Question 1

Violent crimes against gay and lesbian individuals are the ________ most common category of hate crimes.

Accepted Answer

A) third 
B) fifth 
C) ninth 
D) tenth 
A) third 
B) fifth 
C) ninth 
D) tenth

Question 2

Anthony learns that the suggestion that sexual orientation may have a biological basis can be seen in studies that show all of the following except ________.

Accepted Answer

A) differences in the size of the third interstitial nucleus of the brain 
B) that lesbians and gays are more likely to be left-handed 
C) differences in how sound is processed by heterosexuals and homosexuals 
D) differences in shoe size 
A) differences in the size of the third interstitial nucleus of the brain 
B) that lesbians and gays are more likely to be left-handed 
C) differences in how sound is processed by heterosexuals and homosexuals 
D) differences in shoe size

Question 3

Research using identical twins indicates that ________.

Accepted Answer

A) sexual orientation is not genetically determined 
B) there is nearly a 100% match - when one twin is gay or lesbian, so is his or her twin 
C) when one member of a pair of identical twins is gay or lesbian, the chances are higher that the other twin will share that same sexual orientation 
D) the environment plays an equal role to genetics 
A) sexual orientation is not genetically determined 
B) there is nearly a 100% match - when one twin is gay or lesbian, so is his or her twin 
C) when one member of a pair of identical twins is gay or lesbian, the chances are higher that the other twin will share that same sexual orientation 
D) the environment plays an equal role to genetics

Question 4

Simon LeVay's research on brain differences of a small group of heterosexual and homosexual men ________.

Accepted Answer

A) proves brain differences cause sexual orientation 
B) suggests a correlation between brain differences and sexual orientation 
C) found no difference in heterosexual and homosexual men's brains 
D) discovered the third interstitial nucleus was larger in men who were homosexual 
A) proves brain differences cause sexual orientation 
B) suggests a correlation between brain differences and sexual orientation 
C) found no difference in heterosexual and homosexual men's brains 
D) discovered the third interstitial nucleus was larger in men who were homosexual

Question 5

Children who are raised by gay parents ________.

Accepted Answer

A) are more likely to be gay themselves 
B) grow up less likely to marry 
C) grow up as well-adjusted as those raised by heterosexual couples 
D) are less tolerant of differences in relationships 
A) are more likely to be gay themselves 
B) grow up less likely to marry 
C) grow up as well-adjusted as those raised by heterosexual couples 
D) are less tolerant of differences in relationships

Question 6

What was the Stonewall riot and why is it seen as important in the history of the gay rights movement?

Accepted Answer

•In 1969,homosexuality was against the l

Question 7

One argument made by some "pro-family" groups is that giving gays the same rights as heterosexual really means giving them "special rights."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of these men is most clearly demonstrating that he has a homosexual orientation?

Accepted Answer

A) a man who is sexually attracted only to men, though he has not yet engaged in homosexual behavior 
B) a man who has occasional fantasies about homosexual behaviors while having sexual intercourse with his female lover 
C) a man who has sex with his wife twice a week, and occasionally allows other men to give him oral sex in public bathrooms 
D) a man who has had sex with both men and women, but more times with men 
A) a man who is sexually attracted only to men, though he has not yet engaged in homosexual behavior 
B) a man who has occasional fantasies about homosexual behaviors while having sexual intercourse with his female lover 
C) a man who has sex with his wife twice a week, and occasionally allows other men to give him oral sex in public bathrooms 
D) a man who has had sex with both men and women, but more times with men

Question 9

Although HIV is not a "gay disease," gay people are discriminated against based on irrational and misinformed beliefs about the illness; this form of discrimination has become known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) gay stigma 
B) AIDS blame 
C) gay pride 
D) AIDS stigma 
A) gay stigma 
B) AIDS blame 
C) gay pride 
D) AIDS stigma

Question 10

Compare Jon, who is gay, to his teenage classmate Sid, who is not gay.What we know from the research is that Jon has a ________ rate of psychological adjustment problems including depressions, drug abuse, eating disorders, and homelessness as compared to Sid.

Accepted Answer

A) lower rate 
B) similar 
C) higher rate 
D) unknown 
A) lower rate 
B) similar 
C) higher rate 
D) unknown

Question 11

When AIDS first appeared in the U.S.in the early 1980s, the illness and deaths associated with this terrible virus were primarily found in the gay male communities in large cities, mainly New York and San Francisco.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Discuss what is known about the "older brother effect" on sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

•Researchers have also discovered a new,

Question 13

Beginning the process of coming out starts in all of the following life stages except ________.

Accepted Answer

A) in childhood 
B) in adolescence 
C) in adulthood 
D) in utero 
A) in childhood 
B) in adolescence 
C) in adulthood 
D) in utero

Question 14

Negative effects of AIDS stigma might include ________.

Accepted Answer

A) increased discrimination toward nonheterosexual individuals regardless of HIV status 
B) fear, delay, and avoidance of HIV testing 
C) hiding infection from potential sexual partners 
D) all of the above 
A) increased discrimination toward nonheterosexual individuals regardless of HIV status 
B) fear, delay, and avoidance of HIV testing 
C) hiding infection from potential sexual partners 
D) all of the above

Question 15

When looking at research comparing the relationships of gay and lesbian couples to heterosexual couples, which of these statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Gay and lesbian couples use more humor and withdraw affection less. 
B) Heterosexual couples tend to be less hostile and controlling toward one another. 
C) Gay and lesbian couples establish an equal balance of relationship power. 
D) Heterosexual couples are less able to calm down, soothe each other, and move past a problem as quickly as a gay or lesbian couple. 
A) Gay and lesbian couples use more humor and withdraw affection less. 
B) Heterosexual couples tend to be less hostile and controlling toward one another. 
C) Gay and lesbian couples establish an equal balance of relationship power. 
D) Heterosexual couples are less able to calm down, soothe each other, and move past a problem as quickly as a gay or lesbian couple.

Question 16

Gay and lesbian teens attempt and complete suicide in significantly greater proportions than straight teens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The story told at the beginning of the chapter was about one student's journey as he discovered and accepted his sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

________ is a clearly defined sexual orientation, in which a person may be emotionally, psychologically, and physically attracted to members of either sex.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a clearly defined sexual orientation,...

Question 19

A bisexual is a person who ________.

Accepted Answer

A) is really a homosexual who has not yet "come out of the closet" 
B) has not formed a clear sexual orientation 
C) can enjoy and engage in sexual activity with members of both sexes, or recognizes a desire to do so, without any clear preference 
D) wants to have sex with two people (male and female) at the same time 
A) is really a homosexual who has not yet "come out of the closet" 
B) has not formed a clear sexual orientation 
C) can enjoy and engage in sexual activity with members of both sexes, or recognizes a desire to do so, without any clear preference 
D) wants to have sex with two people (male and female) at the same time

Question 20

The reason Gary is gay is most likely because he was molested during his childhood by an adult male.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Violent crimes against gay and lesbian individuals are the ________ most common category of hate crimes.

Anthony learns that the suggestion that sexual orientation may have a biological basis can be seen in studies that show all of the following except ________.

Research using identical twins indicates that ________.

Simon LeVay's research on brain differences of a small group of heterosexual and homosexual men ________.

Children who are raised by gay parents ________.

What was the Stonewall riot and why is it seen as important in the history of the gay rights movement?

One argument made by some "pro-family" groups is that giving gays the same rights as heterosexual really means giving them "special rights."

Which of these men is most clearly demonstrating that he has a homosexual orientation?

Although HIV is not a "gay disease," gay people are discriminated against based on irrational and misinformed beliefs about the illness; this form of discrimination has become known as ________.

Compare Jon, who is gay, to his teenage classmate Sid, who is not gay.What we know from the research is that Jon has a ________ rate of psychological adjustment problems including depressions, drug abuse, eating disorders, and homelessness as compared to Sid.

When AIDS first appeared in the U.S.in the early 1980s, the illness and deaths associated with this terrible virus were primarily found in the gay male communities in large cities, mainly New York and San Francisco.

Discuss what is known about the "older brother effect" on sexual orientation.

Beginning the process of coming out starts in all of the following life stages except ________.

Negative effects of AIDS stigma might include ________.

When looking at research comparing the relationships of gay and lesbian couples to heterosexual couples, which of these statements is FALSE?

Gay and lesbian teens attempt and complete suicide in significantly greater proportions than straight teens.

The story told at the beginning of the chapter was about one student's journey as he discovered and accepted his sexual orientation.

________ is a clearly defined sexual orientation, in which a person may be emotionally, psychologically, and physically attracted to members of either sex.

A bisexual is a person who ________.

The reason Gary is gay is most likely because he was molested during his childhood by an adult male.

Studying Human Sexuality

Sexual Anatomy

The Physiology of Human Sexual Responding

Love, Intimacy, and Sexual Communication

Contraception: Planning and Preventing Pregnancy

Sexual Behaviors: Experiencing Sexual Pleasure

Sexual Problems and Solutions

Sexually Transmitted Infectionsdiseases

Conception, Pregnancy, and Birth

Gender: Expectations, Roles, and Behaviors

Sexual Development Throughout Life

Sexual Aggression and Violence: Rape Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment

Paraphilias: Atypical Sexual Behaviors

The Sexual Marketplace: Prostitution and Pornography

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Exam 11: Sexual Orientation

Violent crimes against gay and lesbian individuals are the ________ most common category of hate crimes.

Anthony learns that the suggestion that sexual orientation may have a biological basis can be seen in studies that show all of the following except ________.

Research using identical twins indicates that ________.

Simon LeVay's research on brain differences of a small group of heterosexual and homosexual men ________.

Children who are raised by gay parents ________.

What was the Stonewall riot and why is it seen as important in the history of the gay rights movement?

One argument made by some "pro-family" groups is that giving gays the same rights as heterosexual really means giving them "special rights."

Which of these men is most clearly demonstrating that he has a homosexual orientation?

Although HIV is not a "gay disease," gay people are discriminated against based on irrational and misinformed beliefs about the illness; this form of discrimination has become known as ________.

Compare Jon, who is gay, to his teenage classmate Sid, who is not gay.What we know from the research is that Jon has a ________ rate of psychological adjustment problems including depressions, drug abuse, eating disorders, and homelessness as compared to Sid.

When AIDS first appeared in the U.S.in the early 1980s, the illness and deaths associated with this terrible virus were primarily found in the gay male communities in large cities, mainly New York and San Francisco.

Discuss what is known about the "older brother effect" on sexual orientation.

Beginning the process of coming out starts in all of the following life stages except ________.

Negative effects of AIDS stigma might include ________.

When looking at research comparing the relationships of gay and lesbian couples to heterosexual couples, which of these statements is FALSE?

Gay and lesbian teens attempt and complete suicide in significantly greater proportions than straight teens.

The story told at the beginning of the chapter was about one student's journey as he discovered and accepted his sexual orientation.

________ is a clearly defined sexual orientation, in which a person may be emotionally, psychologically, and physically attracted to members of either sex.

A bisexual is a person who ________.

The reason Gary is gay is most likely because he was molested during his childhood by an adult male.

Studying Human Sexuality

Sexual Anatomy

The Physiology of Human Sexual Responding

Love, Intimacy, and Sexual Communication

Contraception: Planning and Preventing Pregnancy

Sexual Behaviors: Experiencing Sexual Pleasure

Sexual Problems and Solutions

Sexually Transmitted Infectionsdiseases

Conception, Pregnancy, and Birth

Gender: Expectations, Roles, and Behaviors

Sexual Development Throughout Life

Sexual Aggression and Violence: Rape Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment

Paraphilias: Atypical Sexual Behaviors

The Sexual Marketplace: Prostitution and Pornography

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