Deck 10: Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Adulthood

Question 1

Which of the following is true of marital trends in American society?

A)Few adolescents practice serial monogamy in American society.
B)The majority of people in American society choose to be celibate.
C)The majority of people in American society choose to marry.
D)Divorce rates in American society are extremely low.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following is true of the singles scene?

A)It is institutionalized in the form of singles bars and singles apartment complexes.
B)It is seldom frequented by divorced or widowed people.
C)It is frequented solely by single homosexuals.
D)It has a near-zero success rate for people who are looking for casual, unattached sex.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following indicates sexual maturity?

A)Being able to orgasm
B)Taking precautions against STIs
C)Being able to make your partner orgasm
D)Abstaining from postmarital sex

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following does research indicate about celibate people?

A)Research on celibacy shows that celibate women tend to have low educational qualifications.
B)Research on celibacy shows that celibate women tend to have high occupational statuses.
C)Research on celibacy indicates that celibate people tend to be gregarious extroverts.
D)Research on celibacy indicates that celibate people tend to be underachievers.

Question 5

Brittany is in a stable relationship with her boyfriend.While they were frequently intimate at the beginning of their relationship, they no longer have a functional sex life.This is an example of which type of involuntary celibacy?

A)Libertine
B)Swinger
C)Single
D)Partnered

Question 6

Which of the following, if true, indicates that Cassandra has reached sexual maturity?

A)She refrains from sharing her sexual likes and dislikes with her partner.
B)She hides her sexual orientation to refrain from going against societal norms.
C)She maintains several casual relationships, each for sexual gratification.
D)She always uses either a condom or a diaphragm during intercourse.

Question 7

Which of the following is true of singleism?

A)It is the stereotyping and stigmatization of single people.
B)It discourages people from wanting to be in a relationship.
C)It encourages people to stay single over the long run.
D)It motivates people to stay celibate over their lifetime.

Question 8

_____ is the stigmatizing and stereotyping of people who are not in a socially recognized couple relationship.

A)Homonormativity
B)Sexual imperialism
C)Singleism
D)Genderism

Question 9

Meg has had sexual intercourse twice in the past and found it unsatisfactory both times.She lives with her mother and her long work hours make it difficult for her to meet potential dates.This is an example of which type of involuntary celibacy?

A)Swinger
B)Virgin
C)Single
D)Libertine

Question 10

William is a 32-year-old single man.His social circle consists of people who are already married and some who are well on their way to starting families.Watching his friends, William becomes insecure and regrets not having a wife and children.According to research, his feelings are probably fueled by _____.

A)homonormativity
B)cultural imperialism
C)genderism
D)singleism

Question 11

Which of the following is true of online relationships?

A)The Internet does not create an atmosphere conducive for romance.
B)The Internet does not create an atmosphere conducive for sexual activity.
C)Relationships online may sometimes evolve to include cybersex.
D)Personal content exchanged in online relationships is always secure.

Question 12

The term "never married" refers to a growing section of adults in society.Which of the following is true of the composition of this group?

A)This group consists solely of individuals who have chosen to remain single for life.
B)This group includes individuals who intend to marry some day in the future.
C)This group consists only of priests, nuns, and people who have taken a vow of celibacy.
D)This group excludes homosexual people who cannot marry because of the law.

Question 13

Craig has never had sexual intercourse.He rarely dates and refrains from engaging in sexual intimacy with others.This is an example of which type of involuntary celibacy?

A)Virgin
B)Libertine
C)Swinger
D)Philanderer

Question 14

Which of the following is true of being responsible about sex?

A)It implies practicing serial monogamy instead of regular monogamy.
B)It implies being able to orgasm simultaneously with one's sexual partner.
C)It includes refraining from masturbation before marriage.
D)It includes protecting oneself against STIs and preventing unwanted pregnancies.

Question 15

Which of the following is true of the Internet and the singles scene?

A)The Internet provides single people with tools to identify compatible partners.
B)The Internet guarantees the information that people put up on their profiles.
C)The Internet does not create an atmosphere that is conducive for sexual activity.
D)The Internet offers few portals that single people can use to meet each other.

Question 16

A common sexual pattern among adolescents is _____.

A)serial monogamy
B)abstinence
C)polyandry
D)celibacy

Question 17

Which of the following statements does research support?

A)Black men and women are more likely to remain single than are their white counterparts.
B)Fewer Hispanic households are headed by a single woman than are white households.
C)It is difficult for most white men to find a job that will allow them to support a family.
D)The overwhelming majority of Asian households are headed by single women.

Question 18

Single adults engage in a variety of relationships, from those whose focus is sexual satisfaction to those whose focus is commitment.Which of the following did research find when studying these relationships?

A)Sexual activity in nonromantic relationships was associated with lower relationship quality.
B)Sexual activity in nonromantic relationships had no impact upon relationship quality.
C)People who have had more prior partners are more likely to be in romantic relationships.
D)People who reach sexual intimacy quickly are more likely to be in romantic relationships.

Question 19

Which of the following is true of research on celibacy?

A)Studies conducted on celibacy are exhaustive and their results well documented.
B)Research has proved that celibate people are extroverted and gregarious.
C)Published studies don't always distinguish voluntary from involuntary celibates.
D)Research has proved that celibate people are unambitious and unaspiring.

Question 20

How can one develop sexual maturity?

A)By developing a capacity for intimacy
B)By making your own pleasure priority
C)By abstaining from postmarital sex
D)By refraining from masturbation

Question 21

Brad is married and has three children.The family that includes his wife and children is considered his:

A)extended family.
B)family of origin.
C)family of procreation.
D)family of cohabitation.

Question 22

The family of origin is:

A)the family within which the individual is raised.
B)the family within which the individual becomes a parent.
C)the family within which the individual procreates.
D)the family into which an individual marries.

Question 23

Which of the following has research found to be true of sexual behavior between married couples over the last 50 years?

A)Couples have intercourse more frequently now than they did in the past.
B)Couples tend to give oral sex now more frequently than they did in the past.
C)Couples try out fewer sexual positions now than they did in the past.
D)Couples tend to masturbate less frequently now than they did in the past.

Question 24

Sharon is a 30-year-old, married mother of two.Which of the following would be considered her family of origin?

A)The family where she grew up
B)The family where her husband grew up
C)The family in which she became a parent
D)Her husband's extended family

Question 25

Which of the following does research suggest about the sex life of cohabiting couples?

A)Cohabiting couples enjoy the same quality of sex as married couples.
B)Cohabiting couples have the same amount of sex as married couples.
C)Cohabiting couples have sex more frequently than married couples.
D)Cohabiting couples have sex less frequently than married couples.

Question 26

Which of the following is true of cohabitation?

A)Cohabiting couples have sex less frequently than married couples.
B)Cohabitation has declined in popularity over the last 40 years.
C)Cohabiting is often seen as an opportunity to try out marriage.
D)Cohabitation is rare during early adulthood.

Question 27

Which of the following does research suggest of cohabiting couples?

A)Cohabitation involves little or no commitment from the couple.
B)Cohabiting couples are extremely secure about their relationships.
C)Cohabiting couples often plan to marry each other.
D)Cohabitation is an uncommon alternative to marriage.

Question 28

Which of the following does research indicate to be true of the romantic and nonromantic relationships single people are involved in?

A)People who reach sexual intimacy quickly are more likely to be in romantic relationships.
B)Sexual activity in nonromantic relationships is associated with high relationship quality.
C)People who have had more prior partners are more likely to be in nonromantic relationships.
D)Reduced investment increases the likelihood that the relationships will become intimate.

Question 29

The loss of interest in sex as one's partner becomes more and more familiar is known as _____.

A)fixation
B)gratification
C)condensation
D)habituation

Question 30

The family of procreation is:

A)the family in which the individual is raised.
B)the family in which an individual becomes a parent.
C)the family of an individual's spouse.
D)the family to which an individual is born.

Question 31

Studies conducted on men and women with more prior partners and who tend to go from meeting to sexual intimacy quickly have found that they:

A)are more likely to have meaningful relationships.
B)tend to invest little in their relationships.
C)are less likely to be involved in nonromantic relationships.
D)are more likely to be enjoy high quality relationships.

Question 32

Which of the following reasons is responsible for the rise in cohabiting couples?

A)Adverse economic conditions
B)More job opportunities
C)Low cost of living
D)Spread of STIs

Question 33

In American society, sexual intimacy has the most legitimacy within the context of _____.

A)casual relationships
B)dating
C)cohabitation
D)marriage

Question 34

An analysis of census data found a 13 percent increase in the number of opposite-sex cohabiting couples between January 2009 and July 2010.Which of the following did the data suggest is true of newly cohabiting couples?

A)They tend to be older
B)They tend to be younger
C)They are more likely to be white
D)They are more likely to have stable jobs

Question 35

Research on a large sample of married couples found that sexual inactivity was associated with:

A)the absence of children.
B)an increase in shared activities.
C)an increase in psychological wellbeing.
D)an increase in age.

Question 36

Which of the following is true of cohabiting couples?

A)The majority of cohabiting couples do not plan to marry each other.
B)The marriages of cohabiting couples are more likely to end in divorce.
C)Cohabiting couples have higher relationship quality than married couples.
D)Cohabiting couples have sex less frequently than married couples.

Question 37

In what way have sexual and marital relations changed over time?

A)More people have sexual relations before marriage now than they have in the past.
B)Fewer people have sexual relations before marriage now than they have in the past.
C)Marriage in contemporary times is considered more of an obligation than in the past.
D)Marriage in contemporary times is considered less of a choice than in the past.

Question 38

According to research, cohabiting couples:

A)do not plan to marry each other after a few years.
B)often worry about the stability of their relationship.
C)are most often above the age of 60.
D)have infrequent to no sex.

Question 39

According to research, single people who:

A)go from meeting to sexual intimacy quickly are more likely to be in romantic relationships.
B)enter relationships for sexual satisfaction are more likely to have high-quality relationships.
C)have had more prior partners are less likely to be in nonromantic relationships.
D)invest little in their relationships reduce the likelihood of intimacy in their relationships.

Question 40

According to research on the frequency of marital intercourse:

A)the frequency of marital sex has increased sharply since the 1940s.
B)an individual's race and religion influences the frequency of coitus greatly.
C)the frequency of intercourse tends to decline with age.
D)cohabiting couples have intercourse less frequently than married couples.

Question 41

_____ is a social-psychological theory which, when applied to patterns of extramarital sex, states that people mentally calculate the benefits and costs for them in a relationship.

A)Endogamic theory
B)Evolutionary theory
C)Exogamic theory
D)Equity theory

Question 42

Which of the following relationship characteristics is associated with a greater likelihood of infidelity?

A)A relationship in which both partners have satisfying careers
B)A relationship in which the partners communicate well with each other
C)A relationship in which one partner abuses alcohol
D)A relationship in which both partners express sexual satisfaction

Question 43

Which among the following does research indicate about extramarital sex?

A)Blacks have the same rate of extramarital sex as whites.
B)Of all ethnic groups, extramarital sexual activity is highest among Hispanics.
C)People from higher income groups are more likely to indulge in extramarital sex.
D)Extramarital sex is common among those who rarely or never attend religious services.

Question 44

According to researchers, which of the following individuals displays the personality traits associated with infidelity?

A)Harry, who scores low on impulsiveness
B)Gordon, who scores high on narcissism
C)Pamela, who scores low on neuroticism
D)Elise, who scores high on emotional intelligence

Question 45

Which of the following does research suggest to be true of work and sexual satisfaction?

A)Sexual satisfaction is highest in families where one spouse works from home.
B)Sexual satisfaction is highest in families where one spouse is unemployed.
C)Sexual satisfaction is not affected by job satisfaction.
D)Sexual satisfaction is strongly impacted by job satisfaction.

Question 46

Which of the following is true of masturbation during marriage?

A)It can help preserve the fidelity of the marital partner.
B)It cannot contribute to the sexual excitement of the relationship.
C)It cannot be used to bring the other partner pleasure.
D)It is an indicator that the person has psychological problems.

Question 47

Clara and Jake have been married for three years, during which they've had several extramarital affairs.These affairs, which were purely sexual, were entered into with the consent of the other partner.This is an example of:

A)secret nonmonogamy.
B)romantic infidelity.
C)open nonmonogamy.
D)polygamy.

Question 48

Which of the following is true of sexual patterns in marriage?

A)Sexual patterns tend to stay the same over the years.
B)Sex inevitably becomes duller as the years go by.
C)Sexual patterns do not change after the birth of a child.
D)Sexual patterns tend to change over the years.

Question 49

Which of the following is true of cyber affairs?

A)It rarely requires sexual intimacy.
B)It may sometimes involve masturbation.
C)It doesn't constitute infidelity to most people.
D)It rarely has a romantic aspect.

Question 50

Which of the following is true of attitudes toward extramarital sex?

A)Infidelity is sanctioned by societal norms in most urban areas.
B)Infidelity seldom occurs among members of primitive societies.
C)Attitudes toward extramarital sex are good predictors of extramarital sexual behavior.
D)Attitudes toward extramarital sex are not good predictors of extramarital sexual behavior.

Question 51

Which of the following is true of philanderers?

A)They are those partners who have just one extramarital affair in their lifetime.
B)They repeatedly engage in secret liaisons outside their committed relationships.
C)Their primary source of motivation is their desire for sexual gratification.
D)Their search for self-affirmation often deters them from committing adultery.

Question 52

Which of the following is true of mate retention tactics?

A)They are most likely to be used in relationships perceived to be secure.
B)They are used most frequently by men and seldom by women.
C)They are used most frequently by women and seldom by men.
D)They are most likely to be used in relationships perceived to be insecure.

Question 53

Masturbation in marriage is:

A)perfectly normal and can serve legitimate sexual needs.
B)very rare among heterosexual couples.
C)a sign of abnormal behavior.
D)very rare among homosexual couples.

Question 54

Which of the following traditional gender roles is observed most often in marriages in the United States?

A)The wife is most likely to be the initiator of sexual intercourse.
B)The husband is most likely to be the initiator of sexual intercourse.
C)The husband is most likely to refuse offers of sexual intercourse.
D)Both the husband and the wife are equally likely to initiate sexual intercourse.

Question 55

Which of the following has research found to be true of fidelity?

A)The incidence of infidelity has declined over the years.
B)Infidelity is sanctioned by traditional societal norms.
C)Infidelity is sanctioned by contemporary societal norms.
D)The incidence of infidelity has risen over the years.

Question 56

Which of the following does research indicate about people who engage in extramarital sex?

A)They tend to be low on inhibition and high on excitation.
B)They report high satisfaction rates for their existing marriage.
C)They tend to be from high income groups.
D)They tend to be strongly affiliated with religious institutions.

Question 57

Mate retention tactics:

A)are often used when an individual suspects that his/her partner is losing interest.
B)are used most frequently by unattached individuals trying to attract partners.
C)are used exclusively in relationships that both partners consider stable and secure.
D)are used only by single individuals and never by cohabiting or married couples.

Question 58

Michael felt that he hadn't been receiving enough attention from his wife over the last year.As a result of this, he began an extramarital affair with his co-worker.Which theory helps us understand what motivated Michael to have the affair?

A)Swinging theory
B)Evolutionary theory
C)Endogamic theory
D)Equity theory

Question 59

Which of the following is true of extramarital sex?

A)Its incidence has declined over the years.
B)It occurs between two single people contemplating marriage.
C)It can be destructive to spouses, children and careers.
D)It is least devastating when it involves romantic infidelity.

Question 60

Married men and women experience greater satisfaction in sexual intercourse compared to cohabiting couples.This greater satisfaction can be attributed to:

A)habituation.
B)the sexual exclusivity associated with marriage.
C)the limitations placed on emotional commitment between married couples.
D)the sexual liberty associated with long-term commitments.

Question 61

Why do people become swingers?

A)Because it is the only socially acceptable form of extramarital sex
B)Because it is the most common form of extramarital sex
C)Because its "forbidden" aspect gives them pleasure and excitement
D)Because it is the only form of extramarital sex sanctioned by religion

Question 62

Which of the following does research suggest of people who engage in swinging?

A)The majority of them are lesbians.
B)The majority of them are transgender.
C)The majority of them are white.
D)The majority of them are uneducated.

Question 63

Which of the following is characteristic of the climacteric?

A)It marks the onset of menarche in young women.
B)It is marked particularly by a decline in the functioning of the ovaries.
C)It occurs during the first stage of puberty in young women.
D)It results in an increase in the production of sex hormones in women.

Question 64

In what way do divorcees differ from widows?

A)Divorcees are less likely to seek a second marriage than widows.
B)Widows are less likely to be financially secure than divorcees.
C)Widows are more likely than divorcees to engage in postmarital sex.
D)Divorcees are more likely than widows to engage in postmarital sex.

Question 65

The period during which the ovaries decline in function is called the _____.

A)circadian rhythm
B)archenteric
C)climacteric
D)refractory period

Question 66

In open swinging:

A)the pairs get back together for sex in the same room for at least part of the time.
B)homosexual acts between women are prohibited.
C)homosexual acts between men are frequent.
D)two couples meet, exchange partners, and depart separately to a private place.

Question 67

How does polyamory differ from swinging?

A)Unlike polyamory, swinging involves no sexual intimacy.
B)Unlike swinging, polyamory emphasizes long-term intimate relationships.
C)Unlike polyamory, swinging is socially acceptable.
D)Unlike swinging, polyamory focuses primarily on sexual gratification.

Question 68

Leslie feels ignored by her partner.According to the equity theory, which of the following is she likely to think will restore the natural order of things?

A)Subject her spouse to the silent treatment
B)Dress more provocatively to please him
C)Take more trouble over her appearance
D)Cook him his favorite dishes

Question 69

during which a woman's body makes the transition from being able to reproduce to not being able to reproduce.

A)circadian rhythm
B)climacteric
C)refractory period
D)archenteric

Question 70

Which of the following is true of swinging?

A)It is performed without the knowledge of the other partner.
B)It requires the consent of all partners involved.
C)It is a socially acceptable form of extramarital sex.
D)It is the most common form of extramarital sex.

Question 71

From an evolutionary perspective, what role does extramarital sex play in the survival of our species?

A)The more partners men have, the more children they are likely to father.
B)The more wives men have, the stronger are marital bonds.
C)The more partners men have, the more stable does family life become.
D)The more wives men have, the lower is their sperm count.

Question 72

Which of the following does research suggest is a prerequisite for polyamory?

A)High social status
B)Negligible access to resources
C)Low economic status
D)Strong religious values

Question 73

Tim, Lauren, and Shelby are in a relationship with each other.The three of them share sexual intimacy and a close loving bond.This type of relationship is referred to as _____.

A)polyamory
B)androgamy
C)quasigyny
D)septogamy

Question 74

Stuart and Andrea have been married for the last 8 years.He is a partner at a law firm while she is a full-time homemaker.Andrea is an excellent cook, manages their home well, and is always supportive of Stuart and his work.Stuart, however, rarely compliments her or acknowledges her efforts.According to the equity theory:

A)Stuart's rewards are greater than Andrea's rewards.
B)Stuart's inputs are greater than Andrea's inputs.
C)Andrea's rewards are greater than Stuart's rewards.
D)Andrea's inputs are less than Stuart's inputs.

Question 75

The climacteric:

A)lasts from about ages 45 to 60 in women.
B)occurs over a 10-year period, on average.
C)marks the onset of menarche in young girls.
D)marks a period of heightened fertility.

Question 76

_____ is a form of extramarital sex in which married couples exchange partners with other couples, with the knowledge and consent of all involved.

A)Cottaging
B)Swinging
C)Serial monogamy
D)Polyamory

Question 77

The non-possessive, honest, responsible, and ethical philosophy and practice of loving multiple people simultaneously is called _____.

A)misogamy
B)misogyny
C)singleism
D)polyamory

Question 78

In _____ swinging, two couples meet and exchange partners, and each pair goes off separately to a private place to have intercourse, returning to the meeting place at an agreed-upon time.

A)open
B)free
C)closed
D)adaptive

Question 79

What do polyamory and swinging have in common?

A)Both polyamory and swinging are socially acceptable forms of sexual behavior.
B)Both polyamory and swinging go against the societal norms regulating marriage.
C)Both polyamory and swinging are examples of monogamous behavior.
D)Both polyamory and swinging involve no aspects of sexual intimacy.

Question 80

Which of the following is true of polyamory?

A)It refers to a purely sexual relationship that one man shares with many women.
B)It refers to a purely sexual relationship that one woman shares with many men.
C)It is typically long-term and can involve people of different sexual orientations.
D)It is typically short-term and is conducted without the knowledge of all spouses.