Question 1

How a person reacts to a breakup depends on several factors. Which of the following is NOT one of those factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Levels of self-esteem 
B)  Who initiated the breakup 
C)  More contact with the ex-partner after the breakup 
D)  Attachment styles 
A)  Levels of self-esteem 
B)  Who initiated the breakup 
C)  More contact with the ex-partner after the breakup 
D)  Attachment styles

Question 2

Who is more likely to get married?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sheila, a White woman who dropped out of high school 
B)  Tasha, a Black woman who dropped out of high school 
C)  Janet, a White woman with a bachelor's degree 
D)  Carol, a Black woman with a bachelor's degree 
A)  Sheila, a White woman who dropped out of high school 
B)  Tasha, a Black woman who dropped out of high school 
C)  Janet, a White woman with a bachelor's degree 
D)  Carol, a Black woman with a bachelor's degree

Question 3

Which country does not formally acknowledge same-sex partnerships?

Accepted Answer

A)  Norway 
B)  Italy 
C)  Netherlands 
D)  Canada 
A)  Norway 
B)  Italy 
C)  Netherlands 
D)  Canada

Question 4

Most married adults report that over time their marital satisfaction and happiness gradually decline.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to statistics, which couple is most likely to marry?

Accepted Answer

A)  A heterosexual couple, ages 21 and 22, dating in the late 1950s 
B)  A heterosexual couple, both 28, dating in the mid-1960s 
C)  A heterosexual couple, ages 25 and 28, dating in the late 1970s 
D)  A heterosexual couple, both 30, dating in the mid-1980s 
A)  A heterosexual couple, ages 21 and 22, dating in the late 1950s 
B)  A heterosexual couple, both 28, dating in the mid-1960s 
C)  A heterosexual couple, ages 25 and 28, dating in the late 1970s 
D)  A heterosexual couple, both 30, dating in the mid-1980s

Question 6

What is the example of gender differences in the consequences of divorce?

Accepted Answer

A)  Same-sex marriages and divorce 
B)  Heterosexual marriages and divorce 
C)  Financial adjustment before the divorce 
D)  Divorce and remarriage 
A)  Same-sex marriages and divorce 
B)  Heterosexual marriages and divorce 
C)  Financial adjustment before the divorce 
D)  Divorce and remarriage

Question 7

All of the following statements are true regarding divorce in other cultures EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Divorce rates are much lower in other countries compared to the United States. 
B)  Divorce was not legal in Chile until 2004. 
C)  In Israel, women need their husband's permission to divorce. 
D)  In China and Brazil, the main reason given for divorce is extramarital affairs. 
A)  Divorce rates are much lower in other countries compared to the United States. 
B)  Divorce was not legal in Chile until 2004. 
C)  In Israel, women need their husband's permission to divorce. 
D)  In China and Brazil, the main reason given for divorce is extramarital affairs.

Question 8

In which country are divorce rates the lowest in the world?

Accepted Answer

A)  India 
B)  China 
C)  Sweden 
D)  Japan 
A)  India 
B)  China 
C)  Sweden 
D)  Japan

Question 9

Having children decreases a couple's quality time together, which can lower relationship satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When was the earliest someone could have legally entered an interracial marriage throughout the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  The late 1920s 
B)  The early 1930s 
C)  The late 1960s 
D)  The mid 1970s 
A)  The late 1920s 
B)  The early 1930s 
C)  The late 1960s 
D)  The mid 1970s

Question 11

Which of the following accurately reflects correlation research on sexual behavior and relationship satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  More frequent sexual behavior is correlated to higher levels of relationship satisfaction. 
B)  Increased relationship satisfaction leads to more frequent sexual behavior. 
C)  Less frequent sexual behavior leads to higher levels of relationship satisfaction. 
D)  The frequency of sexual behavior is not correlated with relationship satisfaction. 
A)  More frequent sexual behavior is correlated to higher levels of relationship satisfaction. 
B)  Increased relationship satisfaction leads to more frequent sexual behavior. 
C)  Less frequent sexual behavior leads to higher levels of relationship satisfaction. 
D)  The frequency of sexual behavior is not correlated with relationship satisfaction.

Question 12

Identify at least three key demographic trends relating to marriage that have occurred over the past 40 years. Include specific data if possible, but clearly define the trends.

Accepted Answer

Marriage rates have decreased significan

Question 13

The majority of gay men and lesbian women were found to be secure in their sexual orientation and ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  able to connect fully in intimate relationships 
B)  to place higher emphasis on attractiveness 
C)  to experience less sharing of household responsibilities 
D)  were not able to connect fully in intimate relationships 
A)  able to connect fully in intimate relationships 
B)  to place higher emphasis on attractiveness 
C)  to experience less sharing of household responsibilities 
D)  were not able to connect fully in intimate relationships

Question 14

When people never marry, their sexual relationships for their entire lives are considered to be _________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  extramarital 
B)  premarital 
C)  noncommitted 
D)  polyamorous 
A)  extramarital 
B)  premarital 
C)  noncommitted 
D)  polyamorous

Question 15

Marriage that is preceded by premarital counseling and has strict rules about divorce is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  same-sex marriage. 
B)  demand-withdrawal marriage. 
C)  no-fault divorce. 
D)  covenant marriage. 
A)  same-sex marriage. 
B)  demand-withdrawal marriage. 
C)  no-fault divorce. 
D)  covenant marriage.

Question 16

What statement best describes the way in which long-term non-committed relationships may lead to romantic ambiguity?

Accepted Answer

A)  One partner begins to have feelings for the other and starts to see the relationship differently than their partner. 
B)  One partner may expect partner loyalty. 
C)  One partner may become jealous when their partner doesn't feel the same way. 
D)  All of these are correct 
A)  One partner begins to have feelings for the other and starts to see the relationship differently than their partner. 
B)  One partner may expect partner loyalty. 
C)  One partner may become jealous when their partner doesn't feel the same way. 
D)  All of these are correct

Question 17

Sex outside of the primary relationship, or polyamory, is common among which type of couples?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lesbian couples 
B)  Heterosexual couples 
C)  Asexual couples 
D)  Gay couples 
A)  Lesbian couples 
B)  Heterosexual couples 
C)  Asexual couples 
D)  Gay couples

Question 18

Which country was the first to legalize same-sex marriage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brazil 
B)  Netherlands 
C)  Canada 
D)  United States 
A)  Brazil 
B)  Netherlands 
C)  Canada 
D)  United States

Question 19

In which country is there is no such thing as what Americans call "dating"?

Accepted Answer

A)  India 
B)  Italy 
C)  Sweden 
D)  Israel 
A)  India 
B)  Italy 
C)  Sweden 
D)  Israel

Question 20

What is the reason that the majority of extramarital affairs occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unmet sexual needs 
B)  Incompatibility of sexual drives 
C)  Unmet emotional needs 
D)  More women in the workplace 
A)  Unmet sexual needs 
B)  Incompatibility of sexual drives 
C)  Unmet emotional needs 
D)  More women in the workplace

How a person reacts to a breakup depends on several factors. Which of the following is NOT one of those factors?

Who is more likely to get married?

Which country does not formally acknowledge same-sex partnerships?

Most married adults report that over time their marital satisfaction and happiness gradually decline.

According to statistics, which couple is most likely to marry?

What is the example of gender differences in the consequences of divorce?

All of the following statements are true regarding divorce in other cultures EXCEPT:

In which country are divorce rates the lowest in the world?

Having children decreases a couple's quality time together, which can lower relationship satisfaction.

When was the earliest someone could have legally entered an interracial marriage throughout the United States?

Which of the following accurately reflects correlation research on sexual behavior and relationship satisfaction?

Identify at least three key demographic trends relating to marriage that have occurred over the past 40 years. Include specific data if possible, but clearly define the trends.

The majority of gay men and lesbian women were found to be secure in their sexual orientation and ______________.

When people never marry, their sexual relationships for their entire lives are considered to be _________________________.

Marriage that is preceded by premarital counseling and has strict rules about divorce is called:

What statement best describes the way in which long-term non-committed relationships may lead to romantic ambiguity?

Sex outside of the primary relationship, or polyamory, is common among which type of couples?

Which country was the first to legalize same-sex marriage?

In which country is there is no such thing as what Americans call "dating"?

What is the reason that the majority of extramarital affairs occur?

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Sexual Orientation

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Exam 9: Adult Sexual Relationships

How a person reacts to a breakup depends on several factors. Which of the following is NOT one of those factors?

Who is more likely to get married?

Which country does not formally acknowledge same-sex partnerships?

Most married adults report that over time their marital satisfaction and happiness gradually decline.

According to statistics, which couple is most likely to marry?

What is the example of gender differences in the consequences of divorce?

All of the following statements are true regarding divorce in other cultures EXCEPT:

In which country are divorce rates the lowest in the world?

Having children decreases a couple's quality time together, which can lower relationship satisfaction.

When was the earliest someone could have legally entered an interracial marriage throughout the United States?

Which of the following accurately reflects correlation research on sexual behavior and relationship satisfaction?

Identify at least three key demographic trends relating to marriage that have occurred over the past 40 years. Include specific data if possible, but clearly define the trends.

The majority of gay men and lesbian women were found to be secure in their sexual orientation and ______________.

When people never marry, their sexual relationships for their entire lives are considered to be _________________________.

Marriage that is preceded by premarital counseling and has strict rules about divorce is called:

What statement best describes the way in which long-term non-committed relationships may lead to romantic ambiguity?

Sex outside of the primary relationship, or polyamory, is common among which type of couples?

Which country was the first to legalize same-sex marriage?

In which country is there is no such thing as what Americans call "dating"?

What is the reason that the majority of extramarital affairs occur?

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