Deck 9: Sexual Intimacy

Question 1

Men are more likely to report having engaged in which of the following sexual acts?

A) giving or receiving a massage
B) taking a shower or bath with their partners
C) viewing pornography with their partners
D) inviting another person into bed

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Scott and Vinny are in a committed romantic relationship with one another and have decided to engage in physical and emotional intimacy with other people outside of their relationship.This is referred to as:

A) polyamory.
B) swinging
C) monogamy.
D) nonmonogamy.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Sexual frequency and satisfaction tend to peak in the ______ year of a relationship and decline markedly in the ______ year.

A) first;second
B) first;third
C) second;fourth
D) second;seventh

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Couples who were instructed to increase their sexual frequency reported being ______ at the end of the 90-day study.

A) happier
B) less happy
C) less tired
D) more satisfied

Question 5

The Kama Sutra and other guides are designed to teach partners how to:

A) please your partner sexually.
B) get your partner to do more housework.
C) raise children.
D) engage in different conversations.

Question 6

José reports that he has a high degree of sexual satisfaction with his partner,Tim.Therefore,it is likely that José will also report having:

A) a higher anxious attachment style than Tim.
B) high relationship satisfaction.
C) a low degree of intimacy.
D) low relationship satisfaction.

Question 7

Women are more likely to report having engaged in which of the following sexual acts?

A) going on a romantic getaway
B) viewing pornography with their partners
C) wearing sexy lingerie/underwear
D) giving or receiving a massage

Question 8

Men are less likely to report having engaged in which of the following sexual acts?

A) trying anal stimulation
B) inviting another person into bed
C) trying a different sexual position
D) talking about fantasies

Question 9

According to research on college students (average age,21),the association between willingness to engage in a romantic relationship peaks at ____ sexual partners and declines at ______ sexual partners.

A) 0 to 1;23 to 30
B) 1 to 2;9 to 11
C) 2 to 3;5 to 8
D) 3 to 4;12 to 14

Question 10

Changes in sexual frequency and desire are associated with all of the following EXCEPT:

A) novelty in the bedroom.
B) security.
C) age.
D) having children.

Question 11

People who report greater sexual satisfaction and more regular orgasms are more likely to report engaging in which of the following,in addition to intercourse?

A) mutual masturbation and oral sex
B) oral sex for the female partner only
C) oral sex for the male partner only
D) male partner masturbation

Question 12

Carl,a self-identified male,was discussing his most recent sexual encounter with his friends over drinks.He is more likely to report having engaged in which of the following sexual acts?

A) anal intercourse
B) vaginal intercourse
C) performing oral sex
D) receiving oral sex

Question 13

Strong positive associations between sexual satisfaction and relationship satisfaction are influenced by all the following EXCEPT:

A) personal beliefs.
B) attachment style.
C) gender.
D) communication.

Question 14

Each partner's evaluation of the sexual aspect of their relationship refers to their:

A) sexual satisfaction.
B) relationship satisfaction.
C) sexual quality.
D) relationship quality.

Question 15

Research,based on couples together for ______ years and _____ years,on average,continues to find a reliable association between initial levels of sexual satisfaction and changes in relationship satisfaction.

A) 2;10
B) 5;20
C) 7;25
D) 10;30

Question 16

According to the chapter,_________ is a driving force of satisfying sex.

A) responsiveness
B) attractiveness
C) vulnerability
D) exclusivity

Question 17

Women are less likely to report having engaged in which of the following sexual acts?

A) trying a new sexual position
B) integrating food into sex
C) having sexual contact in a public place
D) inviting another person into bed

Question 18

According to the National Poll on Healthy Aging,adults between the ages of _____ and _____ describe their sex life as satisfying.

A) 30;45
B) 45;60
C) 60;65
D) 65;80

Question 19

Your friend,Patti,confides in you that she and her partner,Patrick,are no longer having sex.She is unhappy with this but has decided to stay with him because they have been together for close to 5 years.Based on this,Patti is experiencing which of the following?

A) relationship satisfaction
B) involuntary celibacy
C) asexuality
D) sexual satisfaction

Question 20

Linda,a self-identified female,was discussing her most recent sexual encounter with her friends over drinks.She is more likely to report having engaged in which of the following sexual acts?

A) anal intercourse
B) vaginal intercourse
C) gentle kissing
D) performing oral sex

Question 21

_______ refers to the various ways in which partners arrange to experience sexual and/or emotional intimacy with multiple people.

A) Swinging
B) Polyamory
C) Consensual nonmonogamy
D) Consensual monogamy

Question 22

According to research on the sexual frequency among married couples in the United States between 1989 and 2014,men's annual number of time having sex has _______ and women's numbers have _________.

A) increased;decreased
B) decreased;decreased
C) decreased;increased
D) increased;decreased

Question 23

Jordan is a straight man who watches pornography regularly.He is likely to report _________ with his partner.

A) lower relationship satisfaction
B) higher relationship satisfaction
C) higher closeness
D) lower closeness

Question 24

____________ refers to the practice of engaging in ongoing emotional and sexual relationships with multiple people,with the knowledge and consent of all parties involved.

A) Swinging
B) An open relationship
C) Nonconsensual nonmonogamy
D) Polyamory

Question 25

Charlie has not been getting along with his boyfriend Tony,so Charlie decides to have sex with someone else.What factor would be associated with Charlie's reason for having sex?

A) social status
B) revenge
C) pleasure
D) expression

Question 26

Research has shown that sex has positive associations with health and well-being.These associations can be best observed in which of the following?

A) The more physical intimacy partners reported engaging in together on a given day,the lower their experience of physical symptoms,such as headaches and insomnia.
B) Men and women burn 2/3 the amount of calories during sex as they would doing 30 minutes of exercise on a treadmill.
C) Cohabiting couples who were directed to kiss their partners more often reported decreased blood pressure,compared to those who did not increase their kissing.
D) Engaging in frequent intercourse reduces one's immune system,making them less susceptible to infection.

Question 27

Couples who report watching pornography together report all of the following EXCEPT:

A) greater communication.
B) greater closeness.
C) enhanced intimacy.
D) enhanced orgasms.

Question 28

Jalisa has really appreciated all that her partner Rich has done for her recently,so she decides to have sex with him randomly to show her appreciation.What factor would be associated with Jalisa's reason for having sex?

A) expression
B) duty or pressure
C) stress reduction
D) physical desirability

Question 29

_______ refers to the explicit agreement between two committed partners that each has the option of pursuing sexual or emotional connections with other people.

A) Swinging
B) An open relationship
C) Polyamory
D) Nonconsensual nonmonogamy

Question 30

Suzanne and Bob met recently and quickly became sexually active with each other.Suzanne reported that she wanted to have sex with Bob because she was curious about how he was in bed.What factor would be associated with Suzanne's reason for having sex?

A) expression
B) self-esteem boost
C) pleasure
D) experience seeking

Question 31

________ refers to the practice of couples temporarily exchanging partners for sex or including others in their sex life.

A) Swinging
B) An open relationship
C) Polyamory
D) Nonconsensual nonmonogamy

Question 32

_________ refers to the lingering sense of elevated closeness and well-being after sex.

A) Pair-bonding
B) Sexual afterglow
C) Sexual desire
D) Approach motives

Question 33

Which of the following is true about how pornography may affect partners' beliefs about acceptable behaviors within the relationship?

A) Men exposed to pornography are more likely to view sex outside their relationship as acceptable and seek it themselves.
B) Men exposed to pornography are more likely to view sex outside their relationship as acceptable and do not seek it themselves.
C) Men exposed to pornography are more likely to view sex outside their relationship as unacceptable and do not seek it themselves.
D) Men exposed to pornography are more likely to view sex outside their relationship as unacceptable and seek it themselves.

Question 34

Couples tend to have more sex when they divide the household chores based on:

A) the time of day.
B) an equal division of labor.
C) the difficulty level of the chores.
D) taking turns.

Question 35

Angela watches pornography regularly.She is likely to report ________ with her current partner.

A) greater commitment
B) less commitment
C) less communication
D) greater communication

Question 36

Pornography is defined as any type of media featuring nudity or sexual behavior that is explicitly intended to cause:

A) satisfaction.
B) orgasm.
C) sexual arousal.
D) masturbation.

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons why couples are finding it hard to find time to have sex?

A) increased work hours
B) decreased vacation time
C) increased time alone
D) lack of sleep

Question 38

Amy is concerned that her boyfriend Nick is cheating on her.In order to "save their relationship," Amy starts engaging in sex with Nick more often.What factor would be associated with Amy's reason for having sex?

A) stress reduction
B) revenge
C) mate guarding
D) self-esteem boost

Question 39

Based on research by Meston and Buss (2007),all of the following are themes for having sex EXCEPT:

A) insecurity.
B) boredom.
C) emotional.
D) physical.

Question 40

Women tend to spend _____ hour(s)on household chores for every ______ hour(s)spent by men.

A) 2.5;1
B) 1.6;1
C) 1;2.5
D) 1;1.6

Question 41

What are the ways in which healthy sex can serve as a protective factor for otherwise vulnerable relationships?

Question 42

Describe the trends associated with sexual desire,frequency of sex,and relationship length.

Question 43

Women who have been pressured into having unwanted sex often feel _______ in their relationship.

A) less committed
B) less satisfied
C) greater frustration
D) greater commitment

Question 44

Having sex with someone when they are drunk and cannot consent is a form of what type of coercion?

A) More forceful verbal
B) Less forceful verbal: negative
C) Less forceful physical
D) More forceful physical

Question 45

Describe what is meant by the term consensual nonmonogamy,including how it is decided upon,and the various forms it can take within a romantic relationship.

Question 46

Describe the ways in which the associations between relationship quality and sexual satisfaction can be measured.

Question 47

Nagging your partner to have sex is a form of what type of coercion?

A) Less forceful verbal: neutral
B) Less forceful verbal: positive
C) Less forceful verbal: negative
D) Less forceful physical

Question 48

Amber's partner often uses "sweet talking" to try to get her to have sex with him.Which type of coercion is her partner using?

A) Less forceful verbal: negative
B) Less forceful verbal: positive
C) Less forceful physical
D) More forceful physical

Question 49

James has been trying to increase the frequency of sex he and his partner Dana have.Which of the following is a positive approach he could try with her?

A) sweet talking Dana into having sex
B) communicating with Dana in a curt way about his needs
C) criticizing the way Dana engages in sex
D) reassuring Dana that he loves her

Question 50

Marco's partner often nags him to have sex.Which type of coercion is his partner using?

A) Less forceful verbal: negative
B) Less forceful verbal: positive
C) Less forceful verbal: neutral
D) Less forceful physical

Question 51

Brad is convinced that having more sex with his partner,Linda,will increase the closeness they feel and make them both more satisfied in their relationship.Do you agree with Brad? Why or why not?

Question 52

Social psychologists describe two different motivations for engaging in relational behavior.List and define the types of motives,and then offer an example of each.Lastly,describe how motivations for engaging in sexual behavior are related to relationship satisfaction.

Question 53

According to research by Meston and Buss (2007),people reported 237 different reasons for having sex.The textbook authors then organized participants' responses into four broad themes with 13 specific factors.Please describe each of the four themes and give examples of factors associated with each theme.

Question 54

Nathalie's partner often gets extremely upset and yells whenever she refuses to have sex with him.Which type of coercion is her partner using?

A) More forceful physical
B) Less forceful verbal: positive
C) More forceful verbal
D) Less forceful physical

Question 55

Sexual ________ refers to using verbal strategies,physical means,or other manipulative tactics to pressure a partner into having unwanted sex.

A) assault
B) coercion
C) violence
D) abuse

Question 56

Kali has been seeking therapy because she speculates that her husband,Robert,may have a pornography addiction.Based on what you learned in the text,what are three reasons for concern about Robert's pornography usage.

Question 57

Val's partner is constantly talking about how much sex his friends are having.Which type of coercion is her partner using?

A) Less forceful verbal: negative
B) Less forceful verbal: positive
C) Less forceful verbal: neutral
D) Less forceful physical

Question 58

According to data from the Pew Research Center,what factors contribute to making a marriage work? Are these results stable over time and similar for individuals across the lifespan?

Question 59

Sexual coercion has been characterized as having verbal or physical forms.Based on the recent study by Jeffrey and Barata (2017),list the types of verbal and physical forms of sexual coercion females identified and include an example of each.

Question 60

Threatening to break up the relationship to convince your partner to have sex is a form of what type of coercion?

A) Less forceful verbal: neutral
B) Less forceful verbal: positive
C) Less forceful verbal: negative
D) Less forceful physical