more fluid over time. 
C)  more likely to be influenced by sociocultural factors. 
D)  aroused by a narrow array of sexual stimuli.

Question 2

Compared to male sexual attraction,female sexual attraction can be characterized as:

Accepted Answer

A)  more likely to be influenced by biological factors. 
B)  more stable over time. 
C)  more likely to be influenced by sociocultural factors. 
D)  aroused by a narrow array of sexual stimuli. 
A)  more likely to be influenced by biological factors. 
B)  more stable over time. 
C)  more likely to be influenced by sociocultural factors. 
D)  aroused by a narrow array of sexual stimuli.

Question 3

Asexuality is different from celibacy in that:

Accepted Answer

A)  asexual people experience sexual desire. 
B)  asexual people do not experience sexual desire. 
C)  celibate people do not experience sexual desire. 
D)  celibate people are sexually active. 
A)  asexual people experience sexual desire. 
B)  asexual people do not experience sexual desire. 
C)  celibate people do not experience sexual desire. 
D)  celibate people are sexually active.

Question 4

Individuals who identify as lesbian,gay,bisexual,or transgender are considered:

Accepted Answer

A)  sexually fluid. 
B)  sexual minorities. 
C)  celibate. 
D)  asexual. 
A)  sexually fluid. 
B)  sexual minorities. 
C)  celibate. 
D)  asexual.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT considered one of the five strands of sexual orientation?

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual identity 
B)  sexual arousal 
C)  gender identity. 
D)  sexual behavior 
A)  sexual identity 
B)  sexual arousal 
C)  gender identity. 
D)  sexual behavior

Question 6

The term demisexual refers to people who:

Accepted Answer

A)  identify predominately as asexual but experience no sexual attraction. 
B)  identify predominately as asexual but experience occasional sexual attraction. 
C)  experience sexual attraction only after establishing a strong bond with someone. 
D)  experience intimate longing and a desire for emotional and physical (but not sexual)closeness. 
A)  identify predominately as asexual but experience no sexual attraction. 
B)  identify predominately as asexual but experience occasional sexual attraction. 
C)  experience sexual attraction only after establishing a strong bond with someone. 
D)  experience intimate longing and a desire for emotional and physical (but not sexual)closeness.

Question 7

Mari is highly attracted to people of the same sex and is not attracted to people of the opposite sex.Mari is likely to subscribe to which of the following sexual orientations?

Accepted Answer

A)  asexual 
B)  straight 
C)  gay or lesbian 
D)  bisexual 
A)  asexual 
B)  straight 
C)  gay or lesbian 
D)  bisexual

Question 8

Gay,lesbian,bisexual,and straight individuals all value which of the following in an intimate relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  happiness 
B)  authentic emotional connection 
C)  levels of intimacy 
D)  equal division of labor 
A)  happiness 
B)  authentic emotional connection 
C)  levels of intimacy 
D)  equal division of labor

Question 9

Research suggests that,compared to straight parents,children born to lesbian mothers are likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  pursue a same-sex relationship. 
B)  pursue a different-sex relationship. 
C)  show no difference in sexual attraction. 
D)  identify as asexual. 
A)  pursue a same-sex relationship. 
B)  pursue a different-sex relationship. 
C)  show no difference in sexual attraction. 
D)  identify as asexual.

Question 10

People become clear about their sexual identities between the ages of ____ and ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  4;11 
B)  12;17 
C)  18;23 
D)  24;31 
A)  4;11 
B)  12;17 
C)  18;23 
D)  24;31

Question 11

Which of the following is the most important element in sexual orientation?

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual identity 
B)  sexual arousal 
C)  sexual attraction 
D)  sexual behavior 
A)  sexual identity 
B)  sexual arousal 
C)  sexual attraction 
D)  sexual behavior

Question 12

When we make comparisons between same- and different-sex couples,what are the three big traps to be avoided?

Accepted Answer

First,we have to recognize that the stud

Question 13

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 14

According to your text,what is one factor that may prompt a shift in a person's sexual attraction?

Accepted Answer

A)  availability of partners 
B)  number of prior partners 
C)  family support 
D)  the person's current age 
A)  availability of partners 
B)  number of prior partners 
C)  family support 
D)  the person's current age

Question 15

Based on laboratory observations of same-sex and different-sex couples,gay and lesbian couples are most likely to use which of the following strategies when discussing differences of opinion?

Accepted Answer

A)  being domineering 
B)  being belligerent 
C)  expressing humor 
D)  showing affection 
A)  being domineering 
B)  being belligerent 
C)  expressing humor 
D)  showing affection

Question 16

Describe the ways in which homosexuality may enhance the fitness of close relatives (hint: think of the cross-cultural studies conducted with gay men in Samoa and Indonesia).

Accepted Answer

Evolutionary biologists suggest that in

Question 17

The U.S.Supreme Court's Defense of Marriage Act is an act that defined marriage strictly as a relationship between:

Accepted Answer

A)  a man and a woman. 
B)  two men. 
C)  two women. 
D)  two individuals irrespective of sex. 
A)  a man and a woman. 
B)  two men. 
C)  two women. 
D)  two individuals irrespective of sex.

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of gender deviance neutralization?

Accepted Answer

A)  When women do fewer household chores as compared to men. 
B)  When men do more household chores as compared to women. 
C)  When women do more household chores as compared to men. 
D)  When men do not do any household chores but women do all of them. 
A)  When women do fewer household chores as compared to men. 
B)  When men do more household chores as compared to women. 
C)  When women do more household chores as compared to men. 
D)  When men do not do any household chores but women do all of them.

Question 19

Which of the following refers to feelings of infatuation,love,and emotional desire for another person?

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual orientation 
B)  romantic attraction 
C)  sexual arousal 
D)  sexual identity 
A)  sexual orientation 
B)  romantic attraction 
C)  sexual arousal 
D)  sexual identity

Question 20

The term "gray asexual" refers to people who:

Accepted Answer

A)  identify predominately as asexual but experience no sexual attraction. 
B)  identify predominately as asexual but experience occasional sexual attraction. 
C)  experience sexual attraction only after establishing a strong bond with someone. 
D)  experience intimate longing and a desire for emotional and physical (but not sexual)closeness. 
A)  identify predominately as asexual but experience no sexual attraction. 
B)  identify predominately as asexual but experience occasional sexual attraction. 
C)  experience sexual attraction only after establishing a strong bond with someone. 
D)  experience intimate longing and a desire for emotional and physical (but not sexual)closeness.

Compared to female sexual attraction,male sexual attraction can be characterized as:

Compared to male sexual attraction,female sexual attraction can be characterized as:

Asexuality is different from celibacy in that:

Individuals who identify as lesbian,gay,bisexual,or transgender are considered:

Which of the following is NOT considered one of the five strands of sexual orientation?

The term demisexual refers to people who:

Mari is highly attracted to people of the same sex and is not attracted to people of the opposite sex.Mari is likely to subscribe to which of the following sexual orientations?

Gay,lesbian,bisexual,and straight individuals all value which of the following in an intimate relationship?

Research suggests that,compared to straight parents,children born to lesbian mothers are likely to:

People become clear about their sexual identities between the ages of and .

Which of the following is the most important element in sexual orientation?

When we make comparisons between same- and different-sex couples,what are the three big traps to be avoided?

Abra identifies herself as lesbian.This means that she:

According to your text,what is one factor that may prompt a shift in a person's sexual attraction?

Based on laboratory observations of same-sex and different-sex couples,gay and lesbian couples are most likely to use which of the following strategies when discussing differences of opinion?

Describe the ways in which homosexuality may enhance the fitness of close relatives (hint: think of the cross-cultural studies conducted with gay men in Samoa and Indonesia).

The U.S.Supreme Court's Defense of Marriage Act is an act that defined marriage strictly as a relationship between:

Which of the following is an example of gender deviance neutralization?

Which of the following refers to feelings of infatuation,love,and emotional desire for another person?

The term "gray asexual" refers to people who:

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Exam 5: Sexual Orientation

Compared to female sexual attraction,male sexual attraction can be characterized as:

Compared to male sexual attraction,female sexual attraction can be characterized as:

Asexuality is different from celibacy in that:

Individuals who identify as lesbian,gay,bisexual,or transgender are considered:

Which of the following is NOT considered one of the five strands of sexual orientation?

The term demisexual refers to people who:

Mari is highly attracted to people of the same sex and is not attracted to people of the opposite sex.Mari is likely to subscribe to which of the following sexual orientations?

Gay,lesbian,bisexual,and straight individuals all value which of the following in an intimate relationship?

Research suggests that,compared to straight parents,children born to lesbian mothers are likely to:

People become clear about their sexual identities between the ages of ____ and ____.

Which of the following is the most important element in sexual orientation?

When we make comparisons between same- and different-sex couples,what are the three big traps to be avoided?

Abra identifies herself as lesbian.This means that she:

According to your text,what is one factor that may prompt a shift in a person's sexual attraction?

Based on laboratory observations of same-sex and different-sex couples,gay and lesbian couples are most likely to use which of the following strategies when discussing differences of opinion?

Describe the ways in which homosexuality may enhance the fitness of close relatives (hint: think of the cross-cultural studies conducted with gay men in Samoa and Indonesia).

The U.S.Supreme Court's Defense of Marriage Act is an act that defined marriage strictly as a relationship between:

Which of the following is an example of gender deviance neutralization?

Which of the following refers to feelings of infatuation,love,and emotional desire for another person?

The term "gray asexual" refers to people who:

Love and Why It Matters

Influential Theories

Research Methods

Gender

Personality and Personal History

Romantic Attraction

Communication

Sexual Intimacy

Conflict

Infidelity and Aggression

Interpreting Experience

Stress and Context

Relationships Across the Lifespan

Improving Relationships

Filters

People become clear about their sexual identities between the ages of and .