Question 1

In what type of marriage do spouses agree in advance that extramarital relationships are acceptable?

Accepted Answer

A) a consensual marriage 
B) an ambiguous marriage 
C) an open marriage 
D) a clandestine marriage 
A) a consensual marriage 
B) an ambiguous marriage 
C) an open marriage 
D) a clandestine marriage

Question 2

The frequency of marital sex has __________ from the 1940s to the 2000s.

Accepted Answer

A) increased 
B) decreased 
C) remained about the same 
D) decreased for those under 35 
A) increased 
B) decreased 
C) remained about the same 
D) decreased for those under 35

Question 3

Which group of women have the best sexual outcome?

Accepted Answer

A) women who work less than 31 hours per week and dislike their work 
B) women who work full time and enjoy their work 
C) women working more than 45 hours per week 
D) women who do not work 
A) women who work less than 31 hours per week and dislike their work 
B) women who work full time and enjoy their work 
C) women working more than 45 hours per week 
D) women who do not work

Question 4

The statement which defines one difference between "climacteric" and "menopause" is

Accepted Answer

A) the climacteric lasts about 5 years beginning in one's late sixties. 
B) the climacteric lasts about 15-20 years beginning in one's mid-forties and menopause lasts about two years or so at around age 50 or so. 
C) the climacteric refers to the experiencing of orgasm during sexual intercourse while menopause refers to the cessation of menstruation. 
D) menopause refers to the transition period of going from being able to reproduce to not being able to reproduce and the climacteric refers to the cessation of menstruation. 
A) the climacteric lasts about 5 years beginning in one's late sixties. 
B) the climacteric lasts about 15-20 years beginning in one's mid-forties and menopause lasts about two years or so at around age 50 or so. 
C) the climacteric refers to the experiencing of orgasm during sexual intercourse while menopause refers to the cessation of menstruation. 
D) menopause refers to the transition period of going from being able to reproduce to not being able to reproduce and the climacteric refers to the cessation of menstruation.

Question 5

Identify the physical changes that occur in elderly men and women and the negative consequences these changes may have for sexual expression and note the steps that might be taken to ensure that satisfying sexual activities continue into old age.

Accepted Answer

Physical changes in elderly men and wome

Question 6

The majority of married people today indicate

Accepted Answer

A) that their sexual relationship leaves a great deal to be desired. 
B) they have become progressively more sexually satisfied as they entered their 40s and 50s. 
C) that they are satisfied with their marital sex. 
D) that they were satisfied with their marital sex when they were young,but their sexual satisfaction has decreased a great deal as they entered their 40s and 50s. 
A) that their sexual relationship leaves a great deal to be desired. 
B) they have become progressively more sexually satisfied as they entered their 40s and 50s. 
C) that they are satisfied with their marital sex. 
D) that they were satisfied with their marital sex when they were young,but their sexual satisfaction has decreased a great deal as they entered their 40s and 50s.

Question 7

The singles scene offers something for everyone who is not presently married.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A New Brunswick study found that,on average,sexual encounters lasted

Accepted Answer

A) less than 5 minutes 
B) 15 minutes 
C) 20 minutes 
D) 30 minutes 
A) less than 5 minutes 
B) 15 minutes 
C) 20 minutes 
D) 30 minutes

Question 9

When comparing Canadian and American research on the rates of extramarital sexual activity,what did the authors of your text observed?

Accepted Answer

A) a considerably lower percentage of Canadian than American men and women reported having an extramarital affair. 
B) a considerably higher percentage of Canadian than American men and women reported having an extramarital affair. 
C) the percentage of Canadian men and women who report having had an extramarital affair is approximately equal to the percentage of Americans who reported having an extramarital affair. 
D) a higher percentage of Canadian men report having an extramarital affair than of American men.There are no differences in the percentages of Canadian and American women who report having an extramarital affair. 
A) a considerably lower percentage of Canadian than American men and women reported having an extramarital affair. 
B) a considerably higher percentage of Canadian than American men and women reported having an extramarital affair. 
C) the percentage of Canadian men and women who report having had an extramarital affair is approximately equal to the percentage of Americans who reported having an extramarital affair. 
D) a higher percentage of Canadian men report having an extramarital affair than of American men.There are no differences in the percentages of Canadian and American women who report having an extramarital affair.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT true based on the research comparing cohabitating/common-law couples with married couples presented in the text?

Accepted Answer

A) Cohabiting couples have sex more frequently than married couples. 
B) Married couples have more children than cohabiting couples. 
C) Common-law relationships that break up do so in fewer years than marriages that break up. 
D) Common-law couples have far fewer rights than married couples. 
A) Cohabiting couples have sex more frequently than married couples. 
B) Married couples have more children than cohabiting couples. 
C) Common-law relationships that break up do so in fewer years than marriages that break up. 
D) Common-law couples have far fewer rights than married couples.

Question 11

Why does our society have such negative attitudes toward sex among the elderly?

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why our societ

Question 12

Of the following,what is the most common problem for men in andropause?

Accepted Answer

A) Osteoporosis. 
B) Enlargement of the prostate gland. 
C) Lack of sexual partners. 
D) The increase in the production of estrogen. 
A) Osteoporosis. 
B) Enlargement of the prostate gland. 
C) Lack of sexual partners. 
D) The increase in the production of estrogen.

Question 13

There are a number of "swingers' clubs" all across Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is TRUE of sexual negotiations in marriage?

Accepted Answer

A) In contrast to singles sex,there is no ambiguity in negotiations of marital sex. 
B) Risk of rejection is not an issue in marital sex. 
C) Refusals by men are sometimes misconstrued as personal rejections. 
D) Women are less likely to agree to have sex as a result of their lower sexual appetite. 
A) In contrast to singles sex,there is no ambiguity in negotiations of marital sex. 
B) Risk of rejection is not an issue in marital sex. 
C) Refusals by men are sometimes misconstrued as personal rejections. 
D) Women are less likely to agree to have sex as a result of their lower sexual appetite.

Question 15

What is the proportion of positive to negative interactions that help couples keep their relationship happy (or not distressed)?

Accepted Answer

A) 4 positive for every 3 negative 
B) 5 positive for every 1 negative 
C) 4 positive for every 1 negative 
D) 2 positive for every 1 negative 
A) 4 positive for every 3 negative 
B) 5 positive for every 1 negative 
C) 4 positive for every 1 negative 
D) 2 positive for every 1 negative

Question 16

About what percentage of Canadian marriages will end in divorce?

Accepted Answer

A) 20 
B) 30 
C) 40 
D) 50 
A) 20 
B) 30 
C) 40 
D) 50

Question 17

As a woman ages there are some significant changes in relation to her sexuality.A valid finding on the relationship between age and sex is that as one ages

Accepted Answer

A) the degree of enjoyment from the sexual relationship decreases significantly. 
B) one may no longer be able to reach an adequate level of lubrication without some type of help,due to the decline in estrogen production. 
C) the vagina increases in size and is not able to stimulate the male as much. 
D) the sexual relationship is viewed more as a means to an end rather than an end in itself. 
A) the degree of enjoyment from the sexual relationship decreases significantly. 
B) one may no longer be able to reach an adequate level of lubrication without some type of help,due to the decline in estrogen production. 
C) the vagina increases in size and is not able to stimulate the male as much. 
D) the sexual relationship is viewed more as a means to an end rather than an end in itself.

Question 18

Which of the following is LEAST likely to acquire a new partner following a break-up?

Accepted Answer

A) men with custody of children 
B) women with low incomes 
C) men with low incomes 
D) elderly men and women 
A) men with custody of children 
B) women with low incomes 
C) men with low incomes 
D) elderly men and women

Question 19

Hormone replacement therapy

Accepted Answer

A) may contribute to osteoporosis. 
B) has been linked to a higher death rate among women aged 40 to 69. 
C) may be helpful for relief of lack of vaginal lubrication. 
D) is currently recommended only for pre-menopausal women. 
A) may contribute to osteoporosis. 
B) has been linked to a higher death rate among women aged 40 to 69. 
C) may be helpful for relief of lack of vaginal lubrication. 
D) is currently recommended only for pre-menopausal women.

Question 20

Which group of couples are LESS likely to engage in oral sex?

Accepted Answer

A) Those with high income. 
B) Those with higher levels of education. 
C) Younger couples. 
D) Couples with children. 
A) Those with high income. 
B) Those with higher levels of education. 
C) Younger couples. 
D) Couples with children.

In what type of marriage do spouses agree in advance that extramarital relationships are acceptable?

The frequency of marital sex has __________ from the 1940s to the 2000s.

Which group of women have the best sexual outcome?

The statement which defines one difference between "climacteric" and "menopause" is

Identify the physical changes that occur in elderly men and women and the negative consequences these changes may have for sexual expression and note the steps that might be taken to ensure that satisfying sexual activities continue into old age.

The majority of married people today indicate

The singles scene offers something for everyone who is not presently married.

A New Brunswick study found that,on average,sexual encounters lasted

When comparing Canadian and American research on the rates of extramarital sexual activity,what did the authors of your text observed?

Which of the following is NOT true based on the research comparing cohabitating/common-law couples with married couples presented in the text?

Why does our society have such negative attitudes toward sex among the elderly?

Of the following,what is the most common problem for men in andropause?

There are a number of "swingers' clubs" all across Canada.

Which of the following is TRUE of sexual negotiations in marriage?

What is the proportion of positive to negative interactions that help couples keep their relationship happy (or not distressed)?

About what percentage of Canadian marriages will end in divorce?

As a woman ages there are some significant changes in relation to her sexuality.A valid finding on the relationship between age and sex is that as one ages

Which of the following is LEAST likely to acquire a new partner following a break-up?

Hormone replacement therapy

Which group of couples are LESS likely to engage in oral sex?

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Exam 11: Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Adulthood

In what type of marriage do spouses agree in advance that extramarital relationships are acceptable?

The frequency of marital sex has __________ from the 1940s to the 2000s.

Which group of women have the best sexual outcome?

The statement which defines one difference between "climacteric" and "menopause" is

Identify the physical changes that occur in elderly men and women and the negative consequences these changes may have for sexual expression and note the steps that might be taken to ensure that satisfying sexual activities continue into old age.

The majority of married people today indicate

The singles scene offers something for everyone who is not presently married.

A New Brunswick study found that,on average,sexual encounters lasted

When comparing Canadian and American research on the rates of extramarital sexual activity,what did the authors of your text observed?

Which of the following is NOT true based on the research comparing cohabitating/common-law couples with married couples presented in the text?

Why does our society have such negative attitudes toward sex among the elderly?

Of the following,what is the most common problem for men in andropause?

There are a number of "swingers' clubs" all across Canada.

Which of the following is TRUE of sexual negotiations in marriage?

What is the proportion of positive to negative interactions that help couples keep their relationship happy (or not distressed)?

About what percentage of Canadian marriages will end in divorce?

As a woman ages there are some significant changes in relation to her sexuality.A valid finding on the relationship between age and sex is that as one ages

Which of the following is LEAST likely to acquire a new partner following a break-up?

Hormone replacement therapy

Which group of couples are LESS likely to engage in oral sex?

Sexuality in Perspective

Theoretical Perspectives on Sexuality

Sex Research

Sexual Anatomy

Sex Hormones, Sexual Differentiation, and Menstruation

Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexual Arousal

Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence

Attraction, Love, and Communication

Gender and Sexuality

Sexual Orientation and Identity: Gay, Lesbian, BI, Straight, or Asexual

Variations in Sexual Behaviour

Sexual Coercion

Sex for Sale

Sexual Disorders and Sex Therapy

Sexuality Education

Ethics, Religion, and Sexuality

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