Question 1

Most widowed women who have postmarital sex begin such relationships within ______ after the death of the spouse.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most widowed women who have postmarital sex...

Question 2

Ryan has been married for 7 years to his high school sweetheart.Recently,Ryan has joined an online dating site.According to equity theory,Ryan's involvement with the online dating site will provide him

Accepted Answer

According to equity theory, individuals seek to maintain a balance of rewards and costs in their relationships. Ryan's involvement in an online dating site suggests that he may be seeking alternative partners, which would provide him potentially thousands of options beyond his current partner. This indicates that he may not feel satisfied with the rewards he is receiving in his current relationship, and is seeking to balance these by exploring other options.

Question 3

In ______ swinging,the two couples meet and exchange partners,and each pair goes off separately to a private place to have intercourse.

Accepted Answer

In closed swinging, couples exchange partners but then separate to engage in sexual activities in private, as opposed to open swinging where sexual activities may occur in a group setting.

Question 4

What do we know about the people who call themselves swingers?

Accepted Answer

While there may be some variation among individuals who identify as swingers, research suggests that outside of their sexual activities, swingers tend to have relatively ordinary lives compared to the general population.

Answer: D 
 Studies have consistently found that swingers tend to be more politically liberal than the general population, with a higher percentage identifying as Democrats or independents. However, it is important to note that not all swingers will necessarily fit this description, as there may still be variation among individuals.

Question 5

Michael felt that over the last year or so he was not receiving enough attention from his wife and that they were not having intercourse as frequently as he desired.Subsequently he developed a sexual relationship with an office co-worker.The theory which best explains why Michael entered an extramarital sexual relationship is

Accepted Answer

Equity theory suggests that individuals are motivated to maintain a balance of fairness in their relationships. When Michael felt he was not receiving enough attention or sexual fulfillment, he may have perceived an imbalance in his marital relationship. Seeking an extramarital affair could be seen as an attempt to restore perceived equity or fairness by finding satisfaction outside the marriage.

Question 6

An example of the evolutionary model of extramarital sex as applied to extradyadic sex would be

Accepted Answer

The evolutionary model of extramarital sex posits that humans have evolved to engage in extradyadic sex as a strategy to increase their reproductive success. In this scenario, a man having children by more than one partner can increase his gene pool survival by passing on his genes to multiple offspring. Choice A is not necessarily an example of extradyadic sex as the woman in the scenario is not engaging in sex outside of her marriage. Choice C refers to the social exchange theory, not the evolutionary model. Choice D implies that the extramarital relationship was not a conscious decision, which does not align with the evolutionary model's focus on intentional strategies for reproductive success.

Question 7

Which of the following is FALSE regarding polyamory?

Accepted Answer

Practitioners of polyamory come from a variety of educational and professional backgrounds, and there is no indication that they are not educated in public institutions.

Question 8

Which of the following WOULD NOT be an accurate statement about the Interpersonal Exchange Model of Sexual Satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

This statement is accurate as the model does not explicitly include the relationship satisfaction as a factor determining sexual satisfaction.

Question 9

A premise that is "for the purpose of prostitution or the practice of acts of indecency," such as a swingers club,is referred to as a

Accepted Answer

A common bawdy house is a premise used for the purpose of prostitution or the practice of acts of indecency. This would include a swingers club, which is commonly understood as a place where people engage in sexual activities with multiple partners. The other options, such as swap house, bait shack, and hot house, do not have the same legal connotations and are not commonly used terms in this context.

Question 10

Which of the following is not an example of a form of polyamory?

Accepted Answer

Swinging typically involves couples who openly engage in sexual activities with other couples or individuals, whereas polyamory refers to intimate, emotional, and romantic relationships involving more than two people who have consented to this arrangement. Therefore, swinging is not an example of a form of polyamory.

Question 11

Introduction of a couple to the swinging scene is

Accepted Answer

Introducing a couple to the swinging scene is often a progressive process initiated with swinger organizations and magazines. It does not necessarily have to be a result of sexual dissatisfaction or lead to divorce or sex addiction. However, it is important for couples to first have open and honest communication and establish boundaries before entering the swinging scene.

Question 12

Leslie feels that she does not get as much attention from her partner as she gives.As a result she is now having an affair to balance "the score".This is an example of _________ in practice.

Accepted Answer

This is an example of equity theory, which proposes that people strive for fairness and balance in their relationships. Leslie feels that the attention she is receiving from her partner is not equal to the attention she is giving, so she is seeking to balance the scales by having an affair.

Question 13

,the highest rates of extramarital sexual activity in Canada occurs in which province?

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that Quebec has the highest rates of extramarital sexual activity in Canada. This may be attributed to the province's cultural and social norms, as well as its history of liberal attitudes towards sexuality.

Question 14

When widows and divorced women are matched for age,widows are _____ likely to engage in postmarital sex.

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently shown that widows are less likely to engage in postmarital sex compared to divorced women when matched for age. This may be due to cultural and social factors, as well as emotional attachment to their deceased spouse.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that extramarital sex may have been biologically adaptive for women?

Accepted Answer

Extramarital sex does not directly increase the number of offspring a woman can have, as it does not affect her biological capacity to bear children. The other options relate to potential benefits such as acquiring resources, improving genetic quality, or increasing genetic diversity.

Question 16

Which of the following categories of individuals are LEAST likely to participate in a sexual relationship?

Accepted Answer

Widowed women are generally less likely to participate in a sexual relationship compared to divorced men and women, and widowed men, often due to societal norms, personal grief, and age-related factors.

Question 17

The Interpersonal Model of Sexual Satisfaction proposed by Lawrance and Byers is an example of what kind of theory?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Interpersonal Model of Sexual Satisfaction proposed...

Question 18

Most divorced women who have postmarital sex begin such relationships within _______ after the divorce.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Which of the following is a more recently developed type of extradyadic relationships?

Accepted Answer

The other options (A, B, and D) are not necessarily new types of extradyadic relationships. Polyamory, for example, has been practiced for centuries. Cheating and grazing are general terms that have been used for a long time to describe infidelity. Cyberaffairs, on the other hand, have only become more prevalent with the rise of the internet and social media.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding women in polyamorous relationships?

Accepted Answer

It is not true that women in polyamorous relationships are almost always forced into polyamory by a male partner. Polyamory is usually a consensual decision made by all parties involved.

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