Health Chapter 5

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

serial monogamy.

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

True

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

Your beliefs, attitudes, and values are significantly different.

Which of the following is true about intersexuality?

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

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

a monogamous relationship.

Which of the following is true about self-disclosure?

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

Trying to understand the gender differences in communication patterns is a good first step to better communication between the sexes.

True

All of the following are true about celibacy EXCEPT

it has nothing to do with personal growth.

All of the following are considered variant sexual behaviors EXCEPT

masturbation.

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.

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

emotional availability.

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

epididymis.

Attraction has been described by some social scientists as

feelings of elation and euphoria produced by neurochemicals.

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

intimacy, passion, and commitment.

The permanent cessation of menstrual periods is

menopause.

All of the following are true about intimate relationships EXCEPT

they lack emotional availability.

Sexual orientation is based on which of the following factors?

Biological, psychological, and socioenvironmental

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

False

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

Women tend to be more expressive.

You are most likely to listen best when

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

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

True

Through our relationships with others, we fulfill our needs for

intimacy, social integration, and nurturance.

All of the following are true about cohabitation EXCEPT

it is more common among people who are religious.

Which of the following is true about androgyny?

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

Sexual dysfunction only affects men.

False

Sexual identity begins at birth.

False

Sexual intimacy is the major reason for the existence of all relationships

False

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.

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.