Question 1

The degree to which a gay Latino man participates in the gay world depends on his

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Acculturation refers to the process of adapting to a new culture. For a gay Latino man, the degree to which he has acculturated to the mainstream American culture will determine his level of participation in the gay world. If he has strong ties to his Latino culture, he may be less likely to fully participate in the predominantly white, westernized gay culture. On the other hand, if he has fully assimilated into American culture, he may feel more comfortable participating in the mainstream gay world. Self-respect, ethical values, and religion may also influence his level of participation, but these factors are less related to his level of acculturation.

Question 2

Higher levels of psychiatric distress among sexual minorities may be partly due to

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The social hazards associated with being a sexual minority, such as discrimination, can lead to higher levels of psychiatric distress. While hormonal and genetic factors may play a role in sexual orientation, they are not directly related to the social stressors that sexual minorities often face.

Question 3

Men who rely on online dating sites in finding a partner are most likely emphasize their

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Men often emphasize their financial status on online dating sites to attract potential partners, as it is perceived as a desirable trait.

Question 4

Which of the following refers to the practice of living together and having a sexual relationship with each other?

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Cohabitation refers to the practice of living together and having a sexual relationship with each other. Serial monogamy refers to a series of exclusive sexual relationships, while common law marriage and open marriage refer specifically to legal arrangements and agreements about marriage and sexual relationships.

Question 5

Which of the following concepts has formed laws that grant some of the protections of marriage to gay men and lesbian women who cohabit in committed relationships?

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Domestic partnership laws have been established to grant some of the legal protections of marriage to same-sex couples who cohabit in committed relationships. Open relationship, free love, and free union are not terms used to describe legal relationships for LGBTQ+ individuals.

Question 6

Which of the following is seen as a viable living arrangement as young adults are deferring marriage longer?

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Cohabitation is seen as a viable living arrangement as young adults are deferring marriage. Cohabitation refers to two people living together in a romantic relationship without being legally married. This allows couples to test their compatibility and commitment before getting married.

Question 7

Why is being gay more problematic for an African American man?

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Question 8

Separated and divorced men and women tend to have

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Separated and divorced men and women have different expectations about relationships because of their previous marital experience. Their previous experience can shape their attitudes towards future relationships, leading to different expectations and standards compared to never-married young adults.

Question 9

Negative attitudes and affects toward homosexuality in other persons and toward same-sex attraction in oneself is referred to as

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Internalized homophobia refers to the negative attitudes and feelings towards homosexuality either in oneself or towards same-sex attraction in others. Heteronormativity refers to the assumption that heterosexuality is the only normal and natural sexual orientation. Self-labeling refers to the process of identifying and labeling oneself with a particular sexual orientation, while closeting refers to the act of concealing one's sexual orientation from others.

Question 10

The length of first cohabitation for women is higher for

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Question 11

According to Meston and Buss,the reason college students have sex is

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According to Meston and Buss, the primary reason college students have sex is due to lust in the body rather than a love connection in the heart.

Question 12

Carla is a lesbian woman who belongs to a community that gives high regard to each person's sexual orientation.Sexual orientations are viewed with sacredness in her society due to the belief in the Great Spirit.Which of the following cultures is Carla most likely to be from?

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The mention of "Great Spirit" and the high regard for sexual orientation suggest that Carla is most likely from a Native American culture. Native American cultures often have spiritual beliefs that view sexual orientation as sacred and honor individuals of different sexual orientations.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary reasons college-age students have sex?

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Question 14

Judy,a university student,is a lesbian woman.She has multiple same-sex partners within the university campus.What kind of reaction is Judy most likely to experience from her peer group?

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University campuses are generally considered to be more liberal and accepting of diverse sexual orientations. Therefore, it is likely that Judy's peers will accept her orientation. However, it is important to note that this may not be the case for all universities or peer groups, and discrimination and bullying may still occur.

Question 15

Which of these is NOT an outcome of the increase in unmarried young adults?

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The increase in unmarried young adults has led to a decrease in marriage rates, but it has not necessarily impacted the number of separated and divorced men and women. Therefore, option C is not an outcome of the increase in unmarried young adults.

Question 16

What is the main difference between dating in a school environment and dating in the working singles world?

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Question 17

The dramatic increase in the number of unmarried adults has occurred largely as a result of

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The trend of men and women marrying later in life has contributed significantly to the increase in the number of unmarried adults.

Question 18

Gareth "sleeps around" with multiple partners during his college days in order to achieve popularity among his peer group members.Which of the following types of reasons is most likely to have motivated Gareth to pursue this?

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Gareth's motivation to sleep around with multiple partners seems to be goal-oriented, where his primary goal is to achieve popularity among his peer group members.

Question 19

Rahim,an Asian citizen,is a gay man who forms an idea on his own that same-sex attraction is a perversion,and therefore,decides not to "come out." When he comes of marriageable age,he decides to marry a woman in spite of his orientation.Which of the following attitudes is expressed by Rahim?

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Rahim's decision not to "come out" and marry a woman despite his homosexual orientation suggests that he has internalized a negative attitude towards homosexuality, also known as internalized homophobia. This can stem from societal pressures and stigmatization towards the LGBTQ+ community, leading individuals to feel ashamed of their sexual orientation and hide it or even try to change it.

Question 20

Compared to men,women who rely on online dating sites in finding a partner are most likely emphasize their

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Women who rely on online dating sites in finding a partner are most likely to emphasize their physical attributes. This is because online dating profiles are often based on physical appearance, and women may feel that they need to highlight their physical attributes in order to attract potential partners.

Quiz 7: Sexuality in Adulthood