Question 1

Explain the role of religions in past and current perceptions of same-gender sexual behavior.

Accepted Answer

Religions have played a significant role

Question 2

Evolutionary theorists have proposed the concept of ________ in their attempt to explain how male-male or female-female alliances could enhance group survival and thus persist through history.

Accepted Answer

A) reciprocal altruism 
B) exclusive fitness 
C) masturbatory inclusiveness 
D) genital bonding 
A) reciprocal altruism 
B) exclusive fitness 
C) masturbatory inclusiveness 
D) genital bonding

Question 3

Bisexuality is an attraction to and interest in forming romantic relationships with members of one's own sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Problems with Freud's theories result from which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Freud's theories are generally correct, but the problems stem from children not telling the truth in regards to their complexes. 
B) Many parents will not let their children be put through the rigorous psychoanalytical tests necessary to support Freud's theories. 
C) There are no problems with Freud's theories. They have withstood the test of time. 
D) Because most of his theories lie at the unconscious level, they cannot be studied scientifically. 
A) Freud's theories are generally correct, but the problems stem from children not telling the truth in regards to their complexes. 
B) Many parents will not let their children be put through the rigorous psychoanalytical tests necessary to support Freud's theories. 
C) There are no problems with Freud's theories. They have withstood the test of time. 
D) Because most of his theories lie at the unconscious level, they cannot be studied scientifically.

Question 5

Gay men and women may engage in male-female activity while maintaining a gay sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Due to this ethnicity's strong allegiance to Christian beliefs and Biblical scripture, and their desire to overcome stereotypes about their sexual tendencies and assert their sexual "normalcy," homosexuals within ________ culture are urged to remain secretive about their sexual orientations.

Accepted Answer

A) African American 
B) Latino and Latina American 
C) Asian American 
D) Native American 
A) African American 
B) Latino and Latina American 
C) Asian American 
D) Native American

Question 7

Regarding attitudes toward homosexuality in the United States in recent years, ________ of Americans believe same-sex sexual behavior is wrong, and ________ of Americans believe homosexual people should have equal rights.

Accepted Answer

A) the majority; the majority 
B) the majority; a small percentage 
C) a small percentage; the majority 
D) a small percentage; a small percentage 
A) the majority; the majority 
B) the majority; a small percentage 
C) a small percentage; the majority 
D) a small percentage; a small percentage

Question 8

All of the following are forms of homophobia, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) use of derogatory names. 
B) not supporting gay marriages. 
C) telling disparaging "queer jokes." 
D) barring gay people from housing, employment, or social opportunities. 
A) use of derogatory names. 
B) not supporting gay marriages. 
C) telling disparaging "queer jokes." 
D) barring gay people from housing, employment, or social opportunities.

Question 9

To Kinsey, a rating of "0" on the Kinsey sexual orientation scale indicates someone who is

Accepted Answer

A) not sure of their sexual orientation. 
B) exclusively heterosexual. 
C) exclusively homosexual. 
D) sexually inexperienced. 
A) not sure of their sexual orientation. 
B) exclusively heterosexual. 
C) exclusively homosexual. 
D) sexually inexperienced.

Question 10

Which of the following accurately describes Americans' beliefs whether homosexual individuals are born gay or if they choose to become gay?

Accepted Answer

A) Over the last several decades, Americans have become more likely to believe that homosexuals are born gay, even though this belief is still only held by a minority of Americans. 
B) The majority of Americans believe that homosexuals are born gay. 
C) Over the last several decades, Americans have aligned their beliefs about the causes of homosexuality with the research evidence showing a strong biological role in its development. 
D) Over the last decade, Americans have become more likely to believe that homosexuality is a choice and not an inborn trait. 
A) Over the last several decades, Americans have become more likely to believe that homosexuals are born gay, even though this belief is still only held by a minority of Americans. 
B) The majority of Americans believe that homosexuals are born gay. 
C) Over the last several decades, Americans have aligned their beliefs about the causes of homosexuality with the research evidence showing a strong biological role in its development. 
D) Over the last decade, Americans have become more likely to believe that homosexuality is a choice and not an inborn trait.

Question 11

Lesbians are more likely than heterosexual women to experience anxiety or depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Who was the originator of psychoanalytic theory?

Accepted Answer

A) Sigmund Freud 
B) Carl Jung 
C) B.F. Skinner 
D) Masters and Johnson 
A) Sigmund Freud 
B) Carl Jung 
C) B.F. Skinner 
D) Masters and Johnson

Question 13

Among Mexican Americans, ________ tend to have more negative attitudes than ________.

Accepted Answer

A) those without children; those with children 
B) younger adults; older adults 
C) women; men 
D) men; women 
A) those without children; those with children 
B) younger adults; older adults 
C) women; men 
D) men; women

Question 14

Learning theorists believe the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Early experiences play an important role in the development of sexual orientation. 
B) People learn to engage in sexual activity with members of the same sex if such experiences are pleasurable. 
C) They have not identified specific learning experiences that would lead to gay male or lesbian sexual orientation. 
D) Early experiences do not play an important role in the development of sexual orientation. 
A) Early experiences play an important role in the development of sexual orientation. 
B) People learn to engage in sexual activity with members of the same sex if such experiences are pleasurable. 
C) They have not identified specific learning experiences that would lead to gay male or lesbian sexual orientation. 
D) Early experiences do not play an important role in the development of sexual orientation.

Question 15

All of the following were forbidden acts in Christian societies through the Middle Ages, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) fellatio between men. 
B) anal intercourse between married partners. 
C) masturbation. 
D) sex between married partners. 
A) fellatio between men. 
B) anal intercourse between married partners. 
C) masturbation. 
D) sex between married partners.

Question 16

Heterosexual people may have occasional homoerotic interests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Distinguish between sexual orientation and gender identity.

Accepted Answer

Sexual orientation refers to a person's

Question 18

Name three demographic variables or attitudes that are associated with increased homophobia.

Accepted Answer

Three demographic variables or attitudes

Question 19

The influence of the religions of colonists and pressures to socialize into the European American culture led to greater rejection of lesbians and gay men within ________ culture.

Accepted Answer

A) African American 
B) Latino and Latina American 
C) Asian American 
D) Native American 
A) African American 
B) Latino and Latina American 
C) Asian American 
D) Native American

Question 20

List three examples of intolerance and prejudice against gay men and women.

Accepted Answer

1. Discrimination in the workplace: Many

Explain the role of religions in past and current perceptions of same-gender sexual behavior.

Evolutionary theorists have proposed the concept of ________ in their attempt to explain how male-male or female-female alliances could enhance group survival and thus persist through history.

Bisexuality is an attraction to and interest in forming romantic relationships with members of one's own sex.

Problems with Freud's theories result from which of the following?

Gay men and women may engage in male-female activity while maintaining a gay sexual orientation.

Due to this ethnicity's strong allegiance to Christian beliefs and Biblical scripture, and their desire to overcome stereotypes about their sexual tendencies and assert their sexual "normalcy," homosexuals within ________ culture are urged to remain secretive about their sexual orientations.

Regarding attitudes toward homosexuality in the United States in recent years, of Americans believe same-sex sexual behavior is wrong, and of Americans believe homosexual people should have equal rights.

All of the following are forms of homophobia, EXCEPT

To Kinsey, a rating of "0" on the Kinsey sexual orientation scale indicates someone who is

Which of the following accurately describes Americans' beliefs whether homosexual individuals are born gay or if they choose to become gay?

Lesbians are more likely than heterosexual women to experience anxiety or depression.

Who was the originator of psychoanalytic theory?

Among Mexican Americans, tend to have more negative attitudes than .

Learning theorists believe the following, EXCEPT:

All of the following were forbidden acts in Christian societies through the Middle Ages, EXCEPT

Heterosexual people may have occasional homoerotic interests.

Distinguish between sexual orientation and gender identity.

Name three demographic variables or attitudes that are associated with increased homophobia.

The influence of the religions of colonists and pressures to socialize into the European American culture led to greater rejection of lesbians and gay men within ________ culture.

List three examples of intolerance and prejudice against gay men and women.

What Is Human Sexuality

Research Methods in Human Sexuality

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Sexual Arousal and Response

Gender Identity, Gender Roles, and Gender Differences

Attraction and Lovebinding Forces

Relationships and Communication

Sexual Behaviors and Fantasies

Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality in Adulthood

Sexual Dysfunctions

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Atypical Sexual Variations

Sexual Coercion

Commercial Sex

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Exam 10: Sexual Orientation

Explain the role of religions in past and current perceptions of same-gender sexual behavior.

Evolutionary theorists have proposed the concept of ________ in their attempt to explain how male-male or female-female alliances could enhance group survival and thus persist through history.

Bisexuality is an attraction to and interest in forming romantic relationships with members of one's own sex.

Problems with Freud's theories result from which of the following?

Gay men and women may engage in male-female activity while maintaining a gay sexual orientation.

Due to this ethnicity's strong allegiance to Christian beliefs and Biblical scripture, and their desire to overcome stereotypes about their sexual tendencies and assert their sexual "normalcy," homosexuals within ________ culture are urged to remain secretive about their sexual orientations.

Regarding attitudes toward homosexuality in the United States in recent years, ________ of Americans believe same-sex sexual behavior is wrong, and ________ of Americans believe homosexual people should have equal rights.

All of the following are forms of homophobia, EXCEPT

To Kinsey, a rating of "0" on the Kinsey sexual orientation scale indicates someone who is

Which of the following accurately describes Americans' beliefs whether homosexual individuals are born gay or if they choose to become gay?

Lesbians are more likely than heterosexual women to experience anxiety or depression.

Who was the originator of psychoanalytic theory?

Among Mexican Americans, ________ tend to have more negative attitudes than ________.

Learning theorists believe the following, EXCEPT:

All of the following were forbidden acts in Christian societies through the Middle Ages, EXCEPT

Heterosexual people may have occasional homoerotic interests.

Distinguish between sexual orientation and gender identity.

Name three demographic variables or attitudes that are associated with increased homophobia.

The influence of the religions of colonists and pressures to socialize into the European American culture led to greater rejection of lesbians and gay men within ________ culture.

List three examples of intolerance and prejudice against gay men and women.

What Is Human Sexuality

Research Methods in Human Sexuality

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Sexual Arousal and Response

Gender Identity, Gender Roles, and Gender Differences

Attraction and Lovebinding Forces

Relationships and Communication

Sexual Behaviors and Fantasies

Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality in Adulthood

Sexual Dysfunctions

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Atypical Sexual Variations

Sexual Coercion

Commercial Sex

Filters

Regarding attitudes toward homosexuality in the United States in recent years, of Americans believe same-sex sexual behavior is wrong, and of Americans believe homosexual people should have equal rights.

Among Mexican Americans, tend to have more negative attitudes than .