Deck 5: Sexual Orientation

Question 1

Which of the following is the most important element in sexual orientation?

A) sexual identity
B) sexual arousal
C) sexual attraction
D) sexual behavior

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following refers to feelings of infatuation,love,and emotional desire for another person?

A) sexual orientation
B) romantic attraction
C) sexual arousal
D) sexual identity

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The way a person understands and labels his or her attraction to,and sexual interactions with,other people is referred to as:

A) sexual orientation.
B) romantic attraction.
C) sexual arousal.
D) sexual identity.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Compared to male sexual attraction,female sexual attraction can be characterized as:

A) more likely to be influenced by biological factors.
B) more stable over time.
C) more likely to be influenced by sociocultural factors.
D) aroused by a narrow array of sexual stimuli.

Question 5

Peter is highly attracted to people of the opposite sex,and is not attracted to people of the same sex.Peter is likely to subscribe to which of the following sexual orientations?

A) straight
B) bisexual
C) asexual
D) gay

Question 6

Kris is highly attracted to people of the same sex and to people of a different sex.Kris is most likely to identify as:

A) bisexual.
B) asexual.
C) straight.
D) gay.

Question 7

Abra identifies herself as lesbian.This means that she:

A) is a sexual minority.
B) is highly empathic.
C) has a higher sex drive than heterosexual women.
D) is androgynous.

Question 8

Your friend Nikola tells you that she often fantasizes about having sex with women.Her description of her behavior is referring to her sexual:

A) attraction.
B) arousal.
C) behavior.
D) identity.

Question 9

Knowing the ________ of the partners involved is necessary for understanding intimate relationships.

A) sex
B) gender
C) sexual orientation
D) All of the answer options are correct.

Question 10

Recent data suggest that men versus women are more likely to show a greater inclination to say that they:

A) are either exclusively straight or exclusively gay.
B) identify mostly as bisexual.
C) are heteroflexible.
D) are sexually fluid.

Question 11

Compared to female sexual attraction,male sexual attraction can be characterized as:

A) aroused by a broad array of sexual stimuli.
B) more fluid over time.
C) more likely to be influenced by sociocultural factors.
D) aroused by a narrow array of sexual stimuli.

Question 12

The U.S.Supreme Court's Defense of Marriage Act is an act that defined marriage strictly as a relationship between:

A) a man and a woman.
B) two men.
C) two women.
D) two individuals irrespective of sex.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT considered one of the five strands of sexual orientation?

A) sexual identity
B) sexual arousal
C) gender identity.
D) sexual behavior

Question 14

Based on research that has examined pupil dilation in response to sexual imagery,which two groups of individuals were likely to respond similarly to images of women?

A) lesbian women and bisexual women
B) gay men and bisexual women
C) straight men and straight women
D) lesbian women and straight men

Question 15

Sexual________ refers to the way in which we pursue love,attachment,and meaningful social connections with people of our same sex,with people of a different sex,or with people of either sex.

A) orientation
B) attraction
C) arousal
D) identity

Question 16

Individuals who identify as lesbian,gay,bisexual,or transgender are considered:

A) sexually fluid.
B) sexual minorities.
C) celibate.
D) asexual.

Question 17

Which of the following components of sexual orientation is mostly likely to be influenced by our parents' upbringing or how tolerant our local culture is of sexual diversity?

A) sexual behavior
B) sexual attraction
C) sexual arousal
D) sexual identity

Question 18

Recent data suggest that a majority of men and women describe themselves as:

A) completely heterosexual.
B) mostly heterosexual.
C) bisexual.
D) mostly homosexual.

Question 19

Mari is highly attracted to people of the same sex and is not attracted to people of the opposite sex.Mari is likely to subscribe to which of the following sexual orientations?

A) asexual
B) straight
C) gay or lesbian
D) bisexual

Question 20

Your friend Tommy tells you that he enjoys having sex with men.His description of his preferences is referring to his sexual:

A) attraction.
B) arousal.
C) behavior.
D) identity.

Question 21

Which of the following is an example of gender deviance neutralization?

A) When women do fewer household chores as compared to men.
B) When men do more household chores as compared to women.
C) When women do more household chores as compared to men.
D) When men do not do any household chores but women do all of them.

Question 22

Marco is a gay male;however,he is very uncomfortable with his sexuality.He often experiences symptoms of depression and anxiety about his relationship.It is likely that Mark is experiencing:

A) internalized homonegativity.
B) stigma and prejudice.
C) heteronormativity.
D) exclusion from social support.

Question 23

Efforts to change one's sexual orientation have been found to be harmful and ineffective.Despite this,which strategy was found to be the most effective (at 24 percent)in changing one's sexual orientation?

A) individual effort
B) church counseling
C) family therapy
D) group retreats

Question 24

According to your text,what is one factor that may prompt a shift in a person's sexual attraction?

A) availability of partners
B) number of prior partners
C) family support
D) the person's current age

Question 25

Prenatal exposure to _______ has been shown to contribute to the development of childhood behaviors that are not associated with one's gender.

A) testosterone
B) estrogen
C) progesterone
D) oxytocin

Question 26

The term demisexual refers to people who:

A) identify predominately as asexual but experience no sexual attraction.
B) identify predominately as asexual but experience occasional sexual attraction.
C) experience sexual attraction only after establishing a strong bond with someone.
D) experience intimate longing and a desire for emotional and physical (but not sexual)closeness.

Question 27

Gay,lesbian,bisexual,and straight individuals all value which of the following in an intimate relationship?

A) happiness
B) authentic emotional connection
C) levels of intimacy
D) equal division of labor

Question 28

The term "gray asexual" refers to people who:

A) identify predominately as asexual but experience no sexual attraction.
B) identify predominately as asexual but experience occasional sexual attraction.
C) experience sexual attraction only after establishing a strong bond with someone.
D) experience intimate longing and a desire for emotional and physical (but not sexual)closeness.

Question 29

Efforts to change one's sexual orientation have been found to be harmful and ineffective.Which strategy was found to be the most harmful?

A) psychiatry
B) church counseling
C) support groups
D) righteousness

Question 30

Research studies that have compared sexual orientation of monozygotic twins and dizygotic twins are not perfect because they:

A) establish an especially weak genetic basis for sexual orientation.
B) establish an especially weak genetic basis for romantic attraction.
C) include small numbers of people who are not straight.
D) include large numbers of people who are not straight.

Question 31

According to neuroscientist LeVay,_____ men and _____ women have been exposed to higher levels of testosterone prenatally and are thereby "masculinized" biologically.

A) straight;bisexual
B) bisexual;lesbian
C) bisexual;straight
D) straight;lesbian

Question 32

Your friend Clare mentions to you that she is not interested in sex;rather,she just wants to be able to find a partner with whom she can spend time and with whom she can travel.Based on this,it is likely that Clare could be characterized as:

A) aromantic.
B) celibate.
C) asexual.
D) bisexual.

Question 33

Asexuality is different from celibacy in that:

A) asexual people experience sexual desire.
B) asexual people do not experience sexual desire.
C) celibate people do not experience sexual desire.
D) celibate people are sexually active.

Question 34

Based on laboratory observations of same-sex and different-sex couples,straight couples are most likely to use which of the following strategies when discussing differences of opinion?

A) being domineering
B) expressing sadness
C) whining
D) showing affection

Question 35

In high school,your friend Jordan only dated men,so you were surprised to learn that she is now dating a woman.The idea that Jordan's sexual attractions can change is best reflected by which concept?

A) sexual identity
B) sexual arousal
C) sexual behavior
D) sexual fluidity

Question 36

Your professor,Linda,who is a self-identified female,often wears masculine clothes to class.Linda can be considered to be:

A) sexually fluid.
B) gender conforming.
C) gender nonconforming.
D) asexual.

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT an example of how sexual minorities participate in communities that affirm their relationships?

A) Same-sex couples create "families of choice" as support networks.
B) When gays and lesbians end their relationships,they are likely to remain in contact with ex-partners.
C) When gays and lesbians end their relationship,they are not likely to remain in contact with ex-partners.
D) Same-sex couples seek support from their families of origin.

Question 38

People become clear about their sexual identities between the ages of ____ and ____.

A) 4;11
B) 12;17
C) 18;23
D) 24;31

Question 39

Same-sex couples face various forms of stigma,prejudice,and discrimination.Which of the following is not one of the forms commonly experienced?

A) fears of rejection
B) feeling public scrutiny
C) internalized stigma
D) seeking community

Question 40

Research suggests that,compared to straight parents,children born to lesbian mothers are likely to:

A) pursue a same-sex relationship.
B) pursue a different-sex relationship.
C) show no difference in sexual attraction.
D) identify as asexual.

Question 41

Which of the following statements about how homosexual and heterosexual relationships differ in terms of relationship dissolution is accurate?

A) In countries where homosexual couples do not have the same rights as heterosexual couples,homosexual relationships are more likely to dissolve than are heterosexual relationships.
B) In countries where homosexual couples have the same rights as heterosexual couples,homosexual relationships are equally likely to dissolve as are heterosexual relationships.
C) Gay male relationships are more likely to end than are lesbian relationships.
D) Relationship satisfaction declines more quickly in lesbian relationships than it does in gay male relationships.

Question 42

All of the following are examples of the ways in which the sex lives of gay versus straight couples differ EXCEPT:

A) Gay men are least likely to report sexual exclusivity with their partner as important.
B) Gay men are more likely to report being monogamous.
C) Straight men are more likely to report that sex outside the relationship is acceptable.
D) Straight men prefer more sensual interaction.

Question 43

Describe the characteristics of sexual attraction for women and men.

Question 44

Describe the ways in which homosexuality may enhance the fitness of close relatives (hint: think of the cross-cultural studies conducted with gay men in Samoa and Indonesia).

Question 45

Compared to relationships involving one woman and one man,in lesbian relationships,sex tends to be:

A) more frequent and longer-lasting.
B) more frequent but shorter-lasting.
C) less frequent and shorter-lasting.
D) less frequent but longer-lasting.

Question 46

Lesbian couples devote approximately ________ minutes to their sexual encounters,compared to the approximately _____ minutes for women with a male partner.

A) 60;20
B) 20;60
C) 30;90
D) 90;30

Question 47

When we make comparisons between same- and different-sex couples,what are the three big traps to be avoided?

Question 48

Based on laboratory observations of same-sex and different-sex couples,gay and lesbian couples are most likely to use which of the following strategies when discussing differences of opinion?

A) being domineering
B) being belligerent
C) expressing humor
D) showing affection

Question 49

_______ couples who had been together more than 10 years were the most likely to report having sex once a month or less.

A) Married
B) Gay
C) Lesbian
D) Dating

Question 50

Imagine you are at a dinner party and you overhear someone talking about Lady Gaga's song,"Born this Way." Overhearing this conversation leads an acquaintance to discuss how people are born with a specific sexual orientation and that social influence matters little.Would you agree or disagree with this acquaintance? Please provide support for your answer.

Question 51

______ are more likely to have open relationships than straight men are.

A) Bisexual women
B) Lesbian women
C) Gay men
D) Bisexual men

Question 52

Compared to straight couples,which of the following couples are most prone to relationship breakdown and divorce?

A) gay couples
B) bisexual females
C) bisexual males
D) lesbian couples

Question 53

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways the relationships of gay and lesbian couples differ from the relationships of heterosexual couples?

A) Gay and lesbian couples do not receive the same level of societal and familial support that their heterosexual counterparts receive.
B) Homosexual people must come to terms with having a sexual orientation that can be the subject of prejudice.
C) Because they are part of the mainstream,heterosexual people do not need to worry about how they are going to develop as participants in romantic relationships.
D) Unlike heterosexual couples,gay and lesbian couples are often not able to express intimacy in public.