Question 1

Briefly summarize what marital experts believe regarding the high percentage of divorces.

Accepted Answer

Although marriage experts cannot provide

Question 2

Which of the following BEST illustrates a couple experiencing infatuation?

Accepted Answer

A)  going steady 
B)  becoming engaged 
C)  planning their future together 
D)  an intense attraction in another's presence 
A)  going steady 
B)  becoming engaged 
C)  planning their future together 
D)  an intense attraction in another's presence

Question 3

The pattern of dating in which a person is involved in a series of exclusive relationships is referred to as____________ monogamy.

Accepted Answer

A)  mutual 
B)  continuous 
C)  serial 
D)  communal 
A)  mutual 
B)  continuous 
C)  serial 
D)  communal

Question 4

What is the current position of researchers on masturbation? It

Accepted Answer

A)  usually has its roots in psychological discomfort with one's sexuality. 
B)  makes people more vulnerable to sexual dysfunctions. 
C)  is a necessary part of sexual expression. 
D)  is normal and not harmful. 
A)  usually has its roots in psychological discomfort with one's sexuality. 
B)  makes people more vulnerable to sexual dysfunctions. 
C)  is a necessary part of sexual expression. 
D)  is normal and not harmful.

Question 5

Research on the frequency of sexual intercourse among college students indicates that most have engaged in sexual intercourse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Oral-genital sex can result in an exchange of sexually transmitted diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Genital foreplay serves no useful purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The stage of the human sexual response pattern in which the body returns to a pre-excitement state is known as the ________________ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)  orgasmic 
B)  plateau 
C)  recovery 
D)  resolution 
A)  orgasmic 
B)  plateau 
C)  recovery 
D)  resolution

Question 9

Masters and Johnson used the following terms to describe the stages of the typical sexual response pattern in humans as

Accepted Answer

A)  arousal, orgasm, decline. 
B)  excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution. 
C)  responsiveness, climax, orgasm, nonresponsiveness. 
D)  nonspecific stimulation, stimulation, orgasm, nonspecific decline. 
A)  arousal, orgasm, decline. 
B)  excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution. 
C)  responsiveness, climax, orgasm, nonresponsiveness. 
D)  nonspecific stimulation, stimulation, orgasm, nonspecific decline.

Question 10

Which of the following is TRUE of oral-genital stimulation? It

Accepted Answer

A)  has not been studied by researchers in human sexuality. 
B)  usually indicates an abusive relationship. 
C)  carries a risk of disease transmission. 
D)  is not a common sexual practice. 
A)  has not been studied by researchers in human sexuality. 
B)  usually indicates an abusive relationship. 
C)  carries a risk of disease transmission. 
D)  is not a common sexual practice.

Question 11

The self-imposed avoidance of all sexual intercourse is called

Accepted Answer

A)  celibacy. 
B)  infertility. 
C)  impotence. 
D)  insufficiency. 
A)  celibacy. 
B)  infertility. 
C)  impotence. 
D)  insufficiency.

Question 12

Homosexual partnerships have many of the same characteristics and problems as heterosexual partnerships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In women, erotic dreams can lead to orgasm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Most experts believe that divorce is largely a product of unfulfilled expectations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The average age of first marriage in the United States is decreasing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is FALSE regarding bisexuals? They may

Accepted Answer

A)  be genuinely attracted to both genders. 
B)  be gay, but feel the need to behave heterosexually. 
C)  reject their biological sexuality. 
D)  be aroused physically by the same gender, but attracted emotionally to the opposite gender. 
A)  be genuinely attracted to both genders. 
B)  be gay, but feel the need to behave heterosexually. 
C)  reject their biological sexuality. 
D)  be aroused physically by the same gender, but attracted emotionally to the opposite gender.

Question 17

When having a heated discussion with your partner, it is always helpful to bring up situations from the past to make your point.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Explain the differences between the sexual responses of men and women.

Accepted Answer

Men experience a refractory period after

Question 19

Sexual enjoyment diminishes with age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Passionate love is also called infatuation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Understanding Sexual Behavior and Relationships

Briefly summarize what marital experts believe regarding the high percentage of divorces.

Which of the following BEST illustrates a couple experiencing infatuation?

The pattern of dating in which a person is involved in a series of exclusive relationships is referred to as____________ monogamy.

What is the current position of researchers on masturbation? It

Research on the frequency of sexual intercourse among college students indicates that most have engaged in sexual intercourse.

Oral-genital sex can result in an exchange of sexually transmitted diseases.

Genital foreplay serves no useful purpose.

The stage of the human sexual response pattern in which the body returns to a pre-excitement state is known as the ________________ stage.

Masters and Johnson used the following terms to describe the stages of the typical sexual response pattern in humans as

Which of the following is TRUE of oral-genital stimulation? It

The self-imposed avoidance of all sexual intercourse is called

Homosexual partnerships have many of the same characteristics and problems as heterosexual partnerships.

In women, erotic dreams can lead to orgasm.

Most experts believe that divorce is largely a product of unfulfilled expectations.

The average age of first marriage in the United States is decreasing.

Which of the following is FALSE regarding bisexuals? They may

When having a heated discussion with your partner, it is always helpful to bring up situations from the past to make your point.

Explain the differences between the sexual responses of men and women.

Sexual enjoyment diminishes with age.

Passionate love is also called infatuation.

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