Question 1

Many couples avoid conversations about sex altogether because _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  at an early age, they were each taught that talking about sex is inappropriate 
B)  they may be scared to discuss sex with their life partners 
C)  they know how their needs can strengthen their relationship 
D)  they know how to communicate their sexual desires 
A)  at an early age, they were each taught that talking about sex is inappropriate 
B)  they may be scared to discuss sex with their life partners 
C)  they know how their needs can strengthen their relationship 
D)  they know how to communicate their sexual desires

Question 2

Couples who positively rate their relationships are more likely to forgive their partners for ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  loyalty 
B)  transgressions 
C)  obedience 
D)  perfection 
A)  loyalty 
B)  transgressions 
C)  obedience 
D)  perfection

Question 3

According to your text, what is one crucial factor that nondefensive listening relies on?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-assertiveness 
B)  Self-efficacy 
C)  Self-disclosure 
D)  Self-restraint 
A)  Self-assertiveness 
B)  Self-efficacy 
C)  Self-disclosure 
D)  Self-restraint

Question 4

What does the idiom "out of the mouth of babes" means?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intelligent or truthful 
B)  Ignorant 
C)  Understanding 
D)  Inaccurate 
A)  Intelligent or truthful 
B)  Ignorant 
C)  Understanding 
D)  Inaccurate

Question 5

Which languages lack the feature of tag questions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scottish; Welsh 
B)  French, Swedish 
C)  Spanish, Italian 
D)  Arabic; Hebrew 
A)  Scottish; Welsh 
B)  French, Swedish 
C)  Spanish, Italian 
D)  Arabic; Hebrew

Question 6

According to Tannen's research, men tend to use more "report talk," which _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  tends to be more creative and instrumental 
B)  imparts knowledge 
C)  establishes connections 
D)  establishes relationships 
A)  tends to be more creative and instrumental 
B)  imparts knowledge 
C)  establishes connections 
D)  establishes relationships

Question 7

Explain why listening is important. Identify and describe two skills that good listeners have.

Accepted Answer

Listening is important because nearly ha

Question 8

When we want to project an image with our message, which of the three goals of communication are we focusing on?

Accepted Answer

A)  Relational 
B)  Identity management 
C)  Getting the job done 
D)  Communication filtering 
A)  Relational 
B)  Identity management 
C)  Getting the job done 
D)  Communication filtering

Question 9

Why is it important to summarize what your partner has told you, as accurately as possible, after he or she is done talking?

Accepted Answer

A)  This lets the partner remember what he or she told us because he or she forgets as soon as he or she is done talking 
B)  So that our partner will stop talking further 
C)  This lets the partner know that we were listening 
D)  None of these is correct 
A)  This lets the partner remember what he or she told us because he or she forgets as soon as he or she is done talking 
B)  So that our partner will stop talking further 
C)  This lets the partner know that we were listening 
D)  None of these is correct

Question 10

According to Maltz and Borker, what is true of men and women's communication styles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Early play experiences are related to later communication styles. 
B)  Men and women learn differing communication styles as they progress through different stages of romantic relationships. 
C)  Men from divorced families tend to have more gender-neutral styles of communication. 
D)  Lesbian women have communication styles very similar to men. 
A)  Early play experiences are related to later communication styles. 
B)  Men and women learn differing communication styles as they progress through different stages of romantic relationships. 
C)  Men from divorced families tend to have more gender-neutral styles of communication. 
D)  Lesbian women have communication styles very similar to men.

Question 11

What is the name of the communication technique where the listener uses nodding and eye contact to signal that he or she is attentive to the speaker?

Accepted Answer

A)  Active expression 
B)  Active listening 
C)  Nondefensive listening 
D)  Nonverbal listening 
A)  Active expression 
B)  Active listening 
C)  Nondefensive listening 
D)  Nonverbal listening

Question 12

Nadia says, "We never make love anymore." She and her partner have sex about twice a week, which is less often than they used to. What is her statement an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overkill 
B)  Overgeneralization 
C)  Defensiveness 
D)  Validation 
A)  Overkill 
B)  Overgeneralization 
C)  Defensiveness 
D)  Validation

Question 13

The nature of your relationship with a person, your mood at the time, or your feelings can all influence _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  nonconstructive communication 
B)  negative feelings and communication 
C)  message interpretation 
D)  fighting 
A)  nonconstructive communication 
B)  negative feelings and communication 
C)  message interpretation 
D)  fighting

Question 14

Discuss two ways in which communication differs based on gender. Give examples to support your thinking.

Accepted Answer

One way is in use of nonverbal communica

Question 15

What conversation technique is critical in maintaining healthy and satisfying relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  Projection 
B)  Self-disclosure 
C)  Question statements 
D)  Disclaimers 
A)  Projection 
B)  Self-disclosure 
C)  Question statements 
D)  Disclaimers

Question 16

Explain the value of using emoticons and emojis when texting or using other forms of computer-mediated communication. What are emoticons analogous to in standard communication?

Accepted Answer

Emoticons or emojis can be useful to hel

Question 17

When we want to project an image with our message, we are focusing on the goal of getting the job done.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which factor fosters mutual understanding?

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavior 
B)  Attitude 
C)  Communication 
D)  Anxiety 
A)  Behavior 
B)  Attitude 
C)  Communication 
D)  Anxiety

Question 19

What is an unwritten rule about communication when you first meet someone?

Accepted Answer

A)  You talk about something relevant but impersonal. 
B)  You talk about something relevant and personal. 
C)  You talk about something irrelevant and impersonal. 
D)  You talk about something irrelevant and personal. 
A)  You talk about something relevant but impersonal. 
B)  You talk about something relevant and personal. 
C)  You talk about something irrelevant and impersonal. 
D)  You talk about something irrelevant and personal.

Question 20

Couples who talk about sexuality-related issues report higher levels of relationship satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Many couples avoid conversations about sex altogether because _______________.

Couples who positively rate their relationships are more likely to forgive their partners for ______________.

According to your text, what is one crucial factor that nondefensive listening relies on?

What does the idiom "out of the mouth of babes" means?

Which languages lack the feature of tag questions?

According to Tannen's research, men tend to use more "report talk," which _____________.

Explain why listening is important. Identify and describe two skills that good listeners have.

When we want to project an image with our message, which of the three goals of communication are we focusing on?

Why is it important to summarize what your partner has told you, as accurately as possible, after he or she is done talking?

According to Maltz and Borker, what is true of men and women's communication styles?

What is the name of the communication technique where the listener uses nodding and eye contact to signal that he or she is attentive to the speaker?

Nadia says, "We never make love anymore." She and her partner have sex about twice a week, which is less often than they used to. What is her statement an example of?

The nature of your relationship with a person, your mood at the time, or your feelings can all influence _______________.

Discuss two ways in which communication differs based on gender. Give examples to support your thinking.

What conversation technique is critical in maintaining healthy and satisfying relationships?

Explain the value of using emoticons and emojis when texting or using other forms of computer-mediated communication. What are emoticons analogous to in standard communication?

When we want to project an image with our message, we are focusing on the goal of getting the job done.

Which factor fosters mutual understanding?

What is an unwritten rule about communication when you first meet someone?

Couples who talk about sexuality-related issues report higher levels of relationship satisfaction.

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Love and Intimacy

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Adult Sexual Relationships

Sexual Expression

Sexual Orientation

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Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hivaids

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Exam 3: Communication and Sexuality

Many couples avoid conversations about sex altogether because _______________.

Couples who positively rate their relationships are more likely to forgive their partners for ______________.

According to your text, what is one crucial factor that nondefensive listening relies on?

What does the idiom "out of the mouth of babes" means?

Which languages lack the feature of tag questions?

According to Tannen's research, men tend to use more "report talk," which _____________.

Explain why listening is important. Identify and describe two skills that good listeners have.

When we want to project an image with our message, which of the three goals of communication are we focusing on?

Why is it important to summarize what your partner has told you, as accurately as possible, after he or she is done talking?

According to Maltz and Borker, what is true of men and women's communication styles?

What is the name of the communication technique where the listener uses nodding and eye contact to signal that he or she is attentive to the speaker?

Nadia says, "We never make love anymore." She and her partner have sex about twice a week, which is less often than they used to. What is her statement an example of?

The nature of your relationship with a person, your mood at the time, or your feelings can all influence _______________.

Discuss two ways in which communication differs based on gender. Give examples to support your thinking.

What conversation technique is critical in maintaining healthy and satisfying relationships?

Explain the value of using emoticons and emojis when texting or using other forms of computer-mediated communication. What are emoticons analogous to in standard communication?

When we want to project an image with our message, we are focusing on the goal of getting the job done.

Which factor fosters mutual understanding?

What is an unwritten rule about communication when you first meet someone?

Couples who talk about sexuality-related issues report higher levels of relationship satisfaction.

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Love and Intimacy

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Adult Sexual Relationships

Sexual Expression

Sexual Orientation

Pregnancy and Birth

Contraception and Abortion

Challenges to Sexual Functioning

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hivaids

Varieties of Sexual Expression

Power and Coercion

Sexual Images and Selling Sex

Filters