Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

"Reparative therapy" or "conversion ther

Question 2

The idea that heterosexuals will have more favorable attitudes toward gays and lesbians if they had prior contact with someone who is gay or lesbian is known as

Accepted Answer

A) the contact hypothesis. 
B) coming out. 
C) internalized homophobia. 
D) reparative therapy. 
A) the contact hypothesis. 
B) coming out. 
C) internalized homophobia. 
D) reparative therapy.

Question 3

Which of the following is true regarding the cause of sexual orientation?

Accepted Answer

A) Genetic factors are the sole cause of sexual orientation. 
B) Gender role behavior in childhood is the sole cause of sexual orientation. 
C) Fraternal birth order is the sole cause of sexual orientation. 
D) There are no conclusive research findings that can explain differences in sexual orientation. 
A) Genetic factors are the sole cause of sexual orientation. 
B) Gender role behavior in childhood is the sole cause of sexual orientation. 
C) Fraternal birth order is the sole cause of sexual orientation. 
D) There are no conclusive research findings that can explain differences in sexual orientation.

Question 4

Explain the symbolic interactionist view of homosexuality.

Accepted Answer

The symbolic interactionist view of homo

Question 5

Describe the laws regarding homosexuality and child custody, visitation and adoption and discuss research on gay and lesbian parenting.

Accepted Answer

Laws regarding homosexuality and child c

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The classification of individuals into sexual orientation categories is problematic because​

Accepted Answer

A) ​most individuals will fall somewhere along a continuum. 
B) ​orientation categories are distinct and mutually exclusive. 
C) ​sexual orientation involves only a single dimension. 
D) ​social science research is never valid. 
A) ​most individuals will fall somewhere along a continuum. 
B) ​orientation categories are distinct and mutually exclusive. 
C) ​sexual orientation involves only a single dimension. 
D) ​social science research is never valid.

Question 8

Which of the following is a form of therapy dedicated to changing sexual orientation?​

Accepted Answer

A) Reparative therapy 
B) Straight therapy 
C) Psychosexual therapy 
D) Restyling therapy 
A) Reparative therapy 
B) Straight therapy 
C) Psychosexual therapy 
D) Restyling therapy

Question 9

According to conflict theorists, many business owners and corporate leaders support non-discrimination policies because they believe such policies would

Accepted Answer

A) prevent heterosexuals from purchasing their products or services. 
B) help them maintain a competitive edge in recruiting and maintaining a productive workforce. 
C) dilute the quality of their workers. 
D) create reverse discrimination against heterosexuals. 
A) prevent heterosexuals from purchasing their products or services. 
B) help them maintain a competitive edge in recruiting and maintaining a productive workforce. 
C) dilute the quality of their workers. 
D) create reverse discrimination against heterosexuals.

Question 10

Same-sex marriage is now legal in all states of the U.S.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

_____________ is a term referring to those whose gender identity is similar to their biological sex.

Accepted Answer

A) Transgender 
B) ​Cisgender 
C) Heterosexual 
D) ​Inline gender 
A) Transgender 
B) ​Cisgender 
C) Heterosexual 
D) ​Inline gender

Question 12

Society is generally structured in a way that promotes power and privilege to heterosexuals. This is evidence of

Accepted Answer

A) heterosexism. 
B) ​homophobia. 
C) homonegativity. 
D) ​sexual power. 
A) heterosexism. 
B) ​homophobia. 
C) homonegativity. 
D) ​sexual power.

Question 13

With regard to sexual orientation, religious freedom laws aim for freedom to

Accepted Answer

A) engage in any relationship one desires. 
B) discriminate against sexual minorities. 
C) marry within the Church. 
D) change church doctrine. 
A) engage in any relationship one desires. 
B) discriminate against sexual minorities. 
C) marry within the Church. 
D) change church doctrine.

Question 14

Research has demonstrated a connection between an adult's same-sex attraction and an increased likelihood of molesting children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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) state 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) state 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 16

Studies of police treatment of homosexuals have found

Accepted Answer

A) targeted and discriminatory enforcement of laws against LGBT people. 
B) police mistreatment occurs occasionally but is not widespread. 
C) all U.S. police departments provide training on hate crimes against homosexuals. 
D) police victimization of homosexuals is a federal offense. 
A) targeted and discriminatory enforcement of laws against LGBT people. 
B) police mistreatment occurs occasionally but is not widespread. 
C) all U.S. police departments provide training on hate crimes against homosexuals. 
D) police victimization of homosexuals is a federal offense.

Question 17

Most gay and bisexual women report that they are in a committed relationship at any given time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Individuals who believe homosexuality is a choice are

Accepted Answer

A) less likely to believe homosexuality should be illegal. 
B) more accepting of same-sex marriage and adoption. 
C) more likely to support legal protections for gays and lesbians against discrimination. 
D) more likely to believe  homosexuality should be discouraged by society. 
A) less likely to believe homosexuality should be illegal. 
B) more accepting of same-sex marriage and adoption. 
C) more likely to support legal protections for gays and lesbians against discrimination. 
D) more likely to believe  homosexuality should be discouraged by society.

Question 19

Negative attitudes toward homosexuality are more likely among the​

Accepted Answer

A) ​more politically liberal. 
B) ​nonreligious. 
C) ​more religious. 
D) ​more educated. 
A) ​more politically liberal. 
B) ​nonreligious. 
C) ​more religious. 
D) ​more educated.

Question 20

Laws regulating adoption by LGB individuals vary by state.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

The idea that heterosexuals will have more favorable attitudes toward gays and lesbians if they had prior contact with someone who is gay or lesbian is known as

Which of the following is true regarding the cause of sexual orientation?

Explain the symbolic interactionist view of homosexuality.

Describe the laws regarding homosexuality and child custody, visitation and adoption and discuss research on gay and lesbian parenting.

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

The classification of individuals into sexual orientation categories is problematic because

Which of the following is a form of therapy dedicated to changing sexual orientation?

According to conflict theorists, many business owners and corporate leaders support non-discrimination policies because they believe such policies would

Same-sex marriage is now legal in all states of the U.S.

_____________ is a term referring to those whose gender identity is similar to their biological sex.

Society is generally structured in a way that promotes power and privilege to heterosexuals. This is evidence of

With regard to sexual orientation, religious freedom laws aim for freedom to

Research has demonstrated a connection between an adult's same-sex attraction and an increased likelihood of molesting children.

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

Studies of police treatment of homosexuals have found

Most gay and bisexual women report that they are in a committed relationship at any given time.

Individuals who believe homosexuality is a choice are

Negative attitudes toward homosexuality are more likely among the

Laws regulating adoption by LGB individuals vary by state.

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Exam 11: Sexual Orientation and the Struggle for Equality

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

The idea that heterosexuals will have more favorable attitudes toward gays and lesbians if they had prior contact with someone who is gay or lesbian is known as

Which of the following is true regarding the cause of sexual orientation?

Explain the symbolic interactionist view of homosexuality.

Describe the laws regarding homosexuality and child custody, visitation and adoption and discuss research on gay and lesbian parenting.

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

The classification of individuals into sexual orientation categories is problematic because​

Which of the following is a form of therapy dedicated to changing sexual orientation?​

According to conflict theorists, many business owners and corporate leaders support non-discrimination policies because they believe such policies would

Same-sex marriage is now legal in all states of the U.S.​

_____________ is a term referring to those whose gender identity is similar to their biological sex.

Society is generally structured in a way that promotes power and privilege to heterosexuals. This is evidence of

With regard to sexual orientation, religious freedom laws aim for freedom to

Research has demonstrated a connection between an adult's same-sex attraction and an increased likelihood of molesting children.

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

Studies of police treatment of homosexuals have found

Most gay and bisexual women report that they are in a committed relationship at any given time.

Individuals who believe homosexuality is a choice are

Negative attitudes toward homosexuality are more likely among the​

Laws regulating adoption by LGB individuals vary by state.​

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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The classification of individuals into sexual orientation categories is problematic because

Which of the following is a form of therapy dedicated to changing sexual orientation?

Same-sex marriage is now legal in all states of the U.S.

Negative attitudes toward homosexuality are more likely among the

Laws regulating adoption by LGB individuals vary by state.