Question 1

When it comes to describing intimacy, we can reasonably conclude that:

Accepted Answer

A)  women and men define intimacy quite differently. 
B)  women equate intimacy with expressions of appreciation and men equate intimacy with sex. 
C)  men are as likely to mention sex as they are to mention feelings of love when describing intimacy. 
D)  women are as likely to mention physical contact as they are to mention expressing appreciation when describing intimacy. 
A)  women and men define intimacy quite differently. 
B)  women equate intimacy with expressions of appreciation and men equate intimacy with sex. 
C)  men are as likely to mention sex as they are to mention feelings of love when describing intimacy. 
D)  women are as likely to mention physical contact as they are to mention expressing appreciation when describing intimacy. D

Question 2

David and Filippa have been dating for almost a year. Based on the research discussed in the textbook, which of the following differences would you most expect to see in David's and Filippa's behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Filippa will self-disclose more than David will. 
B)  David will use problem-focused coping more than Filippa will. 
C)  Filippa will be more assertive than David will be. 
D)  David will masturbate more frequently than Filippa will. 
A)  Filippa will self-disclose more than David will. 
B)  David will use problem-focused coping more than Filippa will. 
C)  Filippa will be more assertive than David will be. 
D)  David will masturbate more frequently than Filippa will. D

Question 3

6.Describe the advantages of holding an androgynous sex role identity.

Accepted Answer

Androgynous individuals, who are high in both masculine and feminine traits, are hypothesized to be competent in a wide range of situations and are less constrained by the roles and expectations associated with either gender. Androgynous individuals appear to enjoy higher levels of self-esteem, lower levels of anxiety, and higher levels of emotional intelligence. When compared to masculine or feminine individuals, androgynous people express their emotions more readily. They are also more likely to adjust their behavior according to the demands of a situation, changing the situation via direct action when possible but accepting it when it is out of their control. Compared to masculine or feminine individuals, androgynous individuals tend to experience the most favorable outcomes in intimate relationships; they are more desired as relationship partners.

Question 4

Your textbook describes findings from a number of studies that asked participants to rate how superficial or meaningful they found their same-sex interactions and opposite-sex interactions. Which of the following most accurately represents the findings of these studies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women rate their opposite-sex interactions as significantly more meaningful than do men. 
B)  Women rate their opposite-sex interactions as less meaningful than their same-sex interactions. 
C)  Men rate their opposite-sex interactions as more meaningful than their same-sex interactions. 
D)  Men rate their opposite-sex interactions as less meaningful than their same-sex interactions. 
A)  Women rate their opposite-sex interactions as significantly more meaningful than do men. 
B)  Women rate their opposite-sex interactions as less meaningful than their same-sex interactions. 
C)  Men rate their opposite-sex interactions as more meaningful than their same-sex interactions. 
D)  Men rate their opposite-sex interactions as less meaningful than their same-sex interactions.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about how homosexual and heterosexual relationships differ in terms of sexuality and monogamy is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexual activity is higher in homosexual relationships than in heterosexual relationships. 
B)  Lesbians report experiencing higher rates of orgasm compared to heterosexual women. 
C)  Homosexual partners place less emphasis on monogamy than do heterosexual partners. 
D)  All of the above are accurate. 
A)  Sexual activity is higher in homosexual relationships than in heterosexual relationships. 
B)  Lesbians report experiencing higher rates of orgasm compared to heterosexual women. 
C)  Homosexual partners place less emphasis on monogamy than do heterosexual partners. 
D)  All of the above are accurate.

Question 6

Which of the following represents an area of difference between heterosexual and homosexual relationships based on current knowledge outlined in the textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  desire to have children 
B)  frequency of sex 
C)  relationship satisfaction 
D)  all of the above 
A)  desire to have children 
B)  frequency of sex 
C)  relationship satisfaction 
D)  all of the above

Question 7

When it comes to similarities and differences between homosexual and heterosexual relationships, we can reasonably conclude that:

Accepted Answer

A)  there are no real differences between heterosexual and homosexual relationships. 
B)  there are some differences between heterosexual and homosexual relationships, but on the whole these relationships are more similar than different. 
C)  there are major differences between heterosexual and homosexual relationships. 
D)  not enough research has been conducted to draw any firm conclusions about similarities and differences between heterosexual and homosexual relationships. 
A)  there are no real differences between heterosexual and homosexual relationships. 
B)  there are some differences between heterosexual and homosexual relationships, but on the whole these relationships are more similar than different. 
C)  there are major differences between heterosexual and homosexual relationships. 
D)  not enough research has been conducted to draw any firm conclusions about similarities and differences between heterosexual and homosexual relationships.

Question 8

12.Explain three ways that heterosexual and homosexual relationships differ in terms of sexuality and monogamy.

Accepted Answer

First, sexual activity is higher in rela

Question 9

Facial hair, soft skin, and deep voices are all examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  primary sex characteristics. 
B)  secondary sex characteristics. 
C)  tertiary sex characteristics. 
D)  gender characteristics. 
A)  primary sex characteristics. 
B)  secondary sex characteristics. 
C)  tertiary sex characteristics. 
D)  gender characteristics.

Question 10

Joseph and Cybill are 24-year-old fraternal twins who are both single. Which one of their following behaviors is most consistent with an evolutionary explanation for sex differences in relationship behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because of his lower parental investment, Joseph is less willing than Cybill to engage in short-term sexual relationships. 
B)  Cybill engages in more intrasexual competition than Joseph, especially by being physically aggressive toward her rivals. 
C)  Joseph prefers dating women who are younger than he is, whereas Cybill prefers dating men who are older than she is. 
D)  All of the above statements are consistent with an evolutionary explanation for sex differences in relationship behavior. 
A)  Because of his lower parental investment, Joseph is less willing than Cybill to engage in short-term sexual relationships. 
B)  Cybill engages in more intrasexual competition than Joseph, especially by being physically aggressive toward her rivals. 
C)  Joseph prefers dating women who are younger than he is, whereas Cybill prefers dating men who are older than she is. 
D)  All of the above statements are consistent with an evolutionary explanation for sex differences in relationship behavior.

Question 11

Tabitha describes herself as sincere, competitive, independent, self-reliant, willing to take risks, and loyal. Based on this description, we could conclude that Tabitha is:

Accepted Answer

A)  masculine. 
B)  feminine. 
C)  androgynous. 
D)  undifferentiated. 
A)  masculine. 
B)  feminine. 
C)  androgynous. 
D)  undifferentiated.

Question 12

Someone who self-identifies as gay or lesbian:

Accepted Answer

A)  is attracted only to people of the same sex. 
B)  is not attracted to people of the opposite sex. 
C)  may have sexual contact with a member of the opposite sex. 
D)  will have sexual contact only with members of the same sex. 
A)  is attracted only to people of the same sex. 
B)  is not attracted to people of the opposite sex. 
C)  may have sexual contact with a member of the opposite sex. 
D)  will have sexual contact only with members of the same sex.

Question 13

Which of the following does NOT represent an area of difference between heterosexual and homosexual relationships based on current knowledge outlined in the textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  exposure to prejudice 
B)  acceptance of sex outside the relationship 
C)  relationship satisfaction 
D)  rates of dissolution 
A)  exposure to prejudice 
B)  acceptance of sex outside the relationship 
C)  relationship satisfaction 
D)  rates of dissolution

Question 14

Men and women compete with other members of their own sex in order to gain advantage in attracting and retaining mates. Which of the following illustrates such intrasexual competition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Xela works out five times a week in order to maintain her ideal body weight. 
B)  Ollie loudly announces that he scored 98 percent on a math test, whereas his friend Brandon scored only 73 percent. 
C)  Talyn spends 45 minutes every morning styling her hair and applying makeup before leaving the house. 
D)  All of the above statements illustrate intrasexual competition. 
A)  Xela works out five times a week in order to maintain her ideal body weight. 
B)  Ollie loudly announces that he scored 98 percent on a math test, whereas his friend Brandon scored only 73 percent. 
C)  Talyn spends 45 minutes every morning styling her hair and applying makeup before leaving the house. 
D)  All of the above statements illustrate intrasexual competition.

Question 15

Dr. Torroba conducted a meta-analysis on whether men and women differ in their liking of chocolate, and she found that d = 1.17. What can she conclude based on this finding?

Accepted Answer

A)  This is a small difference, showing that, on average, women like chocolate more than men do. 
B)  This is a small difference, showing that, on average, men like chocolate more than women do. 
C)  This is a large difference, showing that, on average, men like chocolate more than women do. 
D)  This is a large difference, showing that all men like chocolate more than women do. 
A)  This is a small difference, showing that, on average, women like chocolate more than men do. 
B)  This is a small difference, showing that, on average, men like chocolate more than women do. 
C)  This is a large difference, showing that, on average, men like chocolate more than women do. 
D)  This is a large difference, showing that all men like chocolate more than women do.

Question 16

Which of the following is true about sex and physical intimacy in heterosexual relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women have a weaker sex drive than do men. 
B)  Men's desire for sex doesn't decline much as time passes, but their desire for closeness does decline. 
C)  Sexual satisfaction is more closely tied to relationship satisfaction for men than it is for women. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  Women have a weaker sex drive than do men. 
B)  Men's desire for sex doesn't decline much as time passes, but their desire for closeness does decline. 
C)  Sexual satisfaction is more closely tied to relationship satisfaction for men than it is for women. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 17

According to Sandra Bem's typology of sex role identity, which group of individuals tends to be the most adaptable, attractive, and secure in relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  masculine 
B)  feminine 
C)  androgynous 
D)  undifferentiated 
A)  masculine 
B)  feminine 
C)  androgynous 
D)  undifferentiated

Question 18

14.You are out for coffee with a friend you haven't seen in a while. The conversation turns to the intimate relationships course you are taking, and you excitedly tell your friend about everything you have been learning. Your friend asks what you have learned about how gay relationships differ from straight (heterosexual) relationships. What do you tell your friend?

Accepted Answer

Although there are important differences

Question 19

Which of the following is most consistent with a social structural theory explanation for sex differences in relationship behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jenny, who is a construction worker, will be viewed less favorably than Cathy, who is a nurse. 
B)  Connor, who works in a daycare center, will be viewed less favorably than Bob, who works as a mechanic. 
C)  Nalini, a female college professor in a country low on gender equality, will be viewed less favorably than Tasha, a female college professor in a country high on gender equality. 
D)  All of the above statements are consistent with a social structural theory explanation for sex differences in relationship behavior. 
A)  Jenny, who is a construction worker, will be viewed less favorably than Cathy, who is a nurse. 
B)  Connor, who works in a daycare center, will be viewed less favorably than Bob, who works as a mechanic. 
C)  Nalini, a female college professor in a country low on gender equality, will be viewed less favorably than Tasha, a female college professor in a country high on gender equality. 
D)  All of the above statements are consistent with a social structural theory explanation for sex differences in relationship behavior.

Question 20

9.Briefly discuss the research on sex differences in reactions to relationship dissolution. Comment on who is more likely to initiate the dissolution, and explain who fares better, women or men, and why.

Accepted Answer

When it comes to ending a relationship,

When it comes to describing intimacy, we can reasonably conclude that:

David and Filippa have been dating for almost a year. Based on the research discussed in the textbook, which of the following differences would you most expect to see in David's and Filippa's behavior?

6.Describe the advantages of holding an androgynous sex role identity.

Your textbook describes findings from a number of studies that asked participants to rate how superficial or meaningful they found their same-sex interactions and opposite-sex interactions. Which of the following most accurately represents the findings of these studies?

Which of the following statements about how homosexual and heterosexual relationships differ in terms of sexuality and monogamy is accurate?

Which of the following represents an area of difference between heterosexual and homosexual relationships based on current knowledge outlined in the textbook?

When it comes to similarities and differences between homosexual and heterosexual relationships, we can reasonably conclude that:

12.Explain three ways that heterosexual and homosexual relationships differ in terms of sexuality and monogamy.

Facial hair, soft skin, and deep voices are all examples of:

Joseph and Cybill are 24-year-old fraternal twins who are both single. Which one of their following behaviors is most consistent with an evolutionary explanation for sex differences in relationship behavior?

Tabitha describes herself as sincere, competitive, independent, self-reliant, willing to take risks, and loyal. Based on this description, we could conclude that Tabitha is:

Someone who self-identifies as gay or lesbian:

Which of the following does NOT represent an area of difference between heterosexual and homosexual relationships based on current knowledge outlined in the textbook?

Men and women compete with other members of their own sex in order to gain advantage in attracting and retaining mates. Which of the following illustrates such intrasexual competition?

Dr. Torroba conducted a meta-analysis on whether men and women differ in their liking of chocolate, and she found that d = 1.17. What can she conclude based on this finding?

Which of the following is true about sex and physical intimacy in heterosexual relationships?

According to Sandra Bem's typology of sex role identity, which group of individuals tends to be the most adaptable, attractive, and secure in relationships?

Which of the following is most consistent with a social structural theory explanation for sex differences in relationship behavior?

9.Briefly discuss the research on sex differences in reactions to relationship dissolution. Comment on who is more likely to initiate the dissolution, and explain who fares better, women or men, and why.

Why Study Intimate Relationships?

Tools of Relationship Science

Theoretical Frameworks

Attraction and Mate Selection

Personality and Personal History

Communicating Closeness

Managing Differences

Beliefs and Values

Understanding Each Other

Relationships in Context

Improving Relationships

Relationships Across the Lifespan

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Exam 4: Men and Women, Gay and Straight

When it comes to describing intimacy, we can reasonably conclude that:

David and Filippa have been dating for almost a year. Based on the research discussed in the textbook, which of the following differences would you most expect to see in David's and Filippa's behavior?

6.Describe the advantages of holding an androgynous sex role identity.

Your textbook describes findings from a number of studies that asked participants to rate how superficial or meaningful they found their same-sex interactions and opposite-sex interactions. Which of the following most accurately represents the findings of these studies?

Which of the following statements about how homosexual and heterosexual relationships differ in terms of sexuality and monogamy is accurate?

Which of the following represents an area of difference between heterosexual and homosexual relationships based on current knowledge outlined in the textbook?

When it comes to similarities and differences between homosexual and heterosexual relationships, we can reasonably conclude that:

12.Explain three ways that heterosexual and homosexual relationships differ in terms of sexuality and monogamy.

Facial hair, soft skin, and deep voices are all examples of:

Joseph and Cybill are 24-year-old fraternal twins who are both single. Which one of their following behaviors is most consistent with an evolutionary explanation for sex differences in relationship behavior?

Tabitha describes herself as sincere, competitive, independent, self-reliant, willing to take risks, and loyal. Based on this description, we could conclude that Tabitha is:

Someone who self-identifies as gay or lesbian:

Which of the following does NOT represent an area of difference between heterosexual and homosexual relationships based on current knowledge outlined in the textbook?

Men and women compete with other members of their own sex in order to gain advantage in attracting and retaining mates. Which of the following illustrates such intrasexual competition?

Dr. Torroba conducted a meta-analysis on whether men and women differ in their liking of chocolate, and she found that d = 1.17. What can she conclude based on this finding?

Which of the following is true about sex and physical intimacy in heterosexual relationships?

According to Sandra Bem's typology of sex role identity, which group of individuals tends to be the most adaptable, attractive, and secure in relationships?

Which of the following is most consistent with a social structural theory explanation for sex differences in relationship behavior?

9.Briefly discuss the research on sex differences in reactions to relationship dissolution. Comment on who is more likely to initiate the dissolution, and explain who fares better, women or men, and why.

Why Study Intimate Relationships?

Tools of Relationship Science

Theoretical Frameworks

Attraction and Mate Selection

Personality and Personal History

Communicating Closeness

Managing Differences

Beliefs and Values

Understanding Each Other

Relationships in Context

Improving Relationships

Relationships Across the Lifespan

Filters