Deck 11: Sex in Beginning Relationships

Question 1

Research on sexual attraction suggests that a person's "sex appeal" is primarily determined by his or her _______.

A) physical appearance
B) social status
C) mental abilities
D) personality

Answer 1

A

Question 2

When deciding whether to have sex for the first time, dating partners focus primarily on . . .

A) How sexually attracted they are to each other
B) How their families feel about premarital sex
C) How sexually active their friends are
D) How much love and commitment they feel for each other

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Saul recently joined an online dating service. So far, he has received information about four women who might be compatible with him. He has read their personal biographies and "sexual histories" and is ready to ask one of them out on a date. Which one will he probably choose?

A) Cathy, who has had sex before (but only with her last boyfriend)
B) Karen, who describes herself as "extremely sexually experienced"
C) Wendy, who has had so many sex partners she's "lost count"
D) Abbe, who describes casual sex as one of her "favorite hobbies"

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The most attractive faces generally possess which features?

A) Symmetry
B) Uniqueness
C) Sexual immaturity
D) Morphology

Question 5

Ralph and Monica have also been dating for two years. However, they feel that sex without love is acceptable, and they began to have intercourse after their first date. This couple would probably be labeled _______ by researchers.

A) sexually liberal
B) sexually moderate
C) sexually traditional
D) low involvement

Question 6

Which one of the following general conclusions can we draw from research on preferences for chastity?

A) Chastity has become increasingly important to both men and women over time.
B) Chastity has declined in importance over time.
C) There are virtually no cross-cultural differences in preferences for chastity.
D) Chastity is universally preferred in a potential mate by men and women.

Question 7

What does research on preferences for sexual passion generally reveal?

A) Men and women place roughly equal importance on sexual passion when considering a potential partner.
B) People prefer fairly low levels of sexual passion in a potential romantic partner.
C) Most adults are willing to consider marrying someone who possesses little to no sexual passion.
D) Sexual passion is generally considered an undesirable attribute for a romantic partner to possess.

Question 8

Many romantic couples report that _______ serves as an important marker or "turning point" signaling commitment.

A) the first time their eyes met
B) the first discussion of values
C) the first episode of sexual intercourse
D) the first movie seen together

Question 9

Cross-cultural research suggests that chastity is still relatively highly valued, particularly as an attribute for women to possess, in which parts of the world?

A) Western and Eastern Europe
B) The United States and Canada
C) The Middle East and Africa
D) The Pacific Islands

Question 10

Which of the following facial features is considered a sign of sexual maturity?

A) Small nose
B) High eyebrows
C) Prominent cheekbones
D) Large eyes

Question 11

Cross-cultural research reveals that people in _______ countries tend to view chastity as a relatively more important attribute in a potential mate than do people in _______ countries.

A) South American; Central American
B) Western European; Middle Eastern and African
C) European; North American
D) collectivist; individualist

Question 12

Kevin and Gwen have been dating for two years. They have decided not to have intercourse and to limit their sexual activities to kissing and light "petting." This couple would probably be labeled _______ by researchers.

A) sexually liberal
B) rapid involvement
C) sexually traditional
D) gradual involvement

Question 13

Jessica and Seth have just begun dating. Based on research discussed in the textbook, which of the following events will mark an important change in the commitment level or stage of their relationship?

A) The first time they engage in sexual intercourse
B) Their first formal party
C) The first time they discuss their personal beliefs
D) The first time they go out in public as a "couple"

Question 14

According to research, _______ is often viewed by both men and women as an important component of men's attractiveness.

A) lower body physique
B) muscularity
C) calf thickness
D) cheekbone structure

Question 15

According to research on sexual attraction, which one of the following people would probably be viewed as most attractive?

A) Tom, who is very thin and has "average" facial features
B) Becky, who is normal weight and has symmetrical facial features
C) Eliza, who is overweight and has a typical WHR
D) Walter, who is normal weight and has a very prominent nose

Question 16

Which one of the following statements about waist-to-hip ratio is INaccurate?

A) Waist-to-hip ratio is a measure of body fat distribution.
B) Individuals with sex-typical waist-to-hip ratios are perceived as more attractive than those with nontypical waist-to-hip ratios.
C) After puberty, both sexes exhibit a very similar waist-to-hip ratio.
D) Waist-to-hip ratio is generally associated with ratings of attractiveness.

Question 17

Lucia is attracted to her new boyfriend but she is still not sure whether she should have sex with him, though he clearly wants her to. Which of the following reasons might explain her uncertainty?

A) She thinks he is already too committed to her.
B) She feels an insufficient level of commitment.
C) She finds him sexually unappealing.
D) He is in love with her.

Question 18

Below is a list of facial features. Which characteristics would probably be considered attractive by most adults?
(1) symmetrical features
(2) large eyes
(3) large nose
(4) smallish nose
(5) thinner cheeks
(6) "average" features
(7) prominent cheekbones
(8) "uni-brow"
(9) small, narrow-set eyes

A) 1, 3, 7, 8, and 9
B) 4, 5, 7, and 9
C) 2, 3, 6, and 8
D) 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7

Question 19

Sexually _______ couples wait a while before engaging in sexual intercourse and generally view love (rather than long-term commitment) as a sufficient reason for becoming sexually intimate with one another.

A) abstaining
B) traditional
C) liberal
D) moderate

Question 20

Researchers who have investigated the concept of "sex appeal" have found that . . .

A) Intelligence is the primary determinant of male sex appeal
B) Male and female sex appeal are composed of very different attributes
C) Appearance is the primary determinant of both male and female sex appeal
D) A good sense of humor is the single most important determinant of sex appeal

Question 21

Phyllis is trying to convince her partner to have sex with her. She says, "You're wonderful-I feel so lucky to have you in my life. Let me do something special for you-why don't you close your eyes, take off your shirt, lie back, and relax while I give you a massage." Phyllis is using the sexual influence strategy of _______.

A) pressure and manipulation
B) antisocial behavior
C) physical and emotional closeness
D) logic and reason

Question 22

Which of the following behaviors represents an indirect method for initiating sexual activity with a partner?

A) Begging the partner for sex
B) Requesting sex from the partner
C) Demanding sex from the partner
D) Sitting closer to the partner and snuggling

Question 23

Phyllis is trying to convince Joe to have sex with her. "Look, we've been going out now for three months," she says. "It's time for our relationship to move to the next level. Having sex will bring us closer together. In fact, I can think of several reasons why we should have sex." Phyllis is using the sexual influence strategy of _______.

A) pressure and manipulation
B) antisocial behavior
C) physical and emotional closeness
D) logic and reason

Question 24

Sexually _______ couples do not feel that love alone justifies sexual intercourse. They believe that sex should be saved for marriage and view abstinence as a sign of respect between the partners.

A) permissive
B) traditional
C) liberal
D) moderate

Question 25

Sexually _______ couples typically consider sex without love as acceptable and do not require commitment in order to have intercourse with each other.

A) abstaining
B) liberal
C) traditional
D) moderate