Question 1

Why is the classification of individuals into sexual orientation categories problematic?

Accepted Answer

A) Distinctions among sexual orientation categories are not as clear-cut as people would like them to be. 
B) Many people who are sexually attracted to or have had sexual relations with individuals of the same sex do not consider themselves homosexual or bisexual. 
C) Because of the social stigma associated with nonheterosexual identities, many individuals conceal or falsely portray their sexual orientation identities to protect themselves from prejudice and discrimination. 
D) all of these 
A) Distinctions among sexual orientation categories are not as clear-cut as people would like them to be. 
B) Many people who are sexually attracted to or have had sexual relations with individuals of the same sex do not consider themselves homosexual or bisexual. 
C) Because of the social stigma associated with nonheterosexual identities, many individuals conceal or falsely portray their sexual orientation identities to protect themselves from prejudice and discrimination. 
D) all of these

Question 2

What is "reparative therapy" or "conversion therapy"?

Accepted Answer

"Reparative therapy" or "conversion ther

Question 3

Large national organizations such as the Child Welfare League of America and the American Psychological Association all .

Accepted Answer

A) are against allowing same-sex couples to foster children. 
B) have supported acts affirming that same-sex couples should not be allowed to have children living with them 
C) have taken the position that a parent's sexual orientation has nothing to do with his or her ability to be a good parent. 
D) believe children of same-sex couples need constant therapy. 
A) are against allowing same-sex couples to foster children. 
B) have supported acts affirming that same-sex couples should not be allowed to have children living with them 
C) have taken the position that a parent's sexual orientation has nothing to do with his or her ability to be a good parent. 
D) believe children of same-sex couples need constant therapy.

Question 4

All of the following countries have legalized same-sex marriage EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) Japan. 
B) Canada. 
C) the Netherlands. 
D) Spain. 
A) Japan. 
B) Canada. 
C) the Netherlands. 
D) Spain.

Question 5

Women are more likely than men to have negative attitudes toward gay people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Explain former Congressman Barney Frank's statement that "gay pride" is important but is no substitute for political action.

Accepted Answer

Former Congressman Barney Frank's statem

Question 7

Some Christian groups affirm homosexuals and same-sex relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007 (also called the Matthew Shepherd Act)would expand the federal hate-crime law to include crimes motivated by bias against a victim's

Accepted Answer

A) actual or perceived sexual orientation. 
B) gender. 
C) gender identity. 
D) all of these 
A) actual or perceived sexual orientation. 
B) gender. 
C) gender identity. 
D) all of these

Question 9

The American Psychiatric Association, the American Psychological Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Counseling Association, the National Association of School Psychologists, the National Association of Social Workers, and the American Medical Association agree that

Accepted Answer

A) sexual orientation cannot be changed. 
B) sexual orientation can be changed with intensive psychotherapy. 
C) efforts to change homosexuality have been largely successful. 
D) sexual orientation is a learned preference. 
A) sexual orientation cannot be changed. 
B) sexual orientation can be changed with intensive psychotherapy. 
C) efforts to change homosexuality have been largely successful. 
D) sexual orientation is a learned preference.

Question 10

Internalized homophobia refers to

Accepted Answer

A) society's view of heterosexuality as a master social status. 
B) a sense of personal failure and self-hatred among homosexuals resulting from stigmatization. 
C) the belief of heterosexuals that they are morally superior to homosexuals. 
D) the belief espoused by Christian and Muslim religions that homosexuality is opposed to God's will. 
A) society's view of heterosexuality as a master social status. 
B) a sense of personal failure and self-hatred among homosexuals resulting from stigmatization. 
C) the belief of heterosexuals that they are morally superior to homosexuals. 
D) the belief espoused by Christian and Muslim religions that homosexuality is opposed to God's will.

Question 11

Individuals with traditional gender role attitudes tend to hold more negative views toward homosexuality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What was the purpose of California's Proposition 8?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​to allow same-sex couples to marry 
B) ​to amend the state constitution to prohibit same-sex marriage 
C) ​to allow businesses to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation 
D) ​to officially recognize only two genders--male and female 
A) ​to allow same-sex couples to marry 
B) ​to amend the state constitution to prohibit same-sex marriage 
C) ​to allow businesses to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation 
D) ​to officially recognize only two genders--male and female

Question 13

The majority of Americans supported the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Reparative therapy or conversion therapy refers to

Accepted Answer

A) treatment of the mental depression that accompanies the realization one is homosexual. 
B) programs designed to enlighten people and change their prejudices toward homosexuals. 
C) programs dedicated to changing homosexuals' sexual orientations. 
D) programs dedicated to helping parents, siblings, and children of homosexuals accept their loved one's choice of a homosexual lifestyle. 
A) treatment of the mental depression that accompanies the realization one is homosexual. 
B) programs designed to enlighten people and change their prejudices toward homosexuals. 
C) programs dedicated to changing homosexuals' sexual orientations. 
D) programs dedicated to helping parents, siblings, and children of homosexuals accept their loved one's choice of a homosexual lifestyle.

Question 15

All of the following are cultural origins of anti-LGB bias EXCEPT.

Accepted Answer

A) religion 
B) rigid gender roles 
C) stereotypes 
D) economic differences 
A) religion 
B) rigid gender roles 
C) stereotypes 
D) economic differences

Question 16

The majority of religious groups ___________ with regard to transgendered individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) have been affirming 
B) have oppressed 
C) have been silent 
D) are in denial 
A) have been affirming 
B) have oppressed 
C) have been silent 
D) are in denial

Question 17

The European Union's stand on LGBT rights is guided by all of the following principles EXCEPT​

Accepted Answer

A) ​elimination of laws and policies that discriminate on the basis of LGBTI status. 
B) ​promotion of equality and nondiscrimination at work, in health care, and in education. 
C) ​protection of the religious right to discriminate based on sexuality. 
D) ​support for those who defend human rights. 
A) ​elimination of laws and policies that discriminate on the basis of LGBTI status. 
B) ​promotion of equality and nondiscrimination at work, in health care, and in education. 
C) ​protection of the religious right to discriminate based on sexuality. 
D) ​support for those who defend human rights.

Question 18

Laws regulating adoption by LGB individuals vary by state.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The American Psychological Association refers to "treatments" to cure sexual orientation as

Accepted Answer

A) LGBT therapy. 
B) sexual orientation change efforts. 
C) reorientation plans. 
D) strategies to enhance heterosexuality. 
A) LGBT therapy. 
B) sexual orientation change efforts. 
C) reorientation plans. 
D) strategies to enhance heterosexuality.

Question 20

The American Psychiatric Association, the American Psychological Association, and the American Medical Association, as well as other professional organizations, believe that sexual orientation can be changed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Why is the classification of individuals into sexual orientation categories problematic?

What is "reparative therapy" or "conversion therapy"?

Large national organizations such as the Child Welfare League of America and the American Psychological Association all .

All of the following countries have legalized same-sex marriage EXCEPT

Women are more likely than men to have negative attitudes toward gay people.

Explain former Congressman Barney Frank's statement that "gay pride" is important but is no substitute for political action.

Some Christian groups affirm homosexuals and same-sex relationships.

The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007 (also called the Matthew Shepherd Act)would expand the federal hate-crime law to include crimes motivated by bias against a victim's

The American Psychiatric Association, the American Psychological Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Counseling Association, the National Association of School Psychologists, the National Association of Social Workers, and the American Medical Association agree that

Internalized homophobia refers to

Individuals with traditional gender role attitudes tend to hold more negative views toward homosexuality.

What was the purpose of California's Proposition 8?

The majority of Americans supported the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell.

Reparative therapy or conversion therapy refers to

All of the following are cultural origins of anti-LGB bias EXCEPT.

The majority of religious groups ___________ with regard to transgendered individuals.

The European Union's stand on LGBT rights is guided by all of the following principles EXCEPT

Laws regulating adoption by LGB individuals vary by state.

The American Psychological Association refers to "treatments" to cure sexual orientation as

The American Psychiatric Association, the American Psychological Association, and the American Medical Association, as well as other professional organizations, believe that sexual orientation can be changed.

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Exam 11: Sexual Orientation and the Struggle for Equality

Why is the classification of individuals into sexual orientation categories problematic?

What is "reparative therapy" or "conversion therapy"?

Large national organizations such as the Child Welfare League of America and the American Psychological Association all .

All of the following countries have legalized same-sex marriage EXCEPT

Women are more likely than men to have negative attitudes toward gay people.

Explain former Congressman Barney Frank's statement that "gay pride" is important but is no substitute for political action.

Some Christian groups affirm homosexuals and same-sex relationships.

The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007 (also called the Matthew Shepherd Act)would expand the federal hate-crime law to include crimes motivated by bias against a victim's

The American Psychiatric Association, the American Psychological Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Counseling Association, the National Association of School Psychologists, the National Association of Social Workers, and the American Medical Association agree that

Internalized homophobia refers to

Individuals with traditional gender role attitudes tend to hold more negative views toward homosexuality.

What was the purpose of California's Proposition 8?​

The majority of Americans supported the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell.​

Reparative therapy or conversion therapy refers to

All of the following are cultural origins of anti-LGB bias EXCEPT.

The majority of religious groups ___________ with regard to transgendered individuals.

The European Union's stand on LGBT rights is guided by all of the following principles EXCEPT​

Laws regulating adoption by LGB individuals vary by state.​

The American Psychological Association refers to "treatments" to cure sexual orientation as

The American Psychiatric Association, the American Psychological Association, and the American Medical Association, as well as other professional organizations, believe that sexual orientation can be changed.

Thinking About Social Problems

Physical and Mental Health and Health Care

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Crime and Social Control

Family Problems

Economic Inequality, Wealth, and Poverty

Work and Unemployment

Problems in Education

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration

Gender Inequality

Population Growth and Aging

Environmental Problems

Science and Technology

Conflict, War, and Terrorism

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What was the purpose of California's Proposition 8?

The majority of Americans supported the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell.

The European Union's stand on LGBT rights is guided by all of the following principles EXCEPT

Laws regulating adoption by LGB individuals vary by state.