Question 1

Homosexuals cannot experience homophobia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following has been found in lesbian relationships when they are compared to heterosexual relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  more egalitarian relationships 
B)  less empathy for each other 
C)  higher levels of conflict 
D)  less overall relationship satisfaction 
A)  more egalitarian relationships 
B)  less empathy for each other 
C)  higher levels of conflict 
D)  less overall relationship satisfaction

Question 3

Explain how laws,the media,and education have all helped reduce homophobia and hate crimes.Be sure to use examples.

Accepted Answer

Laws, the media, and education have all

Question 4

Heterosexism is typically a very active form of discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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 percent 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 percent 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 6

What is the concordance rate of homosexuality among identical twins?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  17 
C)  43 
D)  79 
A)  5 
B)  17 
C)  43 
D)  79

Question 7

What has been found to be related to birth order and sexual orientation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gay men have more older brothers than heterosexual men. 
B)  Gay men have more older sisters than heterosexual men. 
C)  Gay men are typically the oldest child. 
D)  Gay men are more likely to be only children. 
A)  Gay men have more older brothers than heterosexual men. 
B)  Gay men have more older sisters than heterosexual men. 
C)  Gay men are typically the oldest child. 
D)  Gay men are more likely to be only children.

Question 8

Discuss how the medical model's view of homosexuality during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries influenced modern ideas of sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

The medical model's view of homosexualit

Question 9

Which statement best describes the rates of homosexuality among males and females?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are more lesbians than gay men. 
B)  There are about equal numbers of gay men, lesbians, and bisexuals. 
C)  There are more gay men than lesbians. 
D)  There are more bisexuals than gay men and lesbians combined. 
A)  There are more lesbians than gay men. 
B)  There are about equal numbers of gay men, lesbians, and bisexuals. 
C)  There are more gay men than lesbians. 
D)  There are more bisexuals than gay men and lesbians combined.

Question 10

When did Canada legalize consensual homosexuality between adults in private?

Accepted Answer

A)  1949 
B)  1959 
C)  1969 
D)  1979 
A)  1949 
B)  1959 
C)  1969 
D)  1979

Question 11

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 12

Rates of victimization from hate crimes are higher for boys than girls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

According to the text,what is homophobia?

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)  strongly negative attitudes toward homosexuals and homosexuality 
A)  an anxiety about being in the presence of homosexuals 
B)  hatred and violence towards homosexuals 
C)  a fear of homosexuals and homosexuality 
D)  strongly negative attitudes toward homosexuals and homosexuality

Question 14

Why did the Azande people of Central Africa condone marriages between boys and warriors?

Accepted Answer

A)  to control population 
B)  to improve defense 
C)  to improve farming 
D)  to intimidate other tribes 
A)  to control population 
B)  to improve defense 
C)  to improve farming 
D)  to intimidate other tribes

Question 15

When someone wants to "come out," who are they most likely to disclose their sexual orientation to first?

Accepted Answer

A)  mother 
B)  father 
C)  sibling 
D)  friend 
A)  mother 
B)  father 
C)  sibling 
D)  friend

Question 16

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

Question 17

Homosexual relationships have been used to curb population growth in some African cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Jared is a gay man and he intentionally exaggerates gay stereotypes.What behaviour is Jared displaying?

Accepted Answer

A)  narcissism 
B)  the Oedipus complex 
C)  heteronormativity 
D)  camp 
A)  narcissism 
B)  the Oedipus complex 
C)  heteronormativity 
D)  camp

Question 19

What personality trait did Freud assume was linked to homosexuality?

Accepted Answer

A)  narcissism 
B)  aggression 
C)  extraversion 
D)  repression 
A)  narcissism 
B)  aggression 
C)  extraversion 
D)  repression

Question 20

Explain how our views on homosexuality 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

Views on homosexuality have evolved sign

Homosexuals cannot experience homophobia.

Which of the following has been found in lesbian relationships when they are compared to heterosexual relationships?

Explain how laws,the media,and education have all helped reduce homophobia and hate crimes.Be sure to use examples.

Heterosexism is typically a very active form of discrimination.

What can be concluded about reparative therapy?

What is the concordance rate of homosexuality among identical twins?

What has been found to be related to birth order and sexual orientation?

Discuss how the medical model's view of homosexuality during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries influenced modern ideas of sexual orientation.

Which statement best describes the rates of homosexuality among males and females?

When did Canada legalize consensual homosexuality between adults in private?

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

Rates of victimization from hate crimes are higher for boys than girls.

According to the text,what is homophobia?

Why did the Azande people of Central Africa condone marriages between boys and warriors?

When someone wants to "come out," who are they most likely to disclose their sexual orientation to first?

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

Homosexual relationships have been used to curb population growth in some African cultures.

Jared is a gay man and he intentionally exaggerates gay stereotypes.What behaviour is Jared displaying?

What personality trait did Freud assume was linked to homosexuality?

Explain how our views on homosexuality 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.

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Exam 9: Sexual Orientation

Homosexuals cannot experience homophobia.

Which of the following has been found in lesbian relationships when they are compared to heterosexual relationships?

Explain how laws,the media,and education have all helped reduce homophobia and hate crimes.Be sure to use examples.

Heterosexism is typically a very active form of discrimination.

What can be concluded about reparative therapy?

What is the concordance rate of homosexuality among identical twins?

What has been found to be related to birth order and sexual orientation?

Discuss how the medical model's view of homosexuality during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries influenced modern ideas of sexual orientation.

Which statement best describes the rates of homosexuality among males and females?

When did Canada legalize consensual homosexuality between adults in private?

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

Rates of victimization from hate crimes are higher for boys than girls.

According to the text,what is homophobia?

Why did the Azande people of Central Africa condone marriages between boys and warriors?

When someone wants to "come out," who are they most likely to disclose their sexual orientation to first?

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

Homosexual relationships have been used to curb population growth in some African cultures.

Jared is a gay man and he intentionally exaggerates gay stereotypes.What behaviour is Jared displaying?

What personality trait did Freud assume was linked to homosexuality?

Explain how our views on homosexuality 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.

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Female Sexual Anatomy, Development, and Health

Male Sexual Anatomy, Development, and Health

The Biology of Sex, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hivaids

Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Communication and Sexuality

Love and Intimacy

Adult Sexual Relationships

Variations of Sexual Expression

Challenges to Sexual Functioning

Harmful and Antisocial Sexual Expression

Power and Sexual Coercion

Sexual Imagery and Selling Sex

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