Question 1

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 B

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

According to research, what is the reason why the majority of extramarital affairs occur?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Identify three ways that dating patterns and practices changed over the last 30 years in the U.S. Be sure to reference information from your text.

Accepted Answer

1. Online Dating: One significant change

Question 5

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)  there are more male students than female students. 
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)  there are more male students than female students. 
D)  Students more often hang out in groups which results in more casual "dating."

Question 6

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Explain what we know about marital happiness, gender, and race providing information from your text to back up your response.

Accepted Answer

Marital happiness, gender, and race are

Question 9

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 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 more recent studies, what factor is shown to result in poorer mental health and fewer benefits from marriage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Marrying earlier than desired 
B)  Marrying later than desired 
C)  Marrying outside of one's racial and/or ethnic group 
D)  Both A & B 
A)  Marrying earlier than desired 
B)  Marrying later than desired 
C)  Marrying outside of one's racial and/or ethnic group 
D)  Both A & B

Question 12

A 2013 Gallup Poll showed what percentage of respondents responded that same-sex couples should be allowed to marry?

Accepted Answer

A)  37% 
B)  53% 
C)  68% 
D)  82% 
A)  37% 
B)  53% 
C)  68% 
D)  82%

Question 13

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 14

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 15

The average age at first marriage in the U.S. from 1970 until now:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

A recent study found that woman initiate 2/3 of all divorces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is a common purpose of polyandry and/or consanguineous marriages?

Accepted Answer

A)  To protect family property 
B)  To decrease the chance of becoming a widow in later life 
C)  To allow men more sexual opportunities 
D)  All of these 
A)  To protect family property 
B)  To decrease the chance of becoming a widow in later life 
C)  To allow men more sexual opportunities 
D)  All of these

Question 18

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  There was an increase in cohabitation 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 cohabitation 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 20

What does the "half-age-plus-seven rule" indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research indicates best outcomes when a person dates someone who is half their age plus seven years 
B)  This "rule" indicates a person should not date someone under half their age plus seven years. 
C)  This "rule" indicates that couples tend to stay together longer when there is a larger gap between their ages. 
D)  Research indicates that couples who have at least a difference of half their age plus seven indicate higher levels of sexual satisfaction in their relationships. 
A)  Research indicates best outcomes when a person dates someone who is half their age plus seven years 
B)  This "rule" indicates a person should not date someone under half their age plus seven years. 
C)  This "rule" indicates that couples tend to stay together longer when there is a larger gap between their ages. 
D)  Research indicates that couples who have at least a difference of half their age plus seven indicate higher levels of sexual satisfaction in their relationships.

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

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

According to research, what is the reason why the majority of extramarital affairs occur?

Identify three ways that dating patterns and practices changed over the last 30 years in the U.S. Be sure to reference information from your text.

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

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

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

Explain what we know about marital happiness, gender, and race providing information from your text to back up your response.

Births to unmarried women are lowest among what group?

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

According to more recent studies, what factor is shown to result in poorer mental health and fewer benefits from marriage?

A 2013 Gallup Poll showed what percentage of respondents responded that same-sex couples should be allowed to marry?

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

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

The average age at first marriage in the U.S. from 1970 until now:

A recent study found that woman initiate 2/3 of all divorces.

What is a common purpose of polyandry and/or consanguineous marriages?

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

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

What does the "half-age-plus-seven rule" indicate?

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

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

According to research, what is the reason why the majority of extramarital affairs occur?

Identify three ways that dating patterns and practices changed over the last 30 years in the U.S. Be sure to reference information from your text.

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

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

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

Explain what we know about marital happiness, gender, and race providing information from your text to back up your response.

Births to unmarried women are lowest among what group?

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

According to more recent studies, what factor is shown to result in poorer mental health and fewer benefits from marriage?

A 2013 Gallup Poll showed what percentage of respondents responded that same-sex couples should be allowed to marry?

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

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

The average age at first marriage in the U.S. from 1970 until now:

A recent study found that woman initiate 2/3 of all divorces.

What is a common purpose of polyandry and/or consanguineous marriages?

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

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

What does the "half-age-plus-seven rule" indicate?

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

Sexuality in the Media and the Arts

Filters