Question 1

According to one survey of adult men in the United States,about __________ had at least one sexual contact with another male at some time in their lives.

Accepted Answer

According to various surveys and studies, the percentage of adult men in the United States who report having had at least one sexual contact with another male at some time in their lives is around 9%. This figure can vary depending on the survey and methodology used, but it is a commonly cited estimate.

Question 2

According to a survey of a random sample of 3500 U.S.adults taken in 1994 by Laumann and colleagues,approximately __________ of men and __________ of women describe themselves as having a homosexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

The Laumann survey found that approximately 3% of men and 1% of women described themselves as having a homosexual orientation. Therefore, the closest answer choice is C, which matches the percentages for men but has a lower percentage for women. None of the other answer choices come close to these percentages.

Question 3

Most of the intersexed individuals who have spoken out publicly have said that they recommend

Accepted Answer

Most intersexed individuals have spoken out against surgery being done on infants and young children before they are able to give informed consent. They believe that it is important for intersex individuals to have control over their own bodies and make decisions about their own gender identity, rather than having it chosen for them by doctors or parents. Rearing all intersex individuals as "neuters" or administering female hormones at age 12 are not recommended by the majority of intersex advocates. Concealing the fact of early intersex appearance is also not recommended as it can lead to confusion and shame for the individual.

Question 4

The estimate that 10% of people are predominantly homosexual,based on Kinsey's reports,seems to

Accepted Answer

Kinsey's estimate that 10% of people are predominantly homosexual is widely considered to overestimate the true percentage. Subsequent research and surveys typically report lower percentages, suggesting that the number of people who identify as predominantly homosexual is less than 10%.

Question 5

Kinsey's survey apparently overestimated the frequency of homosexual orientations in the United States because

Accepted Answer

Kinsey's survey used a nonrandom, nonrepresentative sample, which means that the people who participated were not chosen randomly and did not accurately represent the general population. As a result, the survey was biased and overestimated the frequency of homosexual orientations in the United States.

Question 6

The term "sexual orientation" refers to a person's

Accepted Answer

Sexual orientation refers to a person's enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attraction to men, women, both genders, or none. It is primarily characterized by a preference for male or female sexual partners.

Question 7

People called intersexes have

Accepted Answer

Intersex people have a sexual anatomy that is not exclusively male or female. It is possible for their anatomy to appear to be a combination of both male and female anatomies. The number of siblings of a particular gender is not related to whether someone is intersex or not. And there is no evidence to suggest that intersex people have intersex parents.

Question 8

What happens to the sexual development of a genetically female fetus that is exposed to more than the normal amount of testosterone during early development (more than normal for a female,though less than normal for a male)?

Accepted Answer

Exposure to excess testosterone during early development can result in the development of an appearance that is intermediate between the normal male and female patterns. This is known as intersex or ambiguous genitalia. The exact outcome can vary depending on the timing and amount of exposure.

Question 9

The treatment of intersexed individuals has traditionally involved

Accepted Answer

The answer of The treatment of intersexed individuals has traditionally...

Question 10

Of the following,same sex activity is reported most frequently by

Accepted Answer

The answer of Of the following,same sex activity is reported...

Question 11

According to recent surveys of random or representative samples of the American public,about what percentage of adult men have a predominantly gay (homosexual)orientation?

Accepted Answer

Multiple studies suggest that the percentage of adult men who identify as gay or have a predominantly homosexual orientation falls within the 3-4% range. While estimates vary, this percentage is generally consistent across studies and is unlikely to be higher than 10% or lower than 0.5%.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT currently recommended for the treatment of intersexed individuals?

Accepted Answer

Taking measures to avoid the development of a specific gender identity is not recommended in the treatment of intersexed individuals. The focus should be on allowing the individual to determine their own gender identity and making decisions about treatment options that prioritize their physical and mental well-being. A, B, and C are all currently recommended approaches to treatment.

Question 13

What evidence is there,if any,that homosexuality may be partly the result of genetics?

Accepted Answer

This is because monozygotic twins share all of their genetic material, while dizygotic twins only share 50% on average. Therefore, if homosexuality is partly genetic, we would expect a higher concordance rate (both twins being homosexual) in monozygotic twins compared to dizygotic twins. Studies have found that this is indeed the case, providing evidence for a genetic component to homosexuality.

Question 14

In the early 1900s psychologists and psychiatrists advocated the "enlightened" view that homosexuality was

Accepted Answer

In the early 1900s, psychological experts considered homosexuality as a form of mental illness or disease. They believed that this behavior could be treated and cured through psychotherapy or other medical interventions. The concept of homosexuality being a normal or typical sexual orientation was not widely accepted at that time.

Question 15

In one study,men reporting to be bisexual were shown films of sex acts between two men or films of sex acts between two women.The researchers concluded that

Accepted Answer

The study found that very few bisexual men have equally strong sexual excitement about both male and female partners, indicating a variability in attraction rather than a balanced interest in both sexes.

Question 16

Which,if any,of the following brothers of a homosexual would be most likely to be homosexual himself?

Accepted Answer

Twin studies suggest that sexual orientation has a genetic component, and monozygotic (identical) twins have a higher concordance rate for homosexuality than dizygotic (fraternal) twins or siblings. Adopted siblings may have a different genetic background and environmental experiences, making the relationship between the homosexuality of the adopted brother and the original brother unclear.

Question 17

Whether a person develops a male or female sexual anatomy depends mostly on what aspect of hormones in early development?

Accepted Answer

Testosterone levels greatly influence the development of male sexual anatomy during fetal development.

Question 18

If a human fetus were exposed to very low levels of both testosterone and estrogen throughout prenatal development,its sexual anatomy at birth would appear

Accepted Answer

Both testosterone and estrogen are needed for the development of male sexual anatomy, so low levels of both hormones would result in female-like anatomy.

Question 19

According to a survey of almost 3500 U.S.adults by Laumann et al.(1994),the percentage of men in the U.S.who describe themselves as having a homosexual orientation is approximately __________.

Accepted Answer

The survey by Laumann et al. (1994) found that approximately 3% of U.S. men described themselves as having a homosexual orientation.

Question 20

A study in which people were asked to rate the strength of their sex drive and their degree of attraction to men and women found that for heterosexual women,a strong sex drive correlated with

Accepted Answer

The study found that a strong sex drive for heterosexual women correlated with increased interest in both men and women. This suggests that women with a strong sex drive may experience attraction towards multiple genders.

Quiz 11: Motivated Behaviors