Question 1

Persons who identify as belonging to a sexual or gender minority include lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and others who prefer no labels at all.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true.

Question 2

General counseling implications for working with LGBTQQ clients include the following with the EXCEPTION of _____:&#10;A) Keeping in mind how being afraid of losing close family relationships can affect an individual's life experience&#10;B) Being knowledgeable about safe sex practices and HIV/AIDS education&#10;C) Being aware of the historical role that mental health professionals have played in pathologizing LGBTQQ clients through diagnoses and treatments&#10;D) Empowering LGBTQQ people by convincing them to ignore experiences of discrimination

Accepted Answer

Empowering LGBTQQ people by convincing them to ignore experiences of discrimination is not an appropriate counseling implication. Instead, counselors should help clients develop coping strategies and resiliency in the face of discrimination and create a safe and supportive environment for clients to express their concerns and feelings.

Question 3

The most difficult period for children of lesbian or gay parents is ____, when homophobia in general is high.&#10;A) Early childhood&#10;B) Early adolescence&#10;C) Young adulthood&#10;D) Middle Age

Accepted Answer

Early adolescence can be a difficult period for children of lesbian or gay parents when homophobia is high. During this stage, children may feel pressure to conform to societal norms and may experience discrimination or teasing from peers. This can cause them to feel isolated or ashamed of their family structure. However, research has shown that supportive environments and open communication within the family can help mitigate these challenges.

Question 4

In order to be ready to work with LGBTQQ clients, counselors should consider all of the following EXCEPT:&#10;A) Assume that a client is heterosexual until the client tells you otherwise&#10;B) Do not use heterosexually-biased language&#10;C) Help client work through family and community challenges&#10;D) Examining their own assumptions and biases about sexuality

Accepted Answer

Assuming a client's sexual orientation without allowing them to self-identify can be harmful and create a barrier to building trust in the therapeutic relationship. It is important to approach each client with an open mind and create a safe and affirming space for them to share their identity.

Question 5

Common victim reactions to anti-gay violence include all of the following EXCEPT:&#10;A) Resignation&#10;B) Shame&#10;C) Anger&#10;D) Self-disclosure

Accepted Answer

Common victim reactions to anti-gay violence include resignation, shame, and anger. However, self-disclosure is not typically a common reaction, as individuals may fear further victimization or discrimination.

Question 6

Internalized homophobia&#10;A) When gay men, lesbians, and bisexuals believe the homophobic prejudices of our society&#10;B) When gay men, lesbians, and bisexuals are subjected to anti-gay bias or homophobia

Accepted Answer

The answer of Internalized homophobia&#10;A) When gay men, lesbians, and...

Question 7

The Compton Cafeteria riots of 1966 in San Francisco and the Stonewall riots of 1969 in New York are credited with giving rise to the modern transgender and lesbian and gay liberation movements, respectively. Several years later, a significant historical event took place ____:

A) A decrease in pathological bias
B) The American Psychiatric Association declassified homosexuality as a mental disorder
C) Creation of the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs
D) Gay marriage legalized in all 50 states

Accepted Answer

The declassification of homosexuality as a mental disorder by the American Psychiatric Association in 1973 was a significant step towards reducing stigmatization and discrimination towards the LGBTQ+ community, and contributed to the advancement of LGBTQ+ rights.

Question 8

Some LGBTQQ advocates argue that since sexual orientation is biologically determined, then it is not a choice, hence it is not immoral.

Accepted Answer

Many scientific studies support the idea that sexual orientation has a biological basis and is not a choice. Therefore, being LGBTQQ is not immoral since it is not something that can be controlled or changed.

Question 9

If you are unclear as to how a sexual or gender minority client wishes to be addressed, the best way to figure this out is to ask the individual.

Accepted Answer

It is important to respect an individual's preferred gender pronouns and terminology. The best way to determine this is to ask the client directly, as assumptions or guesses based on appearance or other factors can be inappropriate and hurtful.

Question 10

Transgenderism and transsexualism are viewed as sacred in many cultures, including the two-spirit persons of First Nations (Native American) cultures or the hijra of India.

Accepted Answer

Transgenderism and transsexualism are often considered sacred or revered in many cultures, such as among the two-spirit persons of First Nations cultures and the hijra of India.

Question 11

Match the definition to the corresponding concept
-Born with variations in their genitalia, reproductive organs, or endocrine systems that do not fit in categories commonly defined for male or female sex