Chapter 10: Sexuality and the life cycle: adulthood

Question 1

Singleism

Answer 1

The stigmatizing and stereotyping of people who are not in a socially recognized couple relationship.

Question 2

Extramarital sex

Answer 2

Sex between a married person and someone other than the spouse. Adultery.

Question 3

Cyberaffair

Answer 3

A romantic or sexual relationship initiated by online contact and maintained primarily via online communication, involving a person who is married or in a committed relationship.

Question 4

Equity theory

Answer 4

A theory that states that people mentally calculate the benefits and costs for them in a relationship; their behavior is then affected by whether they feel there is equity or inequity, and they will act to restore equity if there in inequity.

Question 5

Swinging

Answer 5

A form of extramarital sex in which couples exchange partners with others.

Question 6

Polyamory

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Menospause

Answer 7

The cessation of menstruation.

Question 8

Hysterectomy

Answer 8

Surgical removal of the uterus.

Question 9

Oophorectomy

Answer 9

Surgical removal of the ovaries.

Question 10

Prostatectomy

Answer 10

Surgical removal of the prostate.