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.
