Question 1

In most European cultures, homosexuality was an accepted part of the general culture until the late Middle Ages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which statement describes many Central and South American countries' views of same-sex sexual behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Any sexual contact between men is considered homosexual. 
B)  A man is not considered gay if he takes an active, penetrating role with male sexual partners. 
C)  Masculine and feminine roles are equally valued, therefore homosexual orientation is not looked down upon. 
D)  A man is not considered a gay if he takes a passive role in anal intercourse with another man. 
A)  Any sexual contact between men is considered homosexual. 
B)  A man is not considered gay if he takes an active, penetrating role with male sexual partners. 
C)  Masculine and feminine roles are equally valued, therefore homosexual orientation is not looked down upon. 
D)  A man is not considered a gay if he takes a passive role in anal intercourse with another man.

Question 3

What best describes the current conclusion of much of the gender-role nonconformity research?

Accepted Answer

A)  The findings show a cause-and-effect relationship between conformity to gender roles during early childhood and later sexual orientation. 
B)  The findings show no connection between conformity to gender roles during early childhood and later sexual orientation, but there is a connection related to gender 
C)  The findings are primarily correlational in nature. 
D)  None of these 
A)  The findings show a cause-and-effect relationship between conformity to gender roles during early childhood and later sexual orientation. 
B)  The findings show no connection between conformity to gender roles during early childhood and later sexual orientation, but there is a connection related to gender 
C)  The findings are primarily correlational in nature. 
D)  None of these

Question 4

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 bisexual identity. 
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 bisexual identity. 
D)  They ignore physical differences between gay and straight people.

Question 5

What is a major limitation of "nationally representative" survey data?

Accepted Answer

A)  Minority groups are typically underrepresented. 
B)  When minority groups are included, it is often from groups that are experiencing significant problems. 
C)  In order to appear representative, researchers often over-include people from minority groups resulting in skewed data. 
D)  Most people in minority groups refuse to participate in research studies. 
A)  Minority groups are typically underrepresented. 
B)  When minority groups are included, it is often from groups that are experiencing significant problems. 
C)  In order to appear representative, researchers often over-include people from minority groups resulting in skewed data. 
D)  Most people in minority groups refuse to participate in research studies.

Question 6

If you wanted to find a religious denomination that is the most accepting of homosexuality, you would most likely become a member of which congregation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Methodist 
B)  Pentecostal 
C)  United Church of Christ 
D)  None of these; there isno Christian-based denomination accepting of homosexuality. 
A)  Methodist 
B)  Pentecostal 
C)  United Church of Christ 
D)  None of these; there isno Christian-based denomination accepting of homosexuality.

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

What percent of variance in sexual orientation does current evidence suggest that genes account for?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  15 
C)  50 
D)  75 
A)  5 
B)  15 
C)  50 
D)  75

Question 9

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 10

What has been considered a victory for gay rights advocates during the Obama administration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Repeal of the Don't Ask Don't Tell policy 
B)  Reinstatement of the Defense of Marriage Act 
C)  Repeal of all 50 states' sodomy laws 
D)  Federal protection of worker benefits for gay and lesbian couples 
A)  Repeal of the Don't Ask Don't Tell policy 
B)  Reinstatement of the Defense of Marriage Act 
C)  Repeal of all 50 states' sodomy laws 
D)  Federal protection of worker benefits for gay and lesbian couples

Question 11

What statement best describes the Church's stance on same-sex relationships through the first 1,000 years of Christianity?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Related to the role of prenatal hormones and development of sexual orientation, which statement gives the best description?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prenatal hormone levels, especially those related to stress, seem to have a significant influence on the development of sexual orientation. 
B)  Prenatal hormones seem to be a strong predictor for females related to development of lesbian, bisexual or heterosexual development; however, there is not evidence to support an impact for males. 
C)  Males embryos are most impacted by prenatal hormones as a predictor of sexual orientation. 
D)  The overall evidence for the effect of prenatal hormones on both male and female sexual orientation development is weak. 
A)  Prenatal hormone levels, especially those related to stress, seem to have a significant influence on the development of sexual orientation. 
B)  Prenatal hormones seem to be a strong predictor for females related to development of lesbian, bisexual or heterosexual development; however, there is not evidence to support an impact for males. 
C)  Males embryos are most impacted by prenatal hormones as a predictor of sexual orientation. 
D)  The overall evidence for the effect of prenatal hormones on both male and female sexual orientation development is weak.

Question 13

Which of the following describes hate crimes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hate crimes include crimes motivated by hatred of religion, sex, race, and sexual orientation. 
B)  According to the APA, hate crimes against people who identify as LGBT are the most socially acceptable crimes. 
C)  Hate crimes are known as "message crimes." 
D)  All of these are true. 
A)  Hate crimes include crimes motivated by hatred of religion, sex, race, and sexual orientation. 
B)  According to the APA, hate crimes against people who identify as LGBT are the most socially acceptable crimes. 
C)  Hate crimes are known as "message crimes." 
D)  All of these are true.

Question 14

Cultures with more permissive attitudes about same-sex behavior have higher reports of homosexual orientation than do cultures with more restrictive attitudes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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 16

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 17

How has the frequency of same-sex behavior in the United States changed over the years?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has increased over the years due to changes in the social status of people who identify across the spectrum of sexual orientation. 
B)  It has decreased over the years due to increased homophobia. 
C)  It has only increased among men, not among women. 
D)  It has remained constant over the years in spite of the changes in the social status of same-sex relationships. 
A)  It has increased over the years due to changes in the social status of people who identify across the spectrum of sexual orientation. 
B)  It has decreased over the years due to increased homophobia. 
C)  It has only increased among men, not among women. 
D)  It has remained constant over the years in spite of the changes in the social status of same-sex relationships.

Question 18

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 19

Physiological research related to sexual orientation has focused the most on which of these characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Body shape 
B)  Voice tone 
C)  Amount of body hair 
D)  Finger-length patterns 
A)  Body shape 
B)  Voice tone 
C)  Amount of body hair 
D)  Finger-length patterns

Question 20

Sexual orientation refers to the gender that a person is attracted to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotionally. 
B)  Physically. 
C)  Sexually. 
D)  All of these 
A)  Emotionally. 
B)  Physically. 
C)  Sexually. 
D)  All of these

In most European cultures, homosexuality was an accepted part of the general culture until the late Middle Ages.

Which statement describes many Central and South American countries' views of same-sex sexual behavior?

What best describes the current conclusion of much of the gender-role nonconformity research?

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

What is a major limitation of "nationally representative" survey data?

If you wanted to find a religious denomination that is the most accepting of homosexuality, you would most likely become a member of which congregation?

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

What percent of variance in sexual orientation does current evidence suggest that genes account for?

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

What has been considered a victory for gay rights advocates during the Obama administration?

What statement best describes the Church's stance on same-sex relationships through the first 1,000 years of Christianity?

Related to the role of prenatal hormones and development of sexual orientation, which statement gives the best description?

Which of the following describes hate crimes?

Cultures with more permissive attitudes about same-sex behavior have higher reports of homosexual orientation than do cultures with more restrictive attitudes.

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

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

How has the frequency of same-sex behavior in the United States changed over the years?

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

Physiological research related to sexual orientation has focused the most on which of these characteristics?

Sexual orientation refers to the gender that a person is attracted to:

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Adult Sexual Relationships

Sexual Expression

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Exam 11: Sexual Orientation

In most European cultures, homosexuality was an accepted part of the general culture until the late Middle Ages.

Which statement describes many Central and South American countries' views of same-sex sexual behavior?

What best describes the current conclusion of much of the gender-role nonconformity research?

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

What is a major limitation of "nationally representative" survey data?

If you wanted to find a religious denomination that is the most accepting of homosexuality, you would most likely become a member of which congregation?

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

What percent of variance in sexual orientation does current evidence suggest that genes account for?

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

What has been considered a victory for gay rights advocates during the Obama administration?

What statement best describes the Church's stance on same-sex relationships through the first 1,000 years of Christianity?

Related to the role of prenatal hormones and development of sexual orientation, which statement gives the best description?

Which of the following describes hate crimes?

Cultures with more permissive attitudes about same-sex behavior have higher reports of homosexual orientation than do cultures with more restrictive attitudes.

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

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

How has the frequency of same-sex behavior in the United States changed over the years?

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

Physiological research related to sexual orientation has focused the most on which of these characteristics?

Sexual orientation refers to the gender that a person is attracted to:

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