Human Sexuality - Exam 1 Review Questions

9-4. Intimacy can best be described as: a. An emotional attachment b. Sexual intercourse c. Self-disclosure d. Emotional well-being

a. An emotional attachment

1-4. Sexual differentiation is a topic of interest under which domain of sexuality? a. Biological b. Psychosocial/Psychosexual c. Cultural d. Interpersonal

a. Biological

10-8. Which of the following is NOT true regarding open marriages? a. Both married partners do not have to be open to sex outside the relationship. b. Married partners can be open to sex outside the relationship, but not discuss it. c. Married partners are explicitly open to sex outside the relationship. d. Swinging can be a part of an open marriage.

a. Both married partners do not have to be open to sex outside the relationship.

8-7. According to Sternberg, commitment and intimacy comprise which type of love? a. Companionate love b. Empty love c. Passionate love d. Consummate love

a. Companionate love

9-7. According to Sternberg, commitment and intimacy comprise which type of love? a. Companionate love b. Empty love c. Passionate love d. Consummate love

a. Companionate love

10-3. Which aspect of cohabitation is NOT considered a disadvantage? a. Couples who cohabit have greater flexibility in their commitments to their relationships. b. Cohabiting couples are less sexually committed and are not as faithful to their partners as married partners are. c. Married couples that cohabited before marriage have poorer communication skills in discussing problems than those couples who did not live together. d. Couples who live together have the lowest level of premarital satisfaction when compared to other living arrangements.

a. Couples who cohabit have greater flexibility in their commitments to their relationships.

1-7. Which is TRUE about the relationship of culture to human sexuality? a. Culture shapes the sexual attitudes, norms, and behaviors of its members. b. Sexual behavior can be fully understood without reference to cultural influences. c. Culture determines the biological and physiological character of human sexuality. d. All cultures have essentially the same attitude toward human sexuality.

a. Culture shapes the sexual attitudes, norms, and behaviors of its members.

8-2. Courtship includes: a. Family involvement b. One-on-one premarital relationships c. Dating without the intention of marrying d. All of the above

a. Family involvement

2-8. Which theoretical perspective embraces the conflict approach to understanding relationships? a. Feminist theory b. Structural functionalism c. Family systems theory d. Symbolic interaction theory

a. Feminist theory

2-6. Human subjects committees are also known as: a. Institutional Review Boards b. Inquiry Research Boards c. Institutional Revision Boards d. Integrity Review Boards

a. Institutional Review Boards

9-8. Sexual consent is NOT: a. The absence of "no" b. Active c. In the present d. Freely given

a. The absence of "no"

8-4. False victimization in cyberstalking is when: a. The cyberstalker claims the victim has harmed the stalker or his or her family. b. The cyberstalker tracks the victim's IP address in an attempt to gain more information. c. The cyberstalker attempts to damage the reputation of the victim. d. The cyberstalker sends a virus to the victim's computer.

a. The cyberstalker claims the victim has harmed the stalker or his or her family.

2-2. What is an adequate response rate for analyzing data? a. 30 percent b. 50 percent c. 70 percent d. 90 percent

b. 50 percent

10-5. The Defense of Marriage Act: a. Does not allow legal same-sex marriages. b. Allows states to choose whether they recognize same-sex marriages as legal unions. c. Encourages states to recognize same-sex marriages as legal unions. d. Allows federal recognition of same-sex marriages.

b. Allows states to choose whether they recognize same-sex marriages as legal unions.

10-7. A close friendship with much self-disclosure with a person outside of one's relationship is an example of: a. Sexual ERI. b. Emotional ERI. c. Physical ERI. d. Sexual and emotional ERI.

b. Emotional ERI.

1-8. What is a way to maintain healthy sexual response levels? a. Having unprotected sex b. Exercising regularly c. Eating foods high in fat d. Drinking alcohol to excess

b. Exercising regularly

8-6. Storge love is: a. Passionate and sexual love b. Friendship and affectionate love c. Flirtatious and casual love d. Frenzied and chaotic love

b. Friendship and affectionate love

9-6. Which cultural attitude can be linked to a lack of communication? a. Marianismo b. Machismo c. Individualistic d. None of the above

b. Machismo

2-7. A consideration of one's family of origin is part of which level of Bronfenbrenner's ecological model? a. Mesosystem b. Microsystem c. Macrosystem d. Chronosystem

b. Microsystem

9-1. When describing aspects of sexuality, men tend to use: a. Cute sexual slang b. Power sexual slang c. Dirty talk slang d. None of the above

b. Power sexual slang

1-2. How has sexuality changed in the United States over the last 50 years? a. Sexuality is censored more than ever in the media. b. Sexuality has become more prominent in the media. c. Sexuality is no longer censored by network television. d. Sexuality has become a topic that society no longer cares about.

b. Sexuality has become more prominent in the media.

8-5. Which neurochemical is NOT one of the ones that mimics amphetamines when two people are attracted to one another? a. Dopamine b. Testosterone c. Phenylethylamine d. Norepinephrine

b. Testosterone

2-3. The concern that a researcher is able to provide a definition that reflects the true meaning of the construct being considered is one of: a. reliability b. validity c. probability d. conceptualization

b. validity

1-3. What is the oldest known sex manual? a. Perfumed Garden b. Kama Sutra c. Art of Love d. Sexual Behavior in the Human Male

c. Art of Love

2-4. If you wanted to study the unusual college experience of a recent0 graduate from your campus because you do not believe anyone has a similar story, which method would be a logical starting point? a. Survey b. Experiment c. Case study d. Observation

c. Case study

10-4. Not being able to legally get married does not prohibit gay and lesbian couples from: a. Living together in a nursing home. b. Having automatic hospital visitation. c. Cohabiting. d. Receiving pension benefits.

c. Cohabiting.

8-1. Choosing mates based on reproductive purposes is the foundation of which interpersonal attraction theory? a. Social exchange theory b. Filter theory of mate selection c. Evolutionary theory d. None of the above

c. Evolutionary theory

9-3. Which metamessage are men most likely to attune to when encountering trouble talk? a. Making jokes b. Providing empathy and understanding c. Helping and fixing problems d. Avoiding trouble talk entirely

c. Helping and fixing problems

1-6. Which is NOT studied in the psychosocial domain of sexuality? a. Intrapersonal feelings b. Self-concept and self-worth c. Hormones that direct sexual differentiation d. The influence of family relationships on sexuality

c. Hormones that direct sexual differentiation

10-1. Which characteristic of American culture contributes to a rise in singlehood? a. Collectivism b. Capitalism c. Individualism d. None of the above

c. Individualism

9-2. Eye contact is an example of: a. Verbal communication b. Sexual communication c. Nonverbal communication d. Sexual assertiveness

c. Nonverbal communication

10-6. According to Susan Sprecher, women's sex scripts socialize them to enjoy sex only when: a. They are motivated by sex. b. They are not in a committed, fulfilling relationship. c. They are in a committed, fulfilling relationship. d. None of the above

c. They are in a committed, fulfilling relationship.

8-8. Which of the following can be considered a relational transgression? a. Criticism b. Deceit c. Blaming d. All of the above

d. All of the above

9-5. Those adults who find it difficult to allow themselves to depend on others are likely: a. Secure attachment types b. Anxious attachment types c. Ambivalent attachment types d. Avoidant attachment types

d. Avoidant attachment types

2-1. What step typically comes after selecting a population and sampling? a. Using operational/empirical definitions b. Creating the research question c. Choosing the research method d. Collecting, processing, and analyzing the data

d. Collecting, processing, and analyzing the data

1-5. Which BEST describes human sexuality? a. It is limited to the purpose of reproduction. b. It is the quality of being either male or female. c. It involves an identity independent of cultural influences. d. It includes sexual beliefs, values, behaviors, and knowledge.

d. It includes sexual beliefs, values, behaviors, and knowledge.

1-1. Which is NOT true regarding sexology? a. It includes the study of human development and relationship processes. b. It is multidisciplinary. c. It has ancient origins. d. Its primary focus is on the mechanics of intercourse.

d. Its primary focus is on the mechanics of intercourse.

2-5. Which is NOT true of probability samples? a. They involve random selection b. They are representative of the population being studied c. Each person has an equal chance of being selected d. They are known as "convenience samples"

d. They are known as "convenience samples"

8-3. Regarding dating scripts, homosexual women have which of the following in common with heterosexual women? a. Emotional intimacy is a valued aspect when dating. b. First dates feature deep levels of self-disclosure and emotional sharing. c. A close friendship is likely to be established before dating begins. d. They tend to emphasize personality traits in their partners over sexual attraction.

d. They tend to emphasize personality traits in their partners over sexual attraction.

10-2. A nun is an example of a/an: a. Involuntary temporary single. b. Involuntary permanent single. c. Voluntary temporary single. d. Voluntary permanent single.

d. Voluntary permanent single.