w6 - sex in interaction

Question 1

[define] consensual non-monogamy

Answer 1

each partner agrees they can have romantic/sexual relationships w/other partners

Question 2

[list] 3 different types of consensual non-monogamy

Answer 2

• open relationships
• swinging
• polyamory

Question 3

How does the relationship quality/stability and sexual satisfaction/frequency differ in monogamous vs consensual non-monogamous couples?

Answer 3

does not differ

Question 4

[list] 2 elements of Differentiation, according to David Schnarch?

Answer 4

• Autonomy - True to yourself

- Commitment - Meet the other

Question 5

[define] Sexual concordance

Answer 5

degree to which two aspects of human sexual arousal (genital response and self-reported sexual arousal) correspond with each other.

Question 6

Is there usually high or low sexual concordance (genital vs subjective arousal) in women?

Answer 6

low

Question 7

Is there usually high or low sexual concordance (genital vs subjective arousal) in men?

Answer 7

high

Question 8

Which is the most influential factor in maintaining a positive relationship climate?

Answer 8

• Perceived partner responsiveness

Question 9

[define] Sexual Desire Discrepancy (SDD), on an individual level and on a interpersonal level.

Answer 9

• mismatch of sexual desire between partners
• the difference between one’s desired frequency of sexual intercourse and the actual frequency of sexual intercourse within a relationship.