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c10 - adulthood Flashcards

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What do polyamory and swinging have in common?

  • Both polyamory and swinging allow participating partners to be sexually intimate with more than one person.
  • Neither polyamory nor swinging involves aspects of sexual intimacy.
  • Both polyamory and swinging are examples of monogamous behavior.
  • Both polyamory and swinging are socially acceptable forms of sexual behavior.
A

Both polyamory and swinging allow participating partners to be sexually intimate with more than one person.

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

  • Apps such as Tinder and Grinder enable men and women to find potential partners.
  • Technology does not create an atmosphere that is conducive for sexual activity.
  • The Internet offers only a few portals that single people can use to meet each other.
  • Contacts made online can only lead to one-night stands
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Apps such as Tinder and Grinder enable men and women to find potential partners.

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Which of the following is true of celibacy and virginity?

  • Female virginity is predicted by the achievement of high scores on a test of cognitive function.
  • Published studies do not always distinguish voluntary from involuntary celibates.
  • Male virginity is more likely among those who report early pubertal development.
  • Studies conducted on celibacy are exhaustive and their results are well documented.
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Published studies do not always distinguish voluntary from involuntary celibates.

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Mate retention tactics are most likely to be used

  • by individuals who suspect that their partners are losing interest.
  • by unattached individuals trying to attract partners.
  • only by single individuals and never by cohabiting or married couples.
  • exclusively in relationships that both partners consider stable and secure.
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by individuals who suspect that their partners are losing interest.

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Which of the following is an example of an app that is primarily designed for enabling men and women to find potential partners using their cell phones?

  • eBay
  • Amazon
  • Viber
  • Tinder
A

Tinder

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Brittany is in a stable relationship with her boyfriend. While they were frequently intimate at the beginning of their relationship, they no longer engage in any kind of sexual intimacy. In the context of types of involuntary celibacy, Brittany is most likely to be categorized as

  • a virgin.
  • single.
  • a swinger.
  • partnered.
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partnered

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Which of the following indicates sexual maturity?

  • being able to make your partner orgasm
  • being able to orgasm
  • abstaining from postrelationship sex
  • taking precautions against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
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taking precautions against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

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Which of the following is a physiological change in men as they age?

  • Their sexual organs become insensate.
  • Their testes grow bigger.
  • Their arteries harden.
  • Their testes cease to manufacture sperm.
A

Their arteries harden.

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Which of the following occurs as a result of aging ovaries?

  • decline in the output of eggs
  • increased production of progesterone
  • increased production of estrogen
  • decline in the production of sperm
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decline in the output of eggs

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Leslie feels ignored by her partner. According to equity theory, which of the following is she most likely to do to restore equity in the relationship?

  • cook him his favorite dishes
  • subject her spouse to the silent treatment
  • take more trouble over her appearance
  • dress more provocatively to please him
A

subject her spouse to the silent treatment

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According to research on the frequency of marital intercourse,

  • the frequency of marital sex has increased sharply since the 1940s.
  • an individual’s race and religion influence sexual frequency to a great extent.
  • the frequency of intercourse tends to decline with age.
  • cohabiting couples have intercourse less frequently than married couples.
A

the frequency of intercourse tends to decline with age.

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Which of the following is true of cohabiting couples?

  • Cohabiting couples have higher relationship quality than married couples.
  • The majority of the men and women who are cohabiting do not plan to marry their partners.
  • Cohabiting couples have sex less frequently than married couples.
  • The marriages of cohabiting couples are more likely to end in divorce than are marriages not preceded by cohabitation.
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The marriages of cohabiting couples are more likely to end in divorce than are marriages not preceded by cohabitation.

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

  • Sexual satisfaction is highest in families where one spouse is unemployed.
  • Sexual satisfaction is highest in families where one spouse works from home.
  • Sexual satisfaction is associated with job satisfaction.
  • Sexual satisfaction is not affected by job satisfaction.
A

Sexual satisfaction is associated with job satisfaction.

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In open swinging,

  • the pairs get back together for sex in the same room for at least part of the time.
  • homosexual acts between men are frequent.
  • two couples meet and exchange partners, and each pair goes off separately to a private place.
  • homosexual acts between women are prohibited.
A

the pairs get back together for sex in the same room for at least part of the time.

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

  • Most people in the United States approve of extramarital sex.
  • Attitudes toward extramarital sex are not good predictors of extramarital sexual behavior.
  • A person who approves of extramarital sex is more likely to engage in extramarital sex than the person who disapproves of it.
  • Attitudes toward extramarital sex are good predictors of extramarital sexual behavior.
A

Attitudes toward extramarital sex are not good predictors of extramarital sexual behavior.

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

  • are more likely to enjoy high-quality relationships.
  • are more likely to have meaningful relationships.
  • are less likely to be involved in nonromantic relationships.
  • tend to invest less in their relationships.
A

tend to invest less in their relationships.

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According to a survey about infidelity in couples, which of the following is true of men and women who reported cheating?

  • They were from high-income groups.
  • They were strongly affiliated with religious institutions.
  • They had lower scores on sexual inhibition and higher scores on sexual excitation.
  • They reported higher rates of happiness and satisfaction in their existing relationships.
A

They had lower scores on sexual inhibition and higher scores on sexual excitation.

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Which of the following is true of sexual patterns in established marriages?

  • On days when people report high closeness to a spouse, the link between positive affect and lust is stronger.
  • Contrary to popular belief, having a baby has very little impact on the sexual relationship of the couple.
  • Most married couples report that their sexual relationship is often or always “routine.”
  • Four years after having a child, parents have a much higher sexual frequency than six months after having a child.
A

On days when people report high closeness to a spouse, the link between positive affect and lust is stronger.

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Which of the following is true of bioidentical compounded menopausal hormone therapy products?

  • They are recommended for the treatment of severe vasomotor symptoms of menopause by the current guidelines for the use of hormone therapy (HT).
  • They are compounds of various hormones that are described as “customized” for the patient.
  • They have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating symptoms of menopause.
  • They have been thoroughly tested for safety and effectiveness.
A

They are compounds of various hormones that are described as “customized” for the patient.

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Which of the following is true of masturbation in marriage?

  • It is an indicator that the person has psychological problems.
  • It is a sure sign of an unfaithful marital relationship.
  • It cannot provide sexual gratification.
  • It can be a pleasant adjunct to marital sex.
A

It can be a pleasant adjunct to marital sex.

21
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Which of the following statements is true of sexual relationships and marriage?

  • Today, fewer couples have had sexual relationships before they marry than they have in the past.
  • Marriage in contemporary times is considered more of an obligation than in the past.
  • Marriage in contemporary times occurs at younger ages than in the past.
  • Today, many couples have had a full sexual relationship before they marry.
A

Today, many couples have had a full sexual relationship before they marry.

22
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Following prostate surgery or removal of the prostate,

  • the penis becomes insensate.
  • the volume of ejaculate increases.
  • men may experience erectile problems as a result.
  • men can no longer have sex.
A

men may experience erectile problems as a result.

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Which of the following is characteristic of the climacteric?

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

It is marked particularly by a decline in the functioning of the ovaries.

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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 researchers find when studying these relationships?

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

Sexual activity in nonromantic relationships was associated with lower relationship quality.

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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

  • androgyny.
  • polyamory.
  • misogyny.
  • monogamy.
A

polyamory

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Which of the following is true of the conclusions reached by experts reviewing the research on women’s sexuality during and after menopause?

  • The majority of women completely refrain from engaging in sexual activity after menopause.
  • During menopause, high estrogen levels cause vaginal dryness, resulting in a significant increase in sexual functioning.
  • A woman’s sexual desire may decline as her levels of ovarian testosterone decline.
  • During menopause and particularly after the last period, there is a significant increase in sexual functioning.
A

A woman’s sexual desire may decline as her levels of ovarian testosterone decline.

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How can one develop sexual maturity?

  • by refraining from masturbation
  • by making one’s own pleasure a priority
  • by abstaining from postrelationship sex
  • by developing a capacity for intimacy
A

by developing a capacity for intimacy

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