Question 1

Which is the most socially acceptable form of sexual behavior in most cultures?

Accepted Answer

Heterosexuality is the most socially acceptable form of sexual behavior in most cultures. While societal and cultural norms are changing and becoming more accepting of other forms of sexual behavior, heterosexuality remains the most widely accepted and mainstream form.

Question 2

Richard is homosexual and has been for many years.Ever since high school,he knew that he was gay,although he often wished that he was heterosexual.The fact that Richard is sexually attracted to men and not to women defines his sexual ________.

Accepted Answer

Sexual orientation refers to an individual's enduring pattern of romantic, emotional, and/or sexual attractions to men, women, both genders or none. In this case, Richard's attraction to men defines his sexual orientation as homosexual.

Answer: D 
 Sexual preference is a term that has been used to describe an individual's choice or preference for a certain gender or type of sexual behavior, such as a preference for oral sex over vaginal sex. However, sexual orientation refers to an individual's inherent attractions, rather than a choice or preference.

Question 3

Raphael has only dated men in the past.He stated that in high school,he began to notice that he was only attracted to men.As a result,he has been in a relationship with a man for the past 5 years and is very happy.Raphael is considered ________ in terms of his sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

Raphael's consistent attraction to and romantic relationships with men indicate that he identifies as homosexual.

Question 4

According to research,the majority of gay or bisexual college men report they first became aware of their sexual orientation in ________.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that most gay or bisexual college men become aware of their sexual orientation during their junior high or high school years, typically around age 12-15. This is the time when boys start to feel attracted to other boys and may begin to question their sexual orientation. It is less common for individuals to recognize their sexual orientation before entering school or during elementary school. Middle school is also a possibility, but junior high or high school is still the most common answer.

Question 5

Severe stress experienced by a pregnant woman during the ________ trimester might increase the chance of a male child becoming homosexual.

Accepted Answer

There is no scientific evidence to support the claim that severe stress during pregnancy can influence a child's sexual orientation. This statement is a myth and has been debunked by multiple studies.

Question 6

Lance is in the 12^th grade and is presently dating the head cheerleader,Ava.Lance is attracted to Ava,who is very feminine in her mannerisms,and Lance reports that he is attracted to girls who are petite and athletic.He and his buddies like to go "cruising for girls" on the weekends,but he has never strayed from Ava and is thinking about proposing to her after they graduate.He has never been attracted to any other boys.Lance is considered ________ in terms of his sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

Lance is attracted to girls who are petite and athletic, and has never been attracted to any other boys. This indicates that he is heterosexual, meaning he is attracted to members of the opposite sex.

Question 7

According to research,the majority of gay or bisexual college women report they first became aware of their sexual orientation in ________.

Accepted Answer

According to research, the majority of gay or bisexual college women reported that they first became aware of their sexual orientation in junior high or high school, making option A the best choice. Options B and C are unlikely, as it is uncommon for children in middle school or elementary school to have an understanding of their sexual orientation. Option D is too broad, as it includes both high school and college years, which could lead to confusion and an incorrect answer.

Question 8

According to recent research,a male may be at a greater likelihood to be homosexual if he has:

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that the more older brothers a male has, the greater his likelihood of being homosexual. This phenomenon is known as the fraternal birth order effect. It is believed to be caused by the mother's immune response to male fetuses, which may become more severe with each male pregnancy, and affect the brain development of subsequent males. This effect has not been found with younger brothers, older sisters, or younger sisters.

Question 9

According to the results of research involving twins and family members,which of the following has been suggested?

Accepted Answer

The research suggests that genes may play a role in determining a person's sexual orientation.

Question 10

Channel is a 43 year old female who has been in sexual relationships with both men and women in the past.She is presently dating a 32 year old female and is thinking of moving to a state which legally recognizes marriage between two women.She is thinking of getting married to her partner,despite still admitting that she finds both men and women attractive.Channel is considered ________ in terms of her sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

Channel has expressed attraction to both men and women, indicating that she is bisexual.

Question 11

According to the fraternal birth-order effect,which of the following individuals is most likely to be gay?

Accepted Answer

The fraternal birth-order effect suggests that the more older brothers a male has, the greater the chance he will be gay. Marquis, who has two older brothers, fits this criteria and therefore is the most likely to be gay according to this theory.

Question 12

Over the past several years,several celebrities have openly discussed their desire for sexual experiences that are satisfying,regardless of the sex of their partner.Most researchers would consider such individuals to be ________.

Accepted Answer

Bisexual. The individuals in question express desire for both male and female partners, indicating a bisexual orientation.

Question 13

When examining the concordance rates of homosexuality between identical twins and fraternal twins or non-twin siblings,the following has been reported by research: if one identical twin is gay,his brother has a ________% chance of being gay as well.If a fraternal twin or a non-twin sibling is gay,his brother has a ________% chance of being gay as well.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that if one identical twin is gay, there is about a 52% chance that the other twin is also gay. For fraternal twins or non-twin siblings, the concordance rate is approximately 22%.

Question 14

Hamer and colleagues discovered that homosexuality may be transmitted by genes on the ________ chromosome,which is passed from mother to son,not father to son.

Accepted Answer

Hamer and colleagues discovered that homosexuality may be transmitted by genes on the X chromosome, which is passed from mother to son, not father to son. Therefore, the correct choice is A, which represents the X chromosome. The other choices (B, C, and D) are incorrect as they do not represent the chromosome that Hamer and colleagues found to be associated with homosexuality.

Question 15

What have twin studies told us about sexual orientation?

Accepted Answer

Twin studies suggest that there is a genetic influence on sexual orientation, but they also suggest that environmental factors play a role. Twin studies have shown that identical twins are more likely to share the same sexual orientation than fraternal twins, indicating a genetic influence, but not all identical twins share the same sexual orientation, suggesting an environmental influence as well. Therefore, although supporting a genetic influence on sexual orientation, they do not rule out environmental influences as a contributor.

Question 16

In male identical twins,if one of the twins is gay,the other has about a ________% chance of also being gay.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that in male identical twins, when one twin is gay, the other twin has a 50% chance of also being gay. This suggests that genetics may play a role in sexual orientation, although environmental factors are also likely to be important.

Question 17

Johnny is a gay man who has a wonderful relationship with his sister.He regularly babysits for her children,and enjoys helping to raise them.Johnny's availability to help with the kids,and his interest in doing so,supports the ________ hypothesis of homosexuality.

Accepted Answer

The kin selection hypothesis suggests that homosexuality may have evolved as a way of providing support for and helping to raise the offspring of close kin, increasing the chances of their genes being passed on. Johnny's willingness to babysit for his sister's children and help raise them is an example of kin selection, as he is providing support for close kin.

Question 18

A sexual ________ is a problem with sexual functioning,or the actual physical workings of the sex act.

Accepted Answer

A sexual dysfunction refers to difficulties experienced during any stage of the sexual response cycle that prevent an individual or couple from experiencing satisfaction from sexual activity. It can include problems with desire, arousal, orgasm, or pain.

Question 19

Most recent surveys indicate that ________ of men between the ages of 15 and 44 years are predominantly homosexual.

Accepted Answer

While estimates vary, most recent surveys indicate that only a small percentage of men between the ages of 15 and 44 years are predominantly homosexual, generally falling within the range of 2-3 percent.

Question 20

James,a single man,is sexually attracted to men,but not women.According to your text,James is:

Accepted Answer

James is homosexual because he is attracted to people of the same gender.

Quiz 10: Social Psychology