Question 1

According to some evolutionary psychologists, certain gender differences in mate preference exist because they

Accepted Answer

A) offer reproductive advantages. 
B) are genetically programmed. 
C) are culturally determined. 
D) reflect the natural order of gender roles. 
A) offer reproductive advantages. 
B) are genetically programmed. 
C) are culturally determined. 
D) reflect the natural order of gender roles. B

Question 2

Choose three of Sternberg's types of love and discuss their characteristics.

Accepted Answer

- Liking (only intimacy); romantic (no commitment); empty (only commitment); fatuous (no intimacy); companionate (no passion); consummate (intimacy, passion, and commitment)

Question 3

Manpreet is choosing between two potential mates: Tim and Rick. Based on Buss's findings on women's mate preferences, Manpreet is likely to choose the man who

Accepted Answer

A) has the largest social circle. 
B) is more physically attractive. 
C) is the younger of the two men. 
D) has better career prospects. 
A) has the largest social circle. 
B) is more physically attractive. 
C) is the younger of the two men. 
D) has better career prospects. D

Question 4

"I will always feel a strong responsibility for my partner," is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) intimacy. 
B) passion. 
C) commitment. 
D) infatuation. 
A) intimacy. 
B) passion. 
C) commitment. 
D) infatuation.

Question 5

Following the finding of researchers at Queen's University in Ontario, a lesbian would find which of the following pictures most attractive? A picture of

Accepted Answer

A) a woman under 20. 
B) a woman age 21-30. 
C) a woman age 30-39. 
D) a woman age 40-50. 
A) a woman under 20. 
B) a woman age 21-30. 
C) a woman age 30-39. 
D) a woman age 40-50.

Question 6

Which statement best reflects Buss's findings from his study of cross-cultural preferences for mate selection?

Accepted Answer

A) Women placed greater value than men on physical attractiveness. 
B) Women preferred men who were their own age or slightly younger. 
C) Men placed more emphasis on youth and physical attractiveness. 
D) Women placed less emphasis on earning capacity than on physical attractiveness. 
A) Women placed greater value than men on physical attractiveness. 
B) Women preferred men who were their own age or slightly younger. 
C) Men placed more emphasis on youth and physical attractiveness. 
D) Women placed less emphasis on earning capacity than on physical attractiveness.

Question 7

According to evolutionary theorists, which of the following traits is the most influential one for women's choice of a mate?

Accepted Answer

A) Frugality 
B) Physical attractiveness 
C) Earning potential 
D) Youth 
A) Frugality 
B) Physical attractiveness 
C) Earning potential 
D) Youth

Question 8

A woman notices that as she ages, she is approached by men for a date less frequently than when she was younger. According to evolutionary theory, why would this be?

Accepted Answer

A) Older women are less socially dominant than younger women. 
B) Reproductive potential is higher in younger than in older women. 
C) Men prefer younger women because they are easier to control. 
D) The male visual system responds more strongly to female youth. 
A) Older women are less socially dominant than younger women. 
B) Reproductive potential is higher in younger than in older women. 
C) Men prefer younger women because they are easier to control. 
D) The male visual system responds more strongly to female youth.

Question 9

Discuss the three distinct components of love in Robert Sternberg's triangular theory of love and how each component relates to a successful or unsuccessful relationship.

Accepted Answer

- Intimacy: warmth toward another person

Question 10

Which type of love is described as selfless love and is similar to charity and generosity?

Accepted Answer

A) Storge 
B) Pragma 
C) Eros 
D) Agape 
A) Storge 
B) Pragma 
C) Eros 
D) Agape

Question 11

In 2008, a national Canadian survey found that ____% of men and women reported that they had been in love at least once.

Accepted Answer

A) 85 
B) 78 
C) 90 
D) 98 
A) 85 
B) 78 
C) 90 
D) 98

Question 12

Intense absorption in another person, accompanied by sexual desire, general physiological arousal, or excitement is called

Accepted Answer

A) consummate love. 
B) empty love. 
C) selfless love. 
D) infatuation. 
A) consummate love. 
B) empty love. 
C) selfless love. 
D) infatuation.

Question 13

Men's attractiveness to women may vary with the stage of her menstrual cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Love that is based on liking and respect rather than sexual desire is called

Accepted Answer

A) storge. 
B) eros. 
C) agape. 
D) philia. 
A) storge. 
B) eros. 
C) agape. 
D) philia.

Question 15

In addition to physical features, attractiveness appears to depend on

Accepted Answer

A) familiarity. 
B) respect. 
C) gender-role expectations. 
D) all of the above. 
A) familiarity. 
B) respect. 
C) gender-role expectations. 
D) all of the above.

Question 16

Define and give an example of each of the following: storge, agape, philia, and eros love.

Accepted Answer

- Storge: loving attachment and nonsexua

Question 17

Corbin has an obsessive passion for his girlfriend, which causes him to behave in a controlling and selfish manner. His behaviour is likely to cause his girlfriend to experience

Accepted Answer

A) less sexual passion. 
B) stronger intimacy. 
C) higher satisfaction. 
D) lower levels of distrust. 
A) less sexual passion. 
B) stronger intimacy. 
C) higher satisfaction. 
D) lower levels of distrust.

Question 18

Research indicates that women consider it important to share similar ___________ with a prospective partner.

Accepted Answer

A) attitudes 
B) status 
C) intelligence 
D) desires 
A) attitudes 
B) status 
C) intelligence 
D) desires

Question 19

Falling in love can change us mentally and emotionally, but not physically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A 2005 Compas survey found that Canadian men were more concerned with the religious background of a prospective spouse than were Canadian women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to some evolutionary psychologists, certain gender differences in mate preference exist because they

Choose three of Sternberg's types of love and discuss their characteristics.

Manpreet is choosing between two potential mates: Tim and Rick. Based on Buss's findings on women's mate preferences, Manpreet is likely to choose the man who

"I will always feel a strong responsibility for my partner," is an example of

Following the finding of researchers at Queen's University in Ontario, a lesbian would find which of the following pictures most attractive? A picture of

Which statement best reflects Buss's findings from his study of cross-cultural preferences for mate selection?

According to evolutionary theorists, which of the following traits is the most influential one for women's choice of a mate?

A woman notices that as she ages, she is approached by men for a date less frequently than when she was younger. According to evolutionary theory, why would this be?

Discuss the three distinct components of love in Robert Sternberg's triangular theory of love and how each component relates to a successful or unsuccessful relationship.

Which type of love is described as selfless love and is similar to charity and generosity?

In 2008, a national Canadian survey found that ____% of men and women reported that they had been in love at least once.

Intense absorption in another person, accompanied by sexual desire, general physiological arousal, or excitement is called

Men's attractiveness to women may vary with the stage of her menstrual cycle.

Love that is based on liking and respect rather than sexual desire is called

In addition to physical features, attractiveness appears to depend on

Define and give an example of each of the following: storge, agape, philia, and eros love.

Corbin has an obsessive passion for his girlfriend, which causes him to behave in a controlling and selfish manner. His behaviour is likely to cause his girlfriend to experience

Research indicates that women consider it important to share similar ___________ with a prospective partner.

Falling in love can change us mentally and emotionally, but not physically.

A 2005 Compas survey found that Canadian men were more concerned with the religious background of a prospective spouse than were Canadian women.

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Contraception and Abortion

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Exam 6: Attraction and Lovey

According to some evolutionary psychologists, certain gender differences in mate preference exist because they

Choose three of Sternberg's types of love and discuss their characteristics.

Manpreet is choosing between two potential mates: Tim and Rick. Based on Buss's findings on women's mate preferences, Manpreet is likely to choose the man who

"I will always feel a strong responsibility for my partner," is an example of

Following the finding of researchers at Queen's University in Ontario, a lesbian would find which of the following pictures most attractive? A picture of

Which statement best reflects Buss's findings from his study of cross-cultural preferences for mate selection?

According to evolutionary theorists, which of the following traits is the most influential one for women's choice of a mate?

A woman notices that as she ages, she is approached by men for a date less frequently than when she was younger. According to evolutionary theory, why would this be?

Discuss the three distinct components of love in Robert Sternberg's triangular theory of love and how each component relates to a successful or unsuccessful relationship.

Which type of love is described as selfless love and is similar to charity and generosity?

In 2008, a national Canadian survey found that ____% of men and women reported that they had been in love at least once.

Intense absorption in another person, accompanied by sexual desire, general physiological arousal, or excitement is called

Men's attractiveness to women may vary with the stage of her menstrual cycle.

Love that is based on liking and respect rather than sexual desire is called

In addition to physical features, attractiveness appears to depend on

Define and give an example of each of the following: storge, agape, philia, and eros love.

Corbin has an obsessive passion for his girlfriend, which causes him to behave in a controlling and selfish manner. His behaviour is likely to cause his girlfriend to experience

Research indicates that women consider it important to share similar ___________ with a prospective partner.

Falling in love can change us mentally and emotionally, but not physically.

A 2005 Compas survey found that Canadian men were more concerned with the religious background of a prospective spouse than were Canadian women.

What Is Human Sexuality

Research Methods

Female and Male Anatomy and Physiology

Sexual Arousal and Response

Gender Identity and Gender Roles

Relationships, Intimacy, and Communication

Sexual Techniques and Behaviour Patterns

Sexual Orientation

Conception, Pregnancy, and Child Birth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexuality Across the Life Span and Sexual Health Education

Sexual Health Education

Sexual Dysfunction

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexual Variations

Sexual Coercionay

Commercial Sex

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