Question 1

If a couple decides to "consciously uncouple," this refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the process of dissolving a covenant marriage. 
B)  a form of divorce for commonly used by gay and lesbian couples. 
C)  a purposeful and amicable process to end an intimate relationship. 
D)  a spiritual process that a couple can choose in place of a legal divorce or annulment. 
A)  the process of dissolving a covenant marriage. 
B)  a form of divorce for commonly used by gay and lesbian couples. 
C)  a purposeful and amicable process to end an intimate relationship. 
D)  a spiritual process that a couple can choose in place of a legal divorce or annulment.

Question 2

Which is the first country to legalize same-sex marriage in 2000?

Accepted Answer

A)  Belgium 
B)  Netherlands 
C)  Brazil 
D)  Argentina 
A)  Belgium 
B)  Netherlands 
C)  Brazil 
D)  Argentina

Question 3

What does research indicate about the chance for a hookup to result in a committed relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Since there are fewer restrictions related to casual sex, hookup relationships have successful rates of becoming long-term relationships. 
B)  People who engage in hookups are committed to polyamory and reject long-term commitments. 
C)  Only a small percentage of hookups progress into committed relationships. 
D)  Hookups often progress into committed relationships; however, those rarely last longer than a few years. 
A)  Since there are fewer restrictions related to casual sex, hookup relationships have successful rates of becoming long-term relationships. 
B)  People who engage in hookups are committed to polyamory and reject long-term commitments. 
C)  Only a small percentage of hookups progress into committed relationships. 
D)  Hookups often progress into committed relationships; however, those rarely last longer than a few years.

Question 4

Compare and contrast men's and women's adjustment to divorce.

Accepted Answer

Each person adjusts to divorce different

Question 5

An online poll done by the Pew Research Center found that __________ is Americans' top reason for marriage.

Accepted Answer

A)  Children 
B)  Companionship 
C)  Love 
D)  Sexual access 
A)  Children 
B)  Companionship 
C)  Love 
D)  Sexual access

Question 6

When did South Africa legalize same-sex marriage?

Accepted Answer

A)  2000 
B)  2003 
C)  2006 
D)  2010 
A)  2000 
B)  2003 
C)  2006 
D)  2010

Question 7

What type of infidelity has been found to have the LEAST overall impact on marital relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotional 
B)  Sexual 
C)  Emotional and sexual 
D)  Internet 
A)  Emotional 
B)  Sexual 
C)  Emotional and sexual 
D)  Internet

Question 8

Which couples report higher levels of intimate communication and emotional closeness in their relationships compared with other couple types?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lesbian couples 
B)  Gay male couples 
C)  Polyamorous couples 
D)  Heterosexual couples 
A)  Lesbian couples 
B)  Gay male couples 
C)  Polyamorous couples 
D)  Heterosexual couples

Question 9

____________ has been found to be a key element that helps shape the quality of romantic relationships.

Accepted Answer

A)  Abstinence 
B)  Kissing 
C)  Sexuality 
D)  None of these are correct 
A)  Abstinence 
B)  Kissing 
C)  Sexuality 
D)  None of these are correct

Question 10

Lesbian couples engage in sexual behavior more often than both gay and heterosexual couples.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In which couples are the highest age differences found?

Accepted Answer

A)  Couples who are in a relationship and living together 
B)  Unmarried couples 
C)  Couples who are divorced 
D)  Married couples 
A)  Couples who are in a relationship and living together 
B)  Unmarried couples 
C)  Couples who are divorced 
D)  Married couples

Question 12

In which society is the practice of cohabitation less common?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asian societies 
B)  Islamic societies 
C)  Both a and b 
D)  None of these are correct 
A)  Asian societies 
B)  Islamic societies 
C)  Both a and b 
D)  None of these are correct

Question 13

It is estimated that nearly _________ of college students have engaged in a long-distance relationship at some point in their lives.

Accepted Answer

A)  50% 
B)  25% 
C)  75% 
D)  15% 
A)  50% 
B)  25% 
C)  75% 
D)  15%

Question 14

According to John Gottman, what is the most important predictor of marital satisfaction for both men and women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Quality of the friendship 
B)  Agreement on financial issues 
C)  Similar spiritual beliefs 
D)  Level of sexual satisfaction 
A)  Quality of the friendship 
B)  Agreement on financial issues 
C)  Similar spiritual beliefs 
D)  Level of sexual satisfaction

Question 15

The average age at first marriage in the United States from 1970 until now:

Accepted Answer

A)  has remained constant. 
B)  has increased significantly. 
C)  has increased slightly. 
D)  has increased for men and remained the same for women. 
A)  has remained constant. 
B)  has increased significantly. 
C)  has increased slightly. 
D)  has increased for men and remained the same for women.

Question 16

Couples who were already engaged prior to living together have the same chance of divorce as couples who marry without living together first.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Births to unmarried women are lowest among what group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Caucasians 
B)  Hispanics 
C)  Asians 
D)  African Americans 
A)  Caucasians 
B)  Hispanics 
C)  Asians 
D)  African Americans

Question 18

According to gay and lesbian couples, benefits of sexuality in their relationships include all the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased communication 
B)  Feelings of acceptance and support 
C)  Increased physical intimacy 
D)  Increased vulnerability 
A)  Increased communication 
B)  Feelings of acceptance and support 
C)  Increased physical intimacy 
D)  Increased vulnerability

Question 19

What describes the consenting of two married couples to exchange partners sexually?

Accepted Answer

A)  Polygyny 
B)  Open infidelity 
C)  Polyamory 
D)  Comarital sex 
A)  Polygyny 
B)  Open infidelity 
C)  Polyamory 
D)  Comarital sex

Question 20

Couples who wait to have sex in a dating relationship:

Accepted Answer

A)  are more likely to cheat on their partners. 
B)  report less overall relationship satisfaction. 
C)  experience better relationship outcomes. 
D)  are less likely to have an unintended pregnancy. 
A)  are more likely to cheat on their partners. 
B)  report less overall relationship satisfaction. 
C)  experience better relationship outcomes. 
D)  are less likely to have an unintended pregnancy.

If a couple decides to "consciously uncouple," this refers to:

Which is the first country to legalize same-sex marriage in 2000?

What does research indicate about the chance for a hookup to result in a committed relationship?

Compare and contrast men's and women's adjustment to divorce.

An online poll done by the Pew Research Center found that __________ is Americans' top reason for marriage.

When did South Africa legalize same-sex marriage?

What type of infidelity has been found to have the LEAST overall impact on marital relationships?

Which couples report higher levels of intimate communication and emotional closeness in their relationships compared with other couple types?

____________ has been found to be a key element that helps shape the quality of romantic relationships.

Lesbian couples engage in sexual behavior more often than both gay and heterosexual couples.

In which couples are the highest age differences found?

In which society is the practice of cohabitation less common?

It is estimated that nearly _________ of college students have engaged in a long-distance relationship at some point in their lives.

According to John Gottman, what is the most important predictor of marital satisfaction for both men and women?

The average age at first marriage in the United States from 1970 until now:

Couples who were already engaged prior to living together have the same chance of divorce as couples who marry without living together first.

Births to unmarried women are lowest among what group?

According to gay and lesbian couples, benefits of sexuality in their relationships include all the following EXCEPT:

What describes the consenting of two married couples to exchange partners sexually?

Couples who wait to have sex in a dating relationship:

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Communication and Sexuality

Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Love and Intimacy

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

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

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Exam 9: Adult Sexual Relationships

If a couple decides to "consciously uncouple," this refers to:

Which is the first country to legalize same-sex marriage in 2000?

What does research indicate about the chance for a hookup to result in a committed relationship?

Compare and contrast men's and women's adjustment to divorce.

An online poll done by the Pew Research Center found that __________ is Americans' top reason for marriage.

When did South Africa legalize same-sex marriage?

What type of infidelity has been found to have the LEAST overall impact on marital relationships?

Which couples report higher levels of intimate communication and emotional closeness in their relationships compared with other couple types?

____________ has been found to be a key element that helps shape the quality of romantic relationships.

Lesbian couples engage in sexual behavior more often than both gay and heterosexual couples.

In which couples are the highest age differences found?

In which society is the practice of cohabitation less common?

It is estimated that nearly _________ of college students have engaged in a long-distance relationship at some point in their lives.

According to John Gottman, what is the most important predictor of marital satisfaction for both men and women?

The average age at first marriage in the United States from 1970 until now:

Couples who were already engaged prior to living together have the same chance of divorce as couples who marry without living together first.

Births to unmarried women are lowest among what group?

According to gay and lesbian couples, benefits of sexuality in their relationships include all the following EXCEPT:

What describes the consenting of two married couples to exchange partners sexually?

Couples who wait to have sex in a dating relationship:

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Communication and Sexuality

Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Love and Intimacy

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

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