Textbook Chapter 9

Question 1

Relationship vs sexual satisfaction

Answer 1

1) each partner’s overall evaluation of the relationship as a while

2) each partner’s evaluation of the sexual aspect of the relationship in particular

Question 2

Daily diaries studies show that, compared to partners with a secure attachment style, relationships satisfaction for those with an anxious attachment style:

Answer 2

is MORE affected

relationship satisfaction in avoidant partners is less affected, by the quality of their sexual interactions on a given day

Question 3

Sexual and relationship satisfaction is stronger for men than women. They affect each other in

Answer 3

both directions

Question 4

What is involuntary celibacy?

Answer 4

going without sex for period of time despite the presence of sexual desire (rarely satisfied with their relationships, they might stay for other reasons)

Question 5

The safer and more reliable the relationship grows, the

Answer 5

less sexy it becomes.

sexual desire tends to be aroused most by novelty and risk

Question 6

Relationship satisfaction peaks at how much sex per week?

Answer 6

weekly

Question 7

Responsiveness as an engine of effective communication and driving force of satisfaction of sex, 2 reasons

Answer 7

1) responsive partners made each other feel special and unique
2) responsive partners were perceived to be more attractive to people outside the relationship

Question 8

READ: evidence that having sex makes you healthier

Answer 8

kissing lowers cholesterol

physical intimacy reduces physical symptoms

sex affects hormone levels (prolactin, hormone released after orgasm, decreases arousal, was 400% higher in couples who had intercourse, compared to those who masturbated alone)

sex burns calories

Question 9

Implication of porn in genders

Answer 9

negative affects in men partnered with women

women’s use has consistently been linked to better relationships (better sexual satisfaction for both)