Healthy Sexuality Exam 2

1.All communication is a ______________

A.Transition

B.Tradition

C.Translation

D.Trick

Translation

When does effective communication take place?

   A. When the verbal communication is stronger than the nonverbal

   B. When anger turns to understanding

   C. When the verbal and the nonverbal agree

   D. When intent equals impact

When intent equal

In regard to sex, most of the communication is _______?

   A. Nonverbal

   B. Verbal

   C. Open

   D. Spiritual

Nonverbal

True or False:  The primary solution to learning to reduce discomfort with talking about sex is getting therapy.

False: first learn about it and force yourself to talk about it

True or False. Because of its centrality to a satisfying marriage most couples talk regularly about sex.

False: Most couples don’t talk about it even though they should

True or False. People pay more attention to nonverbal communication when there is incongruence between communication channels. 

True

True or False. According to the reading on attachment by Sue Johnson, it would be accurate to say that sexuality is more predictive of relationship satisfaction than relationship distress

False

According to Sue Johnson, the three primary attachment behaviors (A.R.E.) that characterize securely attached couples include:

   A. Accessibility, Responsiveness, and Engagement

   B. Adaptation, Resilience, and Endurance

   C. Access, Responsiveness, Encouragement

   D. Accessibility, Resilience, Empowerment

Accessibility, Responsiveness, and Engagement

In her article Sue Johnson says, “Positive attachment creates a ______ ______ that offers a buffer against stress and uncertainty.”

  A. unsafe environment

  B. safe zone

  C. safe haven

  D. safety valve

Safe haven

Sue Johnson also says, “healthy attachment offers a ______ _______ from which individuals can explore their universe and adaptively respond to their environment.”

  A. Secure front

  B. Secure base

  C. Secure deposit

  D. Insecure base

Secure base

True or False. Anxiously attached partners seem to focus on the physical aspects of sex while avoidantly attached partners focus on the emotional factors

False

True or False? The definition given in class for masturbation indicates that it is only masturbation when a person reaches orgasm.

False

True or False? According to the statistics on masturbation, when combining rates from childhood and later developmental periods is it likely that 95% of males and 85% of females have masturbated by age 30.

True

Regardless of whether or not masturbation is technically a sin, the central reason we might want to avoid it is because?

  A. It can make us blind

  B. It creates impotence when paired with pornography

  C. It is contrary to the shared activity/bonding goal of sexuality.

  D. It is just gross

  E. It is usually done in secret, so it contradicts the primary purposes of sexuality

  F. Both B & C

  G. Both C & E.

Both C and E

The WOOPS acronym stands for:

  A. What Obnoxious Options Practice

  B. What Optimal Obstacles Practice Start

  C. Where Other Options Practice

  D. Who Optimal Options Practice

What Optimal Obstacles Practice Start

Which of the following is NOT true about masturbation?

  A. Research has shown there are several negative effects of masturbation on marital sexual adjustment.

  B. There are no known negative associations between masturbation and marital relationship quality.

  C. There are no known positive effects of masturbation.

Research has shown there are several negative effects of masturbation on marital sexual adjustment

In terms of how decisions are made in marriage, _________ ________ is the preeminent and overarching principle, presiding and nurturing are subservient.

A.Equitable Partnership

B.Empathic Practice

C.Equal Potential

D.Equal Partnership.

Equal Partnership

True or False. According to the quote by Elder Oaks in the SWIM chapter about who should be involved in couples’ decisions, it is best to start by visiting with a Bishop.

False: trust yourself to make dicisions

The chapter of SWIM on sexual decision-making ends with a description of the 4 crucial principles that should be followed by couples. Which statement below contains all four principles:

A. Marital Unity, Couple Consensus, Positive Attitudes, Sexual Potential

B. Marital Communication, Positive Regard, Divine Triangle, Sexual Potential

C. Marital Unity, Healthy Inhibitions, Couple Consensus, Sexual Desire

D. Marital Harmony, Positive Communication, Sexual Potential, Couple Consensus

Marital Unity, Couple Consensus, Positive Attitudes, Sexual Potential

True or False: The two primary lines of communication from the Lord that were discussed by Elder Oaks were the priesthood line and the personal line.

true

When couples search in obscure or very dated sources for an official stance by the

church on matters of sexuality in their relationship what attitude does this represent about

the couple that is problematic?

A. Answers to sexuality are written in secretive ways only inspired people can find.

B. They believe the answers lie outside their relationship rather than within it.

C. They believe that the opinions of dead prophets are as important as living prophets.

D. They are not comfortable talking about their sexual problems together.

they believe the answers lie outside their relationship rather than within it.

What are the six principles of empathetic listening

Listen more than you talk 

Pay attention to nonverbals 

Listen for what is not said 

Reflect back what you heard 

Manage your emotions, but still express them

Empathize with your spouse   

How does pronorgrpahy harm marriage

setting unrealistic expectations
keeping secrets
distorting attraction templates

Principles of Sexual decision making

marital unity: does this strengthen our relationship with each other and with God
Couple Consensus: Do we agree on this aspect of our marital sexuality
Positive attitudes: Does this reflect a positive and healthy attitude about sex
Sexual potential: Does this foster the sexual needs of my spouse and myself

How is avoidant attachment associated with sexual behavior in young adults?

Avoidant attachment is linked to less frequent intercourse and more solitary masturbation

How do avoidant men and women behave in couple relationships regarding sex?

They have sex less often and tend to avoid sex with their partner

What is the attitude of avoidantly attached individuals toward casual sex?

They have more positive attitudes toward casual, emotionless sex and "one-night stands"

How do avoidantly attached individuals perceive the connection between sex and love?

They detach sex from love and commitment and favor short-term mating strategies

How does attachment anxiety and avoidance in men relate to coercive sexual strategies?

It increases the likelihood of using physical force and coercive strategies in sexual relations

What role does insecurity play in sexual behavior?

Insecurity can lead to difficulties articulating needs for love and attention, sometimes resulting in coercive or demanding sexual behavior as a "protest"

What are the different motives for sex among securely and anxiously attached individuals?

Secure individuals engage in sex to increase closeness, while anxiously attached individuals seek reassurance and to avoid rejection

What motives do avoidantly attached individuals endorse for having sex?

They seek self-enhancement, such as fitting in with a group or bragging about sexual experiences

How does attachment insecurity relate to perceptions of physical attractiveness and sexual confidence?

High attachment anxiety and avoidance are associated with lower sexual self-esteem and greater perception that sex is controlled by the partner or situational factors

How does attachment insecurity affect sexual communication?

Insecure partners are more likely to report problems in sexual communication

What concerns about sexual performance are associated with attachment insecurity?

Insecure individuals experience stronger concerns about sexual performance and are less willing to experiment sexually within a relationship

How do anxiously attached individuals judge relationship quality?

They weigh daily relational events more heavily and are highly sensitive to perceived rejection or support

How do anxiously attached partners react to signs of sexual dissatisfaction in their partners?

They are hypersensitive to a partner's lack of desire, arousal, orgasm, or satisfaction, interpreting it as a sign of impending abandonment.

How does sex impact relationship appraisals for anxious individuals?

Anxious men feel better about their relationship after sex, whereas anxious women need to have a positive sexual experience for this effect to occur

How do men and women differ in their approach to sex and emotional closeness?

Women often seek emotional closeness before engaging in sex, while men believe the sexual act itself will create emotional closeness

How do insecure anxious partners view sex?

They tend to dismiss sex itself and focus on the attachment aspects of sexual contact

How do insecure avoidant partners approach sex?

They focus on their own pleasure and the sex act while dismissing the emotional connection aspects of sex.

Why do avoidant partners dismiss emotional connection in sex?

They see others as untrustworthy and undependable

How do avoidant partners feel about affectionate behaviors?

They dislike affectionate behaviors such as kissing and cuddling.

What type of behaviors do anxious partners prefer over sexual activity?

Anxious partners focus on affection and prefer affectionate behaviors over sexual activity.

What are the three systems Bowlby identified as essential for a positive romantic relationship?

Attachment, caregiving, and sex.

How are attachment, caregiving, and sex integrated in a secure romantic relationship?

they are integrated on both an intrapsychic and interpersonal level.

How is sexual pleasure described in a secure romantic relationship?

Sexual pleasure is multidimensional, where lust and passion flow into affection and intimacy.

What do different trajectories of pornography use indicate about adolescent sexual behaviors?

Adolescents in different pornography use trajectories show different patterns of sexual development, with high-use (HP) groups engaging in more sexual behaviors over time than low-use (LP) groups

How does pornography use correlate with sexual behavior over time?

Both boys and girls in the HP groups show accelerated sexual development compared to their LP peers.

At what stage do boys in the HP group begin using pornography?

Pornography use begins relatively early in adolescence for a substantial group of HP boys

What sexual experiences coincide with early pornography use in HP boys?

HP boys often engage in masturbation and French kissing alongside their early pornography use

How do pornography use and sexual behaviors develop in HP boys?

Both pornography use and engagement in different sexual behaviors tend to increase over time, leading to a sexually active period.

How does pornography use influence sexual activities in HP boys?

Pornography use may stimulate both solitary (e.g., masturbation) and partner-oriented sexual activities

What is the reinforcing-spiral framework in relation to HP boys?

The reinforcing-spiral framework suggests that pornography use and sexual behaviors reinforce each other over time

How does pornography use develop in HP girls compared to HP boys?

HP girls do not show a substantially higher initial level of pornography use but exhibit a clear increase over time

Compared to LP girls, in what sexual behaviors do HP girls engage more?

HP girls engage more in masturbation, petting, and receiving oral sex

What sexual behavior did not differ between HP and LP girls?

There were no significant differences in vaginal intercourse between HP and LP girls.

Why might HP and LP girls not differ in vaginal intercourse rates?

Many adolescent girls in the study (M = 13.7 years at T1) may still consider themselves "too young" for intercourse

What alternative explanation exists for the strong relationship between pornography use and sexual behaviors?

Both pornography use and sexual behaviors may reflect a stronger sexual interest or desire

Why is there a strong relationship between masturbation and pornography consumption?

Pornography is often used for masturbatory purposes, reinforcing the connection between the two behaviors

What are the four levels of pornography involvement?

(1) Inadvertent Exposure, (2) Occasional Use, (3) Intensive Use, (4) Compulsive Use (Addiction)

What defines inadvertent exposure to pornography?

Unintentional exposure to pornography, which is not a sin if one turns away and does not pursue it

What defines occasional use of pornography?

Intentional but infrequent use, which is harmful because it can increase preoccupation with sexual thoughts and behaviors.

What defines intensive use of pornography?

Habitual use that requires increasing levels of stimulation to achieve the same satisfaction.

What defines compulsive use (addiction) of pornography?

A dependency that takes priority over most other aspects of life, leading to an irresistible compulsion to consume pornography.

Why is it important to differentiate between pornography involvement levels?

Mislabeling someone as addicted may weaken their resolve to change, while recognizing their actual level can give them hope and increase their ability to exercise agency.

Steps to overcome pronorgraphy use

Humility: Recognizing the need for change.

Discipleship: Strengthening faith and commitment to religious practices.

Personal Plan: Identifying triggers and creating strategies to avoid them.

Accountability & Support: Seeking help from trusted leaders and professionals.

Enduring in Faith: Staying vigilant against future temptations.

What were the findings on the prevalence of physical aggression against women in Pornhub and Xvideos scenes?

44.3% of Pornhub scenes and 33.9% of Xvideos scenes contained physical aggression against women.

What type of aggression was more prevalent in online pornography—physical or verbal?

Physical aggression was substantially more common than verbal aggression.

What were some of the most common forms of physical aggression found in the study?

Spanking (most frequent), gagging, and forceful fellatio.

How did women typically respond to aggression in pornographic videos?

Women overwhelmingly reacted positively or neutrally, reinforcing the normalization of aggression in sexual scripts.

What percentage of physically aggressive acts in the sample targeted women?

Nearly 97% of physically aggressive acts were directed at women.

What is the concept of "self-aggression" in pornography?

Women were found to engage in self-aggressive behaviors, such as spanking themselves, which aligns with self-objectification theories.