Question 1

According to the contemporary Western ideal, the two main factors leading people into sexual relationships are

Accepted Answer

The contemporary Western ideal emphasizes physical attraction and romantic love as the primary factors leading people into sexual relationships.

Question 2

A person who considers a "one-night stand" to be morally acceptable is most likely to

Accepted Answer

Studies and surveys have shown that men are generally more likely than women to consider casual sexual encounters, such as one-night stands, to be morally acceptable.

Question 3

Refer to the figures.
 These graphs show the percentage of respondents, by age and education level, who believe that premarital sex is "always wrong" or "almost always wrong." According to these data, which group of people is likely to have the least permissive attitude about casual sex?

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D

Question 4

What behavior was prohibited by antimiscegenation statutes?

Accepted Answer

Antimiscegenation statutes were laws that prohibited interracial marriage and interracial sexual relations.

Question 5

Virginia's 1924 Racial Integrity Act applied only to marriage between _______ people and other races, perhaps because of _______.

Accepted Answer

The Racial Integrity Act was based on the belief in white supremacy and aimed to prevent interracial marriage between white people and other races.

Question 6

From 1970 to 1990, public disapproval of homosexual sex rose because

Accepted Answer

The rise in public disapproval of homosexual sex from 1970 to 1990 was largely due to the AIDS crisis, which was initially associated with gay communities, leading to stigmatization and blame.

Question 7

According to data from the General Social Survey, since the 1970s public opinion has become

Accepted Answer

Since the 1970s, public opinion has generally become more accepting of sex before marriage, reflecting broader social changes and shifts in attitudes towards premarital sexual relationships.

Question 8

Which statement best describes hooking up on college campuses?

Accepted Answer

Many college students consume alcohol before engaging in hookups, as it often lowers inhibitions and is a common part of the social scene on college campuses.

Question 9

In the study by Clark and Hatfield, how did college students respond when approached with dating or sexual invitations from attractive strangers?

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The answer of In the study by Clark and Hatfield,...

Question 10

When first-year college women were interviewed about the benefits of hookups, what was their most common response?

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The answer of When first-year college women were interviewed about...

Question 11

According to research cited in the textbook, hookup culture on college campuses

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that hookup culture often poses more risks for women than for men, including emotional and physical risks, due to societal double standards and potential for negative consequences.

Question 12

Refer to the figure.
 The data in the graph show that, for the colleges included in the survey,

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The answer of Refer to the figure.
 The data in...

Question 13

According to the textbook, some heteroflexible young women engage openly in intimate contact with each other because they

Accepted Answer

The textbook suggests that some heteroflexible young women engage in intimate contact with each other because they are aware that such behavior can be arousing to men, which may influence their decision to act in this way.

Question 14

Which person could be described as high in sociosexuality?

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Sociosexuality refers to a person's willingness to engage in sexual activity outside of a committed relationship. A man who has casual sex with new partners whenever he gets the chance is high in sociosexuality.

Question 15

According to the NHSLS study, which group of people has the highest number of sex partners?

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The answer of According to the NHSLS study, which group...

Question 16

An anthropologist is documenting the rituals individuals use to express sexual interest. Which flirting behavior is she most likely to observe in a woman trying to attract a male partner?

Accepted Answer

Women often use non-verbal cues such as smiling, arching brows, and looking down and to the side to express interest and attraction. These behaviors are subtle and can signal receptiveness and flirtation.

Question 17

Marco wants to express his interest in Camila. He hopes to establish a long-term relationship. What flirting strategy is most likely to be successful?

Accepted Answer

Showing genuine interest and kindness is most likely to be successful in establishing a long-term relationship, as it builds trust and demonstrates sincere intentions.

Question 18

A couple in a long-distance relationship decides that the man will pay for dates when his girlfriend comes to visit him, and the woman will pay for dates when her boyfriend comes to visit her. This decision is an example of

Accepted Answer

This decision is an example of an interpersonal script, which refers to the shared expectations and norms that guide behavior in specific social situations, such as how expenses are handled in a relationship.

Question 19

How do interpersonal scripts for same-sex relationships compare to scripts for heterosexual relationships?

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Question 20

Refer to the figure.
 This graph shows relationship status by age. According to the graph, at what age is being in a relationship but unmarried most common?

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The answer of Refer to the figure.
 This graph shows...

Quiz 7: Sexual Relationships