Question 1

When choosing someone to date, a person's race has been found to be more important than his or her religion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is found as one of the most important factors in how someone recovers from a break up?

Accepted Answer

A)  The amount of social support they have 
B)  If the relationship lasted less than 6 months 
C)  How long the couple knew each other prior to their romantic relationship 
D)  Whether or not the relationship also included a sexual relationship 
A)  The amount of social support they have 
B)  If the relationship lasted less than 6 months 
C)  How long the couple knew each other prior to their romantic relationship 
D)  Whether or not the relationship also included a sexual relationship

Question 3

Sexual satisfaction in short-term intimate relationships is a strong predictor of how happy a couple is in the relationship but it is not a predictor of happiness in long-term relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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 5

Related to the overall impact on marital relationships, what type of affair has been found to have the LEAST affect?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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 U.S. 
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 U.S. 
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 7

According to your text, what can the strong history of protection of heterosexual marriage in the United States be tied to?

Accepted Answer

A)  Economic well-being 
B)  Religious freedom 
C)  Procreative health 
D)  Sexual health 
A)  Economic well-being 
B)  Religious freedom 
C)  Procreative health 
D)  Sexual health

Question 8

On a survey, who is likely to report the lowest level of overall happiness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jan who is heterosexual and married 
B)  Justin who is lesbian and in a long term dating relationship 
C)  Jacob who is gay and in a legal marriage 
D)  Jennifer who is heterosexual and single 
A)  Jan who is heterosexual and married 
B)  Justin who is lesbian and in a long term dating relationship 
C)  Jacob who is gay and in a legal marriage 
D)  Jennifer who is heterosexual and single

Question 9

Identify three advantages and three disadvantages of cohabitation as discussed by the textbook.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

What statement best describes a covenant marriage?

Accepted Answer

A)  A marriage in which one party needs to be found guilty of a transgression to get divorced. 
B)  A marriage that can only be dissolved by a religious authority, as opposed to the court system. 
C)  A marriage in which a religious ceremony is performed but no legal ceremony. 
D)  A marriage in which prenuptially, the couple agrees on a set of rules and regulations for ending the marriage, including a wait time for finalization of a divorce. 
A)  A marriage in which one party needs to be found guilty of a transgression to get divorced. 
B)  A marriage that can only be dissolved by a religious authority, as opposed to the court system. 
C)  A marriage in which a religious ceremony is performed but no legal ceremony. 
D)  A marriage in which prenuptially, the couple agrees on a set of rules and regulations for ending the marriage, including a wait time for finalization of a divorce.

Question 11

Differentiate between domestic partnerships, civil unions, and same-sex marriages. Include information about how each is recognized both federally and by different states.

Accepted Answer

Domestic partnerships, civil unions, and

Question 12

Current research indicates that high school graduates are more likely to marry than those with college degrees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is a factor related to why older men are more likely than older women to remarry after the death of a spouse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men tend to marry younger women. 
B)  Men are more likely to have familial support to remarry. 
C)  Men maintain their physical attractiveness longer than women. 
D)  Men tend to be in better health into later ages. 
A)  Men tend to marry younger women. 
B)  Men are more likely to have familial support to remarry. 
C)  Men maintain their physical attractiveness longer than women. 
D)  Men tend to be in better health into later ages.

Question 14

All of the following are reasons "dating" on college campuses has declined EXCEPT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hooking up, casual sex, and "friends with benefits" has become more acceptable. 
B)  There are more male students than female students. 
C)  The overall definition of "dating" is not clearly defined. 
D)  Students more often hang out in groups which results in more casual "dating". 
A)  Hooking up, casual sex, and "friends with benefits" has become more acceptable. 
B)  There are more male students than female students. 
C)  The overall definition of "dating" is not clearly defined. 
D)  Students more often hang out in groups which results in more casual "dating".

Question 15

All of the following statements regarding arranged marriages are true EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  In Iran all marriages are arranged. 
B)  The Yaruros of Venezuela arrange marriages between "cross cousins." 
C)  Arranged marriages in China have become less common. 
D)  Arranging marriages in the United States is illegal. 
A)  In Iran all marriages are arranged. 
B)  The Yaruros of Venezuela arrange marriages between "cross cousins." 
C)  Arranged marriages in China have become less common. 
D)  Arranging marriages in the United States is illegal.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

A higher-than-usual divorce rate occurs among couples who:

Accepted Answer

A)  Have been divorced or had divorced parents 
B)  Married at a young age 
C)  Had children quickly after marriage 
D)  All of these 
A)  Have been divorced or had divorced parents 
B)  Married at a young age 
C)  Had children quickly after marriage 
D)  All of these

Question 18

On average, married couples in which of the following conditions report the lowest levels of marital satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Newly-married couples with no children 
B)  Couples with two young children 
C)  Couples with two teenagers 
D)  Couples whose children are grown 
A)  Newly-married couples with no children 
B)  Couples with two young children 
C)  Couples with two teenagers 
D)  Couples whose children are grown

Question 19

Compared to a generation ago, those who get married in the early 21ˢᵗ century are more likely:

Accepted Answer

A)  Older and about as happy with their marriages 
B)  Older and less happy with their marriages 
C)  About the same age and more happy with their marriages 
D)  About the same age and about as happy with their marriages 
A)  Older and about as happy with their marriages 
B)  Older and less happy with their marriages 
C)  About the same age and more happy with their marriages 
D)  About the same age and about as happy with their marriages

Question 20

Which of the following couples are more likely to divorce?

Accepted Answer

A)  A Korean couple 
B)  A Mexican American couple 
C)  A White couple 
D)  A mixed-race couple 
A)  A Korean couple 
B)  A Mexican American couple 
C)  A White couple 
D)  A mixed-race couple

When choosing someone to date, a person's race has been found to be more important than his or her religion.

What is found as one of the most important factors in how someone recovers from a break up?

Sexual satisfaction in short-term intimate relationships is a strong predictor of how happy a couple is in the relationship but it is not a predictor of happiness in long-term relationships.

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

Related to the overall impact on marital relationships, what type of affair has been found to have the LEAST affect?

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

According to your text, what can the strong history of protection of heterosexual marriage in the United States be tied to?

On a survey, who is likely to report the lowest level of overall happiness?

Identify three advantages and three disadvantages of cohabitation as discussed by the textbook.

What statement best describes a covenant marriage?

Differentiate between domestic partnerships, civil unions, and same-sex marriages. Include information about how each is recognized both federally and by different states.

Current research indicates that high school graduates are more likely to marry than those with college degrees.

What is a factor related to why older men are more likely than older women to remarry after the death of a spouse?

All of the following are reasons "dating" on college campuses has declined EXCEPT?

All of the following statements regarding arranged marriages are true EXCEPT:

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

A higher-than-usual divorce rate occurs among couples who:

On average, married couples in which of the following conditions report the lowest levels of marital satisfaction?

Compared to a generation ago, those who get married in the early 21ˢᵗ century are more likely:

Which of the following couples are more likely to divorce?

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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

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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

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Exam 9: Adult Sexual Relationships

When choosing someone to date, a person's race has been found to be more important than his or her religion.

What is found as one of the most important factors in how someone recovers from a break up?

Sexual satisfaction in short-term intimate relationships is a strong predictor of how happy a couple is in the relationship but it is not a predictor of happiness in long-term relationships.

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

Related to the overall impact on marital relationships, what type of affair has been found to have the LEAST affect?

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

According to your text, what can the strong history of protection of heterosexual marriage in the United States be tied to?

On a survey, who is likely to report the lowest level of overall happiness?

Identify three advantages and three disadvantages of cohabitation as discussed by the textbook.

What statement best describes a covenant marriage?

Differentiate between domestic partnerships, civil unions, and same-sex marriages. Include information about how each is recognized both federally and by different states.

Current research indicates that high school graduates are more likely to marry than those with college degrees.

What is a factor related to why older men are more likely than older women to remarry after the death of a spouse?

All of the following are reasons "dating" on college campuses has declined EXCEPT?

All of the following statements regarding arranged marriages are true EXCEPT:

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

A higher-than-usual divorce rate occurs among couples who:

On average, married couples in which of the following conditions report the lowest levels of marital satisfaction?

Compared to a generation ago, those who get married in the early 21ˢᵗ century are more likely:

Which of the following couples are more likely to divorce?

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