Question 1

Marisol identifies her sexual orientation as lesbian. Marisol . . .

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A)  is no more likely than a heterosexual female to have biological relatives who identify as gay or lesbian .
B)  likely reports feeling some attraction to males as well.
C)  compared to heterosexual females, is less likely to report feeling satisfied in her relationships .
D)  by definition does not feel any sexual attraction to males.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Conversion therapy or s exual reorientation therapy . . . ​

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A)  is primarily used to change sexual orientation from straight to gay.
B)  is illegal in some states due to concerns it may contribute to depression and thoughts of suicide in participants .
C)  successfully changes sexual orientation from gay to straight for 90% of participant .
D)  has been embraced by the gay community as a useful method for helping many gay and lesbian individuals achieve their personal goals.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

It is difficult to define sexual orientation in concrete, black-and-white terms. ​

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Most people become gay or lesbian as a result of negative sexual experiences with members of the other gender. ​

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Telling jokes that belittle LGB individuals and/or avoiding any behavior that might be interpreted as signaling a gay or lesbian sexual orientation are often manifestations of ​

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A)  xenophobia.
B)  homoerotica.
C)  heterophobia.
D)  homophobia.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following is TRUE concerning hate crimes? ​

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A)  Hate crimes are subject to more severe sentences than other crimes.
B)  Federal hate crime law pertains only to attacks motivated by race, color, national origin, or religion.
C)  Few members of the LGB community have reported being the victim of a hate crime in recent years.
D)  Hate crime laws currently apply to only about half of all U.S. states.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Describe three psychosocial theories regarding how homosexuality develops. Discuss whether research supports these theories. ​

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1. Psychoanalytic theory: This theory su...

Question 8

Individuals who hold more traditional gender-role stereotypes tend to have more negative feelings about homosexuals than do others. ​

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Investigations of sexual orientation and handedness SUGGEST

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A)  that there is no relationship between sexual orientation and handedness.
B)  that being left-handed causes someone to become gay or lesbian.
C)  a correlation between handedness and sexual orientation.
D)  schools should try to teach "lefties" to use their right hands.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Research suggesting that the causes of sexual orientation are biological . . . ​

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A)  has not changed the opinions of most Americans, who strongly believe that a gay or lesbian sexual orientation is a choice.
B)  appears to have increased acceptance of LGB individuals.
C)  has not increased support for the gay rights movement.
D)  has nearly always been severely flawed, and thus has been rejected by the scientific community.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 11

A person may have less difficulty coming out to his family if . . .

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A)  his family is rigid and authoritarian.
B)  his family places greater significance on loyalty and conformity to one's family than on individual needs and desires .
C)  his family is cohesive.
D)  he comes from a culture that emphasizes machismo.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following is the BEST definition of the term homosexual? ​

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A)  Someone who has sex with others of their own gender.
B)  Someone who is sexually, emotionally, and socially attracted to a member of their same gender.
C)  Anyone who has had at least one sexual encounter with someone of their same gender.
D)  Anyone who is not heterosexual.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

In Cuba today . . . ​

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A)  same-gender sexual activity is punishable by death.
B)  anyone discovered to be gay or lesbian is expelled from the Communist Party and from state and university jobs.
C)  LGB individuals are not persecuted, but transgender individuals are deported.
D)  the government advocates for gay rights.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

T he belief that heterosexuality is superior to a gay, lesbian, or bisexual orientation is called . . . ​

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A)  heterophilia.
B)  heterosexism.
C)  heteronormization.
D)  homophilia.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

You have a gay friend who is conflicted about his sexual orientation. His parents refuse to talk about it, and he has been excommunicated from his church. He is thinking about going through conversion therapy. Based on the research, what advice would you give to him? ​

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I would advise your friend against going...

Question 16

Efforts to reduce discrimination based on sexual orientation . . .

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A)  have succeeded in some U.S. states, but have been opposed by the Obama administration.
B)  have been successful in other nations, but not in the United States.
C)  are opposed by the majority of the U.S. population.
D)  have been very successful in recent years.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Women in lesbian relationships tend to experience fewer orgasms than women in heterosexual relationships. ​

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to your text, attitudes toward LGB individual can change as a result of ​

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A)  deliberate effort.
B)  experience.
C)  education.
D)  All of the above may produce changes in attitudes.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

In a study of over 1,500 pairs of twins, Bailey et al. found ​

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A)  a markedly high concordance rate for same-sex fraternal twin pairs.
B)  strong evidence of a genetic component to sexual orientation in some individuals.
C)  weak evidence, at best, of a genetic component to sexual orientation.
D)  a markedly low concordance rate for nontwin siblings.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT one of the guidelines for coming out from the book Outing Yourself ? ​

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A)  Tell your whole social network at once.
B)  Plan the time when you are going to make your disclosure.
C)  Make sure you have a support network of gay friends in place.
D)  If you are met with rejection, control your anger and have patience.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Exam 9: Sexual Orientations

Research suggesting that the causes of sexual orientation are biological . . . ​

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Most people become gay or lesbian as a result of negative sexual experiences with members of the other gender. ​

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In Cuba today . . . ​

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T he belief that heterosexuality is superior to a gay, lesbian, or bisexual orientation is called . . . ​

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According to your text, attitudes toward LGB individual can change as a result of ​

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Investigations of sexual orientation and handedness SUGGEST

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A person may have less difficulty coming out to his family if . . .

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Telling jokes that belittle LGB individuals and/or avoiding any behavior that might be interpreted as signaling a gay or lesbian sexual orientation are often manifestations of ​

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In a study of over 1,500 pairs of twins, Bailey et al. found ​

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Describe three psychosocial theories regarding how homosexuality develops. Discuss whether research supports these theories. ​

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Which of the following is the BEST definition of the term homosexual? ​

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Efforts to reduce discrimination based on sexual orientation . . .

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Individuals who hold more traditional gender-role stereotypes tend to have more negative feelings about homosexuals than do others. ​

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Marisol identifies her sexual orientation as lesbian. Marisol . . .

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Conversion therapy or s exual reorientation therapy . . . ​

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Women in lesbian relationships tend to experience fewer orgasms than women in heterosexual relationships. ​

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Which of the following is NOT one of the guidelines for coming out from the book Outing Yourself ? ​

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You have a gay friend who is conflicted about his sexual orientation. His parents refuse to talk about it, and he has been excommunicated from his church. He is thinking about going through conversion therapy. Based on the research, what advice would you give to him? ​

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Which of the following is TRUE concerning hate crimes? ​

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It is difficult to define sexual orientation in concrete, black-and-white terms. ​

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Women in lesbian relationships tend to experience fewer orgasms than women in heterosexual relationships.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the guidelines for coming out from the book Outing Yourself ?

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