Question 1

Which of following factors makes the largest contribution to differences in estimates of sexual partners between heterosexual men and women?

Accepted Answer

A)   Men are more likely to have sex with prostitutes.
B)   Men have more same-sex experiences.
C)   Men and women define "sex" differently.
D)   Studies have been done principally with men.

Question 2

Alcohol myopia is related to less frequent use of condoms because:

Accepted Answer

A)   it fosters dominance in men.
B)   it reduces one's ability to process information.
C)   it makes it difficult to locate the condoms.
D)   it impairs sexual arousal.

Question 3

The most important deterrent to engaging in safe sex seems to be that people:

Accepted Answer

A)   don't believe that condoms are effective.
B)   enjoy sex more when they don't use condoms than when they do.
C)   often drink alcohol before engaging in sex.
D)   don't think other people engage in safe sex.

Question 4

What constitutes cybersex?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sexual chat for the purpose of sexual gratification
B)   Visiting a pornographic Website
C)   Reading online erotic fiction
D)   Casually flirting in a chatroom

Question 5

What percentage of college students report using condoms when hooking up?

Accepted Answer

A)   25%
B)   50%
C)   75%
D)   90%

Question 6

Women are more attracted to extradyadic mates when:

Accepted Answer

A)   their own partners have different genes of the type that regulate immune systems.
B)   they are fertile.
C)   they are not fertile.
D)   they have no children from extradyadic relationships.

Question 7

Which gender is more likely to perceive sexual interest is present when it is not?

Accepted Answer

A)   Women
B)   Men
C)   Neither; men and women are equally likely to perceive sexual interest
D)   We don't know; the research has not been conclusive

Question 8

Individuals with unrestricted sociosexual orientations:

Accepted Answer

A)   tend to be more flirtatious.
B)   are more likely to be female than male.
C)   are less likely to engage in extradyadic sex.
D)   tend to be introverted.

Question 9

Which of the following is true about sex for the first time?

Accepted Answer

A)   Most people wait until their 20s to have sex for the first time.
B)   Most teens find their first sexual encounter to be a positive experience.
C)   Women enjoy their first time a lot more than men.
D)   Teens wait longer than their grandparents did to have sex for the first time.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT one of the four themes underlying an individual's motivations to have sex,according to the text?

Accepted Answer

A)   Emotional, communication of love and commitment
B)   Insecure, desire to boost one's self-esteem
C)   Communication, desire to express one's wishes
D)   Pragmatic, wish to attain a particular goal

Question 11

Alexa and her husband Rich have been having sex a lot more often lately because they want to have a baby.This is a(n) _____ motivation.

Accepted Answer

A)   emotional
B)   physical
C)   insecure
D)   pragmatic D

Question 12

The high subjective quality of sexual interactions among same-sex couples has been found to be related to:

Accepted Answer

A)   compatible sex drives.
B)   communication regarding personal desire.
C)   shared interests, which then led to sexual engagement.
D)   greater psychological involvement.

Question 13

The textbook's author notes that interactions in which one person coaxes or cons another to submit to touching he or she doesn't want is:

Accepted Answer

A)   innocuous.
B)   not illegal and therefore okay.
C)   often not considered sexual coercion.
D)   normal among young adults and therefore acceptable.

Question 14

A willingness to engage in sex only in the context of an affectionate,committed relationship is considered to be which type of sociosexuality?

Accepted Answer

A)   Restricted
B)   Partially restricted
C)   Partially unrestricted
D)   Unrestricted

Question 15

In general,if the woman is the more powerful partner in a relationship,the couple is:

Accepted Answer

A)   more likely to use condoms when they have sex.
B)   less likely to use condoms when they have sex.
C)   more likely to have an illusion of invulnerability.
D)   less likely to have an illusion of invulnerability. A

Question 16

Highest levels of sexual contentment shown in national surveys seem to come from:

Accepted Answer

A)   single people.
B)   individuals with only one lover in the past year.
C)   individuals with two or more lovers in the past year.
D)   cohabitating people. B

Question 17

When people wrongly believe their feelings and beliefs are different from those of others,they are showing:

Accepted Answer

A)   pluralistic ignorance.
B)   alcohol myopia.
C)   illusion of invulnerability.
D)   illusion of unanimity.

Question 18

Which of the following is true about hookups?

Accepted Answer

A)   Men assume that they have casual sex more frequently than their peers.
B)   Hookups are not as popular as most people think they are.
C)   Women tend to underestimate their peers' approval of hooking up.
D)   Both men and women overestimate how often their peers use condoms when hooking up.

Question 19

For most people:

Accepted Answer

A)   sex almost always involves romantic intimacy.
B)   romantic intimacy almost always involves sex.
C)   romantic intimacy and sex are almost always separate.
D)   sex usually precedes romantic intimacy.

Question 20

The sexual double standard refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)   sexual orientation.
B)   gender.
C)   age.
D)   culture.

Exam 9: Sexuality

Which of following factors makes the largest contribution to differences in estimates of sexual partners between heterosexual men and women?

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Alcohol myopia is related to less frequent use of condoms because:

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The most important deterrent to engaging in safe sex seems to be that people:

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What constitutes cybersex?

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What percentage of college students report using condoms when hooking up?

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Women are more attracted to extradyadic mates when:

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Which gender is more likely to perceive sexual interest is present when it is not?

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Individuals with unrestricted sociosexual orientations:

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Which of the following is true about sex for the first time?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the four themes underlying an individual's motivations to have sex,according to the text?

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Alexa and her husband Rich have been having sex a lot more often lately because they want to have a baby.This is a(n) _____ motivation.

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The high subjective quality of sexual interactions among same-sex couples has been found to be related to:

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The textbook's author notes that interactions in which one person coaxes or cons another to submit to touching he or she doesn't want is:

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A willingness to engage in sex only in the context of an affectionate,committed relationship is considered to be which type of sociosexuality?

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In general,if the woman is the more powerful partner in a relationship,the couple is:

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Highest levels of sexual contentment shown in national surveys seem to come from:

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When people wrongly believe their feelings and beliefs are different from those of others,they are showing:

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Which of the following is true about hookups?

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For most people:

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The sexual double standard refers to:

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