Human Sexuality 2e, Practice Quiz: Chapter 11

. Why is the term "affectional orientation" preferred over "sexual orientation"?

. What is one benefit of Klein's Sexual Orientation Grid over Kinsey's Sexual Orientation Scale?

. Approximately what percentage of people identify as bisexual?

. Gail prefers to dress in gender-neutral clothing and is often called "lesbo" and "queer," which negatively affects Gail's self-image. What is the term for the cause of her low self-image?

. According to Simon Levay's investigation, in what population is the hypothalamus smallest relative to the rest of the brain?

. Which of Cass's stages of "coming out" is changing in twenty-first century Canada?

. When parents have a child they suspect has a LGBTQ+ sexual identity, what is the best approach for them to take?

. According to research, members of which group have the least desire to be in monogamous relationships?

. Which of the following is true about the outcomes of same-sex couples adopting children?

. What percentage of gay men report never having anal intercourse?

. Which of the following is the main reason why the term "homosexuality" is not used by members and friends of the LGBTQ+ community?

. Which of the following descriptive terms would MOST likely be used by a male who is affectionately attracted to males and who believes that sexual identity is an essential quality?

. What sexual activity is reported by people who identify as asexual?

. Which of the following describes the MOST likely cause of affectional orientations?

. What is the term for explicitly negative attitudes toward gay and lesbian people?

. In which country are masculine gay men accepted but feminine gay men rejected?

. According to recent American studies, which pair is most likely to report greater relationship satisfaction?

. What percent of the population self-identifies as asexual?

. What is typically the first type of sexual activity explored by both young gay male couples and young lesbian female couples?

. At what age do most males who identify as gay have their first sexual encounter with another male?

. Which of the following statements is true regarding asexuality?

. In which of Cass's six stages of gay/lesbian development sees the individual's gay or lesbian identity become integrated with his or her other identities?

. Which of the following is NOT true regarding conversion therapy?

. What is therapy directed at helping LGBTQ+ individuals view their sexual/affectional orientation, sexual identity, and/ or gender identity in a positive light called?

. Which of the following statements is NOT a significant insight that has come from research into the psychosocial aspects of affectional orientation development?

. The sexual identity labels people give themselves may change over the course of their lives.

. Same-sex sexual behaviour is more common among males than females.

. In terms of relationship satisfaction, research has found that lesbian couples report greater relationship satisfaction than do either gay or heterosexual couples.

. Sigmund Freud believed that we are all constitutionally bisexual.

. Available psychological research suggests that parents' sexual orientation affects the parents' capacity to provide a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for children.

. The term "affectional orientation" is more inclusive than "sexual orientation" because it takes into account that there is a significant emotional attachment component in sexual relationships.

. Masturbation frequency among individuals is below the normative range for individuals with an asexual identity.

. Same-sex sexual relationships remain illegal in over 70 countries.

. Sexual identity and affectional orientations are different constructs.

. Men are more inclined to look for an attractive partner whereas women place greater value on their partner's personality.

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