The mate selection pattern in which people marry successive partners over their life spans is known as _______.

a) serial monogamy
b) polygamy
c) serial romance
d) binuclear marriage


a) serial monogamy

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Individuals who seek treatment for paraphilias have a higher likelihood of success if they obtain help because they are ________ rather than ________

a. court-ordered; experiencing self-distress b. experiencing self-distress; having been court-ordered c. court-ordered; experiencing relationship distress d. court-ordered; experiencing distress due to sexual dysfunction

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You want to understand the impact that prime-time TV shows have on young girls' body image. Which of the following methods is most likely to suit the requirements of your study?

A. a magazine survey B. direct observation C. content analysis D. a Web-based survey

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Based on a theoretical model of behavioral change, which if the following is a result of effective comprehensive sexuality education programs?

A. Precocious sexual activity B. Decrease in knowledge regarding safe sex C. Delay in onset of sexual intercourse D. Decrease in use of contraception E. Rise in promiscuous behavior

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What function does amniotic fluid perform?

A. It propels eggs through the fallopian tubes. B. It helps sperm dissolve the zona pellucida. C. It maintains the fetus at a constant temperature. D. It facilitates conception during ovulation.

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