Deck 7: Sexuality in Adulthood

Question 1

____________________ almost always precedes lesbian or gay activity by several years.

A)Depression
B)Homoeroticism
C)Promiscuity
D)Family conflict

Answer 1

B

Question 2

What percentage of Americans report at least occasional attraction to or sexual fantasy about a member of the same sex?

A)3-5%
B)10-15%
C)15-19%
D)19-26%

Answer 2

B

Question 3

When someone moves from adolescence to adulthood,they reevaluate their moral standards and move from moral decision making based on authority to standards based on their personal principles.This is an example of

A)an evolving sexual philosophy.
B)Lawrence Kohlberg's post-conventional morality.
C)the development of a personal sexual code.
D)principled living.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Victor has dated women for the last 10 years but has had two sexual encounters with men.What can we conclude about Victor's sexual orientation?

A)He is heterosexual.
B)He is homosexual.
C)He is bisexual.
D)We cannot draw any conclusions.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a developmental concern of early adulthood?

A)forging intimacy and making commitments
B)practicing safer sex to protect against STIs
C)integrating love and sex
D)establishing a core group of friends

Question 6

Negative attitudes and affects toward homosexuality in other persons and toward same-sex attraction in oneself is

A)outing.
B)internalized homophobia.
C)self-loathing.
D)closeting.

Question 7

Individuals who are erotically attracted to both women and men are considered

A)androgynous.
B)transsexual.
C)bisexual.
D)ambiguous.

Question 8

One reason that Kinsey's research on sexual orientation is important is because

A)he found that everyone was bisexual.
B)it challenged the dichotomized model of sexual orientation.
C)it was the first study to find that homosexual subjects were just as well adjusted as heterosexual participants.
D)he did a large-scale observational study which included both heterosexual and homosexual subjects.

Question 9

Approximately what percentage of American men and women are homosexual?

A)1-4%
B)2-6%
C)3-8%
D)9%

Question 10

The process of publicly acknowledging one's bisexual or homosexual orientation is called

A)outing.
B)coming out.
C)self-labeling.
D)closeting.

Question 11

Which of the following does NOT contribute to the difficulty of accurately estimating the prevalence of homosexual orientation?

A)Researchers use different definitions of homosexuality.
B)Many gays and lesbians are reluctant to divulge their sexual orientation.
C)An individual's sexual expression may change over time.
D)Many young adults claim to be homosexual in order to gain attention.

Question 12

Feelings of sexual attraction to members of the same sex is called

A)homoeroticism.
B)cognitive dissonance.
C)heterosexuality.
D)gaydar.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a developmental concern of early adulthood?

A)establishing sexual orientation
B)integrating love and sex
C)planning marriage timetables
D)making fertility/childbearing decisions

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a behavior of sexually healthy adults?

A)enjoy sexual feelings without always acting on them
B)express love and intimacy in appropriate ways
C)seek early prenatal care
D)None of these.

Question 15

Which researcher or theory proposed a dichotomous model of sexual orientation?

A)Kinsey
B)Storms
C)psychoanalytic
D)cognitive behavioral

Question 16

Which of the following statements about bisexuality is FALSE?

A)Persons who have had sexual experiences with both sexes may not identify themselves as bisexuals.
B)Bisexual individuals often feel stigmatized by both heterosexual and homosexual people.
C)Most self-identified bisexuals alternate sexual contacts with men one night and women the next.
D)Research has found that bisexuality is not typically a "transitional stage" between heterosexuality and homosexuality.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a behavior of sexually healthy adults?

A)enjoying sexual feelings without always acting on them
B)appreciating one's own body
C)identifying and living according to one's own value
D)recognizing that human development includes sexual experience

Question 18

Kinsey suggested that sexual orientation was best viewed

A)as a dichotomy: heterosexuality and homosexuality.
B)as a continuum.
C)as a cognitive structure,which develop when we are reinforced or punished.
D)as two dimensions: homoeroticism and heteroeroticism.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a developmental task of early adulthood?

A)expanding the range of sexual experiences
B)making fertility/childbearing decisions
C)integrating love and sex
D)forging intimacy and making commitments

Question 20

Which of the following is TRUE about bisexuality?

A)People who are bisexual typically have had approximately the same number of male and female partners.
B)Bisexual people are often stigmatized by gays and lesbians.
C)It is almost always a transitional orientation before identifying as gay or lesbian.
D)It is currently a popular fad.

Question 21

All of these are reasons for why cohabitation has become more widespread and accepted EXCEPT

A)Marriage is no longer thought of as being necessarily permanent.
B)More gay and lesbian couples are "out" and living together.
C)The general climate regarding sexuality is more open-minded than it was a generation ago.
D)Young adults are continuing to defer marriage.

Question 22

Which of these is NOT an outcome of the increase in unmarried young adults?

A)unintended pregnancies
B)increased numbers of abortions and births to single women
C)fewer separated and divorced men and women
D)greater sexual experience

Question 23

Which of the following is a moral standard identified by Ira Reiss?

A)the abstinence standard
B)the double standard
C)permissiveness without affection
D)All of these are moral standards identified by Reiss.

Question 24

______________ is the practice of living together and having a sexual relationship.

A)Domestic partnership
B)Cohabitation
C)Common law marriage
D)Pseudomarriage

Question 25

The average marriage now lasts ____ years.

A)7
B)10
C)12
D)14

Question 26

The degree to which a gay Latino man participates in the gay world depends on his

A)degree of acculturation.
B)self-confidence.
C)social support system.
D)religion.

Question 27

When sex between unmarried men and women is affirmed in an affectionate,stable,and loving relationship,the standard being applied is

A)the double standard.
B)permissiveness with affection.
C)permissiveness without affection.
D)the commitment standard.

Question 28

What is the main difference between dating in a school environment and dating in the working singles world?

A)There is no built-in mechanism for meeting people at work.
B)School environments are more permissive.
C)In the singles' world,there is more tolerance for casual affairs.
D)There are more opportunities to meet people in the singles' world.

Question 29

In 2011,nearly _____ million households consist of unmarried couples.

A)3
B)25
C)76
D)118

Question 30

Why is being gay more problematic for an African American man?

A)The Black community is even less accepting of homosexuality than is the White community.
B)There is overt discrimination in the stores,homes,and businesses within the male gay subculture.
C)There is economic conflict between Latino and African American gay men.
D)Pressures to marry and become a father are greater in the African American community.

Question 31

According to your text,a growing number of cohabitating couples are

A)elderly.
B)lesbians.
C)interracial couples.
D)Asian American.

Question 32

The legal system has exhibited a limited recognition of cohabitation through

A)recognition of domestic partnerships.
B)a relaxation of divorce laws.
C)decriminalizing adultery.
D)equal opportunity legislation.

Question 33

All of these are reasons that homosexual relationships are stereotyped as less committed EXCEPT

A)gay and lesbian couples cannot legally marry in most states.
B)the love between gay couples is often viewed as less "real" than that of heterosexual couples.
C)homosexual marriages are viewed as a threat to the institution to marriage.
D)there are no children in gay relationships.

Question 34

If Roxie wants to be successful using an online dating site,she should advertise herself as a __________ object.

A)sex
B)love
C)success
D)all of these

Question 35

If Braden wants to be successful using an online dating site,he should advertise himself as a __________ object.

A)sex
B)love
C)success
D)all of these

Question 36

The dramatic increase in the number of unmarried adults has occurred largely as a result of

A)the high divorce rate.
B)the greater availability of birth control.
C)men and women marrying later.
D)a decline in morality in society as a whole.

Question 37

Higher levels of psychiatric distress among sexual minorities may be due to

A)higher levels of sex hormones.
B)genetics.
C)the social hazards associated with being a sexual minority,such as discrimination.
D)all of these.

Question 38

A succession of marriages,as opposed to one "till death do us part," is sometimes known as

A)legal exclusivity.
B)serial monogamy.
C)successional nuptials.
D)temporary nuptials.

Question 39

According to Meston and Buss,the reason college students have sex is:

A)lust in the body more than a love connection in the heart.
B)a love connection,although lust was a strong factor.
C)a love connection,according to the women,and for lust,according to the men.
D)to affirm that they are independent and sexual adults.

Question 40

In a study of over 1,500 college students,which of the following is NOT one of the least endorsed reasons for having sex?

A)To break up a rival's relationship.
B)A love connection.
C)To give someone an STD.
D)To get a promotion.

Question 41

How are patterns of gay and lesbian cohabitation different from those of heterosexuals?

A)Gay and lesbian relationship roles are distributed on the basis of interest and pragmatism.
B)Gay men and lesbians are less committed to their relationships compared to heterosexuals.
C)Most gay and lesbian couples have greater economic resources than heterosexual couples.
D)There is more conflict in homosexual relationships about the power that goes with the breadwinner role.

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT one of the factors that comprise a happy sexual relationship,according to study conducted by the AARP (American Association of Retired People)?

A)sexual intercourse more than one time per week
B)good health
C)a younger partner
D)absence of financial worries

Question 43

Menopause is best defined as

A)the onset of menstrual irregularities.
B)recurrent dysplasia of the cervix.
C)complete cessation of menstruation for at least a year.
D)hot flashes and calcium loss in the bones.

Question 44

Stephanie and Travon are the kind of relationship that typically has the highest level of sexual satisfaction.Stephanie and Travon are

A)dating.
B)cohabitating.
C)married.
D)married to other people but are engaged in an extramarital relationship.

Question 45

Which term best describes our culture's attitude toward marital sexuality?

A)supportive
B)ignoring
C)ambivalent
D)punishing

Question 46

For newly married couples,the average frequency of sexual intercourse is

A)once a day.
B)three times a week.
C)once a week.
D)three times a month.

Question 47

In which of the following relationship types are we likely to find the highest levels of sexual satisfaction?

A)single couples
B)married couples
C)extramarital affairs
D)teenage couples

Question 48

Diana has reached menopause.Her age is most likely around

A)12.
B)51.
C)67.
D)37.

Question 49

Which of the following are developmental issues in middle adulthood?

A)redefining sex
B)reevaluating one's own sexuality
C)accepting the biological aging process
D)All of these.

Question 50

Which of the following is a reason that homosexual relationships are stereotyped as less committed?

A)Homosexual marriages are viewed as a threat to the institution to marriage.
B)Many heterosexuals view the love between gay couples as less "real."
C)Homosexual couples cannot legally marry in most states.
D)All of these.

Question 51

Starting at age 19,Helene lived with Ben for two years.When she was 24,she and Ben married,but divorced when Helene was 31.A year later,she married Michael.They divorced just after Helen turned 40.Five years later,she married Jeremy.Helene's way of life is best described as

A)serial monogamy.
B)serial cohabitation.
C)intermittent cohabitation.
D)promiscuity.

Question 52

At age 50,the average frequency of sexual intercourse among married couples is

A)3 times per week.
B)1 time per week.
C)2 times per month.
D)1 time per month.

Question 53

________ produces a feeling of connectedness and bonding.

A)Testosterone
B)FSH
C)Estrogen
D)Oxytocin

Question 54

The following are consequences of divorce EXCEPT

A)social stigma.
B)change in income.
C)higher incidence of physical problems.
D)All of these are consequences of divorce

Question 55

Among older lesbian and gay couples,the happiest are those

A)who are legally married.
B)with a strong commitment to the relationship.
C)in the earliest stages of a relationship.
D)who have more than one partner.

Question 56

Contrary to stereotypes,most older individuals

A)have intercourse as often as they did when they were young.
B)have few restrictions on their activities until they are about 85.
C)evaluate their own sexual attractiveness in terms of fertility.
D)express high levels of satisfaction and well-being.

Question 57

Which of the following was NOT one of the findings of the research study on the long-term impact of divorce on children (Wallerstein et al. ,2000)?

A)More than a third of children 5 years after divorce had trouble in school.
B)More than a third of children 5 years after divorce experienced depression.
C)More than a third of children 5 years after divorce had trouble with friendships.
D)They were more likely not to marry before the age of 25.

Question 58

______________ of all divorces involve children.

A)About a quarter
B)Just over one-third
C)Slightly over half
D)Two-thirds

Question 59

Which of the following statements about marital sexuality is FALSE?

A)Married couples engage in forms of erotic behavior other than intercourse.
B)Interpersonal conflict is the major reason for the decrease in marital intercourse.
C)Fatigue and lack of privacy often get in the way of marital sexual expression.
D)One reason for declining sexual frequency is biological aging and a declining sex drive.

Question 60

If a 43-year-old woman has been having irregular menstrual periods for the last 8 months,this may indicate that she is in

A)perimenopause.
B)menopause.
C)involution.
D)dysplasia.

Question 61

Sexual frequency drops as a couple gets older.

Question 62

One difference between heterosexual and gay relationships is that gay and lesbian cohabitating couples resist the traditional heterosexual provider/homemaker roles.

Question 63

African American gay men and lesbian women often experience a conflict between their Black and gay identities.

Question 64

Menopausal hormone therapy are administered

A)orally
B)as a patch applied on the skin
C)as a cream or gel
D)All of these

Question 65

A person can be a virgin or celibate and still identify as gay,lesbian,or bisexual.

Question 66

Bisexuals often find themselves stigmatized by gay men and lesbians as well as by heterosexuals.

Question 67

About half of men over the age of 50 are affected with

A)benign prostatic hyperplasia
B)prostate cancer
C)enlarged testicles
D)shrinkage of the prostate gland

Question 68

Which of the following is NOT a change that a man can expect as he ages?

A)a longer refractory period
B)less frequent sexual activity
C)a slight increase in the amount of ejaculate
D)a less firm erection

Question 69

43% of Americans over the age of 18 are single.

Question 70

The postponement of marriage until later in life has contributed to the increasing acceptability of nonmarital sex.

Question 71

The process by which a gay man or lesbian publicly acknowledges his or her sexual orientation is called coming out.

Question 72

Bisexuals are confused about their sexual identities.

Question 73

Osteoporosis refers to

A)the beginning stages of ovarian cancer.
B)the beginning of menopause.
C)the loss of bone mass.
D)a lowered production of estrogen.

Question 74

One long-term effect of the lower estrogen levels resulting from menopause is

A)cervical cancer.
B)liver problems.
C)osteoporosis.
D)depression.

Question 75

A period of intense warmth,flushing,and perspiration often found in menopausal women is called

A)a power surge.
B)a hot flash.
C)perimemopause.
D)osteoporosis.

Question 76

It can take longer to establish a homosexual orientation than a heterosexual orientation.

Question 77

16% of all single parents are living with their children.

Question 78

Many gay men and lesbian women experience some of the same negative attitudes toward homosexuality as their heterosexual counterparts.

Question 79

Edwin is fifty.He's noticed that his erection isn't as firm,it takes more stimulation and time to achieve erection,and ejaculation doesn't always happen.Edwin

A)should see a doctor to get a prescription for Viagra or a similar medication.
B)will likely soon no longer enjoy sex.
C)is experiencing changes which are perfectly normal.
D)may have lost interest in his partner.

Question 80

Although acceptance of sex outside of marriage is widespread among college students,there are more boundaries placed on men.