Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity – Rathus – Chapter 7

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1) According to the ABCDE model, which stage of the relationship begins when two people find one another appealing?

1. continuation
2. building
3. attraction
4. excitement

 

2) The second stage of the ABCDE model of relationships is

1. building.
2. bonding.
3. beginning.
4. balancing.

 

3) At what stage of the ABCDE model do relationships mature and evolve?

1. commitment
2. building
3. continuation
4. bonding

 

4) It is an offence under the Criminal Code of Canada to create or distribute images that depict sexual activity or the sexual organ of a person under the age of _____.

1. 16
2. 18
3. 21
4. 14

 

5) Research with Canadian undergraduates found that both men and women preferred to ask partners for a date

1. on Facebook.
2. in person.
3. via the internet.
4. via text message.

 

6) Exchanging information according to breadth of topic coverage but not depth is referred to as

1. self-disclosure.
2. surface contact.
3. evaluation.
4. small talk.

7) Wentland, Muise, and Desmarais (2010) found that _____% of the undergraduates surveyed felt that men should pay the bill on a date.

1. 71
2. 65
3. 86
4. 95

 

8) The exchange of personal or intimate information is called

1. surface contact.
2. small talk.
3. self-disclosure.
4. the opening line.

 

9) Self-disclosure is central to building

1. casual relationships.
2. intimate relationships.
3. trusting relationships.
4. lasting relationships.

 

10) In studies investigating self-disclosure, researchers found that

1. self-disclosure is more difficult for women.
2. disclosing certain information too soon is a bad idea.
3. late disclosers were rated as guarded and cold.
4. self-disclosure is more difficult for men.

 

11) Canadian research (MacNeil, 2004) on sexual disclosure found that

1. women placed a greater importance on nonsexual disclosure than did men.
2. men did not want to talk about their sexual likes and dislikes.
3. both men and women were equally concerned with nonsexual disclosure.
4. women considered sexual disclosure to be key to a satisfying sexual relationship.

 

12) Following the breakup of a relationship, unwanted attention such as emails or phone calls is known as

1. surveillance.
2. obsessive compulsive syndrome.
3. deterioration patterns.
4. stalking.

 

13) When a relationship starts to deteriorate, which of the following is not considered to be an active response?

1. seek professional help
2. improve communication skills
3. negotiate differences
4. avoid confrontational topics

 

14) According to the ACBCE model, when couples seek ways to develop new aspects of their relationship, they enter a phase called

1. mutuality.
2. building.
3. continuation.
4. commitment.

 

15) New_Layout_MCSS

 

16) Which of the following is true regarding jealousy?

1. Jealousy is uncommon in some cultures.
2. Jealousy is more common among heterosexual couples than among gay couples.
3. Jealousy is common to all cultures.
4. Jealousy is more common among gay males than among lesbian women.

 

17) Researchers have found gender differences in jealousy. Males seem to be most upset by ________, whereas females seem to be more upset by ________.

1. sexual infidelity; time spent away from home and family
2. emotional infidelity; sexual infidelity
3. sexual infidelity; emotional infidelity
4. sexual infidelity; a partner’s lies

 

18) Which of the following does not predispose an individual to jealousy?

1. experience with former partners who cheated
2. a lack of self-confidence
3. fear of not being able to find another partner
4. a heterosexual orientation

 

19) Research looking at jealousy and evolutionary theory indicates that females are made more insecure and angry when their partners

1. have sexual relations with someone else.
2. don’t make a commitment even after a reasonable amount of time.
3. become emotionally attached to someone else.
4. refuse to have children with them.

 

20) MacNeil and Byers(2009) found that those who talked to their partners about their sexual likes and dislikes

1. reported higher levels of sexual satisfaction.
2. had longer lasting relationships.
3. were more likely to have multiple partners.
4. were more sexually insecure.

 

21) New_Layout_MCSS

 

22) Research from a cognitive theory perspective found that jealousy increased when infidelity was

1. caused by social pressures.
2. caused by substance use, e.g., alcohol.
3. through personal choice.
4. with the same sex partner.

 

23) Which is regarded by Sternberg as the basic component of romantic love?

1. sexual relations
2. passion
3. commitment
4. intimacy

 

24) According to Sternberg, sexual involvement does not necessarily mean a relationship has

1. emotional intimacy.
2. commitment.
3. self-disclosure.
4. sexual intimacy.

 

25) Which is true regarding intimacy?

1. People who are sexually involved are intimately involved.
2. Emotional intimacy does not always involve sexual intimacy.
3. Emotional intimacy is stronger between lovers than between friends.
4. Sexual intimacy is a necessary component of any emotionally intimate relationship.

 

26) A core feature of intimacy is

1. honesty.
2. sexual attraction.
3. disclosure of past sexual experiences.
4. romantic love.

 

27) What is a unique problem that gay couples may have to deal with in their relationships?

1. higher rates of infidelity
2. difficulties with sexual disclosure
3. social stigmatization
4. jealousy

 

28) New_Layout_MCSS

 

29) When comparing the factors that lead  to relationship satisfaction for heterosexual and gay populations, research shows that

1. communication is more important for gay couples.
2. similar factors exist for both gay and straight couples.
3. communication is more important for straight couples.
4. sharing power in the relationship is more important for gay couples.

 

30) In healthy committed relationships,

1. couples spend the majority of their time together.
2. all decisions are joint decisions.
3. friends of each individual become friends of the “couple.”
4. each partner maintains his/her individual interests and needs.

 

31) In a Guelph University study (Cleary et al. 2002) of communication about sexual health issues, female students typically reported

1. that they were totally open with all partners.
2. that their partners encouraged discussion about sexual health issues.
3. that they did not discuss sexual health issues prior to sexual intercourse.
4. that they did not consider it important to discuss sexual issues with their partners.

 

32) Intimacy develops when an emotional bond, or ________, is developed.

1. compassion
2. respect
3. compatibility
4. caring

 

33) Researchers at Trent University found this trait to be a strong predictor of sexual communication.

1. general self-esteem
2. sexual self-esteem
3. sexual experience
4. superior verbal skills

 

34) New_Layout_MCSS

 

35) New_Layout_MCSS

 

36) Which statement represents a common irrational belief about relationships and sex?

1. Men naturally know what to do to please their partners sexually.
2. Even in intimate relationships, partners need to discuss what pleases them.
3. Women will naturally let partners know what their sexual needs are.
4. Couples know that they must speak openly about sexual wants and needs.

 

37) When communicating about sexual matters, it is important to

1. not point out behaviour that you would like your partner to change.
2. limit the discussion to the bedroom.
3. choose the right time and place.
4. not admit that you find it difficult to discuss sexual topics.

 

38) The statement, “There’s something I need to talk about. Is now a good time?” represents a communication suggestion described as

1. signaling.
2. requesting permission to bring up a topic.
3. active listening.
4. reinforcement.

 

39) The first stage of mutual cyclical growth involves

1. the feeling that you need your partner, which promotes commitment to and dependence on the relationship.
2. your partner’s perception of your pro-relationship acts.
3. your partner’s feelings of trust, which increases his or her dependence on the relationship.
4. your commitment to the relationship, which encourages actions that are good for the relationship.

 

40) Skilled listening involves

1. repeating word-for-word what the other has said.
2. not letting your facial expression reveal your reactions.
3. active listening.
4. not asking questions of the other person.

 

41) A useful communication technique to use when discussing sexual matters with your partner is

1. paraphrasing.
2. self-disclosure.
3. signaling.
4. reinforcement.

 

42) New_Layout_MCSS

 

43) What is not an exercise used by sex therapists to help couples with sexual dysfunction?

1. taking turns petting
2. audio stimulation
3. directing your partner
4. signalling

 

44) Which of the following questions is an example of a close-ended question?

1. What do you like best about the way we make love?
2. Do you want to make love with the lights off?
3. Does it bother you that I go to bed later than you?
4. What do you value most about our relationship?

 

Answer: b

Diff: 3

Type: MC

Page Reference: 188

Skill: Applied

 

45) Both women and men indicate that the best way to initiate a new relationship is with

1. compliments on personal appearance.
2. candid self-disclosure.
3. nonverbal cues.
4. a direct opening line that signals interest.

 

Answer: d

Diff: 3

Type: MC

Page Reference: 175-176

Skill: Applied

 

46) Studies on the frequency of sexual initiation by gender found that

1. more men than women initiated sexual activity.
2. more women than men initiated sexual activity.
3. men and women initiated sexual activity equally.
4. women who initiated sexual activity were more sexually satisfied.

 

Answer: d

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 179-180

Skill: Recall

 

47) When looking at patterns of self-disclosure by Canadians regarding sexual activity, which of the following is true?

1. Men are much more open.
2. Men tend to be more tight-lipped.
3. There is very little gender difference.
4. Older individuals are more open.

 

Answer: c

Diff: 2

Type: MC

Page Reference: 178

Skill: Applied

 

48) When looking at Canadians, which of the following is true regarding sexual initiation?

1. Men refused initiations to have sex proportionately as often as women.
2. Men initiated sex twice as often as did women.
3. Men considered initiated sex but did not do so more often than women.
4. Women accepted sexual initiations much less frequently than men.

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 179

Skill: Applied

 

49) New_Layout_MCSS

 

50) What percentage of Canadians is very comfortable asking a partner to try something new in their sexual relationship?

1. 35%
2. 45%
3. 55%
4. 65%

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 189

Skill: Recall

 

51) In a survey about rates of sexual disclosure among Canadians, ______% of those aged 18 and 19 years reported that they had disclosed to their friends.

1. 94
2. 75
3. 86
4. 62

 

Answer: c

Diff: 2

Type: MC

Page Reference: 178

Skill: Recall

 

52) Gay couples differ from heterosexual couples in that they

1. share household chores more evenly.
2. discuss sexual likes and dislikes more often.
3. aren’t as possessive of each other.
4. share more common interests.

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 184

Skill: Recall

 

53) Researchers have found that intimacy contributes to

1. self-esteem.
2. sexual satisfaction.
3. marital satisfaction.
4. physical well-being.

 

Answer: d

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 184

Skill: Recall

 

54) As couples age, _____________ becomes one of the most valued components of a relationship.

1. intimacy
2. sexual satisfaction
3. communication
4. trust

 

Answer: a

Diff: 2

Type: MC

Page Reference: 187

Skill: Applied

 

55) What percentage of University of Guelph students reported they explicitly asked for sex when they wanted it?

1. 25%
2. 33%
3. 50%
4. 75%

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 181

Skill: Recall

 

56) Which of the following could be an indicator of potential sexual incompatibility?

1. lack of commitment to a long-term relationship
2. disagreement about the role of monogamy in a relationship
3. disagreement about the use of sex toys
4. lack of intimacy in a relationship

 

Answer: b

Diff: 2

Type: MC

Page Reference: 187

Skill: Recall

 

57) For each of the following statements, match the statement with the communication skill the statement demonstrates.

 

58) Small talk is not a recommended method of starting a relationship.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 174-175

Skill: Applied

 

59) Social exchange theory involves evaluating a relationship on a reward-cost basis.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 172

Skill: Applied

 

60) Patterns of interaction remain static during the continuation stage of a relationship.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 172

Skill: Applied

 

61) Creating and exchanging nude or semi-nude pictures of a person under the age of 21 is technically illegal in Canada.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 174

Skill: Applied

 

62) People over the age of 50 are less comfortable asking their partners to try something new in their sexual relationships.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 189

Skill: Applied

 

63) Self-disclosure in relationships is essential to developing intimacy.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 177

Skill: Applied

 

64) Obsessive jealousy is not necessarily destructive in relationships.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 182

Skill: Applied

 

65) Females tend to get more upset by sexual infidelity than by emotional infidelity.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 182

Skill: Applied

 

66) If you are sexually intimate with a person, you are also emotionally intimate.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 184

Skill: Applied

 

67) Research suggests that we should refrain from disclosing certain types of information too rapidly if we want to make a good impression on someone.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 177

Skill: Applied

 

68) Intimate relationships require each individual to disclose all of their past sexual experiences.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 184

Skill: Applied

 

69) The process of mutual cyclical growth refers to the five stages of sexual development in a relationship.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 184

Skill: Applied

 

70) Masturbation is one of the least disclosed sexual topics.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: a

Diff: 2

Type: TF

Page Reference: 179

Skill: Applied

 

71) Accentuating the positive is one way of enhancing communication between partners.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 188

Skill: Applied

 

72) People over the age of 50 are more comfortable than younger people in asking their partners to try something new sexually.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 189

Skill: Applied

 

73) The two most important ingredients of an intimate relationship are sexual involvement and honesty.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: b

Diff: 2

Type: TF

Page Reference: 183-184

Skill: Applied

 

74) Feelings of trust increase the willingness of the partners to concede that they need each other and the relationship.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 184

Skill: Applied

 

75) Studies show that men are more reluctant than women to make commitments.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: a

Diff: 2

Type: TF

Page Reference: 180

Skill: Applied

 

76) Women are more tight-lipped about sexual issues than men.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 178

Skill: Applied

 

77) A studied of married or cohabitating individuals found that men initiate sex twice as often as women do.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 179

Skill: Applied

 

78) The majority of both men and women found it acceptable to ask someone for a date on Facebook.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: b

Diff: 2

Type: TF

Page Reference: 176

Skill: Applied

 

79) Identify and discuss what occurs in each stage the ABCDE model of relationships.

 

Answer:

– attraction (awareness of each other), building (relationship grows), continuation (relationship stable), deterioration (relationship falls apart), ending (relationship ends)

 

Diff: 2

Type: ES

Page Reference: 172-173

Skill: Integrated

 

80) Do you agree that verbal sexual consent is necessary to obtain at every step of a sexual encounter? Explain.

 

Answer:

– nonverbal cues vs. verbal cues

– How is sexual consent communicated? How can consent, or lack of consent, be misinterpreted?

– Everyone has the right to withdraw consent at any stage of sexual activity.

Diff: 2

Type: ES

Page Reference: 181

Skill: Conceptual

 

81) How can partners negotiate their need for intimacy with their need for personal development in the context of a relationship? Discuss issues related to individual need and togetherness.

 

Answer:

– individuality and mutuality

– strong sense of togetherness, yet individual needs and activities continue

– neither partner should dominate the other; equal balance of power necessary for healthy relationships

Diff: 2

Type: ES

Page Reference: 172-173, 180

Skill: Conceptual

 

82) Discuss the factors that make communication about sex difficult and offer suggestions that can help increase a couple’s comfort level when communicating about sex.

 

Answer:

– different terminology usage, vulgarity, embarrassment

– bringing it up at an agreed upon time in a quiet and comfortable place; using good communication/listening skills; being open

Diff: 2

Type: ES

Page Reference: 185-189

Skill: Conceptual

 

83) What nonverbal techniques can couples use to enhance communication about sex?

 

Answer:

– cues (e.g., shoulder tapping, moaning, etc.)

– polite guidance with the hand

– facial expressions and body positioning

Diff: 2

Type: ES

Page Reference: 188

Skill: Integrated

 

84) Assume that your partner is prepared to offer you some criticism regarding your recent behaviour. What suggestions should you consider as the receiver in order to enhance communication?

 

Answer:

– listening effectively (eye contact, rephrasing of communication, etc.)

– do not interrupt, walk away, change the topic

– tell your partner that although the information is bad, you are interested in hearing it because you respect your partner

Diff: 1

Type: ES

Page Reference: 189

Skill: Integrated

 

85) Assume that you are preparing to confront your partner about his/her recent behaviour. What suggestions should you consider as the sender in order to enhance communication?

 

Answer:

– effective communication: be polite, start with a good comment and then the bad; be clear and ready to explain/give examples; pick the right time/place; request permission to raise the issue

 

Diff: 2

Type: ES

Page Reference: 185-187

Skill: Integrated

 

86) Discuss the use of communication technology in dating relationships. What are some of the benefits and drawbacks of using these technologies to form and develop relationships?

 

Answer:

– discuss research regarding acceptability of technologies for dating

– more freedom for women to initiate relationships

– issue of privacy in online communication; tendency for partners to disclose intimate information too rapidly

Diff: 2

Type: ES

Page Reference: 176-177

Skill: Conceptual