Question 1

When compared to heterosexual mothers, homosexual mothers:

Accepted Answer

A) spend less time with their children and express less warmth and affection 
B) spend more time with their children and express more warmth and affection 
C) simply "do not know how to parent since they have no role models" 
D) spend the same amount of time as heterosexual mothers with their children 
A) spend less time with their children and express less warmth and affection 
B) spend more time with their children and express more warmth and affection 
C) simply "do not know how to parent since they have no role models" 
D) spend the same amount of time as heterosexual mothers with their children

Question 2

What percent of same-sex couples are rearing children?

Accepted Answer

A) 25% 
B) 45% 
C) 80% 
D) 95% 
A) 25% 
B) 45% 
C) 80% 
D) 95%

Question 3

Which group is most likely to keep a secret from a romantic partner?

Accepted Answer

A) unmarried people 
B) men 
C) heterosexuals 
D) homosexuals 
A) unmarried people 
B) men 
C) heterosexuals 
D) homosexuals

Question 4

What does the Defense of Marriage Act state?

Accepted Answer

A) Marriage is the union of two males. 
B) Marriage is the union of two females. 
C) Marriage can be defined as a union of two individuals of any sexual orientation. 
D) Same sex marriages are denied federal recognition. 
A) Marriage is the union of two males. 
B) Marriage is the union of two females. 
C) Marriage can be defined as a union of two individuals of any sexual orientation. 
D) Same sex marriages are denied federal recognition.

Question 5

With regard to the ratio of lesbian couples and gay male couples:

Accepted Answer

A) the ratio is about equal 
B)  there are significantly more lesbian couples 
C) there are significantly more gay male couples 
D) the ratio is variable: before 2008 there were more lesbian couples; post 2008 there were more gay male couples 
A) the ratio is about equal 
B)  there are significantly more lesbian couples 
C) there are significantly more gay male couples 
D) the ratio is variable: before 2008 there were more lesbian couples; post 2008 there were more gay male couples

Question 6

If Mary (a lesbian) has a child from a previous marriage, her lover may ____ as a way of giving the child two legal parents without disturbing the parental status of the
Biological father.

Accepted Answer

A) file papers for a second-parent adoption 
B) have no recourse as a gay parent in terms of legal status 
C) file papers to adopt the child 
D) there is no legal recourse 
A) file papers for a second-parent adoption 
B) have no recourse as a gay parent in terms of legal status 
C) file papers to adopt the child 
D) there is no legal recourse

Question 7

What is the status of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy?

Accepted Answer

A) Congress repealed the policy but the President refused to sign it. 
B) Congress repealed the policy and the President signed it. 
C) Democrats voted for repeal but Republicans blocked it. 
D) Republicans voted for repeal but Democrats blocked it. 
A) Congress repealed the policy but the President refused to sign it. 
B) Congress repealed the policy and the President signed it. 
C) Democrats voted for repeal but Republicans blocked it. 
D) Republicans voted for repeal but Democrats blocked it.

Question 8

Explain why some homosexuals are prejudiced against bisexuals.

Accepted Answer

Some homosexuals may be prejudiced again

Question 9

Under what conditions might reparative or conversion therapy work?

Accepted Answer

Reparative or conversion therapy is a co

Question 10

What is the effect on homophobia of having contact with a gay person?

Accepted Answer

A) It increases homophobia. 
B) It has no effect on homophobia. 
C) It decreases homophobia. 
D) It has a brief positive effect then a negative effect. 
A) It increases homophobia. 
B) It has no effect on homophobia. 
C) It decreases homophobia. 
D) It has a brief positive effect then a negative effect.

Question 11

What are the arguments for and against same sex marriage?

Accepted Answer

Arguments for same-sex marriage include

Question 12

Some gay people have negative views of bisexuals because:

Accepted Answer

A) bisexuals aren't really gay 
B) they are embarrassed about their own sexual identity 
C) bisexuals are viewed as not having the courage to come out as gay 
D) they wish they could be bisexuals but aren't 
A) bisexuals aren't really gay 
B) they are embarrassed about their own sexual identity 
C) bisexuals are viewed as not having the courage to come out as gay 
D) they wish they could be bisexuals but aren't

Question 13

The major difference between heterosexual and homosexual families is that the latter:

Accepted Answer

A) are economically disadvantaged 
B) have legislation pending 
C) are subjected to prejudice and discrimination 
D) are "immoral" 
A) are economically disadvantaged 
B) have legislation pending 
C) are subjected to prejudice and discrimination 
D) are "immoral"

Question 14

With regard to the division of labor in gay relationships:

Accepted Answer

A) the partner with the highest income and education does the least domestic work 
B) the partner with the highest income and education does the most domestic work 
C) there is no relationship between income and division of labor 
D) there is no relationship between education and division of labor 
A) the partner with the highest income and education does the least domestic work 
B) the partner with the highest income and education does the most domestic work 
C) there is no relationship between income and division of labor 
D) there is no relationship between education and division of labor

Question 15

Which of the following is not one of the multiple dimensions of attitudes toward gays?

Accepted Answer

A) historical homonegativity 
B) public display 
C) equal rights 
D) close quarters 
A) historical homonegativity 
B) public display 
C) equal rights 
D) close quarters

Question 16

Which of the following represents the lowest rate of HIV infection in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A) bisexuals 
B) male to female 
C) female to female 
D) male to male 
A) bisexuals 
B) male to female 
C) female to female 
D) male to male

Question 17

It is rare for heterosexual college males to question their sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Most gays come out to their mother before they come out to a friend.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is not a factor in assigning one's sexual orientation?

Accepted Answer

A) cognitions 
B) emotions 
C) self-identity 
D) sexual orientation of one's biological parents 
A) cognitions 
B) emotions 
C) self-identity 
D) sexual orientation of one's biological parents

Question 20

Professional organizations such as the American Psychological Association agree:

Accepted Answer

A) that homosexuality is a result of personal weakness than can be remedied 
B) that homosexuality causes personal damage and should be reversed 
C) that homosexuality is not a mental disorder and does not need to be "cured" 
D) that homosexuality causes social damage and should be reversed 
A) that homosexuality is a result of personal weakness than can be remedied 
B) that homosexuality causes personal damage and should be reversed 
C) that homosexuality is not a mental disorder and does not need to be "cured" 
D) that homosexuality causes social damage and should be reversed

When compared to heterosexual mothers, homosexual mothers:

What percent of same-sex couples are rearing children?

Which group is most likely to keep a secret from a romantic partner?

What does the Defense of Marriage Act state?

With regard to the ratio of lesbian couples and gay male couples:

If Mary (a lesbian) has a child from a previous marriage, her lover may ____ as a way of giving the child two legal parents without disturbing the parental status of the Biological father.

What is the status of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy?

Explain why some homosexuals are prejudiced against bisexuals.

Under what conditions might reparative or conversion therapy work?

What is the effect on homophobia of having contact with a gay person?

What are the arguments for and against same sex marriage?

Some gay people have negative views of bisexuals because:

The major difference between heterosexual and homosexual families is that the latter:

With regard to the division of labor in gay relationships:

Which of the following is not one of the multiple dimensions of attitudes toward gays?

Which of the following represents the lowest rate of HIV infection in the U.S.?

It is rare for heterosexual college males to question their sexual orientation.

Most gays come out to their mother before they come out to a friend.

Which of the following is not a factor in assigning one's sexual orientation?

Professional organizations such as the American Psychological Association agree:

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Exam 8: Same-Sex Couples and Families

When compared to heterosexual mothers, homosexual mothers:

What percent of same-sex couples are rearing children?

Which group is most likely to keep a secret from a romantic partner?

What does the Defense of Marriage Act state?

With regard to the ratio of lesbian couples and gay male couples:

If Mary (a lesbian) has a child from a previous marriage, her lover may ____ as a way of giving the child two legal parents without disturbing the parental status of the Biological father.

What is the status of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy?

Explain why some homosexuals are prejudiced against bisexuals.

Under what conditions might reparative or conversion therapy work?

What is the effect on homophobia of having contact with a gay person?

What are the arguments for and against same sex marriage?

Some gay people have negative views of bisexuals because:

The major difference between heterosexual and homosexual families is that the latter:

With regard to the division of labor in gay relationships:

Which of the following is not one of the multiple dimensions of attitudes toward gays?

Which of the following represents the lowest rate of HIV infection in the U.S.?

It is rare for heterosexual college males to question their sexual orientation.

Most gays come out to their mother before they come out to a friend.

Which of the following is not a factor in assigning one's sexual orientation?

Professional organizations such as the American Psychological Association agree:

Choices in Relationships: an Introduction

Gender

Love

Communication

Singlehood, Hanging Out, Hooking Up, and Cohabitation

Selecting a Partner

Marriage Relationships

Sexuality in Relationships

Planning for Children

Parenting

Work and Family Life

Violence and Abuse in Relationships

Stress and Crisis in Relationships

Divorce and Remarriage

Relationships in the Later Years

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