Understanding Human Sexuality 6th Edition By Janet Shibley Hyde – Test Bank

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1. The belief that heterosexuality is the best and expected way to live is called
   A.redneckism
   B. hypersexualism
   C. homosensitivism
   D. heterosexism

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Blooms: Remember
Hyde – Chapter 11 #1
Learning Objective: 11-01 Describe the continuing sexual development that occurs throughout young adulthood.
 

2. Which of the following is an indication of sexual maturity in adulthood?
   A.a strong sexual identity
   B. stabilized sexual desire
   C. identifying sexual likes and dislikes
   D. committing yourself to one other person

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Blooms: Understand
Hyde – Chapter 11 #2
Learning Objective: 11-01 Describe the continuing sexual development that occurs throughout young adulthood.
 

3. Generally speaking, media and TV in particular promote a view of adult sexuality that is
   A.open and free
   B. heterosexist and stereotyped
   C. hidden and constrained
   D. non-existent

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Blooms: Remember
Hyde – Chapter 11 #3
Learning Objective: 11-01 Describe the continuing sexual development that occurs throughout young adulthood.
 

4. In 2006, 70 percent of Canadians aged 25 to 29 were never married. Which of the following is TRUE of this report?
   A.The increase in homosexual experiences in this age group has led to an increase in the numbers of people who do not marry.
   B. Despite this statistic, most of these individuals will marry at some point.
   C. This trend reflects the fact that most of these individuals do not intend to have children.
   D. This statistic is a reflection of the fact that persons who used to marry and become swingers, now prefer to remain single.

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Blooms: Remember
Hyde – Chapter 11 #4
Learning Objective: 11-02 Identify the various never-married groups and describe the single lifestyles.
 

5. Which of the following groups of people are NOT part of the never marrieds?
   A.People who have decided to remain single.
   B. People who are actively seeking a marriage partner.
   C. People who are in same-sex civil unions.
   D. People who are in long-term committed relationships.

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Blooms: Understand
Hyde – Chapter 11 #5
Learning Objective: 11-02 Identify the various never-married groups and describe the single lifestyles.
 

6. In what form is the singles scene institutionalized?
   A.fitness centres.
   B. singles apartment complexes.
   C. religious groups.
   D. all of the above.

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Hyde – Chapter 11 #6
Learning Objective: 11-02 Identify the various never-married groups and describe the single lifestyles.
 

7. Some single adults intend on marrying at some point and will do so. Other single adults do not ever want to get married. Which of the following is TRUE regarding research findings comparing these two groups?
   A.People who do not want to ever get married have lower incomes and less education than those who want to get married.
   B. People who do not want to ever get married are more likely to be gay, lesbian, bisexual, or queer than those who want to get married.
   C. People who want to get married are more likely from traditional families and cultures that emphasize marriage as success.
   D. People who want to get married have lower incomes and less education than those who do not want to get married.

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Blooms: Understand
Hyde – Chapter 11 #7
Learning Objective: 11-02 Identify the various never-married groups and describe the single lifestyles.
 

8. Within the last several years, an alternative to the singles scene as a way of meeting people is
   A.through the local churches forming clubs for those who are single and/or divorced.
   B. through singles ads mostly found and posted on the Internet or online dating sites.
   C. found at local high schools offering special courses for those wanting to learn and meet people at the same time.
   D. through the efforts of private organizations such as the Elks, Lions, and Rotary clubs forming sub-groups of singles for their younger members.

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Blooms: Understand
Hyde – Chapter 11 #8
Learning Objective: 11-02 Identify the various never-married groups and describe the single lifestyles.
 

9. Which of the following is FALSE of men who use the Internet dating sites compared to those who do not?
   A.They have higher incomes.
   B. They are often divorced.
   C. They tend to be socially isolated.
   D. They are usually single.

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Blooms: Understand
Hyde – Chapter 11 #9
Learning Objective: 11-02 Identify the various never-married groups and describe the single lifestyles.
 

10. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in your text as a common way singles meet prospective partners?
    A.speed dating
    B. in bookstores
    C. online
    D. at a gym

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Blooms: Remember
Hyde – Chapter 11 #10
Learning Objective: 11-02 Identify the various never-married groups and describe the single lifestyles.
 

11. According to Bibby (2006), approximately what percentage of single Canadians have intercourse at least once a week?
    A.5
    B. 15
    C. 42
    D. 70