Question 1

What has been found related to birth order and sexual orientation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gay men have more older brothers than heterosexual men. 
B)  Gay men have more older sisters than heterosexual men. 
C)  Gay men are typically the oldest child. 
D)  Gay men are more likely to be only children. 
A)  Gay men have more older brothers than heterosexual men. 
B)  Gay men have more older sisters than heterosexual men. 
C)  Gay men are typically the oldest child. 
D)  Gay men are more likely to be only children.

Question 2

What is the term used to describe the assumption that everyone has opposite-sex attraction and will eventually form a long term relationship with a member of the opposite-sex?

Accepted Answer

A)  Homophobia 
B)  Heterosexism 
C)  Heterophobia 
D)  Homosexism 
A)  Homophobia 
B)  Heterosexism 
C)  Heterophobia 
D)  Homosexism

Question 3

Explain how the legal landscape has been changing for gay rights in the U.S. and give two examples.

Accepted Answer

The legal landscape for gay rights in th

Question 4

In the Sambian culture, males practice sequential homosexuality primarily through what sexual activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extramarital affairs 
B)  Through oral sex 
C)  Father-son sexual contact 
D)  Through anal intercourse 
A)  Extramarital affairs 
B)  Through oral sex 
C)  Father-son sexual contact 
D)  Through anal intercourse

Question 5

All of the following are true of psychoanalytic theory and sexual orientation EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Freud believed people were inherently bisexual at birth. 
B)  Freud saw male heterosexuality as the result of normal maturation and homosexuality as a result of unresolved issues with one's other sex parent. 
C)  Evelyn Hooker was an influential researcher who tried to combat the psychoanalytic view of homosexuality by proving that homosexuals were as well adjusted as heterosexuals. 
D)  Males who were abandoned by their mother were more likely to be homosexual. 
A)  Freud believed people were inherently bisexual at birth. 
B)  Freud saw male heterosexuality as the result of normal maturation and homosexuality as a result of unresolved issues with one's other sex parent. 
C)  Evelyn Hooker was an influential researcher who tried to combat the psychoanalytic view of homosexuality by proving that homosexuals were as well adjusted as heterosexuals. 
D)  Males who were abandoned by their mother were more likely to be homosexual.

Question 6

Research shows that women's sexual identity is more fluid than men's.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The Defense of Marriage Act provides support for equality in marriage rights for all regardless of sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What statement best describes the Church's stance on homosexuality through the first 1,000 years of Christianity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Initially the Church was concerned with only male homosexuality. 
B)  Initially the Church was concerned with female homosexuality. 
C)  From the very beginning, the Church enforced strict sanctions against homosexuality. 
D)  For the first 1,000 years of Christianity, the Church was fairly indifferent towards homosexuality. 
A)  Initially the Church was concerned with only male homosexuality. 
B)  Initially the Church was concerned with female homosexuality. 
C)  From the very beginning, the Church enforced strict sanctions against homosexuality. 
D)  For the first 1,000 years of Christianity, the Church was fairly indifferent towards homosexuality.

Question 9

Reports of same-sex behavior among males have been increasing at a higher rate than reports of same-sex behavior among females.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to your textbook, what is a practice used in South Africa to punish lesbian women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Corrective rape 
B)  Community isolation 
C)  Spiritual ceremonies 
D)  Genital mutilation 
A)  Corrective rape 
B)  Community isolation 
C)  Spiritual ceremonies 
D)  Genital mutilation

Question 11

All of the following statements about same-sex sexual relations and Asian countries are true EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  It wasn't until 2001 that the Chinese Psychiatric Association removed homosexuality from its list of mental disorders. 
B)  Homosexuality is often seen as a result of Western influences, considered a "Western social disease." 
C)  Buddhist countries generally accept homosexuality although they may have different laws for homosexuals and heterosexuals. 
D)  In India, which is a patriarchal country, lesbians are generally more accepted than gay men. 
A)  It wasn't until 2001 that the Chinese Psychiatric Association removed homosexuality from its list of mental disorders. 
B)  Homosexuality is often seen as a result of Western influences, considered a "Western social disease." 
C)  Buddhist countries generally accept homosexuality although they may have different laws for homosexuals and heterosexuals. 
D)  In India, which is a patriarchal country, lesbians are generally more accepted than gay men.

Question 12

In India, there is more acceptance for lesbians than for gay men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Who would be more likely to hold a NEGATIVE view of homosexuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sara, a 25-year old college graduate who's had five heterosexual sexual partners and is a Christian 
B)  Jarrod, a 25-year-old college graduate who's had only one heterosexual partner and is an Atheist 
C)  Doug, a 40-year-old college graduate who is not married, is Catholic, and holds very traditional attitudes about gender roles 
D)  Joyce, a 40-year-old doctoral student who is divorced and does not subscribe to any specific religious affiliation 
A)  Sara, a 25-year old college graduate who's had five heterosexual sexual partners and is a Christian 
B)  Jarrod, a 25-year-old college graduate who's had only one heterosexual partner and is an Atheist 
C)  Doug, a 40-year-old college graduate who is not married, is Catholic, and holds very traditional attitudes about gender roles 
D)  Joyce, a 40-year-old doctoral student who is divorced and does not subscribe to any specific religious affiliation

Question 14

Explain how our views on homosexuality have changed from ancient times through the Middle Ages to current times. Be sure to include specific examples from each era to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

Views on homosexuality have evolved sign

Question 15

Identify three different and common assumptions (perhaps myths) about gay and lesbian parents, and then describe what research studies show about these assumptions.

Accepted Answer

Three common assumptions about gay and l

Question 16

According to your text, homophobia is:

Accepted Answer

A)  An anxiety about being in the presence of homosexuals 
B)  Hatred and violence towards homosexuals 
C)  A fear of homosexuals and homosexuality 
D)  Strongly negative attitudes toward homosexuals and homosexuality 
A)  An anxiety about being in the presence of homosexuals 
B)  Hatred and violence towards homosexuals 
C)  A fear of homosexuals and homosexuality 
D)  Strongly negative attitudes toward homosexuals and homosexuality

Question 17

Discuss some of the factors discussed in your text that commonly contribute to a person becoming homophobic.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss some of the factors discussed in...

Question 18

What is the Harvey Milk School?

Accepted Answer

A)  A seminar series specifically developed to help parents of gay youth understand homosexuality 
B)  A school that offers conversion therapy to gay and lesbian youth 
C)  The first public school for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth 
D)  A graduate institution founded to encourage gay and lesbian students to enter politics 
A)  A seminar series specifically developed to help parents of gay youth understand homosexuality 
B)  A school that offers conversion therapy to gay and lesbian youth 
C)  The first public school for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth 
D)  A graduate institution founded to encourage gay and lesbian students to enter politics

Question 19

Discuss what some key points related to the issue of homosexuality across cultures. Be sure to illustrate your answer with examples from different cultures.

Accepted Answer

Homosexuality is a complex and multiface

Question 20

As of 2011, Facebook relationship status options included "in a civil union" and "in a domestic partnership."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What has been found related to birth order and sexual orientation?

What is the term used to describe the assumption that everyone has opposite-sex attraction and will eventually form a long term relationship with a member of the opposite-sex?

Explain how the legal landscape has been changing for gay rights in the U.S. and give two examples.

In the Sambian culture, males practice sequential homosexuality primarily through what sexual activity?

All of the following are true of psychoanalytic theory and sexual orientation EXCEPT:

Research shows that women's sexual identity is more fluid than men's.

The Defense of Marriage Act provides support for equality in marriage rights for all regardless of sexual orientation.

What statement best describes the Church's stance on homosexuality through the first 1,000 years of Christianity?

Reports of same-sex behavior among males have been increasing at a higher rate than reports of same-sex behavior among females.

According to your textbook, what is a practice used in South Africa to punish lesbian women?

All of the following statements about same-sex sexual relations and Asian countries are true EXCEPT:

In India, there is more acceptance for lesbians than for gay men.

Who would be more likely to hold a NEGATIVE view of homosexuals?

Explain how our views on homosexuality have changed from ancient times through the Middle Ages to current times. Be sure to include specific examples from each era to support your answer.

Identify three different and common assumptions (perhaps myths) about gay and lesbian parents, and then describe what research studies show about these assumptions.

According to your text, homophobia is:

Discuss some of the factors discussed in your text that commonly contribute to a person becoming homophobic.

What is the Harvey Milk School?

Discuss what some key points related to the issue of homosexuality across cultures. Be sure to illustrate your answer with examples from different cultures.

As of 2011, Facebook relationship status options included "in a civil union" and "in a domestic partnership."

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Exam 11: Sexual Orientation

What has been found related to birth order and sexual orientation?

What is the term used to describe the assumption that everyone has opposite-sex attraction and will eventually form a long term relationship with a member of the opposite-sex?

Explain how the legal landscape has been changing for gay rights in the U.S. and give two examples.

In the Sambian culture, males practice sequential homosexuality primarily through what sexual activity?

All of the following are true of psychoanalytic theory and sexual orientation EXCEPT:

Research shows that women's sexual identity is more fluid than men's.

The Defense of Marriage Act provides support for equality in marriage rights for all regardless of sexual orientation.

What statement best describes the Church's stance on homosexuality through the first 1,000 years of Christianity?

Reports of same-sex behavior among males have been increasing at a higher rate than reports of same-sex behavior among females.

According to your textbook, what is a practice used in South Africa to punish lesbian women?

All of the following statements about same-sex sexual relations and Asian countries are true EXCEPT:

In India, there is more acceptance for lesbians than for gay men.

Who would be more likely to hold a NEGATIVE view of homosexuals?

Explain how our views on homosexuality have changed from ancient times through the Middle Ages to current times. Be sure to include specific examples from each era to support your answer.

Identify three different and common assumptions (perhaps myths) about gay and lesbian parents, and then describe what research studies show about these assumptions.

According to your text, homophobia is:

Discuss some of the factors discussed in your text that commonly contribute to a person becoming homophobic.

What is the Harvey Milk School?

Discuss what some key points related to the issue of homosexuality across cultures. Be sure to illustrate your answer with examples from different cultures.

As of 2011, Facebook relationship status options included "in a civil union" and "in a domestic partnership."

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