Question 1

Researchers have found that heterosexual men are more likely than women to
A)find assertiveness and aggressive behavior by women as related to power.
B)easily separate sex and affection.
C)feel that sex without love and affection is not enjoyable.
D)see sexual activity as being more appropriate and desirable when their romantic partner engages in behavior that inspires trust.

Accepted Answer

Heterosexual men are generally more likely to separate sex and affection compared to women, who often associate the two more closely.

Question 2

The notion that same-sex relationships are atypical or psychologically immature
A)is supported by a recent ten year longitudinal study.
B)is not supported by research.
C)has not been studied by researchers due to the difficulties in obtaining a sample.
D)is neither supported nor refuted.Research findings are conflicted.

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently shown that same-sex relationships are not atypical or psychologically immature. Studies have found that same-sex couples have similar levels of relationship satisfaction, commitment, and stability compared to different-sex couples.

Question 3

Jean,who is imprisoned for six months is forced to refrain from sexual activity during that period.In this case,Jean is practicing
A)asexuality.
B)chastity.
C)celibacy.
D)dysfunctionality.

Accepted Answer

Celibacy refers to abstaining from sexual activity, often due to external circumstances, such as imprisonment in Jean's case.

Question 4

When couples are asked to talk about difficult issues,which of the following couples is less likely to make up afterwards?
A)newly married heterosexual couples
B)unmarried heterosexual couples
C)lesbian couples
D)gay couples

Accepted Answer

The answer of When couples are asked to talk about...

Question 5

Marcos is enthralled with Ben.He calls Ben several times a day and never spends an evening or a night apart.Once,Ben could not attend Marcos' phone call as Ben was in a meeting.Marcos felt devastated and was sure Ben had lost interest.Which of the following types of love is exemplified in this scenario?
A)eros
B)ludus
C)mania
D)storge

Accepted Answer

The type of love exemplified in this scenario is mania. This is characterized by obsession, possessiveness, and a need for constant reassurance and attention. Marcos's behavior of calling Ben several times a day and feeling devastated when Ben couldn't attend his phone call suggests that Marcos has an intense, all-consuming, and at times irrational love for Ben.

Question 6

What percentage of same-sex unmarried households contain children?
A)10 percent
B)20 percent
C)30 percent
D)40 percent

Accepted Answer

The answer of What percentage of same-sex unmarried households contain...

Question 7

Abstention from sexual activity is called
A)celibacy.
B)asexuality.
C)homosexuality.
D)androgyny.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Abstention from sexual activity is called
A)celibacy.
B)asexuality.
C)homosexuality.
D)androgyny....

Question 8

In a large sample of over six thousand young adults in the United States,the factors which were most associated with long-term committed relationships were
A)acceptance of each other and similar religious values.
B)high levels of mutual love and varied sexual behaviors.
C)social support and the success of their parents' relationships.
D)trust and sexual frequency.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a large sample of over six...

Question 9

Researchers have found that heterosexual women are more likely to
A)view sex and love as separate and distinct elements.
B)perceive forceful behavior by men as related to power.
C)engage in casual sex.
D)avoid relationship support.

Accepted Answer

Heterosexual women are more likely to perceive forceful behavior by men as related to power, as this aligns with gender dynamics and social power structures often observed in research.

Question 10

Which of the following is Americans' top reason to marry?
A)friendship
B)love
C)money
D)sex

Accepted Answer

According to a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, love is the top reason why Americans choose to get married. In the survey, 88% of the respondents cited love as a very important reason to get married, while only 30% cited financial stability and 15% cited physical attraction or sexual compatibility. Friendship was also an important factor for many respondents, but not as important as love.

Question 11

According to research,what is the similarity between friendship and love?
A)levels of acceptance and satisfaction
B)levels of confiding and spontaneity
C)levels of trust and understanding
D)All of these.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that friendship and love share several similarities such as levels of acceptance, satisfaction, confiding, spontaneity, trust, and understanding. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Question 12

Which of the following statements regarding love is TRUE?
A)Love is a relatively simple emotion.
B)Love occurs in different forms across cultures.
C)Love,by strict definition,cannot occur in gay or lesbian relationships.
D)Love is a feeling and not an activity.

Accepted Answer

Love is a complex emotion that includes various cultural, social, and personal factors. Different cultures have different expressions and definitions of love. For example, in some cultures, arranged marriages are seen as an expression of love, while in others, romantic love is an essential aspect of a relationship. Therefore, love occurs in different forms across cultures. The other options are not true. Love is not a simple emotion, and it can occur in gay and lesbian relationships. Moreover, love is not just a feeling but also an activity that involves expressing, nurturing, and maintaining the relationship.

Question 13

Which of the following types of couples has sex MOST often?
A)gay couples
B)lesbian couples
C)heterosexual married couples
D)hermaphrodite couples

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that gay male couples tend to have sex more frequently than lesbian couples and heterosexual married couples.

Question 14

Which of the following statements about love is accurate?
A)Love relationships encompass similarities and not opposites.
B)Love relationships have the same level of exclusiveness as best-friend relationships.
C)Love has a paradoxical quality.
D)Love involves a subjective feeling but no activity.

Accepted Answer

Love has a paradoxical quality in that it involves both positive and negative emotions, such as joy and pain, and can often involve conflicting feelings and behaviors. The other statements are inaccurate - love relationships can include both similarities and differences, love relationships are typically more exclusive than best-friend relationships, and love involves both subjective feelings and activities.

Question 15

Cara has abstained from all sexual activity since she and her fiancé broke up last year.Cara is practicing
A)celibacy.
B)asexuality.
C)homosexuality.
D)all of these.

Accepted Answer

Celibacy refers to abstaining from sexual activity by choice or due to religious beliefs, which accurately describes Cara's situation. Asexuality refers to a lack of sexual attraction to any gender, which may or may not be the case for Cara. Homosexuality refers to experiencing sexual attraction to individuals of the same gender, which is not relevant to Cara's situation. Therefore, choice A is the best answer.

Question 16

Greg and Bianca,who are complete strangers,enter into a relationship based on physical attraction at the start of the semester.They spend every moment together.However,at the end of the semester they break up and part ways.Which of the following styles of love is exemplified in this scenario?
A)eros
B)pragma
C)storge
D)agape

Accepted Answer

Eros is a type of love that is based primarily on physical attraction and involves a strong desire for sexual intimacy. In this scenario, Greg and Bianca were initially attracted to each other physically and spent all their time together, which is consistent with the eros style of love. However, their relationship did not last beyond the end of the semester, which suggests that there was not a deeper emotional connection or long-term commitment between them.

Question 17

Which of the following types of couples has sex LEAST often?
A)gay couples
B)hermaphrodite couples
C)heterosexual couples
D)lesbian couples

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that lesbian couples tend to have sex less frequently compared to gay and heterosexual couples.

Question 18

Ellen and Marcia are a lesbian couple who want to get married.What percentage of Americans would support this marriage?
A)10 percent
B)25 percent
C)58 percent
D)75 percent

Accepted Answer

According to a 2021 Pew Research Center survey, 58% of American adults say that same-sex marriage should be legal. This suggests that a majority of Americans would support Ellen and Marcia's marriage.

Question 19

Which of the following was found by researchers to differentiate love from friendship?
A)levels of acceptance and satisfaction
B)levels of respect and spontaneity
C)levels of fascination and exclusiveness
D)levels of trust and understanding

Accepted Answer

Researchers found that levels of fascination and exclusiveness were the key factors that differentiated love from friendship. Love involves intense fascination with the other person, as well as a desire for exclusiveness and a belief that the relationship is unique and special.

Question 20

Abby has no sexual attraction toward males or females.Abby might be called
A)an asexual.
B)a celibate.
C)a hermaphrodite.
D)an antisocial.

Accepted Answer

A person who has no sexual attraction towards anyone is called asexual. Celibate refers to someone who chooses not to have sex, while hermaphrodite refers to someone who has both male and female reproductive organs. Antisocial refers to someone who doesn't comply with social norms and rules.

Quiz 8: Love and Communication in Intimate Relationships

Researchers have found that heterosexual men are more likely than women to

The notion that same-sex relationships are atypical or psychologically immature

Jean,who is imprisoned for six months is forced to refrain from sexual activity during that period.In this case,Jean is practicing

When couples are asked to talk about difficult issues,which of the following couples is less likely to make up afterwards?

What percentage of same-sex unmarried households contain children?

Abstention from sexual activity is called

In a large sample of over six thousand young adults in the United States,the factors which were most associated with long-term committed relationships were

Researchers have found that heterosexual women are more likely to

Which of the following is Americans' top reason to marry?

According to research,what is the similarity between friendship and love?

Which of the following statements regarding love is TRUE?

Which of the following types of couples has sex MOST often?

Which of the following statements about love is accurate?

Cara has abstained from all sexual activity since she and her fiancé broke up last year.Cara is practicing

Greg and Bianca,who are complete strangers,enter into a relationship based on physical attraction at the start of the semester.They spend every moment together.However,at the end of the semester they break up and part ways.Which of the following styles of love is exemplified in this scenario?

Which of the following types of couples has sex LEAST often?

Ellen and Marcia are a lesbian couple who want to get married.What percentage of Americans would support this marriage?

Which of the following was found by researchers to differentiate love from friendship?

Abby has no sexual attraction toward males or females.Abby might be called