FAD 2230 Test 1 with Complete
Solutions
What are the four standards of non-marital sex? - Answer-o Abstinence
o Sex with Affection
o Sex without Affection and Recreational Sex
o Double standard- women's sexual behavior must be more conservative than men's.
How does pornography impact relationships? - Answer-Porn can have many different
effects on a relationship, some positive, some negative. Women say it helps them
explore their sexuality, gives them ideas to use in real-life sex, and helps them learn
how to look and act sexy. several studies indicate that users of pornography have more
progressive, as opposed to traditional, attitudes about sex. On the other hand,
pornography may contribute to a heterosexual couple's gender inequality and the
objectification of the female partner. Viewing porn can alter people's perceptions on
what normal bodies should look like. Moreover, some men admit that their regular,
perhaps addictive, use of porn has hurt their ability to enjoy sex.
What role should parents play in sex education according to the text? - Answer-Parents
should inform children about sex. Studies show that children who's parents talked to
them about sex were much more likely to be respectful towards the opposite sex and
practice safe sex procedures when engaging in sex. Most adults feel that sexual
education should take place in the household, but studies show that very few parents
engage in anything further than innuendos such as "don't do anything you might regret."
Where do children receive most of their sexual knowledge according to the text? -
Answer-Children receive most of their sexual knowledge at home from their mothers
and female family members
What are the gender differences in love? - Answer-Men fall in love more quickly, are
less resilient in breakups, benefit more from support, and are more harmed by strain in
an ongoing relationship. Men are also more sentimental about past relationships, and
despite gender expectations, love is important and meaningful in the lives of men.
Society also exerts pressure on men to show their love and perform rituals such as
proposing and executing elaborate demonstrations.
What are the 3 things love is not? - Answer-o Martyring- involves maintain relationships
by consistently minimizing one's own needs while trying to satisfy those of one's
partner.
o Manipulating- means working to control the feelings, attitudes, and behavior of your
partner or partners in underhanded ways rather than by directly stating your case.
, o Limerence- Have you ever been so taken with someone that you couldn't get him or
her out of your mind? Although the object of your attention may be unaware of your
feelings, you review every detail of the last time you saw him or her and fantasize about
how you might actually develop a relationship.
What is Sternberg's triangular theory of love? - Answer-Consists of three components of
love. These form the point of the triangle and are: passion, intimacy, and
decision/commitment. When all three of this are obtained, the individual experiences
consummate love which is a complete love, a kind of love toward which many of us
strive, especially in romantic relationships
What are the differences between arranged and free-choice marriages? - Answer-In
arranged marriages, a person outside of the couple, typically a parent or family member
picks a mate for the person to marry. In the past marrying couple didn't have a choice,
but in today's society typically they don't marry unless each person accepts their chosen
mate. In free-choice, people choose their own mates.
How does the US Census Bureau define families? - Answer-A group of two people or
more (one of whom is the householder) related by birth, marriage, or adoption and
residing together; all such people (including related subfamily members) are considered
as members of one family.
How does the book define families? - Answer-A family is any sexually expressive,
parent-child, or other kin relationship in which people—usually related by ancestry,
marriage, or adoption—
o (1) form an economic or otherwise practical unit and care for any children or other
dependents,
o (2) consider their identity to be significantly attached to the group, and
o (3) commit to maintaining that group over time.
What functions do families fill? - Answer-Families generally fill 3 major functions:
o Raising children responsibly
o Providing members with economic and other practical support
o Offering emotional security
What family patterns do we see across cultures and specifically in the US? - Answer-
There is no standard family in the U.S., but generally western cultures such as Europe
and U.S. use the Nuclear family model while eastern countries use the extended family
model. The nuclear family model is a family structure of husband, wife, and children.
This contrasts with eastern culture where they have more of an extended family with
grandparents, god parents, and other relatives involved in the daily lives and decision
making. Latino culture also exemplifies this at a lesser degree.
How have families changed across the course of US history? - Answer-Previously U.S.
families consisted of the nuclear family. Now, it's becoming much more diverse. This is
referred to as postmodern family structure. Postmodern family structure acknowledges
