Study Guide Chapter 4-6

Postpartum depression

after birth depression

Jealousy is more common in

people who feel the need for a high level of control.

The network of blood vessels that provides nourishment to the fetus is the

placenta

Which one of the following is characteristic of intimate relationships?

They can include relationships with family, friends, and romantic partners

Children who have experienced sexual abuse are at increased risk for

anxiety disorders, depression, and suicide.

Pearl confides that, at a frat party, she was forced to have sex and did not consent; this is an example of

rape

The typical-use failure rate for a contraception method takes into account which of the following?

Human error

How long is the average menstrual cycle?

28 days

Cultural beliefs that can be considered societal causes of violence include A) objectifying women. B) overcoming stereotypes. C) empowerment of women.

A. objectifying women

6 Which of the following is true about primary aggression? A) It will not result in the bodily harm of others. B) It is goal-directed, hostile self-assertion that is destructive in nature. C) It results from frustration with life experiences. D) None of the above

B. It is goal-directed, hostile self-assertion that is destructive in nature.

Sexual orientation is based on which of the following factors?

Biological, psychological, and socioenvironmental

Which form of birth control is injected every three months to remain effective?

Depo-Provera

Doing some type of activity, such as texting or eating, while driving can cause accidents and is known as

Distracted Driving

T/F A relationship is intimate only if sex is involved

False

T/F One advantage of the female condom is that it can be used multiple times.

False

T/F The media are to blame for the perpetuation of violence in our society

False

Which of the following is TRUE about ethnoviolence and hate crimes?

Prejudice and discrimination are always at the base of hate crimes and ethnoviolence.

Which phase of the cycle of violence is called the "honeymoon period" because the batterer may act apologetic and promise to change?

Remorse/reconciliation

T/F Feeling that you have to share everything with your partner is a sign of a healthy relationship

True

T/F Hate crimes sometimes occur because the perpetrator is retaliating for a perceived insult, unfairness, or slight.

True

The relatively ineffective method of birth control, known as coitus interruptus, is the

Withdrawal method

Which of the following is TRUE about communication patterns between men and women?

Women tend to be more expressive.

A tendency toward anger may be

both physiological and related to family background

The two contraceptive methods most commonly used by college students are

condom and birth control

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, the most complete, ideal type of love is

consummate love.

Anthropologist Helen Fisher and other scientists have described attraction as

feelings of elation and euphoria produced by neurochemicals

The surgical procedure that involves removal of the uterus is a(n

hysterectomy

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, love involves

intimacy, passion, and commitment

The vast majority of stalkers are

known to their victims

Fertility is a person's ability to

reproduce

Friendships....

require time, effort, and commitment

Which U.S. Supreme Court decision in 1973 gave women the legal right to an abortion?

roe v wade

T/F Alcohol is considered a teratogenic substance.

true

T/F Emergency contraceptive pills have been used by about 10% of sexually active college students or their partners.

true

T/F One in four new mothers experience postpartum depression

true

Which of the following would NOT be considered a hate crime?

Running a red light and hitting a pedestrian

An IUD A. is highly unlikely to cause either discomfort or complications. B. is nearly 95% effective with typical use. C. offers long-term protection from pregnancy. D. causes a long delay in the return of fertility.

C. offers long-term protection from pregnancy.

The first hint that a relationship may be in trouble is often

a change in communication.

Family consists of

a network of people that provides support, security, and a sense of belonging.

If a child is not provided with enough to eat and doesn't have proper clothes to wear, this is an example of

neglect

Which of the following traits is important in relationships and involves having a realistic appreciation of one's own worth and ability?

Self-nurturance

Breast-fed infants ...

are healthier than the ones that are fed by bottle

A common ploy used by rapists is to

pose as a police officer or other authority figure

The sac that contains the testes is the

scrotum

A woman often remains a victim of domestic violence because

she fears retaliation against herself or her children

A key defense against assault when you're outside alone is to

stay aware of your surroundings

A rise in a woman's basal body temperature signals

that ovulation has occurred.

T/F The most common cause of male infertility is low sperm count

true

Research examining the relationship between substance abuse and violence indicates

users of illegal drugs commit robberies and assaults more frequently than nonusers

The term terrorism is correctly applied to situations in which

violence is used to achieve political aims.