Deck 9: Committing to Relationships and Sexual Health

Question 1

Sally is lonely and she longs to have someone to spend time with.She has a need for someone with whom she can share her worries and concerns.This desire is called the need for ________.

A)social integration
B)nurturance
C)assistance
D)intimacy

Answer 1

A

Question 2

In their intimate relationship,John and Arlene have a mutual impact on each other's lives.This concept is termed _______________.

A)emotional impact
B)emotional attachment
C)behavioural interdependence
D)mutual dependence

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Eartha and Dwayne are very close friends who share their worries and concerns.This is an example of what characteristic of intimate relationships?

A)self-disclosure
B)need fulfillment
C)emotional attachment
D)mutual dependence

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Beverly and Jason decide that they need some time apart to reassess their marriage.This situation is known as a _______________________.

A)trial separation
B)vacation
C)divorce
D)mutual separation

Question 5

Janet has been diagnosed as preorgasmic by her doctor.This means ________________________.

A)she dislikes having sex
B)she has never had an orgasm
C)she is frigid
D)she has never masturbated

Question 6

Growing up in a family with your mom,dad,brothers,and sisters is an example of what type of family?

A)family of origin
B)nuclear family
C)primary family
D)family of foundation

Question 7

Which of the following is true about the definition of family?

A)It is a unit sharing one common characteristic.
B)It is a group of people sharing the same interests.
C)It is a network of people providing a sense of security.
D)Because families change, there is no clear definition of family.

Question 8

The hormone that signals the ovaries to prepare to release eggs and to begin producing estrogens is the __________________________.

A)luteinizing hormone
B)follicle-stimulating hormone
C)human chorionic gonadotropin
D)gonadotropin-releasing hormone

Question 9

April's boyfriend is someone with whom she can share her feelings freely.He meets April's need for ____________________.

A)intimacy
B)nurturance
C)assistance
D)integration

Question 10

Fred and Sandy have decided to have their infant son circumcised.This process involves the surgical removal of the ____________________.

A)vas deferens
B)foreskin
C)scrotum
D)seminal vesicles

Question 11

Juan reminds LuAnn often that she is a great person and that she matters a lot to him.Juan is fulfilling which need?

A)reassurance
B)social integration
C)nurturance
D)assistance

Question 12

Endometriosis,chlamydia and urinary tract infections can cause pain during intercourse which is also known as _________________.

A)vaginismus
B)uterine tremors
C)dyspepsia
D)dyspareunia

Question 13

Frank leaves his chemistry class early to spend time with his girlfriend even though he is going to miss an important review for the final exam.Which characteristic of significant partnering relationships is this?

A)fascination
B)exclusiveness
C)advocacy
D)giving

Question 14

During Carrie's childhood,the people present in her household were her mom and grandparents.This illustrates which type of family?

A)extended
B)family of origin
C)communal
D)foundational

Question 15

Josh likes to wear female bathing suits.This type of variant sexual behaviour is known as _________.

A)fetishism
B)transvestitism
C)exhibitionism
D)voyeurism

Question 16

Although Ben is a great athlete and he has a high grade point average,he still is lacking the psychological need which validates him among his friends and family.Which of the following characterises this need?

A)need for social integration
B)need for social intimacy
C)need for approval
D)need for reassurance or affirmation of his own worth

Question 17

Suzanne is both emotionally and sexually attracted to members of both sexes.Suzanne's type of sexual orientation is known as ____________________________.

A)bisexual
B)homophobic
C)heterosexual
D)homosexual

Question 18

Nancy feels the need for being nurturing.This means that she requires someone who ____________.

A)will provide social support
B)adds to social integration
C)she can take care of
D)will help her in a crisis

Question 19

Jose feels a secure,trusting attachment to his brother.This is known as ______________ love.

A)companionate
B)compassionate
C)family
D)brotherly

Question 20

Charlie possesses all three elements of a good relationship.He is able to take care of himself as needed,and this element is known as _________________________.

A)faith
B)self-nurturance
C)self-assurance
D)jealousy

Question 21

Stu and Dorothy are monogamous.This means they have _____________________.

A)extramarital sex
B)sexual involvement only with each other
C)open relationships
D)unlimited sexual partners

Question 22

According to the text,which aspect of falling in love causes lovers to feel peaceful,secure,and calm?

A)imprinting
B)affiliation
C)attachment
D)attraction

Question 23

An example of "proximity" in relationships is _____________________.

A)seeing someone in class everyday
B)seeking a long-distance relationship
C)dating someone while on vacation in the Bahamas
D)sitting next to an acquaintance at the movies

Question 24

Cassie and Mike's relationship has high levels of intimacy,passion,and decision/commitment.According to the Triangular Theory of Love,what type of love do they share?

A)infatuated
B)fatuous
C)consummate
D)companionate

Question 25

Wyatt tends to select his mates on the basis that most men do.What two things does he look for in a mate?

A)financially dependent and physically attractive
B)dependability and youth
C)youth and financial independence
D)youth and physical attractiveness

Question 26

Greg and Jackie have the traditional committed relationship.They are _________________.

A)married
B)going steady
C)cohabiting
D)best friends

Question 27

Due to a significant drop in chemicals that result in the "passion high," divorce rates peak during the ________ year of marriage.

A)second
B)fourth
C)fifth
D)seventh

Question 28

Martha and Peter have frequent sexual intercourse.Their doctor tells them that there is a chemical responsible for creating the desire for them to feel monogamous.This chemical is _______________.

A)oxytocin
B)vasopressin
C)epinephrine
D)PEA

Question 29

Ralph and Mattie have lived together for seven years but never got married.Their relationship is known as _______________.

A)societal partnership
B)legal commitment
C)common-law marriage
D)committed partnership

Question 30

Contrary to what many of us may believe,jealousy is _______________________.

A)a basis for a strong, committed relationship
B)not a sign of intense devotion or passionate love
C)an attempt to perpetuate the well being of your partner
D)a source of deeper intimacy in a relationship

Question 31

The "cuddle chemical" is ______________.

A)adrenaline
B)thyroxine
C)cortisol
D)oxytocin

Question 32

Cynthia has decided to "settle down" and marry Pedro.Her decision refers to which key factor of the Triangular Theory of Love?

A)intimacy
B)passion
C)decision/commitment
D)mutual involvement

Question 33

Julie has had several exclusive sexual relationships one after another throughout her life.This style of sequential relationships is called _____________________.

A)subsequent monogamy
B)sexually committed
C)serial exclusivity
D)serial monogamy

Question 34

Which of the following is true about the Triangular Theory of Love?

A)High levels of the three main factors make a healthy relationship more likely.
B)Intimacy is the most important component of the theory.
C)Passion is the most common factor lacking in relationships.
D)A high level of commitment is the most important of the theory.

Question 35

One area in which men are "allowed" to contact deeper emotional states is _________________.

A)work
B)sex
C)sports
D)male friendships

Question 36

Which of the following is a characteristic of infatuation?

A)There is no "excitement" in the relationship.
B)One's feelings grow deeper with time.
C)Mr.or Mrs.Right was not all he/she was originally thought to be.
D)There is no desire for intimacy.

Question 37

Danny feels like he is "trapped in the wrong body" and wants to undergo a sex-change operation.This is a variant sexual behaviour known as ______________.

A)bisexualism
B)sadomasochism
C)transsexualism
D)transvestitism

Question 38

For men,intimacy consists of ________________.

A)physical proximity
B)sexual desire
C)verbal sharing
D)control

Question 39

After four years,Cecil feels as if the excitement and passion is gone from his marriage.According to the text,this feeling is due to __________________.

A)developmental incompatibility
B)drop in level of adrenaline present
C)PEA level decrease
D)mutual distrust

Question 40

An example of "imprinting" is _______________________.

A)a chemical change in brain function during stress
B)feeling peaceful due to oxytocin released
C)the degree of commitment in a relationship
D)a past experience of getting flowers from a romantic partner

Question 41

One disadvantage of cohabitation is ___________________.

A)low prospect of marriage
B)tendency to result in failed relationship
C)societal disapproval
D)low levels of commitment

Question 42

Fertilization takes place in the ________________.

A)fallopian tubes
B)perineum
C)endometrium
D)uterus

Question 43

During menstruation (menstrual flow),there is a sloughing off of the ______________.

A)fertilized eggs
B)endometrial lining
C)cervical mucous
D)corpus luteum

Question 44

Jody exhibits predictability,dependability,and faith in her relationship with her husband Roger.This degree of confidence is also known as ______________.

A)trust
B)loyalty
C)fidelity
D)love

Question 45

The female sexual organ whose only known function is sexual pleasure is called the ______________.

A)vagina
B)mons pubis
C)vulva
D)clitoris

Question 46

Which of the following is true about trial separations?

A)They usually mean that the relationship is ending.
B)It provides an opportunity for preliminary healing.
C)It usually results in situational improvement.
D)It needs to be at least a month long to be most effective.

Question 47

Counsellors familiar with loss and grieving estimate that it takes at least ________ to recover from the major loss of a relationship whether by death or divorce.

A)6 months
B)3 years
C)5 years
D)1 year

Question 48

After her divorce,Sally reflected on her marital relationship.What was most likely the first sign of their declining relationship?

A)change in family earnings
B)change in sexual desire
C)change in communication
D)change in family dynamics

Question 49

Joanne and Fred have been increasingly spending time apart,and they are finding that they just like to spend time alone,away from one another.These symptoms of a dysfunctional relationship have prompted their marriage counsellor to advise them to _________________.

A)experience a trial separation
B)get a divorce right away
C)seek another partner outside their marriage
D)just be good friends

Question 50

John and Sandra agree that each of them may be sexually involved outside of their relationship.This is known as a(n)______________.

A)open relationship
B)monogamous relationship
C)cohabitation relationship
D)serial monogamy relationship

Question 51

Kasha begins menstruation at the average age for girls in Canada.What is her age category?

A)10-11
B)11-12
C)12-13
D)15-16

Question 52

The media portrays men as independent,aggressive,and in control of their emotions.This portrayal is an example of ________________.

A)sex role modeling
B)sex role stereotyping
C)gender demarcation
D)gender role stereotyping

Question 53

Alexa was raised with a strong sense of what type of person she was to marry.This is an example of __________________.

A)modelling
B)reinforcement
C)potentiality
D)scripting

Question 54

Monica found out she is having a baby girl.What is the sex chromosome combination of her baby?

A)XX
B)XY
C)YX
D)YY

Question 55

Despite being raised with expectations of the man she should marry,Rita is a lesbian and lives with her partner.Rita went against the ________ by which she was raised.

A)relationship scripts
B)family influence scripts
C)partnering scripts
D)educational scripts

Question 56

Rachel is going through puberty.She is noticing her breasts are growing and she is developing underarm and pubic hair.These changes are the development of what is collectively known as ________ characteristics.

A)identifier
B)hormonal sexuality
C)female identifier
D)secondary sex

Question 57

Peggy has just confirmed that she is pregnant.The fact that she hasn't had her period in two months is due to the action of which hormone?

A)FSH
B)LH
C)HCG
D)GnRH

Question 58

Meriam is fifty years old and hasn't had a period in over 6 months.She also has been having hot flashes and headaches.Meriam is probably entering _______________.

A)post menstrual syndrome
B)menstruation cessation
C)menarche
D)menopause

Question 59

Although Jake can be aggressive,in control of his emotions,and logical,he also is sensitive,nurturing and intuitive.The combination of these traits characterizes him as ______________.

A)endogenous
B)situational sexuality
C)socialized
D)androgynous

Question 60

External female genitalia including mons pubis,labia minora and majora,the clitoris and the urethral and vaginal opening are called the ________________.

A)vestibule
B)vulva
C)perineum
D)mucous membrane

Question 61

The male accessory glands include ___________.

A)vas differentia, testes, and urethra
B)epididymides, prostate, and testes
C)seminal vesicles, prostate gland, Cowper's glands
D)prostate gland, testes, and scrotum

Question 62

During the ________ phase,vasocongestion and muscle tension peaks,and rhythmic contractions occur throughout the genital regions.

A)excitement/arousal
B)plateau
C)orgasmic
D)resolution

Question 63

Larry and Paula begin kissing and fondling each other.The physiological reactions to this stimulation are found in which stage of sexual response?

A)excitement/arousal
B)plateau
C)orgasmic
D)resolution

Question 64

The goal of autoerotic behaviour is ____________.

A)sexual experience with many partners
B)to climax through intercourse
C)sexual self-stimulation
D)erotic touching with a partner

Question 65

Garrett feels uncomfortable hugging friends of the same sex and prefers not to be around men who are homosexual.Garrett exhibits signs of ________ behaviour.

A)homophobic
B)homoeccentric
C)homoilliterate
D)homophilic

Question 66

Which of the following is true about male reproductive system physiology?

A)The prostate gland serves to protect the testes.
B)The epididymis houses sperm while they mature.
C)The scrotum manufactures testosterone.
D)The vas deferens contribute more fluid to semen.

Question 67

Scott usually has to wait before he can regain an erection after an orgasm.This phase is called the ________ phase.

A)refractory
B)plateau
C)orgasmic
D)resolution

Question 68

Which of the following statements about men and women and the sexual response is true?

A)Men experience a period of time in which their systems are incapable of subsequent arousal.
B)Women do experience a refractory phase.
C)Men and women are always at the same stages of the sexual response cycle.
D)All couples must have simultaneous orgasms for sex to be pleasurable.

Question 69

Estrogen supplementation provides protection against which two chronic diseases?

A)heart disease and osteoporosis
B)diabetes and heart disease
C)osteoporosis and stroke
D)breast cancer and osteoporosis

Question 70

When Alice's doctor suggests she take hormone supplements after menopause she gets concerned.What diseases have been reported as an increased risk to women taking hormone supplements?

A)diabetes and gall bladder disease
B)stroke and breast cancer
C)breast and lung cancer
D)gall bladder disease and breast cancer

Question 71

The surgical procedure where the foreskin of the penis is removed is called _______________.

A)circumcision
B)penile incision
C)infantile incision
D)surgical resolution

Question 72

Timothy avoids all sexual activity with others.Tim's choice is called ________________.

A)monogamy
B)unisexuality
C)celibacy
D)erotica

Question 73

The human potential for passionate sexual love has been defined as _______________________.

A)limerence
B)fetishism
C)intimacy
D)limbic control

Question 74

The prostate gland _________________.

A)produces a chemical that neutralizes acids and adds it to the seminal fluid
B)stores and moves sperm
C)holds sperm until they reach maturity
D)secretes lubrication for the urethra

Question 75

Service Canada considers a couple who have been living together for at least ________ year(s)to be spouses.

A)one year
B)two years
C)three years
D)four years

Question 76

The phase in which genital organs return to their pre-arousal state is called the ________ phase.

A)orgasmic
B)resolution
C)refractory
D)plateau

Question 77

In The Joy of Sex,Alex Comfort says there is "normality" in the spectrum of sexual behaviours.Which of the following concepts defines this "normality"?

A)Sex is enjoyable to both partners.
B)Sex can be associated with anxiety all the time.
C)Sex can be painful.
D)Only one person should emerge rewarded from sex.

Question 78

Chandler and Sandy met at a party.The sexual attraction between them was so strong that they both felt extremely "turned on." This is an example of _________________________.

A)sexual innuendo
B)limerence
C)infatuation
D)libido

Question 79

Marcella enjoys when her boyfriend kisses her neck.Marcella's neck is probably a(n)_____________.

A)sensitive arousal region
B)autoerotic region
C)erogenous zone
D)pleasure zone

Question 80

Josh has an aversive reaction evoked by a real or imagined relationship involving his wife,Donna.This is referred to as ________________.

A)an open relationship
B)hatred
C)cheating
D)jealousy