Question 1

Over the last few years, what correlation was found related to cohabitation rates and financial status?

Accepted Answer

A)  There was an increase in cohabitations rates where both partners were employed. 
B)  There was an increase in cohabitation rates where one partner was unemployed. 
C)  There was in increase in cohabitation rates among couples with higher income status. 
D)  No differences were found between cohabitation rates and financial status. 
A)  There was an increase in cohabitations rates where both partners were employed. 
B)  There was an increase in cohabitation rates where one partner was unemployed. 
C)  There was in increase in cohabitation rates among couples with higher income status. 
D)  No differences were found between cohabitation rates and financial status.

Question 2

There is a higher percentage of married men than women who are over 65.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Discuss the possible reasons why societies have given preference to heterosexual marriage over same-sex marriage. Make sure to include references to your text.

Accepted Answer

There are several possible reasons why s

Question 4

Describe the marital customs and practices of two specific cultures outside of the United States that were discussed in your text.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the marital customs and practices of...

Question 5

Which group of adult children is LEAST likely to provide emotional, financial and practical help to their aging parents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Single 
B)  Married 
C)  Divorced 
D)  Widowed 
A)  Single 
B)  Married 
C)  Divorced 
D)  Widowed

Question 6

What are same-sex couples more likely to report in their relationships than other-sex couples?

Accepted Answer

A)  Less intimacy 
B)  More emphasis on physical attractiveness 
C)  Equal sharing of household responsibilities 
D)  More problems with communication 
A)  Less intimacy 
B)  More emphasis on physical attractiveness 
C)  Equal sharing of household responsibilities 
D)  More problems with communication

Question 7

In a 2010 CBS News Poll, what percentage of respondents indicated they were against legal recognition of any kind for same-sex couples?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  25% 
C)  50% 
D)  80% 
A)  10% 
B)  25% 
C)  50% 
D)  80%

Question 8

Longer cohabitation has been found to be associated with higher likelihood of divorce in heterosexual couples

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Related to racial/ethnic trends and mixed-race marriage rates, which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asian females are less likely than Asian males to marry a person of another racial/ethnic group. 
B)  Black females are less likely than Black males to marry a person of another racial/ethnic group. 
C)  People in the Midwest have a higher percent of mixed-race marriages than people in Southern states. 
D)  White people are more likely than Hispanic people to be in mixed-race marriages. 
A)  Asian females are less likely than Asian males to marry a person of another racial/ethnic group. 
B)  Black females are less likely than Black males to marry a person of another racial/ethnic group. 
C)  People in the Midwest have a higher percent of mixed-race marriages than people in Southern states. 
D)  White people are more likely than Hispanic people to be in mixed-race marriages.

Question 10

What is a typical characteristic of those who most often report being open to interracial dating?

Accepted Answer

A)  Politically liberal 
B)  Younger 
C)  Less religious 
D)  All of these 
A)  Politically liberal 
B)  Younger 
C)  Less religious 
D)  All of these

Question 11

According to the Defense of Marriage Act, what defines a "spouse"?

Accepted Answer

A)  A person of the other sex 
B)  A person of either sex 
C)  A person who is either legally married or in a legal civil union 
D)  It varies from state to state. 
A)  A person of the other sex 
B)  A person of either sex 
C)  A person who is either legally married or in a legal civil union 
D)  It varies from state to state.

Question 12

Related to sex outside of marriage, how does the United States compare to other countries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Less than 5% of all societies are as strict about forbidding extramarital intercourse as the U.S. 
B)  The U.S. is within the top 10% of countries with the loosest standards related to sex outside of marriage. 
C)  The U.S. is very comparable to the majority of other countries in relation to expectations about sex outside of marriage. 
D)  The U.S. is one of only 20% of countries around the world that do not have any laws related to sex outside of marriage. 
A)  Less than 5% of all societies are as strict about forbidding extramarital intercourse as the U.S. 
B)  The U.S. is within the top 10% of countries with the loosest standards related to sex outside of marriage. 
C)  The U.S. is very comparable to the majority of other countries in relation to expectations about sex outside of marriage. 
D)  The U.S. is one of only 20% of countries around the world that do not have any laws related to sex outside of marriage.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Who is most likely to report the highest level of marital happiness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Joe, a White male 
B)  Rachel, a White female 
C)  Simone, a Black female 
D)  Tyrome, a Black male 
A)  Joe, a White male 
B)  Rachel, a White female 
C)  Simone, a Black female 
D)  Tyrome, a Black male

Question 15

Related to sexuality in dating relationships, couples who wait to have sex in a 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.

Question 16

What statement best describes a trend related to the practice of "hooking up" on college campuses?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is estimated that between 30-40% of college students have engaged in at least one hook up. 
B)  There are no gender differences in rates and perceptions of "hooking up". 
C)  Both men and women report engaging in this behavior for purely physical reasons, although the research does not clearly indicate this to be true. 
D)  Heterosexual students are more likely to engage in "hooking up" than homosexual students. 
A)  It is estimated that between 30-40% of college students have engaged in at least one hook up. 
B)  There are no gender differences in rates and perceptions of "hooking up". 
C)  Both men and women report engaging in this behavior for purely physical reasons, although the research does not clearly indicate this to be true. 
D)  Heterosexual students are more likely to engage in "hooking up" than homosexual students.

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

Ten years following a divorce, who is more likely to say their divorce was the right decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women 
B)  Men 
C)  No difference in genders 
D)  Neither, the majority of men and women say their divorce was not the right decision. 
A)  Women 
B)  Men 
C)  No difference in genders 
D)  Neither, the majority of men and women say their divorce was not the right decision.

Question 19

Which of the following statements best describes a typical pattern related to interracial dating?

Accepted Answer

A)  White people are more likely than any other racial/ethnic group to report being open to a mixed race relationship. 
B)  Men and women with lower education levels report the highest degree of openness to mixed race relationships. 
C)  Heterosexual men and women are more likely than their homosexual counterparts to be open to mixed race relationships. 
D)  While college students are more open to casual and sexual mixed race relationships, most report preference for their same race/ethnicity for long-term relationships. 
A)  White people are more likely than any other racial/ethnic group to report being open to a mixed race relationship. 
B)  Men and women with lower education levels report the highest degree of openness to mixed race relationships. 
C)  Heterosexual men and women are more likely than their homosexual counterparts to be open to mixed race relationships. 
D)  While college students are more open to casual and sexual mixed race relationships, most report preference for their same race/ethnicity for long-term relationships.

Question 20

If you want to cohabitate with your partner, which country would be your best choice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spain 
B)  Norway 
C)  Italy 
D)  China 
A)  Spain 
B)  Norway 
C)  Italy 
D)  China

Over the last few years, what correlation was found related to cohabitation rates and financial status?

There is a higher percentage of married men than women who are over 65.

Discuss the possible reasons why societies have given preference to heterosexual marriage over same-sex marriage. Make sure to include references to your text.

Describe the marital customs and practices of two specific cultures outside of the United States that were discussed in your text.

Which group of adult children is LEAST likely to provide emotional, financial and practical help to their aging parents?

What are same-sex couples more likely to report in their relationships than other-sex couples?

In a 2010 CBS News Poll, what percentage of respondents indicated they were against legal recognition of any kind for same-sex couples?

Longer cohabitation has been found to be associated with higher likelihood of divorce in heterosexual couples

Related to racial/ethnic trends and mixed-race marriage rates, which of the following statements is true?

What is a typical characteristic of those who most often report being open to interracial dating?

According to the Defense of Marriage Act, what defines a "spouse"?

Related to sex outside of marriage, how does the United States compare to other countries?

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

Who is most likely to report the highest level of marital happiness?

Related to sexuality in dating relationships, couples who wait to have sex in a relationship:

What statement best describes a trend related to the practice of "hooking up" on college campuses?

Births to unmarried women are lowest among what group?

Ten years following a divorce, who is more likely to say their divorce was the right decision?

Which of the following statements best describes a typical pattern related to interracial dating?

If you want to cohabitate with your partner, which country would be your best choice?

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Exam 9: Adult Sexual Relationships

Over the last few years, what correlation was found related to cohabitation rates and financial status?

There is a higher percentage of married men than women who are over 65.

Discuss the possible reasons why societies have given preference to heterosexual marriage over same-sex marriage. Make sure to include references to your text.

Describe the marital customs and practices of two specific cultures outside of the United States that were discussed in your text.

Which group of adult children is LEAST likely to provide emotional, financial and practical help to their aging parents?

What are same-sex couples more likely to report in their relationships than other-sex couples?

In a 2010 CBS News Poll, what percentage of respondents indicated they were against legal recognition of any kind for same-sex couples?

Longer cohabitation has been found to be associated with higher likelihood of divorce in heterosexual couples

Related to racial/ethnic trends and mixed-race marriage rates, which of the following statements is true?

What is a typical characteristic of those who most often report being open to interracial dating?

According to the Defense of Marriage Act, what defines a "spouse"?

Related to sex outside of marriage, how does the United States compare to other countries?

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

Who is most likely to report the highest level of marital happiness?

Related to sexuality in dating relationships, couples who wait to have sex in a relationship:

What statement best describes a trend related to the practice of "hooking up" on college campuses?

Births to unmarried women are lowest among what group?

Ten years following a divorce, who is more likely to say their divorce was the right decision?

Which of the following statements best describes a typical pattern related to interracial dating?

If you want to cohabitate with your partner, which country would be your best choice?

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Communication: Enriching Your 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 HIV/AIDS

Varieties of Sexual Expression

Power and Sexual Coercion

Sexual Images and Selling Sex

Filters