In a Study by MacNeil and Byers (1997)21 Percent of Men

question 29

Multiple Choice

In a study by MacNeil and Byers (1997) 21 percent of men and 24 percent of women in long-term relationships complained that their partner spent too little time in foreplay.This suggests that couples can increase their delight in the process of lovemaking by

• A)skipping foreplay all together and focusing all their attention on sexual intercourse.
• B)having sex only with same-sex partners since only a member of the same sex can know what is sexually pleasing.
• C)broadening our view of sexual expression to recognize that sexual expression can come from a wide range of activities-not just from intercourse and orgasm.
• D)skipping sexual intercourse all together and focus all their attention on foreplay.

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Definitions:

Conformity

The act of adjusting one's behavior or thinking to align with the group norms or expectations.

Cognitive Dissonance

The unpleasant state that can occur when people become aware of inconsistencies between their attitudes or between their attitudes and their behavior.

Self-esteem

An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth or personal value.

Prosocial Behaviors

Actions intended to benefit others, such as helping, sharing, and comforting.