Cross-Cultural Studies of How Societies Regulate Sexual Behavior Have Shown

question 41

Multiple Choice

Cross-cultural studies of how societies regulate sexual behavior have shown that extramarital sex is __________.

• A) generally more acceptable for men than for women
• B) considered unacceptable in virtually all of the world's societies
• C) permissible for women in most of the world's societies
• D) common in only a small minority of the world's cultures

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Definitions:

Internal Forces

Psychological or emotional factors originating within an individual that influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Psychoanalytic

Pertaining to psychoanalysis, a therapeutic approach and theory of psychology developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes unconscious motivations and conflicts in mental disorders.

Humanistic Approaches

Psychological perspectives emphasizing individual potential and stressing the importance of growth and self-actualization.

Overt Responses

Visible reactions or behaviors that are observable by others, often in response to stimuli.