Close Encounters: Communication In Relationships, Fourth Edition
Laura K. Guerrero, Peter A. Anderson, and Walid A. Afifi
Instructor Resource
Chapter 9 – Communicating Sexually
Test Questions
Multiple Choice
1. Although sexual satisfaction is an important part of relational satisfaction,
_________ is/are even more important.
a. commitment
2. Sexual satisfaction is most important in __________ relationships.
d. first
3. According to research reported in the textbook, about _____ of men and _____ of
women in college are virgins.
b. 3%, 18%
4. Evidence that some women are fine without sex while others are highly sexual is
compatible with the notion that the female sex drive is more __________ than the
male sex drive.
a. predictable
5. The authors of your textbook report research showing that, compared to
heterosexual couples, lesbian couples are likely to have __________ sex.
a. the same amount of
6. Research reported in the textbook suggests that individuals who have had
_________ sexual experiences in past committed relationships are most likely to
expect future relationships to be monogamous and sexually satisfying.
d. short-term
7. Michael and Bernadette believe that sexual intercourse is a way of expressing
love and affection as well as for developing greater relational intimacy. This
implies that they have a _________ orientation toward sexuality.
a. procreational
8. According to research presented in class and in the textbook, approximately what
percentage of couples in the U.S. fall into the rapid involvement group?
d. 39%
9. In the first two stages of courtship, people’s behavior is best described as:
a. bold and overtly flirtatious
13. Tactics such as repeatedly demanding sex, threatening to break off or de-escalate
the relationship, and using drugs or alcohol as a means of inducing one’s partner
to have sex fall under the sexual initiation strategy called:
d. antisocial behavior
14. Brenna tries to initiate sex with her boyfriend by telling him that “it would be safe
if we both got tested for STDs and I started taking the pill.” This type of sexual
influence strategy falls under the category called:
a. pressure and manipulation
15. According to your text which of the following accurately describes women’s
sexuality compared to men? Women
a. have a sex drive that is more variable and socially flexible than men.
16. One day, Cariann is approached by a male colleague who tells her that he thinks
she is “really pretty” and that they “need” to go out soon. In response, she tells
him, “I am not interested in you that way, and your behavior is inappropriate and
unprofessional.” According to the research discussed in the text, her response is
best characterized as being:
a. retaliatory.
17. Compared to heterosexual women, lesbians:
a. Have higher levels of sexual satisfaction
a. A stronger sex drive
23. Compared to other times in the the monthly cycle, during single women’s most
fertile stage prior to ovulation:
c. Flirt less.
d. None of the above
24. Compared to most heterosexual men, most gay men
d. face little societal pressure about their sexual preference
25. Which of the following are true of committed romantic relationships?
a. Sexual satisfaction is positively associated with sexual satisfaction.
True/False
26. Secondary abstinence involves starting to abstain from sex after having sexual
intercourse initially.
27. According to research cited in the text, women sometimes fail to use sexual
resistance messages because they fear the relational consequences of turning
down their partner.
28. When failing to resist sex women rarely project their likelihood of feeling hurt
and rejected onto men whom they are refusing.
29. Using token resistance is sexual situations is often confusing.
42. Discuss in detail the three primary purposes of, or orientations toward, sexual
intercourse.
Ans: Varies
43. Discuss the influence of the hookup culture on sex, dating, and marriage.
Ans: Varies
44. How prevalent is the “friends with benefits” phenomenon? Discuss the pros and
cons of this practice.
Ans: Varies