Question 1

Two of the more widely accepted models of the coming out process reflect a gradual step-wise progression,including which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  identity stress 
B)  identity feelings 
C)  identity acknowledgement 
D)  identity confusion 
A)  identity stress 
B)  identity feelings 
C)  identity acknowledgement 
D)  identity confusion

Question 2

Discuss the process known as "coming out," including the dangers,pitfalls,and joys associated with it.

Accepted Answer

• Various theories have been proposed to

Question 3

One study found that nearly ________ of gay or bisexual male teens had attempted suicide.

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  30% 
D)  60% 
A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  30% 
D)  60%

Question 4

Some have suggested that the underpinnings of the search for the cause of sexual orientation are based on negative attitudes about homosexuality.These attitudes include the idea that homosexuality is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  natural 
B)  genetically based 
C)  moral 
D)  sinful 
A)  natural 
B)  genetically based 
C)  moral 
D)  sinful

Question 5

Worldwide,the vast majority of HIV infections are due to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  homosexual contact 
B)  needle exchanges 
C)  heterosexual contact 
D)  blood transfusions 
A)  homosexual contact 
B)  needle exchanges 
C)  heterosexual contact 
D)  blood transfusions

Question 6

Which of these terms is most different in meaning from the others?

Accepted Answer

A)  homosexual 
B)  lesbian 
C)  transsexual 
D)  gay 
A)  homosexual 
B)  lesbian 
C)  transsexual 
D)  gay

Question 7

Studies cited in the text that were looking at the possible hormonal explanations for gay,lesbian,and bisexual orientations focused on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  spinal column length 
B)  the older sister effect 
C)  exposure to alcohol in the fetus 
D)  index/ring finger ratio 
A)  spinal column length 
B)  the older sister effect 
C)  exposure to alcohol in the fetus 
D)  index/ring finger ratio

Question 8

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 9

________ refers to the sex of the individuals to whom a person is primarily romantically,affectionately,and sexually attracted.

Accepted Answer

A)  Gender identity 
B)  Sexual orientation 
C)  Gender 
D)  Self-concept 
A)  Gender identity 
B)  Sexual orientation 
C)  Gender 
D)  Self-concept

Question 10

Comparing MRI and PET scans of brains of homosexual and heterosexual individuals,researchers have found the brains of gay men to be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  similar to straight women 
B)  similar to lesbian women 
C)  similar to straight men 
D)  no different 
A)  similar to straight women 
B)  similar to lesbian women 
C)  similar to straight men 
D)  no different

Question 11

Nancy is surprised to learn that hate crimes against gay and lesbian individuals are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  about the same as a decade ago 
B)  on the increase 
C)  rare 
D)  always reported 
A)  about the same as a decade ago 
B)  on the increase 
C)  rare 
D)  always reported

Question 12

John and Mark live in a state with civil union laws.This means that _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  they can legally marry 
B)  they can enter into a legal contract that has all or some of the rights and privileges that come with marriage 
C)  they cannot live together as a same sex couple 
D)  they can legally participate in a union that is exactly the same as heterosexual marriage 
A)  they can legally marry 
B)  they can enter into a legal contract that has all or some of the rights and privileges that come with marriage 
C)  they cannot live together as a same sex couple 
D)  they can legally participate in a union that is exactly the same as heterosexual marriage

Question 13

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 14

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 15

Most historians trace the true beginning of the current,powerful gay rights movement to the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  civil rights marches on Washington, D.C. 
B)  first Gay Pride parade in Boston 
C)  Stonewall riot in New York City 
D)  bath house raids in San Francisco 
A)  civil rights marches on Washington, D.C. 
B)  first Gay Pride parade in Boston 
C)  Stonewall riot in New York City 
D)  bath house raids in San Francisco

Question 16

Aaron,like many gay people,recognizes that one of the dangers of coming out is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the inability to gain citizenship in a new country 
B)  no longer being attracted to members of the same sex 
C)  no longer being accepted in the homosexual community 
D)  eviction or denial of housing 
A)  the inability to gain citizenship in a new country 
B)  no longer being attracted to members of the same sex 
C)  no longer being accepted in the homosexual community 
D)  eviction or denial of housing

Question 17

Today,widespread scientific support exists about the origins of sexual orientation that shows ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  how one is raised is the most important role in sexual orientation 
B)  genes play an important role in sexual orientation 
C)  environment plays the most important role in sexual orientation 
D)  being the oldest increases your chances of being gay 
A)  how one is raised is the most important role in sexual orientation 
B)  genes play an important role in sexual orientation 
C)  environment plays the most important role in sexual orientation 
D)  being the oldest increases your chances of being gay

Question 18

At the time of this textbook's publication,________ countries worldwide have passed national legislation forbidding discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 10% 
B)  10%-20% 
C)  25% 
D)  33% 
A)  less than 10% 
B)  10%-20% 
C)  25% 
D)  33%

Question 19

Certain state and federal antidiscrimination laws specify characteristics of groups that are protected under these laws,such as race,religion,sex (male or female),age,or disability.These are referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  protected classes 
B)  specialty groups 
C)  discriminated groups 
D)  hate crime groups 
A)  protected classes 
B)  specialty groups 
C)  discriminated groups 
D)  hate crime groups

Question 20

Which of the following life events reflects the fact that in a society that is largely rejecting at best and dangerously hostile at worst,nonheterosexuals typically spend a portion of their lives hiding their true sexual orientation from everyone?

Accepted Answer

A)  coming out 
B)  leaving home 
C)  accommodation 
D)  assimilation 
A)  coming out 
B)  leaving home 
C)  accommodation 
D)  assimilation

Two of the more widely accepted models of the coming out process reflect a gradual step-wise progression,including which of the following?

Discuss the process known as "coming out," including the dangers,pitfalls,and joys associated with it.

One study found that nearly ________ of gay or bisexual male teens had attempted suicide.

Some have suggested that the underpinnings of the search for the cause of sexual orientation are based on negative attitudes about homosexuality.These attitudes include the idea that homosexuality is ________.

Worldwide,the vast majority of HIV infections are due to ________.

Which of these terms is most different in meaning from the others?

Studies cited in the text that were looking at the possible hormonal explanations for gay,lesbian,and bisexual orientations focused on which of the following?

Research using identical twins indicates that ________.

________ refers to the sex of the individuals to whom a person is primarily romantically,affectionately,and sexually attracted.

Comparing MRI and PET scans of brains of homosexual and heterosexual individuals,researchers have found the brains of gay men to be ________.

Nancy is surprised to learn that hate crimes against gay and lesbian individuals are ________.

John and Mark live in a state with civil union laws.This means that _________.

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

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

Most historians trace the true beginning of the current,powerful gay rights movement to the ________.

Aaron,like many gay people,recognizes that one of the dangers of coming out is ________.

Today,widespread scientific support exists about the origins of sexual orientation that shows ________.

At the time of this textbook's publication,________ countries worldwide have passed national legislation forbidding discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Certain state and federal antidiscrimination laws specify characteristics of groups that are protected under these laws,such as race,religion,sex (male or female),age,or disability.These are referred to as ________.

Which of the following life events reflects the fact that in a society that is largely rejecting at best and dangerously hostile at worst,nonheterosexuals typically spend a portion of their lives hiding their true sexual orientation from everyone?

Studying Human Sexuality

Sexual Anatomy

The Physiology of Sexual Response

Intimate Relationships

Contraception: Planning and Preventing

Sexual Behaviors: Experiencing Sexual Pleasure

Sexual Problems and Solutions

Sexually Transmitted Infections/Diseases

Conception, Pregnancy, and Birth

Gender: Expectations, Roles, and Behaviors

Sexual Development Throughout Life

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

Paraphilic Disorders: Atypical Sexual Behaviors

The Sexual Marketplace: Prostitution and Pornography

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Exam 11: Sexual Orientation

Two of the more widely accepted models of the coming out process reflect a gradual step-wise progression,including which of the following?

Discuss the process known as "coming out," including the dangers,pitfalls,and joys associated with it.

One study found that nearly ________ of gay or bisexual male teens had attempted suicide.

Some have suggested that the underpinnings of the search for the cause of sexual orientation are based on negative attitudes about homosexuality.These attitudes include the idea that homosexuality is ________.

Worldwide,the vast majority of HIV infections are due to ________.

Which of these terms is most different in meaning from the others?

Studies cited in the text that were looking at the possible hormonal explanations for gay,lesbian,and bisexual orientations focused on which of the following?

Research using identical twins indicates that ________.

________ refers to the sex of the individuals to whom a person is primarily romantically,affectionately,and sexually attracted.

Comparing MRI and PET scans of brains of homosexual and heterosexual individuals,researchers have found the brains of gay men to be ________.

Nancy is surprised to learn that hate crimes against gay and lesbian individuals are ________.

John and Mark live in a state with civil union laws.This means that _________.

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

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

Most historians trace the true beginning of the current,powerful gay rights movement to the ________.

Aaron,like many gay people,recognizes that one of the dangers of coming out is ________.

Today,widespread scientific support exists about the origins of sexual orientation that shows ________.

At the time of this textbook's publication,________ countries worldwide have passed national legislation forbidding discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Certain state and federal antidiscrimination laws specify characteristics of groups that are protected under these laws,such as race,religion,sex (male or female),age,or disability.These are referred to as ________.

Which of the following life events reflects the fact that in a society that is largely rejecting at best and dangerously hostile at worst,nonheterosexuals typically spend a portion of their lives hiding their true sexual orientation from everyone?

Studying Human Sexuality

Sexual Anatomy

The Physiology of Sexual Response

Intimate Relationships

Contraception: Planning and Preventing

Sexual Behaviors: Experiencing Sexual Pleasure

Sexual Problems and Solutions

Sexually Transmitted Infections/Diseases

Conception, Pregnancy, and Birth

Gender: Expectations, Roles, and Behaviors

Sexual Development Throughout Life

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

Paraphilic Disorders: Atypical Sexual Behaviors

The Sexual Marketplace: Prostitution and Pornography

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