Suppose That Ina Is a Typical Woman and Ted Is

question 180

Multiple Choice

Suppose that Ina is a typical woman and Ted is a typical man. Based on the research discussed in the textbook, which of the following is most likely to be true?

• A) Ted is more likely than Ina to agree that "sex and love are different things."
• B) Ted's sexual interests and behaviors are more likely than Ina's to be influenced by cultural norms and expectations.
• C) Ted is more likely than Ina to say that he thinks about sex on a daily basis.
• D) Ted is more likely than Ina to be the "sexual gatekeeper" in relationships (i.e., the person who decides if and when the couple will begin having sex).

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