Question 1

The National Opinion Research Center conducts surveys of a national sample of people in the U.S.and asks about their attitudes towards premarital sex.They have found that from 1972 to 2006 the percentage of people indicating that premarital sex is "always wrong" or "almost always wrong"

Accepted Answer

The percentage of people indicating that premarital sex is "always wrong" or "almost always wrong" has decreased from 1972 to 2006, reflecting changing social norms and attitudes towards premarital sex over time.

Question 2

Data from 2005 indicated that men have a median of ________ sex partners in their lifetime while women have a median number of about ________.

Accepted Answer

Studies and surveys, including those from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), have generally found that men report a higher median number of sexual partners than women. The numbers can vary by study, but a commonly cited range for men is around six to eight, while for women, it's typically around four. These figures can fluctuate based on the population surveyed and the methodology used.

Question 3

Research on the sex lives of married couples reported by Aulette indicated that women whose husbands wanted more sex described how they were more interested in sex and consciously rewarded their husbands with sex when the husbands

Accepted Answer

Aulette's research found that women were more interested in sex and consciously rewarded their husbands with sex when the husbands participated in housework. This indicates a connection between domestic participation and sexual intimacy in the context of marital relationships.

Question 4

Research on the sex lives of married couples cited by Aulette reported that women described sex as

Accepted Answer

Aulette's research on the sex lives of married couples found that some women described sex as a form of work, reflecting the gendered dynamics and expectations within marital relationships.

Question 5

Michael and colleagues (cited by Aulette)grouped people's attitudes toward sex into three major categories.All of the following categories were described by these researchers EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The three major categories described by Michael and colleagues are Traditional, Relational, and Recreational. "Liberal" is not one of the categories they identified.

Question 6

Data from 2002 on teen sexual behavior indicated that young

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The answer of Data from 2002 on teen sexual behavior...

Question 7

The law (in the United States)

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The answer of The law (in the United States)
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Question 8

Research on teen sexual behavior indicates that women are twice as likely to name _______ as the reason for first intercourse and men are twice as likely to name _______.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that women are more likely to cite affection as the reason for their first sexual intercourse, while men are more likely to cite curiosity. This reflects differing motivations and emotional responses between genders towards initial sexual experiences.

Question 9

Michael and colleagues researched attitudes towards sex.They found that people could be grouped into three categories.The largest category,which consists of about half of the respondents,is called

Accepted Answer

Relational category is the largest, as it includes individuals who view sex as an important part of a committed relationship.

Question 10

The National Opinion Research Center conducts surveys of a national sample of people in the U.S.and asks about their attitudes towards premarital sex.They have found that the majority of people think premarital sex is

Accepted Answer

The majority of people tend to have nuanced views on moral and social issues, including premarital sex. While there are individuals who believe premarital sex is always wrong or never wrong, most people fall into a category where they believe it is wrong at least sometimes, depending on circumstances such as the relationship between the individuals involved, their ages, or cultural and religious beliefs. This reflects a more moderate or conditional stance on the issue.

Question 11

The 2003 Supreme Court decision,Lawrence et al.v.Texas,declared that a Texas statute violated the U.S.Constitution.The Texas statute had made it a crime for

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court's decision in Lawrence v. Texas (2003) struck down a Texas statute criminalizing sodomy, effectively making it legal for two persons of the same sex to engage in an intimate sexual relationship. This ruling was a landmark in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, invalidating similar laws across the United States that criminalized homosexual acts.

Question 12

Thompson (cited by Aulette)interviewed working-class teenage women about their sexual experience.She found that young women were engaging in coitus at an earlier age than previously.She also found that these young women

Accepted Answer

Thompson found that young women reported a lack of enjoyment associated with sex, indicating that their sexual experiences were not necessarily positive or fulfilling.

Question 13

Research indicates that people in which category,below,have the highest frequency of sexual activity?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that cohabiting couples tend to have the highest frequency of sexual activity compared to those who are married, divorced, or never married. Cohabitation often involves fewer of the stresses and responsibilities associated with marriage, which can contribute to a more active sex life.

Question 14

Researchers who study premarital sex identify three stages in the twentieth century.They label the period between 1900 and 1950 as the era of _______.They call the period of the 1960's and 1970's the era of _______.They call the period of the 1980's the era of _______.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is B) double standard ...permissive with affection ...permissive. This sequence reflects the changing attitudes towards premarital sex through the 20th century, starting with a double standard (different expectations for men and women), moving to a more permissive attitude but still tied to affection in the 1960s and 1970s, and finally to a generally permissive attitude in the 1980s.

Question 15

Research on premarital sex indicates that over the past century,

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that over the past century, there has been a trend towards engaging in premarital sex at younger ages, reflecting changes in societal norms and attitudes towards sexuality.

Question 16

Research on the sex lives of married couples has shown that

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that women often receive mixed messages from their husbands regarding sexual expectations and desires, which can lead to confusion and miscommunication in their sex lives.

Question 17

Researchers studying attitudes and behavior regarding premarital sex asked a second question of respondents who said that they thought premarital sex was always wrong.They found that the majority of these respondents

Accepted Answer

The majority of respondents who stated they thought premarital sex was always wrong had actually engaged in premarital sex. This highlights a common phenomenon where individuals' behaviors do not always align with their stated beliefs or attitudes.

Question 18

Thompson (cited by Aulette)interviewed working-class teenage women about their sexual experience.She concluded all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Thompson's research, as cited by Aulette, suggests that young women are not necessarily more casual and recreational about their sexual experiences compared to similarly-aged men. Instead, her findings emphasize the complexity of young women's sexual experiences, including the infusion of romance, the lack of enjoyment despite earlier engagement in coitus, and the misconception that an earlier age of first coitus equates to higher sexual activity.

Question 19

Research reported by Aulette documents gender differences in the reasons people give for having sexual intercourse the first time.The most common reason given by men was __________.The most common reason given by women was ___________.

Accepted Answer

Aulette's research found that the most common reason given by men for having sexual intercourse the first time was curiosity or readiness for sex, while women most commonly cited affection for their partner as their reason.

Question 20

Michael and colleagues researched attitudes towards sex.They found that people could be grouped into three categories.A larger proportion of women than men were identified as __________.A larger proportion of men than women were identified as __________.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A) traditional ...recreational. This is based on research findings that suggest women are more likely to have traditional views towards sex, emphasizing emotional connection and commitment, while men are more likely to have a recreational view, focusing on the physical aspect of sex without necessarily requiring an emotional bond.

Quiz 8: Love and Sex

The National Opinion Research Center conducts surveys of a national sample of people in the U.S.and asks about their attitudes towards premarital sex.They have found that from 1972 to 2006 the percentage of people indicating that premarital sex is "always wrong" or "almost always wrong"

Data from 2005 indicated that men have a median of sex partners in their lifetime while women have a median number of about .

Research on the sex lives of married couples reported by Aulette indicated that women whose husbands wanted more sex described how they were more interested in sex and consciously rewarded their husbands with sex when the husbands

Research on the sex lives of married couples cited by Aulette reported that women described sex as

Michael and colleagues (cited by Aulette) grouped people's attitudes toward sex into three major categories.All of the following categories were described by these researchers EXCEPT:

Data from 2002 on teen sexual behavior indicated that young

The law (in the United States)

Research on teen sexual behavior indicates that women are twice as likely to name _ as the reason for first intercourse and men are twice as likely to name _.

Michael and colleagues researched attitudes towards sex.They found that people could be grouped into three categories.The largest category,which consists of about half of the respondents,is called

The National Opinion Research Center conducts surveys of a national sample of people in the U.S.and asks about their attitudes towards premarital sex.They have found that the majority of people think premarital sex is

The 2003 Supreme Court decision,Lawrence et al.v.Texas,declared that a Texas statute violated the U.S.Constitution.The Texas statute had made it a crime for

Thompson (cited by Aulette) interviewed working-class teenage women about their sexual experience.She found that young women were engaging in coitus at an earlier age than previously.She also found that these young women

Research indicates that people in which category,below,have the highest frequency of sexual activity?

Researchers who study premarital sex identify three stages in the twentieth century.They label the period between 1900 and 1950 as the era of ___.They call the period of the 1960's and 1970's the era of _.They call the period of the 1980's the era of _____.

Research on premarital sex indicates that over the past century,

Research on the sex lives of married couples has shown that

Researchers studying attitudes and behavior regarding premarital sex asked a second question of respondents who said that they thought premarital sex was always wrong.They found that the majority of these respondents

Thompson (cited by Aulette) interviewed working-class teenage women about their sexual experience.She concluded all of the following EXCEPT:

Research reported by Aulette documents gender differences in the reasons people give for having sexual intercourse the first time.The most common reason given by men was .The most common reason given by women was _.

Michael and colleagues researched attitudes towards sex.They found that people could be grouped into three categories.A larger proportion of women than men were identified as .A larger proportion of men than women were identified as .