Question 1

Lesbian women in the workforce earn more than their heterosexual female peers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

What is sequential bisexuality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Having sexual partners of both sexes during the same period 
B)  Having sex exclusively with one gender followed by sex exclusively with the other 
C)  Identifies those who were in long-term heterosexual relationships before coming out as homosexual 
D)  Individuals (primarily men) who are married and have homosexual sexual relationships on the side 
A)  Having sexual partners of both sexes during the same period 
B)  Having sex exclusively with one gender followed by sex exclusively with the other 
C)  Identifies those who were in long-term heterosexual relationships before coming out as homosexual 
D)  Individuals (primarily men) who are married and have homosexual sexual relationships on the side

Question 4

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)  It could encompass all of these. 
A)  An anxiety about being in the presence of homosexuals. 
B)  Hatred and violence towards homosexuals. 
C)  A fear of homosexuals and homosexuality. 
D)  It could encompass all of these.

Question 5

The conceptualization of homosexuality is consistent across cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 7

Outline both the Kinsey model of sexual orientation and the Klein model of sexual orientation. What is similar? What is different?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Outline both the Kinsey model of sexual...

Question 8

When people's behavior and beliefs about their sexual orientation are in conflict, social scientists usually define them by their:

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotional attachments 
B)  Sexual fantasies. 
C)  Sexual behaviors. 
D)  Sexual self-concept. 
A)  Emotional attachments 
B)  Sexual fantasies. 
C)  Sexual behaviors. 
D)  Sexual self-concept.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Most seniors who are gay or lesbian report higher levels of happiness when they have not disclosed their sexual orientation 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 residents with homosexual or bisexual orientation. 
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 who are gay or lesbian report higher levels of happiness when they have not disclosed their sexual orientation 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 residents with homosexual or bisexual orientation. 
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 10

What is a problem often faced by parents who are gay or lesbian?

Accepted Answer

A)  A nonbiological parent may not be able to get benefits for his or her child through work. 
B)  Couples may have trouble gaining joint custody of a child. 
C)  A nonbiological parent may not be granted parental leave. 
D)  All of these 
A)  A nonbiological parent may not be able to get benefits for his or her child through work. 
B)  Couples may have trouble gaining joint custody of a child. 
C)  A nonbiological parent may not be granted parental leave. 
D)  All of these

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 13

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 same-sex or other-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 same-sex or other-sex

Question 14

If you wanted to live in a Latin American country with more openness to same-sex relationships and with the longest history of legalization of same-sex behavior, where would you live?

Accepted Answer

A)  Uruguay 
B)  Columbia 
C)  Nicaragua 
D)  Brazil 
A)  Uruguay 
B)  Columbia 
C)  Nicaragua 
D)  Brazil

Question 15

According to Storm's developmental theory, there are more gay men than lesbian women because the male sex drive emerges earlier than females.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which theory would contend that homosexual orientation is the result of various reinforcements and punishments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sociological 
B)  Systems 
C)  Behavioral 
D)  Interactional 
A)  Sociological 
B)  Systems 
C)  Behavioral 
D)  Interactional

Question 17

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 18

Explain how our views on sexual orientation 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

In ancient times, views on sexual orient

Question 19

Describe and discuss two of the following theories of sexual orientation: Biological; Developmental; Behavioral; Sociological; Interactional.

Accepted Answer

Biological Theory of Sexual Orientation:

Question 20

All of the following are true of bisexual sexual orientation and identity EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  People who identify as bisexual tend to self-label later in life than gay or lesbian individuals. 
B)  Bisexual individuals are more accepted than lesbian women in both the heterosexual and LGBT communities. 
C)  Bisexuality is a relatively new "categorization" of sexual identity. 
D)  Compared to gay men and lesbian women, bisexual individuals have been found to have decreased social well-being. 
A)  People who identify as bisexual tend to self-label later in life than gay or lesbian individuals. 
B)  Bisexual individuals are more accepted than lesbian women in both the heterosexual and LGBT communities. 
C)  Bisexuality is a relatively new "categorization" of sexual identity. 
D)  Compared to gay men and lesbian women, bisexual individuals have been found to have decreased social well-being.

Lesbian women in the workforce earn more than their heterosexual female peers.

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

What is sequential bisexuality?

According to your text, homophobia is:

The conceptualization of homosexuality is consistent across cultures.

What can be concluded about reparative therapy?

Outline both the Kinsey model of sexual orientation and the Klein model of sexual orientation. What is similar? What is different?

When people's behavior and beliefs about their sexual orientation are in conflict, social scientists usually define them by their:

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

What is a problem often faced by parents who are gay or lesbian?

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

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

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

If you wanted to live in a Latin American country with more openness to same-sex relationships and with the longest history of legalization of same-sex behavior, where would you live?

According to Storm's developmental theory, there are more gay men than lesbian women because the male sex drive emerges earlier than females.

Which theory would contend that homosexual orientation is the result of various reinforcements and punishments?

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

Explain how our views on sexual orientation 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.

Describe and discuss two of the following theories of sexual orientation: Biological; Developmental; Behavioral; Sociological; Interactional.

All of the following are true of bisexual sexual orientation and identity EXCEPT:

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Communication and 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 Hivaids

Varieties of Sexual Expression

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Exam 11: Sexual Orientation

Lesbian women in the workforce earn more than their heterosexual female peers.

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

What is sequential bisexuality?

According to your text, homophobia is:

The conceptualization of homosexuality is consistent across cultures.

What can be concluded about reparative therapy?

Outline both the Kinsey model of sexual orientation and the Klein model of sexual orientation. What is similar? What is different?

When people's behavior and beliefs about their sexual orientation are in conflict, social scientists usually define them by their:

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

What is a problem often faced by parents who are gay or lesbian?

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

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

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

If you wanted to live in a Latin American country with more openness to same-sex relationships and with the longest history of legalization of same-sex behavior, where would you live?

According to Storm's developmental theory, there are more gay men than lesbian women because the male sex drive emerges earlier than females.

Which theory would contend that homosexual orientation is the result of various reinforcements and punishments?

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

Explain how our views on sexual orientation 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.

Describe and discuss two of the following theories of sexual orientation: Biological; Developmental; Behavioral; Sociological; Interactional.

All of the following are true of bisexual sexual orientation and identity EXCEPT:

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Communication and 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 Hivaids

Varieties of Sexual Expression

Power and Coercion

Sexuality in the Media and the Arts

Filters