Question 1

______ is an umbrella term for all people with nonheterosexual sexual identities and behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A)  Homosexual 
B)  Bisexual 
C)  Multisexual 
D)  Sexual minority 
A)  Homosexual 
B)  Bisexual 
C)  Multisexual 
D)  Sexual minority

Question 2

For most lesbians, ______ is a vulnerable and developmental process.

Accepted Answer

A)  dating another woman 
B)  coming out 
C)  developing attraction to women 
D)  accepting their sexuality 
A)  dating another woman 
B)  coming out 
C)  developing attraction to women 
D)  accepting their sexuality

Question 3

Scientists do not yet know what causes sexual orientation. What would a queer theory perspective say about this conclusion based on the research?

Accepted Answer

Varies. Queer theory leads to a question

Question 4

In comparison to White lesbians, African American and Latina lesbians ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  reported coming out at an older age 
B)  reported having more social support when coming out 
C)  are more represented in the research 
D)  reported wondering and deciding they were lesbian at a younger age 
A)  reported coming out at an older age 
B)  reported having more social support when coming out 
C)  are more represented in the research 
D)  reported wondering and deciding they were lesbian at a younger age

Question 5

Cheryl has ties in both the lesbian community and the heterosexual community. This is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  heteronormativity 
B)  dual identity 
C)  bisexuality 
D)  cross-sexual identity 
A)  heteronormativity 
B)  dual identity 
C)  bisexuality 
D)  cross-sexual identity

Question 6

Empirical research on the adjustment of lesbians ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  indicates that they have low self-esteem as a result of society's discrimination against them 
B)  indicates that they have many problems of adjustment 
C)  shows that lesbians do not differ from heterosexual women in their self-esteem 
D)  shows that lesbians are more frequently anxious than heterosexuals are 
A)  indicates that they have low self-esteem as a result of society's discrimination against them 
B)  indicates that they have many problems of adjustment 
C)  shows that lesbians do not differ from heterosexual women in their self-esteem 
D)  shows that lesbians are more frequently anxious than heterosexuals are

Question 7

Research on children reared by lesbian mothers compared with children reared by heterosexual couples generally indicates that ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  children of lesbian mothers are stigmatized by other children 
B)  children of lesbian mothers are more likely to engage in premarital intercourse at early ages 
C)  children of lesbian mothers are more likely to become gay themselves 
D)  there are no differences in adjustment between the two groups 
A)  children of lesbian mothers are stigmatized by other children 
B)  children of lesbian mothers are more likely to engage in premarital intercourse at early ages 
C)  children of lesbian mothers are more likely to become gay themselves 
D)  there are no differences in adjustment between the two groups

Question 8

Women wearing clothing, makeup, and jewelry that express their gender is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  gender consistency 
B)  performativity 
C)  appearance manifestation 
D)  inconsistent expression 
A)  gender consistency 
B)  performativity 
C)  appearance manifestation 
D)  inconsistent expression

Question 9

Gay men put more emphasis on emotional intimacy than lesbians do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Give one example of antigay prejudice in the United States (past or present).

Accepted Answer

Varies. Many tangible instances of antig

______ is an umbrella term for all people with nonheterosexual sexual identities and behaviors.

For most lesbians, ______ is a vulnerable and developmental process.

Scientists do not yet know what causes sexual orientation. What would a queer theory perspective say about this conclusion based on the research?

In comparison to White lesbians, African American and Latina lesbians ______.

Cheryl has ties in both the lesbian community and the heterosexual community. This is an example of ______.

Empirical research on the adjustment of lesbians ______.

Research on children reared by lesbian mothers compared with children reared by heterosexual couples generally indicates that ______.

Women wearing clothing, makeup, and jewelry that express their gender is an example of ______.

Gay men put more emphasis on emotional intimacy than lesbians do.

Give one example of antigay prejudice in the United States (past or present).

Introduction

Theoretical Perspectives on Gender

Gender Stereotypes and Gender Differences

The Intersection of Gender and Ethnicity

Gender and Communication

Gender and Emotion

Lifespan Development

Abilities, Motivation, and Achievement

Gender and Work

Biology and Gender

Psychology, Gender, and Health

Gender and Sexuality

Gender and Victimization

Gender and Mental Health Issues

The Psychology of Men and Masculinity

Retrospect and Prospect

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Exam 13: Gender and Sexual Orientation

______ is an umbrella term for all people with nonheterosexual sexual identities and behaviors.

For most lesbians, ______ is a vulnerable and developmental process.

Scientists do not yet know what causes sexual orientation. What would a queer theory perspective say about this conclusion based on the research?

In comparison to White lesbians, African American and Latina lesbians ______.

Cheryl has ties in both the lesbian community and the heterosexual community. This is an example of ______.

Empirical research on the adjustment of lesbians ______.

Research on children reared by lesbian mothers compared with children reared by heterosexual couples generally indicates that ______.

Women wearing clothing, makeup, and jewelry that express their gender is an example of ______.

Gay men put more emphasis on emotional intimacy than lesbians do.

Give one example of antigay prejudice in the United States (past or present).

Introduction

Theoretical Perspectives on Gender

Gender Stereotypes and Gender Differences

The Intersection of Gender and Ethnicity

Gender and Communication

Gender and Emotion

Lifespan Development

Abilities, Motivation, and Achievement

Gender and Work

Biology and Gender

Psychology, Gender, and Health

Gender and Sexuality

Gender and Victimization

Gender and Mental Health Issues

The Psychology of Men and Masculinity

Retrospect and Prospect

Filters