Question 1

What is the HRC [Human Rights Campaign]?

Accepted Answer

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is a civil rights organization in the United States that focuses on advocating for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals. It works to end discrimination against LGBT people and to ensure that they have equal rights in society.

Question 2

According to your text, which of the following is not descriptive of the perceptions and expectations that each person brings into an intimate partnership?

Accepted Answer

They are not always unrealistic.

Question 3

Of the groups discussed in your text, which of the following, if any, reported the highest levels of sexual satisfaction in a recent survey about sexual relationships?

Accepted Answer

Monogamous married couples often report higher levels of sexual satisfaction due to factors like emotional intimacy, commitment, and communication, which are typically stronger in long-term, monogamous relationships.

Question 4

Scholars of relationships consider there to be more than one kind of Extramarital Sex (EMS).Which of the following is seen as a category of EMS?

Accepted Answer

Clandestine extramarital sex refers to secretive affairs where the involved parties hide the relationship from their spouses.

Question 5

Which of the following, if any, does your text say may be advantages of cohabitation?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following, if any, does...

Question 6

As of 2010, which of the following states issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples?

Accepted Answer

Iowa began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples in 2009 following a ruling by the Iowa Supreme Court.

Question 7

Which of the following, if any, are considered examples of ERI?

Accepted Answer

ERI stands for Erotic-Romantic Interactions, which can include flirting, mutual masturbation, and close friendships with romantic or erotic undertones.

Question 8

Depending on the situation, spouses sometimes decide to _________ their partner's infidelity.

Accepted Answer

All the options provided are plausible reactions that spouses might have in response to their partner's infidelity, depending on the individual and the specific circumstances of their relationship.

Question 9

According to your text, what are the main arguments made by those against marital rights for LGBT couples?

Accepted Answer

The arguments against marital rights for LGBT couples include the belief that marriage is traditionally a union between a man and a woman, concerns about eroding traditional family values reminiscent of the 1950s, and worries about the implications for children raised by same-sex couples, including the lack of access to parents of both genders.

Question 10

According to recent research by Lawrance and colleagues as mentioned in your book, sexual satisfaction in long term heterosexual relationships is associated with

Accepted Answer

Partners' perceptions of the relationship are crucial as they influence emotional intimacy and satisfaction, which are key factors in sexual satisfaction in long-term relationships.

Question 11

According to your text, how many categories of ERI are there?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 categories of ERI (Emotion Regulation Inventory), which typically categorize different strategies or aspects of emotion regulation.

Question 12

Which of the following states recognize same-sex marriages that took place in other states?

Accepted Answer

All of the above locations recognize same-sex marriages that took place in other states, reflecting their legal acknowledgment of marriage equality.

Question 13

Which of the following does your text describe as regularly observed rules of swinging among heterosexual couples?

Accepted Answer

Swinging is often viewed as a social activity with a strong emphasis on sexual encounters among participants, rather than an open marriage arrangement or an emotionally charged activity. It's structured with its own set of norms and expectations, contrary to the idea of having no pre-set rules for spontaneity.

Question 14

Which of the following, if any, are described by your text as viable forms of open marriage?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following, if any, are...

Question 15

Which of the following are not legal privileges associated with marriage in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Higher rates of public assistance for families in need are not determined by marital status alone but by the overall financial situation of the individuals or family applying for assistance. Marriage itself does not guarantee higher rates of public assistance.

Question 16

Because extramarital activities are generally committed without the permission or knowledge of the other partner, they are sometimes referred to by scholars of relationships as _________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because extramarital activities are generally committed without...

Question 17

Which of the following are included in your text's description of infidelity?

Accepted Answer

Infidelity is described as both "extramarital affairs" and/or "extramarital experiences" and a violation of the couple's agreed-upon rules of their relationship, making both A and B correct. It is not defined the same way across individual relationships, making C incorrect.

Question 18

In the language of your textbook, what is an ERI?

Accepted Answer

ERI stands for Extra Relationship Involvement, which refers to emotional or physical intimacy that occurs outside of the primary relationship.

Question 19

According to multiple research findings on couples' relationship satisfaction, the more __________ there was in the relationship, the greater the sexual and marital relationship satisfaction that was reported.

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently shown that affection and sexual behavior are key components in relationship satisfaction. Affection fosters intimacy and emotional connection, while a fulfilling sexual relationship contributes to overall marital happiness.

Question 20

_______________ is considered to be a factor associated with increased risk of ERI/EMS.

Accepted Answer

Being male is a risk factor for ERI/EMS because men are more likely to engage in risky behaviors, such as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and are less likely to wear seatbelts.

Quiz 10: Adult Relationships: Singlehood, Cohabitation, and Marriage