Deck 8: Sexual Orientation

Question 1

Polls show that ________ people accept gays and lesbians than before; however, the number of Americans who believe homosexuality should be illegal has ____________.

A) more; stayed the same
B) less; increased
C) more; decreased
D) less; stayed the same

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Explore the unique oppressions a person who identifies as bisexual might bring to counseling.

Answer 2

not answered

Question 3

The _____________ dimensions that influence a person's sexual orientation identity include biological factors, microsocial context, gender norms, culture, and religion.

A) societal
B) biopsychosocial
C) developmental
D) biological

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The notion of homosexuality being a mental illness was fueled by:

A) Freud
B) the psychosocial theory
C) the psychoanalytic tradition
D) developmental theories

Question 5

In the 1980s and into the 1990s, the gay community was greatly affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic which led to all of the following except:

A) losses of friends and partners
B) fear of diagnosis
C) medical and social crises of illness
D) anti-discrimination campaigns by doctors

Question 6

What obstacles might exist for counselors working with client's of a different sexual orientation? How might those obstacles be overcome?

Question 7

The happenings at Stonewall Inn Bar on June 28, 1960 were significant because

A) it gave police officers the right to arrest a person due to their sexual orientation
B) it lead to segregation in bars being outlawed
C) it inspired a mass liberation movement which provided political analysis of sexism and gender roles
D) it became the first night club to identify with the gay community

Question 8

The stage characterized by congruence and consistency between individual identity and development process is:

A) synthesis
B) diffusion
C) deepening and commitment
D) active exploration

Question 9

What personal and social obstacles might be keeping you from becoming an LGBT ally? How might you work through these issues in order to become a better ally?

Question 10

In terms of sexual orientation identity development a person in the __________ stage describes acceptance of sexual roles and identity while avoiding sexual self-exploration, whereas a person in the ____________ stage engages in purposeful exploration of sexual needs, values, and orientation.

A) active exploration; unexplored commitment
B) diffusion; synthesis
C) unexplored commitment; active exploration
D) diffusion; active exploration

Question 11

The division of sexuality into abnormal and normal:

A) has not been a historical constant
B) has always been present in society
C) has never occurred historically
D) is a common theme repeated throughout history

Question 12

A client who comes to counseling wondering "Could I be gay?" is most likely at which stage of identity development?

A) identity comparison
B) identity confusion
C) identity tolerance
D) identity acceptance

Question 13

Many transgender clients are required to undergo counseling prior to presenting themselves for hormone therapy or sexual reassignment surgeries. What topics and issues might you explore with such a client?

Question 14

How might working with a client at the beginning stages of coming-out differ from a client at the later stages of coming-out?

Question 15

Individuals at the _________ stage of identity development have a strong sense of identity with the gay community and devalue heterosexuality, while individuals at the __________ stage also have a strong sense of identity and have a more inclusive attitude when dealing with heterosexuality.

A) identity synthesis; identity pride
B) identity acceptance; identity tolerance
C) identity tolerance; identity synthesis
D) identity pride; identity synthesis