Question 1

Engaging in sexual activity with members of the same sex

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A) does not mean an individual is a gay male or lesbian. 
B) is indicative of gender dysphoria. 
C) indicates a same-gender sexual orientation that is fixed. 
D) will eventually alter sexual orientation. 
A) does not mean an individual is a gay male or lesbian. 
B) is indicative of gender dysphoria. 
C) indicates a same-gender sexual orientation that is fixed. 
D) will eventually alter sexual orientation.

Question 2

If Weinrich and Klein (2002) describe Sylvia as bi-bi, then this means that she

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A) is equally sexually attracted to both men and women. 
B) has not yet determined her sexual orientation. 
C) is attracted to men, but has only had sex with women. 
D) is experiencing cognitive dissonance about her sexuality. 
A) is equally sexually attracted to both men and women. 
B) has not yet determined her sexual orientation. 
C) is attracted to men, but has only had sex with women. 
D) is experiencing cognitive dissonance about her sexuality.

Question 3

According to research on birth order and sexual orientation, the probability that your hypothetical brother will be homosexual increases with each additional

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A) older male sibling. 
B) younger female sibling. 
C) adopted male sibling. 
D) genetic female sibling. 
A) older male sibling. 
B) younger female sibling. 
C) adopted male sibling. 
D) genetic female sibling.

Question 4

Which of the following statements about learning theory and the development of sexual orientation is false?

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A) Learning theorists have identified specific learning experiences that lead to the development of homosexuality. 
B) According to learning theory, early experiences may play an important role in the development of sexual orientation. 
C) According to learning theory, people learn to engage in sexual activity with members of the same sex if such experiences are pleasurable. 
D) Learning theorists focus on the reinforcement of early patterns of sexual behaviour rather than on the resolution of unconscious conflicts. 
A) Learning theorists have identified specific learning experiences that lead to the development of homosexuality. 
B) According to learning theory, early experiences may play an important role in the development of sexual orientation. 
C) According to learning theory, people learn to engage in sexual activity with members of the same sex if such experiences are pleasurable. 
D) Learning theorists focus on the reinforcement of early patterns of sexual behaviour rather than on the resolution of unconscious conflicts.

Question 5

Kira is attracted to both men and women, and has had sexual experiences with both genders. Compare and contrast how Alfred Kinsey and Michael Storm would conceptualize Kira's sexual orientation.

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- The Kinsey continuum has two ends, one

Question 6

Tammy is a 12-year-old girl who has begun to experience attraction to other girls. According to research, how old will she be when she tells other people that she is homosexual?

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A) 16 
B) 18 
C) 22 
D) 24 
A) 16 
B) 18 
C) 22 
D) 24

Question 7

Many gay people object to the term "homosexual" because it

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A) draws attention to sexual behaviour, bears a social stigma, and is ambiguous. 
B) derives from "homophile" which focuses only on deviant sexual behaviour. 
C) is a term that is historically outdated. 
D) is a clinical rather than humanistic term. 
A) draws attention to sexual behaviour, bears a social stigma, and is ambiguous. 
B) derives from "homophile" which focuses only on deviant sexual behaviour. 
C) is a term that is historically outdated. 
D) is a clinical rather than humanistic term.

Question 8

Explain Freud's theory of sexual orientation in relation to homosexuality.

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- Psychoanalytic theory relies on the Oe

Question 9

A homosexual female who acts in a stereotypically masculine manner is likely to

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A) possess a low waist-to-hip ratio. 
B) have lower estrogen levels. 
C) be taller than other women. 
D) exhibit higher testosterone levels. 
A) possess a low waist-to-hip ratio. 
B) have lower estrogen levels. 
C) be taller than other women. 
D) exhibit higher testosterone levels.

Question 10

Edward has a negative attitude towards homosexual men. According to research by Henry Adams and colleagues (1996), how would Edward react to pornography featuring gay men?

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A) His penis would become more erect than would a non-homophobic male's penis. 
B) He would become psychologically aroused in response to homosexual sex acts. 
C) He would be unable to become erect unless the video featured heterosexual sex. 
D) His gender identity would be threatened, resulting in a less homophobic attitude. 
A) His penis would become more erect than would a non-homophobic male's penis. 
B) He would become psychologically aroused in response to homosexual sex acts. 
C) He would be unable to become erect unless the video featured heterosexual sex. 
D) His gender identity would be threatened, resulting in a less homophobic attitude.

Question 11

Which of the following groups is most likely to express homophobic attitudes?

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A) Males who support traditional gender roles 
B) Middle-aged females of high socioeconomic status 
C) Males who show zero sexual arousal when shown depictions of male-male sexual activity 
D) Female narcissists 
A) Males who support traditional gender roles 
B) Middle-aged females of high socioeconomic status 
C) Males who show zero sexual arousal when shown depictions of male-male sexual activity 
D) Female narcissists

Question 12

Humans are the only primate to exhibit variation in sexual orientation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Ingrid identifies herself as a homosexual female. According to Michael Storms, Ingrid would score high on _______ but low on _______.

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A) bisexuality; asexuality 
B) homoreroticism; heteroeroticism 
C) homophilia; homophobia 
D) agreeability; openness 
A) bisexuality; asexuality 
B) homoreroticism; heteroeroticism 
C) homophilia; homophobia 
D) agreeability; openness

Question 14

A woman who is exclusively sexually interested in other women would score a 6 on the Kinsey scale.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which is true of most gays and lesbians?

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A) Their gender identities are consistent with their anatomical genders. 
B) They generally are uncomfortable with their anatomical gender. 
C) They focus more on the sexual aspects of relationships than heterosexual couples. 
D) Sexual activity, not romantic or erotic attraction, defines their sexual interests. 
A) Their gender identities are consistent with their anatomical genders. 
B) They generally are uncomfortable with their anatomical gender. 
C) They focus more on the sexual aspects of relationships than heterosexual couples. 
D) Sexual activity, not romantic or erotic attraction, defines their sexual interests.

Question 16

Which of the following statements about Deborah Foster's research on children raised in lesbian families is false?

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A) They develop typical gender identities and gender roles. 
B) They are more likely to develop egalitarian and empathic attitudes than children in heterosexual families. 
C) They exhibit normal emotional development. 
D) They are no more likely to be gay or lesbian than children in heterosexual families. 
A) They develop typical gender identities and gender roles. 
B) They are more likely to develop egalitarian and empathic attitudes than children in heterosexual families. 
C) They exhibit normal emotional development. 
D) They are no more likely to be gay or lesbian than children in heterosexual families.

Question 17

An online survey found that when Canadian and U.S. fathers came out to their children, the majority of children

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A) rejected their father permanently. 
B) were more positive than expected. 
C) already suspected and were not surprised. 
D) initially rejected their father but later accepted him. 
A) rejected their father permanently. 
B) were more positive than expected. 
C) already suspected and were not surprised. 
D) initially rejected their father but later accepted him.

Question 18

Evolutionary theory suggests that gay and lesbian orientations may be rooted in reciprocal altruism. This means that

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A) the genes that facilitate extreme aggression and homosexuality appear to be mutually exclusive. 
B) strong male-male and female-female alliances can promote group survival. 
C) gays and lesbians are likely to contribute disproportionately to the economic well-being of their communities. 
D) gay and lesbian people are more likely to put themselves in harm's way to protect their nieces and nephews. 
A) the genes that facilitate extreme aggression and homosexuality appear to be mutually exclusive. 
B) strong male-male and female-female alliances can promote group survival. 
C) gays and lesbians are likely to contribute disproportionately to the economic well-being of their communities. 
D) gay and lesbian people are more likely to put themselves in harm's way to protect their nieces and nephews.

Question 19

Sexual orientation refers to a person's erotic attraction to members of the same sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Research suggests that sexual orientation is more flexible in men compared to women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Engaging in sexual activity with members of the same sex

If Weinrich and Klein (2002) describe Sylvia as bi-bi, then this means that she

According to research on birth order and sexual orientation, the probability that your hypothetical brother will be homosexual increases with each additional

Which of the following statements about learning theory and the development of sexual orientation is false?

Kira is attracted to both men and women, and has had sexual experiences with both genders. Compare and contrast how Alfred Kinsey and Michael Storm would conceptualize Kira's sexual orientation.

Tammy is a 12-year-old girl who has begun to experience attraction to other girls. According to research, how old will she be when she tells other people that she is homosexual?

Many gay people object to the term "homosexual" because it

Explain Freud's theory of sexual orientation in relation to homosexuality.

A homosexual female who acts in a stereotypically masculine manner is likely to

Edward has a negative attitude towards homosexual men. According to research by Henry Adams and colleagues (1996), how would Edward react to pornography featuring gay men?

Which of the following groups is most likely to express homophobic attitudes?

Humans are the only primate to exhibit variation in sexual orientation.

Ingrid identifies herself as a homosexual female. According to Michael Storms, Ingrid would score high on _ but low on _.

A woman who is exclusively sexually interested in other women would score a 6 on the Kinsey scale.

Which is true of most gays and lesbians?

Which of the following statements about Deborah Foster's research on children raised in lesbian families is false?

An online survey found that when Canadian and U.S. fathers came out to their children, the majority of children

Evolutionary theory suggests that gay and lesbian orientations may be rooted in reciprocal altruism. This means that

Sexual orientation refers to a person's erotic attraction to members of the same sex.

Research suggests that sexual orientation is more flexible in men compared to women.

What Is Human Sexuality

Research Methods

Female and Male Anatomy and Physiology

Sexual Arousal and Response

Gender Identity and Gender Roles

Attraction and Lovey

Relationships, Intimacy, and Communication

Sexual Techniques and Behaviour Patterns

Conception, Pregnancy, and Child Birth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexuality Across the Life Span and Sexual Health Education

Sexual Health Education

Sexual Dysfunction

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexual Variations

Sexual Coercionay

Commercial Sex

Filters

Exam 9: Sexual Orientation

Engaging in sexual activity with members of the same sex

If Weinrich and Klein (2002) describe Sylvia as bi-bi, then this means that she

According to research on birth order and sexual orientation, the probability that your hypothetical brother will be homosexual increases with each additional

Which of the following statements about learning theory and the development of sexual orientation is false?

Kira is attracted to both men and women, and has had sexual experiences with both genders. Compare and contrast how Alfred Kinsey and Michael Storm would conceptualize Kira's sexual orientation.

Tammy is a 12-year-old girl who has begun to experience attraction to other girls. According to research, how old will she be when she tells other people that she is homosexual?

Many gay people object to the term "homosexual" because it

Explain Freud's theory of sexual orientation in relation to homosexuality.

A homosexual female who acts in a stereotypically masculine manner is likely to

Edward has a negative attitude towards homosexual men. According to research by Henry Adams and colleagues (1996), how would Edward react to pornography featuring gay men?

Which of the following groups is most likely to express homophobic attitudes?

Humans are the only primate to exhibit variation in sexual orientation.

Ingrid identifies herself as a homosexual female. According to Michael Storms, Ingrid would score high on _______ but low on _______.

A woman who is exclusively sexually interested in other women would score a 6 on the Kinsey scale.

Which is true of most gays and lesbians?

Which of the following statements about Deborah Foster's research on children raised in lesbian families is false?

An online survey found that when Canadian and U.S. fathers came out to their children, the majority of children

Evolutionary theory suggests that gay and lesbian orientations may be rooted in reciprocal altruism. This means that

Sexual orientation refers to a person's erotic attraction to members of the same sex.

Research suggests that sexual orientation is more flexible in men compared to women.

What Is Human Sexuality

Research Methods

Female and Male Anatomy and Physiology

Sexual Arousal and Response

Gender Identity and Gender Roles

Attraction and Lovey

Relationships, Intimacy, and Communication

Sexual Techniques and Behaviour Patterns

Conception, Pregnancy, and Child Birth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexuality Across the Life Span and Sexual Health Education

Sexual Health Education

Sexual Dysfunction

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexual Variations

Sexual Coercionay

Commercial Sex

Filters

Ingrid identifies herself as a homosexual female. According to Michael Storms, Ingrid would score high on _ but low on _.