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Which of the following statements about love is accurate?

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Love refers to both a subjective feeling and an activity.

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

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fascination and exclusiveness

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What seems to be the most important determinant of sexual satisfaction?

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love, in combination with intimacy, commitment, and equality

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In a large sample of over 6,000 young adults in the U.S, the factors which were most associated with long-term committed relationships were:

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high levels of love and varied sexual behaviors

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In an ongoing relationship, heterosexual women tend to appreciate which of the following as a prelude to sex?

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trust and confidence

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It is _____ that love is important to gay men and lesbian women.

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well-documented

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Compared to heterosexual couples, gay couples report:

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all of these: more compatibility, greater relationship quality, lower levels of conflict

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Throughout the semester, a couple spends every moment together. They see required classes as interruptions to their lovemaking. This is an example of what type of love?

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eros

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After several dates, Mark is enthralled with Ben. They call each other several times a day and never spend an evening apart. Once, when Mark called and a roommate said Ben couldn't pick up the phone, he felt devastated. This is an example of what type of love?

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mania

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Pedro sees himself as the ultimate playboy. Each week he meets a new girls and is extremely attentive, affectionate, and charming until he has sex with her. This behavior exemplifies which type of love?

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ludus

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Brianna and Skylar have known each other since high school. After many years of marriage, they divorce, Nonetheless, they continue to be involved in each other's lives and rely on each other in times of need. This is an example of what type of love?

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storge

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Jerome is a very successful minister. He makes himself very available to his congregation and there is a strong feeling of bonding and community among the members. What type of love is this?

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agape

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Connie and Eduardo are getting married because it's time to do so, they are moving into a tiny apartment because its near their jobs and cheap. This couple's love is best described by the term:

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pragma

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Which of the following is not an element of love according to Sternberg?

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arousal

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Which item best reflects the concept of commitment in love?

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acting to maintain love in a relationship

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Maribel and Lina no longer feel passion toward each other but are committed and happy with each other. According to the triangular theory of love:

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their love is more companionate

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After meeting on a summer vacation, Mark and Elena fell deeply in love. A few weeks later they become engaged and move in together. This is an example of what type of love?

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fatuous

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Which statement best reflects the core idea of attachment theory?

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Adult love relationships replicate the qualities of the infant/caregiver bond.

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As a child, Sean played quietly when his mother let him. He felt confident of her return and happily greeted her. As an adult, he is comfortable with the fact that his wife is a public figure and travels often. This attachment style is:

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secure

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Which of the following does not typify the securely attached adult?

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belief in the longevity of romantic love

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Carmen often complains that the men she meets are distant and cannot commit. She falls in love easily and is very sexual. Most likely, Shaver and his colleagues would classify her as:

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anxious/ambivalent

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Jealousy in a relationship is most often an indication of:

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insecurity

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When are we not communicating when in the presence of another person?

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never

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The distance that two individuals keep as they engage in face-to-face interaction:

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indicates how the participants define the relationship

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Extending mutual eye contact a bit beyond the norm is usually a sign of:

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interest

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Which of the following statements about touching is not accurate?

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people who touch a lot less are likely to talk about themselves

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The sense most involved in sexual intimacy is:

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touch

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Sharing sexual feelings with a partner gets easier:

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over time, with practice and communication

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

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recognizing that human development includes sexual experience

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

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planning marriage timetables

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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:

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an evolving sexual philosophy

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Kinsey suggested that sexual orientation was best viewed:

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as a continuum

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

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10-15%

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

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we cannot draw any conclusion

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

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All of these: the abstinence standard, the double standard, & permissiveness without affection

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Approximately how many family groups with children are headed by single parents?

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one-third

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

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permissiveness with affection

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Which of the following is true?

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reparative therapies are not effective

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

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all of these

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Evidence of increased acceptance of cohabitation is provided by which of the following?

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half of the Fortune 500 companies extended domestic partnership benefits to both homosexual and heterosexual partners

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Approximately how long does the average cohabiting relationship last?

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5 years

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Another name for cohabitation is:

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POSSLQ: People of Opposite Sex Sharing Living Quarters

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

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married couples

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"A New View of Women's Sexual Problems" is a radical approach to looking at sexual problems because it:

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considers how social, political, and relationship issues affect sexual satisfaction

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What are the main sources of hypoactive sexual desire disorder?

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depression and anger

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Which of the following has not been identified as a possible origin of sexual aversion?

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insensitivity in erogenous zones

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All of the following have been found to cause erectile dysfunctions among men except:

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arthritis

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According to a study cited in your text, the most prominent factor that inhibited orgasm in women was:

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lack of foreplay

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While making love, Raul often evaluated "how well" things are going. The distraction often leads to lack of orgasm. This tendency to become involved in judging performance is called:

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spectatoring

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How do people know if they have "good sex"?

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you feel good about yourself, your partner, and what you're doing

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Sexual harassment refers to two types of behavior, the abuse of power and

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the creation of a hostile environment

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A team of male workers has traditionally welcomed new members of their group by a night of drinking at an "adult" club. They insist their newest female team member do the same. This behavior may be considered sexual harassment because:

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they are creating a hostile environment

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According to the text, women are more often the targets of sexual harassment because:

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it's one way for some mean to "keep women in their place"

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Tasha is 10 years old. The boys have been "teasing" her in a way that could be interpreted as sexual harassment. According to Carrie Herbert's research, what is a likely description of Tasha as she gets older?

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dependent, submissive, and yielding

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Which of the following occupational fields is the most likely site for sexual harassment?

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military

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The tendency to see the world exclusively in heterosexual terms and ignore or devalue homosexuality is called:

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heterosexism

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Which of the following is NOT one of the adverse effects of anti-gay prejudice?

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all of these

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According to a 2008 Gallup Poll, what percentage of respondents indicated that homosexuals should have equal job opportunity rights?

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89%

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Which of the following is false about violence against homosexuals?

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Historically, it is a fairly recent phenomenon, with violence escalating over the past century.

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When he was seven, a group of boys forced Matt into sexual activity with another boy... this example of anti-gay prejudice is based on:

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insecurity about one's own sexuality

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In a date-rap situation, which of the following is a typical rapist's attitude?

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He believes he is doing nothing wrong

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Child abuse prevention programs teach children all of the following behaviors except:

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struggling against or kicking a person who is attempting to touch them

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The Greek roots for the word erotica mean:

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a love poem

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The authors of the text prefer to use the term sexually explicit material rather than pornography or erotica because:

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erotica tends to be used positively, and pornography negatively

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The pornography business is estimated to bring in how much money annually?

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10-14 billion dollars

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A study of Canadian university students found that __% of the men and __% of the women used their Internet to view sexually explicit material.

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72,22

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In a study of Canadian university students, what percentage of those who had viewed sexually explicit materials on the Internet found that it disturbed them?

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57%

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What themes are common in "mainstream" sexually explicit films?

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All of these

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of mainstream X-rated videos?

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They equally target male and female audiences

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In a study of over 800 college students, which of the following was not associated with pornography use in men?

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higher rates of STI's

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In a study of over 800 college students, which of the following was not associated with pornography use in women?

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extramarital behavior

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Which of the following statements about child pornography is correct?

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Child pornography has been found to be patently offensive and therefore not within the zone of protected free speech.

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Researchers found over 2,000 email addresses in at least 77 countries who paid to watch videos os:

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children being sexually abused

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Proponents of sexually explicit materials contend that they can do all of the following except:

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lead to moral decay and societal behavior

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Sarah is a prostitute and is feeling proud. What is the most likely reason a prostitute states that she is feeling proud?

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because of her financial success

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Most massage parlors provide:

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only massage

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A "gigolo"...

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illustrates that women, like men, will pay for sex

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A male transvestite prostitute who has breast augmentation is known on the streets as a:

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she-male

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The behaviors typically considered now to be "sodomy" are:

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oral and anal sex

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