Bio 103 Ch. 5 Reading Quiz
Which of the following BEST describes gender identity?
Our personal sense of awareness of being masculine or feminine
Which menstrual problem involves the common symptoms of breast tenderness, fatigue, food cravings, irritability, and depression?
Premenstrual syndrome
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding gay and lesbian couples?
They seek the same things in primary relationships that heterosexuals do.
Sexual orientation is based on which of the following factors?
Biological, psychological, and socioenvironmental
In relationships, the process of resolving differences peacefully and creatively is
conflict resolution
A healthy marriage contributes to reducing stress by
increasing financial stability and expanding support networks.
According to Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, love involves
intimacy, passion, and commitment.
Through our relationships with others, we fulfill our needs for
intimacy, social integration, and nurturance.
Relationships characterized by behavioral interdependence, need fulfillment, emotional attachment, and emotional availability are
intimate relationships.
All of the following are considered variant sexual behaviors EXCEPT
masturbation
The onset of the first menstrual period is
menarche.
The permanent cessation of menstrual periods is
menopause
A relationship in which the partners are sexually involved only with each other is
monogamous.
Daniel has been involved in four sexually exclusive relationships over the past six years. This is an example of
serial monogamy.
Sam and Kris have entered a relationship and are very preoccupied with each other. They constantly want to be with or talk to each other. This example demonstrates
they are fascinated by each other.
When a person's gender identity does not match one's biological sex, this is known as being
transgendered
Which of the following is TRUE about being single in the United States?
The number of adults electing to remain single is increasing.
The external female genitalia are collectively referred to as the
vulva
You are most likely to listen BEST when
you believe the speaker is saying something you can relate to
Which of the following is TRUE about your family of origin?
It includes the people who were living in the house during your first years of life.
Which of the following is TRUE about self-disclosure?
It involves sharing feelings and information as a means of getting to know a person.
Which one of the following is characteristic of intimate relationships?
They involve need fulfillment.
Which factor would reduce the likelihood of your choosing a particular person as a partner?
Your beliefs, attitudes, and values are significantly different.
Menstrual flow is actually sloughed off
endometrial lining
The duct system atop the testes where sperm reach maturity is the
epididymis.