HWW quiz 3 & 5

which factors would reduce the likelihood of your choosing a particular person as a partner a. your beliefs attitudes and values are significantly different b. you live in close proximity to each other c. you have similar values, interests, and socioeconomic status d. your are physically attracted to each other

a

which of the following is true about being single in the united states a. the number of adults electing to remain single is increasing b. singles are unable to achieve intimacy through interactions with loved ones c. all singles view their life as being unfulfilled d. the number of adults electing to remain single is decreasing

a

which standard of behavior involves choosing to have sex with only if precautions are being taken to prevent pregnancy or the transmission of disease a. orgasmic standard b. celibacy standard c. safer sex standard d. romanic standard

c

a relationship in which the partners are sexually involved only with each other is a. consensual b. open c. intimate d. monogamous

d

when two partners in an intimate relationship live together without being married this is a. cohabitation b. common law marriage c. open relationship d. informal relationship

a

which of the following statements is true regarding gay and lesbian couples a. they seek friendship, communication, and stability in their relationships b. the number of gay and lesbian households has decreased over the past 10 yrs c. they lave low levels of attachment and satisfaction d. they can now be legally married in all 50 states

a

according to stern bergs triangular theory of love involves a. intimacy and similar interests and social status b. passion and sexuel desire c. intimacy passion and commitment d. friendship, reliability and commitment

c

how long is the average mentrual cycle a. 24 days b. 26 days c. 28 days d. 30 days

c

one reason why the type a personality theory has been debated is because a. the early research had serious methodological flaws b. most people have either type a or type b personalities c. not all type a people experience negative health consequences d. most people have either type c or type d personalities

c

realtionships characterized by behavioral interdependence, need fulfillment, emotional attachment, and emotional availability are a. functional family relationships b. family of origin relationships c. intimate relationships d. monogamous relationships

c

sexual orientation is based on which of the following factors a. biological social and religious b. psychological familiar and environment c. biological psychological and socioenvironmental d. biological and socioenvironmental

c

the duct system atop the testes where sperm reach maturity is the a. vuvla b. scrotum c. epididymis d. endometrium

c

the physiological state in which all body systems are in balance and functioning normally is a. adaption b. eustress c. homeostasis d. recovery

c

the sac that contains the testes is the a. vulva b. endometrium c. scrotum d. epididymis

c

which of the following hormones might contribute to the "freshman 15" the tendency to gain about 15lbs during the first year of college a. testosterone b. estrogen c. cortisol d. epinephrine

c

which of the following is true about sexual identity a. it is based solely on genetic factors b. the biological mother determines the sex of a child c. the biological father determines the sex of a child d. it is based mainly on social and cultural influences

c

to replenish vital energy stores, which of the following would be particularly helpful a. getting more sleep and down time b. a regimen of intensive daily exercise c. increasing alcohol intake to promote relaxation d. broadening ones social support system

a

abstention from any type of sexual activity with others is known as a. celibacy b. monogamy c. sexual freedom d. autoerotic

a

according to stern bergs triangular theory of love, the most complete ideal type of love is a. consummate love b. intimacy c. sexual compatibility d. passion

a

emily is experienceing chronic stress due to a dysfunctional relationship. which of the following defines the allostatic load emily is carrying a. the long-term wear and tear on the body caused by the stress response b. the magnitude of the body's response to a stressor c. the increased magnitude of a stressor required to cause a response d. the ability of the immune system to respond to assaults

a

stress caused by not being able to accomplish all tasks and obligations in the same available is known as a. overload b. acute stress c. conflict d. chronic stress

a

the external female genitalia are collectively referred to as the a. vulva b. endometrium c. scrotum d. epididymis

a

through our relationships with others, we fulfill our needs for a. intimacy, social integration and nurturance b. independence, social integration and self actualization c. autonomy, intimacy, and connection d. communication, nurturance, and achievement

a

a pop quiz in class is an example a. chronic stress b. a stressor c. a frustration d. eustress

b

davide woke up in the middle of the night because he smelled smoke. this most likely caused him to experience a. insomnia b. the fight or flight c. the adaption syndrome d. the resistance response

b

downshifting refers to the process of a. using meditation to combat the stress response b. taking steps to simplify ones life c. deliberately completing tasks at a slower pace d. allowing depression to take over as the result of stress

b

exercise reduces stress by a. suppressing endocrine function b. increasing endorphins and reducing levels of stress hormones c. providing a therapeutic way to reduce or eliminate pain d. expanding aerobic capacity

b

jeff and dana have been married for two years. their relationship involves exclusive sexual involvement with each other. this demonstrates a. an open ralationship b. a monogamous relationship c. serial monogamy d. a formalized partnership

b

lengthy cohabitation that is considered legally binding in some states is a. cohabitation b. common law marriage c. an open realtionship d. an informal realtionship

b

mentrual flow is actually sloughed off a. fertilized eggs b. endometrial lining c. cervical mucous d. corpus luteum

b

the inner lining of the uterus is the a. vulva b. endometrium c. scrotum d. epididymis

b

the permanent cessation of mentrual periods is a. fertility b. menopause c. mentruation d. menarche

b

when a persons gender identity does not match ones biological sex, this is known as being a. transsexual b. transgender c. transvestite d. bisexual

b

which of the following has been recommended by experts in positive psychology as a method for manning stress and increasing happiness a. engaging in demanding or competitive physical activity b. taking time to keep a daily gratitude journal c. trusting that relationships will simply work themselves out d. using mind-altering drugs to have a transcendental experience

b

which of the following is true about intimate relationships a. they are relationships between romantic partners only b. they can include relationships with family, friends, and romantic partners c. they do not include relationships with family members d. they can include relationships with family and friends, but not romantic partners

b

angel broke up with her boyfriend of two years. in order to cope with the failed relationship she should a. avoud her friends and family to prevent having to explain the situation b. rush into another relationship to distract her from dwelling on the failed relationship c. refuse to seek professional help or support because breakups are a common experience d. find healthy ways to express her emotions such as talking with a friend exercising

d

hearing ominous footsteps following you late at night on a campus walking path would likely trigger which phase of the general adaption syndrome a. resistance b. exhaustion c. recovery d. alarm

d

kissing and erotic touching are examples of a. cunnilingus b. self-stimulation c. fellatio d. nonverbal sexual communication

d

the onset of the first menstrual period is a. fertility b. menopause c. menstruation d. menarche

d

the part of the brain involved in controlling the bodes overall reaction to stress is the a. pituitary gland b. cerebral cortex c. frontal lobe d. hypothalamus

d

to manage stress, the first step is to a. control your emotional responses b. choose to ignore the stressors in your life c. determine which stressor can be reduced or eliminated d. identify and asses the stressors in your life

d

which of the following is most likely to cause eustress instead of distressed a. failing a test b. losing your job c. the health of a cherished grandparent d. an impending promotion

d

which type of love involves having a secure, affectionate, and trusting attachment with another person a. passionate b. unconditional c. exclusive d. companionate

d

you've misplaced your cell phone and your already late for class. which type of stressor is this a. pressure b. change c. conflict d. hassle

d