Hlth 1100 Ch. 5

Emily and Rosa are close friends who are able to share their feelings freely, providing support and reassurance. This example demonstrates their

Emotional Availability

Which of the following is true about intersexuality?

The person does not exhibit exclusive male or female sexual anatomy.

You are most likely to listen best when

You believe the speaker is saying something you can relate to.

Daniel has been involved in four sexually exclusive relationships over the past six years. This is an example of

A decrease in PEA levels.

Jeff and Dana have been married for two years. Their relationship involves exclusive sexual involvement with each other. This demonstrates

A monogamous relationship.

According to Robert Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, love involves

Intimacy, passion, and commitmen

Through our relationships with others, we fulfill our needs for

Intimacy, social integration, and nurturance.

Which of the following is true about self-disclosure?

It involves sharing feelings and information as a means of getting to know a person.

All of the following are true about cohabitation EXCEPT

It is more common among people who are religious.

All of the following are true about celibacy EXCEPT

It is the same as abstinence.

All of the following are considered variant sexual behaviors EXCEPT

Masturbation.

The permanent cessation of menstrual periods is

Menopause

Which of the following best describes gender identity?

Our personal sense of awareness of being masculine or feminine

Which of the following is true about being single in the United States?

The number of adults electing to remain single is increasing.

Sexual dysfunction is most common in the early adult years.

True

A relationship is intimate only if sex is involved.

False

Sexual orientation is based on which of the following factors?

Biological, psychological, and socioenvironmental

The duct system atop the testes where sperm reach maturity is the

Epididymis.

All of the following are true about intimate relationships EXCEPT

They may lack emotional availability.

Men and women often communicate in gender-specific ways, but the bigger difference lies in how they interpret or process the same message.

True

Testosterone is the hormone responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics.

True

The first sign of puberty in females is the beginning of breast development.

True

Attraction has been described by some social scientists as

Feelings of elation and euphoria produced by neurochemicals.

According to researcher Helen Fisher, the feeling that the excitement and passion is gone from a relationship is due to

A decrease in PEA levels.

Which of the following is true about androgyny?

A person has a combination of both traditional masculine and feminine traits.

Julio wants to strengthen his relationship with LaVonne by sharing personal information with her. To get over his fear of disclosing his feelings, Julio can do all of the following EXCEPT

Blame his parents for his imperfections.

Serial monogamy means that partners have sexual involvement outside their primary relationship.

False

Sexual identity begins at birth

False

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

Women tend to be more expressive.

Which factor would reduce the likelihood of your choosing a particular person as a partner?

Your beliefs, attitudes, and values are significantly different.