Human Sexuality Chap. 9 Southwestern Illinois College-Dr. B Hunter UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
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Human Sexuality Chap. 9 Southwestern
Illinois College-Dr. B Hunter UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Efforts to reduce discrimination based on sexual orientation - CORRECT ANSWER- have
been very successful in recent years.
Telling jokes that belittle LGB individuals and/or avoiding...
Human Sexuality Chap. 9 Southwestern
Illinois College-Dr. B Hunter UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Efforts to reduce discrimination based on sexual orientation - CORRECT ANSWER- have
been very successful in recent years.
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 -
CORRECT ANSWER- homophobia.
Research on sexual fluidity suggests - CORRECT ANSWER- females display greater sexual
fluidity than males.
Heather, who is eight years old, was conceived by artificial insemination. Kara is Heather's
biological mother, but Heather considers Kara's wife, Virginia, her mother as well. Heather . -
CORRECT ANSWER- is much more likely to suffer from low self-esteem and depression
than a child raised by heterosexual parents.
Throughout history, which of the following has NOT been used in an attempt to "cure"
homosexuality? - CORRECT ANSWER- Gender reassignment surgery
Which of the following is true regarding how sexual orientation is portrayed in the media? -
CORRECT ANSWER- The media have both reflected the changing attitudes toward
homosexuality and influenced public awareness and attitudes.
Current research shows that the children of lesbian mothers - CORRECT ANSWER- are
likely to grow up to be heterosexual.
Which of the following statements by men is NOT an example of gender nonconformity? -
CORRECT ANSWER- "I liked hiking and being outdoors."
Developing self-acceptance can be important because research finds that internalized
homophobia is associated with increased - CORRECT ANSWER- relationship problems.
, In ancient Greece, heterosexuality provided - CORRECT ANSWER- the pragmatic benefits
of children and a family unit.
In the original American colonies, what would likely happen to a person who was known to
engage in same-gender sexual behavior? - CORRECT ANSWER- He/she would be put to
death, probably either by drowning or burning.
Countries that are most supportive of LGB rights tend to have - CORRECT ANSWER- high
levels of economic development.
Thomas Jefferson was among the political leaders who - CORRECT ANSWER- suggested
reducing the punishment from death to castration for men who committed homosexual acts.
All of the following are part of the definition of homophobia EXCEPT - CORRECT
ANSWER- self-loathing because of one's gender dysphoria.
Neil is a gay male. Neil . . - CORRECT ANSWER- likely became aware of his sexual
orientation before puberty.
Homophobia - CORRECT ANSWER- has declined significantly in the United States in
recent years.
Research by Alan Bell and his colleagues on the family backgrounds of gay and lesbians has -
CORRECT ANSWER- found that no particular phenomenon of family life is especially
consequential to the development of sexual orientation.
Negative attitudes toward LGB individuals are associated with all EXCEPT which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER- Being younger than 30.
Which of the following ethnic groups tend to be MORE tolerant of same-gender sexual
attraction? - CORRECT ANSWER- Native American
When a lesbian tells her family that she is "coming out," what she means is that - CORRECT
ANSWER- she is accepting and openly acknowledging her lesbian identity.
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