Question 1

Statistically speaking, which of the following individuals would be more likely to experience thoughts of suicide as well as higher levels of binge drinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Samantha, a 20-year old heterosexual female 
B)  Sheila, a 20-year old lesbian female 
C)  Daniel, a 20-year-old gay male 
D)  Derrick, a 20-year old bisexual male 
A)  Samantha, a 20-year old heterosexual female 
B)  Sheila, a 20-year old lesbian female 
C)  Daniel, a 20-year-old gay male 
D)  Derrick, a 20-year old bisexual male

Question 2

New research in the area of prenatal and adult hormone levels is providing strong evidence for biological theories of sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What can be concluded about reparative therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research has found that in time, it is possible to change sexual orientation in about 80% of patients. 
B)  Reparative therapy may do more harm than good. 
C)  It is recommended by the American Psychological Association. 
D)  Although sexual orientation may not change, many patients report being happier as a result of the therapy. 
A)  Research has found that in time, it is possible to change sexual orientation in about 80% of patients. 
B)  Reparative therapy may do more harm than good. 
C)  It is recommended by the American Psychological Association. 
D)  Although sexual orientation may not change, many patients report being happier as a result of the therapy.

Question 4

Describe and discuss two of the following theories of homosexuality. Biological; Developmental; Behavioral; Sociological; Interactional

Accepted Answer

Biological Theory of Homosexuality:
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Question 5

Which of the following is an example of heterosexism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Refusing to hire someone who is gay 
B)  Asking a little girl if she is going to marry a prince when she grows up 
C)  Writing on invitations: "feel free to bring a friend" 
D)  Beating up a young man because he is homosexual 
A)  Refusing to hire someone who is gay 
B)  Asking a little girl if she is going to marry a prince when she grows up 
C)  Writing on invitations: "feel free to bring a friend" 
D)  Beating up a young man because he is homosexual

Question 6

Low family acceptance during the coming out process is related to increased risk of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Suicide 
B)  Use of illegal drugs 
C)  Unprotected sexual activity 
D)  All of these 
A)  Suicide 
B)  Use of illegal drugs 
C)  Unprotected sexual activity 
D)  All of these

Question 7

Your campus is required to report all hate crimes thanks to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Harvey Milk Foundation 
B)  Matthew Shepard Bill 
C)  Hate Crimes Right to Know Act 
D)  Advocates for Gay and Lesbian Rights Association 
A)  Harvey Milk Foundation 
B)  Matthew Shepard Bill 
C)  Hate Crimes Right to Know Act 
D)  Advocates for Gay and Lesbian Rights Association

Question 8

Which president did not support the Defense of Marriage Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  George W. Bush 
B)  Bill Clinton 
C)  Barak Obama 
D)  None of these, the Defense of Marriage Act has always had presidential support. 
A)  George W. Bush 
B)  Bill Clinton 
C)  Barak Obama 
D)  None of these, the Defense of Marriage Act has always had presidential support.

Question 9

What is one criticism of the current theories that attempt to explain sexual orientation?

Accepted Answer

A)  They ignore gender differences. 
B)  They ignore the interaction between biology, social, and cultural factors. 
C)  They ignore bisexuality. 
D)  They ignore physical differences between gay and straight people. 
A)  They ignore gender differences. 
B)  They ignore the interaction between biology, social, and cultural factors. 
C)  They ignore bisexuality. 
D)  They ignore physical differences between gay and straight people.

Question 10

Explain how laws, the media and education have all helped reduce homophobia and hate crimes. Be sure to use examples.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain how laws, the media and education...

Question 11

Similar to many Latin American countries, many Middle Eastern countries do not view the active, penetrating male sexual partner as homosexual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is the term for the idea that all standards of correct behavior are determined by one's own cultural background?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnocentrism 
B)  Self-centrism 
C)  Heterocentrism 
D)  Culturalism 
A)  Ethnocentrism 
B)  Self-centrism 
C)  Heterocentrism 
D)  Culturalism

Question 13

Which statement below is TRUE regarding lesbian, gay and bisexual seniors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most seniors report higher levels of happiness when they have not disclosed their homosexuality to others. 
B)  Seniors tend to be more comfortable with their identity and experience low levels of internalized homophobia. 
C)  Nursing home staff has been found to be intolerant or condemning toward homosexual and bisexual residents. 
D)  Gay and lesbian seniors are more likely to become involved in another long term relationship if their partner dies than their heterosexual peers. 
A)  Most seniors report higher levels of happiness when they have not disclosed their homosexuality to others. 
B)  Seniors tend to be more comfortable with their identity and experience low levels of internalized homophobia. 
C)  Nursing home staff has been found to be intolerant or condemning toward homosexual and bisexual residents. 
D)  Gay and lesbian seniors are more likely to become involved in another long term relationship if their partner dies than their heterosexual peers.

Question 14

What state struck down its laws against same-sex adoption in 2010?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iowa 
B)  Connecticut 
C)  Florida 
D)  Utah 
A)  Iowa 
B)  Connecticut 
C)  Florida 
D)  Utah

Question 15

According to the six-stage model of gay and lesbian identity formation, what is the last stage in which the individual becomes fully comfortable with his or her sexual orientation and considers all aspects of his or her personality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identity tolerance 
B)  Identity acceptance 
C)  Identity pride 
D)  Identity synthesis 
A)  Identity tolerance 
B)  Identity acceptance 
C)  Identity pride 
D)  Identity synthesis

Question 16

In addition to incorporating seven dimensions of sexual orientation into his model of sexual orientation, what else does Klein include as an important factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  The concept of time - past, present, future 
B)  The difference between a person's moral beliefs and their actual behaviors 
C)  The number of same-sex partners someone has before being considered homosexual 
D)  If a person's first sexual experience was with someone of the same-sex or someone of the opposite sex 
A)  The concept of time - past, present, future 
B)  The difference between a person's moral beliefs and their actual behaviors 
C)  The number of same-sex partners someone has before being considered homosexual 
D)  If a person's first sexual experience was with someone of the same-sex or someone of the opposite sex

Question 17

Who would likely be most at-risk for physical and emotional health issues?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nicole, a White bisexual female 
B)  Neesha, a Black lesbian female 
C)  Nick, a White gay man 
D)  Dean, a Black heterosexual man 
A)  Nicole, a White bisexual female 
B)  Neesha, a Black lesbian female 
C)  Nick, a White gay man 
D)  Dean, a Black heterosexual man

Question 18

What is the largest and best-known magazine dedicated to gay and lesbian issues?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Source 
B)  Pride 
C)  The Advocate 
D)  Coming Out 
A)  The Source 
B)  Pride 
C)  The Advocate 
D)  Coming Out

Question 19

What statement is TRUE related to the rates of homosexuality among males and females?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are more lesbians than gay men. 
B)  There are about equal numbers of gay men, lesbians, and bisexuals. 
C)  There are more gay men than lesbians. 
D)  There are more bisexuals than gay men and lesbians combined. 
A)  There are more lesbians than gay men. 
B)  There are about equal numbers of gay men, lesbians, and bisexuals. 
C)  There are more gay men than lesbians. 
D)  There are more bisexuals than gay men and lesbians combined.

Question 20

How did Kinsey conceptualize sexual orientation?

Accepted Answer

A)  More dependent on emotions and fantasies than on behavior 
B)  Best understood as a continuum of behavior 
C)  As two separate dichotomous categories 
D)  Based on past and present behavior 
A)  More dependent on emotions and fantasies than on behavior 
B)  Best understood as a continuum of behavior 
C)  As two separate dichotomous categories 
D)  Based on past and present behavior

Statistically speaking, which of the following individuals would be more likely to experience thoughts of suicide as well as higher levels of binge drinking?

New research in the area of prenatal and adult hormone levels is providing strong evidence for biological theories of sexual orientation.

What can be concluded about reparative therapy?

Describe and discuss two of the following theories of homosexuality. Biological; Developmental; Behavioral; Sociological; Interactional

Which of the following is an example of heterosexism?

Low family acceptance during the coming out process is related to increased risk of:

Your campus is required to report all hate crimes thanks to the:

Which president did not support the Defense of Marriage Act?

What is one criticism of the current theories that attempt to explain sexual orientation?

Explain how laws, the media and education have all helped reduce homophobia and hate crimes. Be sure to use examples.

Similar to many Latin American countries, many Middle Eastern countries do not view the active, penetrating male sexual partner as homosexual.

What is the term for the idea that all standards of correct behavior are determined by one's own cultural background?

Which statement below is TRUE regarding lesbian, gay and bisexual seniors?

What state struck down its laws against same-sex adoption in 2010?

According to the six-stage model of gay and lesbian identity formation, what is the last stage in which the individual becomes fully comfortable with his or her sexual orientation and considers all aspects of his or her personality?

In addition to incorporating seven dimensions of sexual orientation into his model of sexual orientation, what else does Klein include as an important factor?

Who would likely be most at-risk for physical and emotional health issues?

What is the largest and best-known magazine dedicated to gay and lesbian issues?

What statement is TRUE related to the rates of homosexuality among males and females?

How did Kinsey conceptualize sexual orientation?

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Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Communication: Enriching Your Sexuality

Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

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Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Adult Sexual Relationships

Sexual Expression

Pregnancy and Birth

Contraception and Abortion

Challenges to Sexual Functioning

Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV/AIDS

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Exam 11: Sexual Orientation

Statistically speaking, which of the following individuals would be more likely to experience thoughts of suicide as well as higher levels of binge drinking?

New research in the area of prenatal and adult hormone levels is providing strong evidence for biological theories of sexual orientation.

What can be concluded about reparative therapy?

Describe and discuss two of the following theories of homosexuality. Biological; Developmental; Behavioral; Sociological; Interactional

Which of the following is an example of heterosexism?

Low family acceptance during the coming out process is related to increased risk of:

Your campus is required to report all hate crimes thanks to the:

Which president did not support the Defense of Marriage Act?

What is one criticism of the current theories that attempt to explain sexual orientation?

Explain how laws, the media and education have all helped reduce homophobia and hate crimes. Be sure to use examples.

Similar to many Latin American countries, many Middle Eastern countries do not view the active, penetrating male sexual partner as homosexual.

What is the term for the idea that all standards of correct behavior are determined by one's own cultural background?

Which statement below is TRUE regarding lesbian, gay and bisexual seniors?

What state struck down its laws against same-sex adoption in 2010?

According to the six-stage model of gay and lesbian identity formation, what is the last stage in which the individual becomes fully comfortable with his or her sexual orientation and considers all aspects of his or her personality?

In addition to incorporating seven dimensions of sexual orientation into his model of sexual orientation, what else does Klein include as an important factor?

Who would likely be most at-risk for physical and emotional health issues?

What is the largest and best-known magazine dedicated to gay and lesbian issues?

What statement is TRUE related to the rates of homosexuality among males and females?

How did Kinsey conceptualize sexual orientation?

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Communication: Enriching Your Sexuality

Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Love and Intimacy

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Adult Sexual Relationships

Sexual Expression

Pregnancy and Birth

Contraception and Abortion

Challenges to Sexual Functioning

Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV/AIDS

Varieties of Sexual Expression

Power and Sexual Coercion

Sexual Images and Selling Sex

Filters