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181. Regarding differences in sexual behavior, men have __________ than women do. a. higher rates of masturbation b. more frequent sexual fantasies and a greater interest in pornography c. a preference for more frequent sex d. all of these more 182. Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding differences in sexual behavior among men and women? a. Men show higher rates of masturbation than women do. b. Men and women show similar interests in pornography and have almost the same number of sexual fantasies within a day. c. Surveys of all ages show that married men have more affairs than married women do. d. A recent survey shows that the rate of infidelity (sexual cheating) was the same for men and women under the age of 40. 183. Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding gay and lesbian adults? a. Only 1.4 percent of women and 2.8 percent of men consider themselves homosexual or bisexual. b. Men are more likely than women to define sexuality based on current emotional attractions. c. Gay and lesbian couples tend to divide housework chores more equitably than heterosexual couples do. d. The same variables that predict relationship quality for heterosexual pairs predict relationship quality for gay and lesbian couples. 184. __________ refers to laws and social customs that recognize only the heterosexual lifestyle. a. Homophobia b. Homosexism c. Heterosexism d. Sexism 185. Depending on where they live, gay and lesbian couples may not be allowed to insure their partner through their work benefits, serve as legal parents to each other’s children, or be recognized as their partner’s closest relative during a medical crisis. The laws in these areas reflect a. homophobia. b. homosexism. c. heterosexism. d. sexism. 186. Which of the following statements is/are TRUE regarding gay and lesbian adults? a. Women are more likely than men to define sexuality based on current emotional attractions. b. Gay and lesbian couples tend to divide housework chores more equitably than heterosexual couples do. c. The same variables that predict relationship quality for heterosexual pairs predict relationship quality for gay and lesbian couples. d. All of these statements are true. 187. Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding gay and lesbian adults? a. Among people who live in large cities, about 8 percent of women and 15 percent of men identify themselves as homosexual or bisexual. b. Fear of discrimination prevents many gay and lesbian adults from having a family picture on their desk at work or bringing their partner to a social event. c. Gay and lesbian couples tend to divide housework chores more equitably than heterosexual couples do. d. The same variables that predict relationship quality for heterosexual pairs predict relationship quality for gay and lesbian couples. 188. In the traditional culture of Yucatan, Mexico, a. a woman’s husband is expected to be present during labor and birth so that he will see “how the woman suffers.” b. the woman’s mother is expected to be present during labor and birth. c. if labor turns out to long and difficult, a group of “women helpers” contribute to a successful birth by giving the woman the mental and physical support that she needs. d. all of these occur. 189. Which of the following is FALSE regarding labor and birth within the traditional culture of Yucatan, Mexico? a. A woman’s father is expected to be present during the labor and birth so that he will see “how his daughter suffers.” b. The woman’s mother is expected to be present during labor and birth. c. Stillborns have been blamed on the husband not being present during his wife’s labor and delivery. d. If labor turns out to long and difficult, a group of “women helpers” contribute to a successful birth by giving the woman the mental and physical support that she needs. 190. Today, the average woman in the least developed countries bears ____ children, compared to ____ in North America. a. six; three b. five; two c. six; 1.4 d. five; 1.4