Psychology Exam 2 (180 Questions) | Sexuality, Relationships, Communication & Family Dynamics

This document is a comprehensive and exam-focused study guide containing approximately 180 verified exam questions with correct answers for Exam 2 in a university-level psychology or human sexuality course. It is designed to support in-depth revision of psychological, social, and cultural perspectives on sexuality, intimate relationships, communication, marriage, and family life. The structured question–answer format closely reflects actual exam content, making it highly effective for targeted studying and exam preparation. The material provides extensive coverage of human sexuality, including definitions of sex, gender, and sexuality, cultural influences on sexual attitudes, media portrayals of sex, sexual intimacy differences, sexual problems in couples, contraception, abortion, sexually transmitted infections, HIV/AIDS, and sexuality across the lifespan. It also addresses topics related to sexual orientation, challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, cultural taboos such as incest, and legal and societal perspectives on sexual behavior. A major portion of the document focuses on interpersonal communication and relationship dynamics. Topics include verbal and nonverbal communication, self-disclosure, listening styles, assertive versus passive or aggressive communication, conflict types, intimacy patterns, dominance, avoidance, and body language. Communication differences across genders, cultures, and relationship types (including heterosexual and same-sex couples) are examined in detail, highlighting how communication shapes relationship satisfaction and stability. The exam content further explores marriage and family psychology, covering theories of marital success and failure, stages of relationships, newlywed dynamics, parenting styles, parental support and control, discipline methods, role of sacrifice, forgiveness, religion and prayer in marriage, cohabitation, emerging adulthood, and factors contributing to marital decline and divorce. Sociocultural issues such as race, stress, gender roles, and structural inequalities affecting family life are also included. This resource is particularly suitable for: Students enrolled in psychology, human sexuality, or family studies courses Undergraduate students preparing for Exam 2, midterms, or cumulative assessments Psychology, sociology, social work, and education majors Students studying relationships, communication, and family dynamics Learners seeking a structured, exam-aligned review of sexuality and relationship psychology Keywords: human sexuality, relationships, communication, intimacy, gender roles, sexual orientation, marriage, family psychology, conflict resolution, parenting styles, self disclosure, nonverbal communication, cultural influences, social psychology