Question 1

Survey data reveal that most men and women _______ sexual infidelity and hold _______ attitudes about "cheating spouses."

Accepted Answer

A)   disapprove of; negative
B)   endorse; positive
C)   disagree with; neutral
D)   enjoy; strongE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Imagine that each of the following pairs of people have recently engaged in sexual activity with one another. Which set of sexual partners best illustrates the concept of relational sex?

Accepted Answer

A)   Two strangers who met at a local bar
B)   Two classmates who are casually acquainted
C)   An engaged couple
D)   A man and woman who used to date but are no longer togetherE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 3

Studies indicate that which of the following statements is accurate?

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A)   Women do not experience much sexual desire for their dating partners.
B)   Both men and women think about sex relatively frequently.
C)   Men experience sexual attraction to their dating partners sooner than women do.
D)   Both men and women require substantial commitment before being able to become sexually excited by their dating partners.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D) B

Question 4

According to the textbook, relational sex differs from casual sex in which one of the following ways?

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A)   Relational sex occurs between uncommitted partners, and casual sex occurs between committed partners.
B)   Relational sex has less impact on other people than casual sex.
C)   Relational sex is more important than casual sex.
D)   Relational sex has interpersonal consequences that casual sex usually does not have.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Which one of the following statements about attitudes toward sexual infidelity is NOT accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Most men and women disapprove of sexual infidelity.
B)   Most women disapprove of sexual infidelity, whereas most men approve of it.
C)   Around the world, most people consider sexual infidelity to be unacceptable.
D)   Most people expect married partners to be sexually faithful.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Most adults believe that sex between dating partners is most appropriate when the two partners are . . .

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A)   Committed to each other but not in love
B)   In love but not committed to each other
C)   In love and committed to each other
D)   Affectionate but not committed to each otherE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

The sentence, "Marital sex is assumed to be exclusive sex," refers to the belief that . . .

Accepted Answer

A)   Married people should have an enjoyable sex life
B)   Married people should not discuss their sex lives with others
C)   Married people should have sex only with their spouses
D)   Married people should have childrenE) A) and B)
F) None of the above C

Question 8

Judy and Roger have had sexual intercourse with each other. According to the results of national surveys on sexual attitudes, people will be most accepting of their sexual activity if . . .

Accepted Answer

A)   They have been on one date
B)   They are casually dating
C)   They are seriously dating
D)   They are engagedE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 9

Research suggests that women, in comparison with men, generally prefer higher levels of _______ prior to becoming sexually intimate with a dating partner.

Accepted Answer

A)   emotional commitment
B)   sexual attraction
C)   fidelity
D)   sexual exclusivityE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following individuals will probably have the most permissive (positive)  attitude toward premarital sex?

Accepted Answer

A)   Noor, who is from Pakistan
B)   Rana, who is from Turkey
C)   Genevieve, who is from France
D)   Arti, who is from IndonesiaE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Young adults in _______ cultures tend to disapprove of premarital sex, and young adults from _______ cultures tend to hold more permissive attitudes.

Accepted Answer

A)   collectivist; individualist
B)   individualist; collectivist
C)   independent; interdependent
D)   rural; urbanE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 12

In Western culture, which of the following historically was considered to be a "marital duty" of spouses?

Accepted Answer

A)   Elder care
B)   Housekeeping
C)   Farm labor
D)   Sexual intercourseE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Researchers have found evidence that U.S. society is becoming _______ over time.

Accepted Answer

A)   less sexually permissive
B)   more sexually permissive
C)   more sexually conservative
D)   less sexually activeE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Which one of the following statements about attitudes toward sexual infidelity is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Most men and women strongly approve of sexual infidelity.
B)   Most women endorse sexual infidelity, whereas most men disapprove of it.
C)   Very few people expect married partners to be sexually faithful.
D)   Around the world, most people consider sexual infidelity to be unacceptable.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

In the United States, . . .

Accepted Answer

A)   Most men and women strongly approve of sexual infidelity
B)   Most women endorse sexual infidelity, whereas most men disapprove of it
C)   Very few people expect married partners to be sexually faithful
D)   Most people consider sexual infidelity to be unacceptableE) C) and D)
F) A) and B) D

Question 16

Which of the following descriptions provides the best definition of relational sex?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sexual behavior that occurs between two strangers
B)   Sexual responses that occur within an established relationship
C)   Sexual actions that are expressed by one individual
D)   Sexual activity that involves two casual acquaintancesE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Based on research reviewed in your textbook, which person do you think would have the most permissive sexual attitudes?

Accepted Answer

A)   George, a 20-year-old man
B)   Joey, a 50-year-old man
C)   Scott, a 60-year-old man
D)   Walt, a 70-year-old manE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Compared with men, women generally prefer that sexual activity begin _______ in a dating relationship.

Accepted Answer

A)   later
B)   earlier
C)   sooner
D)   at the same pointE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Dr. S. surveyed the sexual attitudes of a large sample of adults who represented four different age groups-young adults (20-29 years of age) , adults (30-49 years of age) , middle-aged adults (50-64 years of age) , and older adults (65 and older) . Which group(s)  do you think were the least sexually permissive?

Accepted Answer

A)   Young adults
B)   Adults and middle-aged adults
C)   Middle-aged and older adults
D)   None, all groups were equally sexually permissive.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Which one of the following statements is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Men and women have virtually identical attitudes toward premarital sex.
B)   Men tend to have more positive attitudes toward premarital sex than women.
C)   Women tend to have more positive attitudes toward premarital sex than men.
D)   Both men and women have extremely positive attitudes toward premarital activity.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 10: Sexual Attitudes

Survey data reveal that most men and women _ sexual infidelity and hold _ attitudes about "cheating spouses."

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Imagine that each of the following pairs of people have recently engaged in sexual activity with one another. Which set of sexual partners best illustrates the concept of relational sex?

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Studies indicate that which of the following statements is accurate?

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According to the textbook, relational sex differs from casual sex in which one of the following ways?

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Which one of the following statements about attitudes toward sexual infidelity is NOT accurate?

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Most adults believe that sex between dating partners is most appropriate when the two partners are . . .

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The sentence, "Marital sex is assumed to be exclusive sex," refers to the belief that . . .

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Judy and Roger have had sexual intercourse with each other. According to the results of national surveys on sexual attitudes, people will be most accepting of their sexual activity if . . .

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Research suggests that women, in comparison with men, generally prefer higher levels of _______ prior to becoming sexually intimate with a dating partner.

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Which of the following individuals will probably have the most permissive (positive) attitude toward premarital sex?

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Young adults in _ cultures tend to disapprove of premarital sex, and young adults from _ cultures tend to hold more permissive attitudes.

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In Western culture, which of the following historically was considered to be a "marital duty" of spouses?

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Researchers have found evidence that U.S. society is becoming _______ over time.

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Which one of the following statements about attitudes toward sexual infidelity is accurate?

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In the United States, . . .

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Which of the following descriptions provides the best definition of relational sex?

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Based on research reviewed in your textbook, which person do you think would have the most permissive sexual attitudes?

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Exam 10: Sexual Attitudes

Survey data reveal that most men and women _______ sexual infidelity and hold _______ attitudes about "cheating spouses."

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Imagine that each of the following pairs of people have recently engaged in sexual activity with one another. Which set of sexual partners best illustrates the concept of relational sex?

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Studies indicate that which of the following statements is accurate?

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According to the textbook, relational sex differs from casual sex in which one of the following ways?

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Which one of the following statements about attitudes toward sexual infidelity is NOT accurate?

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Most adults believe that sex between dating partners is most appropriate when the two partners are . . .

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The sentence, "Marital sex is assumed to be exclusive sex," refers to the belief that . . .

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Judy and Roger have had sexual intercourse with each other. According to the results of national surveys on sexual attitudes, people will be most accepting of their sexual activity if . . .

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Research suggests that women, in comparison with men, generally prefer higher levels of _______ prior to becoming sexually intimate with a dating partner.

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Which of the following individuals will probably have the most permissive (positive) attitude toward premarital sex?

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Young adults in _______ cultures tend to disapprove of premarital sex, and young adults from _______ cultures tend to hold more permissive attitudes.

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In Western culture, which of the following historically was considered to be a "marital duty" of spouses?

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Researchers have found evidence that U.S. society is becoming _______ over time.

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Which one of the following statements about attitudes toward sexual infidelity is accurate?

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Which of the following descriptions provides the best definition of relational sex?

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Based on research reviewed in your textbook, which person do you think would have the most permissive sexual attitudes?

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