Week 7

Question 1

What methodological issues are present when studying sexuality?

Answer 1

Hard to obtain a representative sample

Reliability of Measurement (biases due to lack of honesty,
impression management, embarrassment)

Ethics and Invasion of Privacy

Question 2

History of sex research: In 1947, Alred Kinsley founded the

Answer 2

Institute for Sex Research

Question 3

the institute for sex research is now called?

Answer 3

the Kinsey Institute
at Indiana University

Question 4

What is the sexual response cycle?

Answer 4

excitment-> plateau-> orgasm-> resolution

Question 5

The sexual revolution of the 1960’s and 1970s resulted in

Answer 5

more progressive attitudes about sex and sexual behaviour

Question 6

Sexual revolution also increased

Answer 6

commercialization and
commodification of sex.

Question 7

Modern attitudes about casual sex?

Answer 7

Today, most believe that sex among unmarried people is
acceptable if it occurs in an affectionate, committed
relationship.

Question 8

Modern views can be summarized by what phrase

Answer 8

”Permissiveness with affection standard”

Question 9

In comparison to the U.S., Canada hold less conservative,more permissive attitudes about:

Answer 9

Premarital sex, extramarital sex, same-sex relations

Question 10

First-time sex: In Western culture, most individuals have sex

Answer 10

before marriage

Question 11

What appears to influence sexual activity beginning (3 things)

Answer 11

Individual attitudes, values and one’s social

Question 12

The reasons people offer for starting to have sex include (3 things)

Answer 12

affection
for their partner, pleasure, and conformity to peer pressure.

Question 13

Motives for sex in committed relationships (4)

Answer 13

Emotional, physical, pragmatic, insecure

Question 14

Frequency of sex trends in modern times

Answer 14

Remarkably, all couples are having less sex, on average
* These days, typical spouses have sex 18 fewer times each year
than spouses did back in 1990.

Question 15

Comparing LGBTQ+ couples to heterosexual couples

Answer 15

The sex lives of LGBTQ+ couples are strikingly like those of
heterosexuals.

Question 16

gay vs straight couples differences:

Answer 16

No differences in ratings of sexual satisfaction.

No differences in rates of interpersonal violence.

Question 17

Most married people dont cheat, but what are the likelihood of wives, and of husbands cheating

Answer 17

1/5 women

1/3 husbands

Question 18

What does the cheating liklihood of both genders show?

Answer 18

men are more likly to cheat

Question 19

What are sociosexual orientations?

Answer 19

the beliefs and
behaviours that describe our feelings about
sex.

Question 20

People with restricted sociosexual orientations prefer to sex only in

Answer 20

the context of a close, committed
relationship.

Question 21

What are other trends of restricted sociosexual orientations?

Answer 21

Are more committed to their romantic partners.
* Are less likely to cheat.
* Tend to have secure attachment styles.

Question 22

People with unrestricted sociosexual orientations

Answer 22

• Tend to be dynamic, flirtatious, sociable people.
• Pursue sex in casual, uncommitted relationships.
• Are less committed to their romantic partners.

Question 23

Social exchange theory of sex

Answer 23

• The quality of one’s relationship matters, too.
• People are more likely to cheat when they’re dissatisfied with
  their present partners and the quality of their alternatives is high.

Question 24

Consensual non-monogamy terms: Monogamish

Answer 24

Couples who are mostly sexually and emotionally
exclusive, but periodically engage in extramarital or extra-relational
sex or sexual play.

Question 25

Consensual non monogamy term: Swinging

Answer 25

The practice of couples engaging in sexual activity with
other couples, individuals or groups

Question 26

Hierarchical polyamory:

Answer 26

: A subset of polyamory where there is a
ranking system among romantic/sexual relationships and some
relationships are considered more important than others

Question 27

Non-hierarchical polyamory:

Answer 27

The practice of having multiple
simultaneous relationships without imposing hierarchies. Each
relationship is allowed to grow into what it naturally wants to be.

Question 28

Open relationships/marriages

Answer 28

: A relationship where one or both
partners in a relationship have sexual or romantic relationships
outside of their primary partnership.

Question 29

Polyfidelity/throuples/quads:

Answer 29

A romantic or sexual relationship
that involves more than two people, but these people are exclusive
with each other.

Question 30

Safe sex: underestimates of risk

Answer 30

illusion of unique invulnerability.

Question 31

Faulty decision-making with sex:

Answer 31

§ Sexual arousal changes our opinions.
§ Alcohol myopia changes our focus.

Question 32

Sexual satisfaction: Most people say they are quite satisfied with their sex lives but

Answer 32

satisfaction with sex is tied to its
frequency.

Question 33

According to Self-Determination Theory, sexual interactions are
most rewarding when they fulfill basic human needs for:

Answer 33

• Autonomy: when we choose and control our own actions.
• Competence: when we feel confident and capable.
• Relatedness: when we establish close connections to others.

Question 34

Sex and health: research suggests that there may be some physical and psychological benefits of being

Answer 34

sexually active on at least
a semi-regular basis.
* Sex might be linked to increased longevity.

Question 35

Sexual satisfaction is linked to three things

Answer 35

“Cherishing” one another
* Extent of emotional investment
(e.g., affection, intimacy, cohesion)
* Egalitarianism in the relationship

Question 36

DSM5 sexual dysfunction diagnoses Male

Answer 36

hypoactive sexual desire disorder, eretile disorder, premature ejaculation

Question 37

DSM-5 sexual dysfunction diagnoses

Answer 37

sexual interest arousal disorder, orgasmic disorder, pelvic pain/pentetration disorder

Question 38

Sexual dysfunction impacts sexual satisfaction

Answer 38

• Diminished frequency and quality of sexual interaction, as well
  as non-sexual intimacy (affectionate, loving behaviours)
• Diminished communication and self-disclosure and overt
  criticism

Question 39

Clear communication
about sex is associated
with

Answer 39

better satisfaction

Question 40

Communicating Desire
* People often never tell their partners that they are interested in
sex. they signal their desire and consent through

Answer 40

indirect, nonverbal means

Question 41

Summary: Partners who are satisfied with their sex lives tend to be more
satisfied

Answer 41

with their relationships, with each appearing to make the
other more likely.

Question 42

Positive communication increases both

Answer 42

both sexual and relationship
satisfaction and builds strong emotional intimacy.

Question 43

Both partners report increased levels of sexual satisfaction when they

Answer 43

feel the relationship is equitable and committed.

Question 44

The motivation for sexual interaction also affects

Answer 44

sexual and
relationship satisfaction.