Question 1

According to the text, a man who likes oral sex will probably enjoy it ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  whenever and wherever the opportunity arises (and with whomever) 
B)  only under certain circumstances 
C)  in contexts that carry the right meanings 
D)  whenever and wherever the opportunity arises, but only in a committed relationship 
A)  whenever and wherever the opportunity arises (and with whomever) 
B)  only under certain circumstances 
C)  in contexts that carry the right meanings 
D)  whenever and wherever the opportunity arises, but only in a committed relationship

Question 2

Consider the common stereotype that views female sexuality as primarily influenced by "nature," and male sexuality as primarily influenced by "culture." What does the text say about this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research generally supports the first part of this stereotype, but fails to support the second part. 
B)  Research generally supports the second part of this stereotype, but fails to support the first part. 
C)  Research generally supports both parts of this stereotype. 
D)  Research finds no support whatsoever for this stereotype. 
A)  Research generally supports the first part of this stereotype, but fails to support the second part. 
B)  Research generally supports the second part of this stereotype, but fails to support the first part. 
C)  Research generally supports both parts of this stereotype. 
D)  Research finds no support whatsoever for this stereotype.

Question 3

Cheryl and Mike keep careful track of who pays for what in their marriage to make sure everything is fair and equal. They have a communal relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Suppose that Frances and her boyfriend Darnell both cheated on one another recently. If Frances is like MOST people, then she probably thinks that her cheating hurt Darnell ____ Darnell's cheating hurt her.

Accepted Answer

A)  to about the same degree that 
B)  somewhat less than 
C)  somewhat more than 
D)  far more than 
A)  to about the same degree that 
B)  somewhat less than 
C)  somewhat more than 
D)  far more than

Question 5

Maxine is a high school senior who has an unplanned pregnancy. Her friends and family ostracize her for having had sex before she was married. Her boyfriend, however, has not experienced any negative feedback for his sexual activity prior to marriage. This illustrates a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Maxine is a high school senior who...

Question 6

Research on sexual jealousy suggests that it is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  to some degree deeply rooted in human nature 
B)  a relatively recent phenomenon 
C)  common in Western cultures but not in Eastern cultures 
D)  common in individualistic but not collectivistic cultures 
A)  to some degree deeply rooted in human nature 
B)  a relatively recent phenomenon 
C)  common in Western cultures but not in Eastern cultures 
D)  common in individualistic but not collectivistic cultures

Question 7

Having a negative, critical attitude toward yourself can ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  interfere with the capacity to love 
B)  eventually lead towards a greater capacity to love 
C)  cause narcissism 
D)  eventually lead towards self-awareness and self-acceptance 
A)  interfere with the capacity to love 
B)  eventually lead towards a greater capacity to love 
C)  cause narcissism 
D)  eventually lead towards self-awareness and self-acceptance

Question 8

The three ingredients identified in Sternberg's triangular theory of love have somewhat different time courses across the length of romantic relationships. ____ tends to develop first, and ____ tends to develop last.

Accepted Answer

A)  Passion; commitment 
B)  Passion; intimacy 
C)  Intimacy; commitment 
D)  Intimacy; passion 
A)  Passion; commitment 
B)  Passion; intimacy 
C)  Intimacy; commitment 
D)  Intimacy; passion

Question 9

Rachel is an accountant and her husband Arnold is a contractor. Suppose that Arnold has had a number of sexual affairs during the course of their relationship, with men as well as women. Given the research on sexual jealousy, which of the following affairs-if she found out about it-would Rachel be most upset about? That is, which affair would she object to the most?

Accepted Answer

A)  His affair with John, a successful male accountant 
B)  His affair with Ned, a male college student studying accounting 
C)  His affair with Sarah, a successful female accountant 
D)  His affair with Gina, a female college student studying accounting 
A)  His affair with John, a successful male accountant 
B)  His affair with Ned, a male college student studying accounting 
C)  His affair with Sarah, a successful female accountant 
D)  His affair with Gina, a female college student studying accounting

Question 10

While exchange relationships are based on a norm of ____, communal relationships are based on a norm of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  reciprocity; mutual concern 
B)  mutual concern; deference 
C)  mutual concern; reciprocity 
D)  deference; reciprocity 
A)  reciprocity; mutual concern 
B)  mutual concern; deference 
C)  mutual concern; reciprocity 
D)  deference; reciprocity

Question 11

Emile is very satisfied with his lover, Genevieve, and they have been together for many years. But he is constantly investigating other "alternatives" by going to singles bars and having his profile up on online dating sites. What would the investment model predict about the stability of this relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  The critical factors for promoting relationship longevity are present, so they will likely stay together in spite of Emile's searches. 
B)  The relationship may break up due to low sunk costs. 
C)  The relationship may break up because of high sunk costs. 
D)  The relationship may break up because of high availability of alternatives. 
A)  The critical factors for promoting relationship longevity are present, so they will likely stay together in spite of Emile's searches. 
B)  The relationship may break up due to low sunk costs. 
C)  The relationship may break up because of high sunk costs. 
D)  The relationship may break up because of high availability of alternatives.

Question 12

Lawson (1988) found that_____extramarital affairs lead to divorce.

Accepted Answer

A)  all 
B)  most 
C)  some 
D)  a few 
A)  all 
B)  most 
C)  some 
D)  a few

Question 13

Recall the textbook's discussion of evolutionary theory with respect to male and female mating strategies. According to that discussion, women are more likely than men to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  be selective when choosing mates 
B)  be interested in short-term, noncommittal relationships 
C)  engage in homosexual (same-sex) sexual relationships 
D)  have a "backup" lover in mind in case their main relationship partner does not work out 
A)  be selective when choosing mates 
B)  be interested in short-term, noncommittal relationships 
C)  engage in homosexual (same-sex) sexual relationships 
D)  have a "backup" lover in mind in case their main relationship partner does not work out

Question 14

The tendency for a new sexual partner to be arousing (more arousing than a familiar sexual partner) is known as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Coolidge effect 
B)  excitation transfer theory 
C)  broaden-and-build theory 
D)  erotic plasticity 
A)  the Coolidge effect 
B)  excitation transfer theory 
C)  broaden-and-build theory 
D)  erotic plasticity

Question 15

In John Bowlby's research on infant attachment styles, infants who were emotionally distant, slow to trust others, and unwilling to depend on others were said to have a(n) ____________________ attachment style.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In John Bowlby's research on infant attachment...

Question 16

Social exchange theory seeks to understand social behavior, including sexual behavior, ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  based on the principles of evolutionary theory 
B)  by analyzing the costs and benefits of social interactions 
C)  based on the principles of classical and operant learning theories 
D)  by examining the impact of social interactions on a society's overall level of well-being 
A)  based on the principles of evolutionary theory 
B)  by analyzing the costs and benefits of social interactions 
C)  based on the principles of classical and operant learning theories 
D)  by examining the impact of social interactions on a society's overall level of well-being

Question 17

According to Daryl Bem's notion of "exotic becomes erotic," a young boy is MOST likely to grow up to become a gay adult if ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  he is weaned from his mother very late in life 
B)  he is forced to play only with girls as a child 
C)  he has no male role models when he is growing up 
D)  he is not at all interested in playing rough-and-tumble "boy" games as a child, and prefers to play with girls 
A)  he is weaned from his mother very late in life 
B)  he is forced to play only with girls as a child 
C)  he has no male role models when he is growing up 
D)  he is not at all interested in playing rough-and-tumble "boy" games as a child, and prefers to play with girls

Question 18

The tendency for the sex drive to be shaped and altered by social, cultural, and situational factors refers to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  erotic plasticity 
B)  the Coolidge effect 
C)  excitation transfer theory 
D)  the broaden-and-build theory 
A)  erotic plasticity 
B)  the Coolidge effect 
C)  excitation transfer theory 
D)  the broaden-and-build theory

Question 19

Compared to couples who are unhappy, happy couples tend to make use of a(n) ____ attributional style when explaining their spouse's behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A)  relationship-enhancing 
B)  distress-maintaining 
C)  independent 
D)  interdependent 
A)  relationship-enhancing 
B)  distress-maintaining 
C)  independent 
D)  interdependent

Question 20

Marriage has been linked to physical health benefits as well as psychological well-being. For men, the difference seems rooted in ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  being married versus not being married 
B)  being happily versus unhappily married 
C)  a favorable versus unfavorable genetic background 
D)  relationship-enhancing versus distress-maintaining attributional styles 
A)  being married versus not being married 
B)  being happily versus unhappily married 
C)  a favorable versus unfavorable genetic background 
D)  relationship-enhancing versus distress-maintaining attributional styles

According to the text, a man who likes oral sex will probably enjoy it ____.

Consider the common stereotype that views female sexuality as primarily influenced by "nature," and male sexuality as primarily influenced by "culture." What does the text say about this?

Cheryl and Mike keep careful track of who pays for what in their marriage to make sure everything is fair and equal. They have a communal relationship.

Suppose that Frances and her boyfriend Darnell both cheated on one another recently. If Frances is like MOST people, then she probably thinks that her cheating hurt Darnell ____ Darnell's cheating hurt her.

Maxine is a high school senior who has an unplanned pregnancy. Her friends and family ostracize her for having had sex before she was married. Her boyfriend, however, has not experienced any negative feedback for his sexual activity prior to marriage. This illustrates a(n) ____________________.

Research on sexual jealousy suggests that it is ____.

Having a negative, critical attitude toward yourself can ____.

The three ingredients identified in Sternberg's triangular theory of love have somewhat different time courses across the length of romantic relationships. tends to develop first, and tends to develop last.

While exchange relationships are based on a norm of , communal relationships are based on a norm of .

Lawson (1988) found that_____extramarital affairs lead to divorce.

Recall the textbook's discussion of evolutionary theory with respect to male and female mating strategies. According to that discussion, women are more likely than men to ____.

The tendency for a new sexual partner to be arousing (more arousing than a familiar sexual partner) is known as ____.

In John Bowlby's research on infant attachment styles, infants who were emotionally distant, slow to trust others, and unwilling to depend on others were said to have a(n) ____________________ attachment style.

Social exchange theory seeks to understand social behavior, including sexual behavior, ____.

According to Daryl Bem's notion of "exotic becomes erotic," a young boy is MOST likely to grow up to become a gay adult if ____.

The tendency for the sex drive to be shaped and altered by social, cultural, and situational factors refers to ____.

Compared to couples who are unhappy, happy couples tend to make use of a(n) ____ attributional style when explaining their spouse's behaviors.

Marriage has been linked to physical health benefits as well as psychological well-being. For men, the difference seems rooted in ____.

The Mission and the Method

Culture and Nature

The Self

Choices and Actions: The Self in Control

Social Cognition

Emotion and Affect

Attitudes, Beliefs and Consistency

Social Influence and Persuasion

Prosocial Behavior: Doing What’s Best for Others

Aggression and Antisocial Behavior

Attraction and Exclusion

Prejudice and Intergroup Relations

Groups

Applying Social Psychology to Consumer Behavior

Applying Social Psychology to Health

Applying Social Psychology to the Workplace

Applying Social Psychology to the Law

Applying Social Psychology to the Environment

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Exam 12: Close Relationships: Passion, Intimacy, and Sexuality

According to the text, a man who likes oral sex will probably enjoy it ____.

Consider the common stereotype that views female sexuality as primarily influenced by "nature," and male sexuality as primarily influenced by "culture." What does the text say about this?

Cheryl and Mike keep careful track of who pays for what in their marriage to make sure everything is fair and equal. They have a communal relationship.

Suppose that Frances and her boyfriend Darnell both cheated on one another recently. If Frances is like MOST people, then she probably thinks that her cheating hurt Darnell ____ Darnell's cheating hurt her.

Maxine is a high school senior who has an unplanned pregnancy. Her friends and family ostracize her for having had sex before she was married. Her boyfriend, however, has not experienced any negative feedback for his sexual activity prior to marriage. This illustrates a(n) ____________________.

Research on sexual jealousy suggests that it is ____.

Having a negative, critical attitude toward yourself can ____.

The three ingredients identified in Sternberg's triangular theory of love have somewhat different time courses across the length of romantic relationships. ____ tends to develop first, and ____ tends to develop last.

While exchange relationships are based on a norm of ____, communal relationships are based on a norm of ____.

Lawson (1988) found that_____extramarital affairs lead to divorce.

Recall the textbook's discussion of evolutionary theory with respect to male and female mating strategies. According to that discussion, women are more likely than men to ____.

The tendency for a new sexual partner to be arousing (more arousing than a familiar sexual partner) is known as ____.

In John Bowlby's research on infant attachment styles, infants who were emotionally distant, slow to trust others, and unwilling to depend on others were said to have a(n) ____________________ attachment style.

Social exchange theory seeks to understand social behavior, including sexual behavior, ____.

According to Daryl Bem's notion of "exotic becomes erotic," a young boy is MOST likely to grow up to become a gay adult if ____.

The tendency for the sex drive to be shaped and altered by social, cultural, and situational factors refers to ____.

Compared to couples who are unhappy, happy couples tend to make use of a(n) ____ attributional style when explaining their spouse's behaviors.

Marriage has been linked to physical health benefits as well as psychological well-being. For men, the difference seems rooted in ____.

The Mission and the Method

Culture and Nature

The Self

Choices and Actions: The Self in Control

Social Cognition

Emotion and Affect

Attitudes, Beliefs and Consistency

Social Influence and Persuasion

Prosocial Behavior: Doing What’s Best for Others

Aggression and Antisocial Behavior

Attraction and Exclusion

Prejudice and Intergroup Relations

Groups

Applying Social Psychology to Consumer Behavior

Applying Social Psychology to Health

Applying Social Psychology to the Workplace

Applying Social Psychology to the Law

Applying Social Psychology to the Environment

Filters

The three ingredients identified in Sternberg's triangular theory of love have somewhat different time courses across the length of romantic relationships. tends to develop first, and tends to develop last.

While exchange relationships are based on a norm of , communal relationships are based on a norm of .