Question 1

Research on sexual fluidity suggests:

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that females tend to display greater sexual fluidity than males, meaning their sexual attractions can change more over time.

Question 2

Tuan identifies his sexual orientation as bisexual. Tuan:

Accepted Answer

Bisexual individuals often experience a sense of not fully belonging to either the heterosexual or homosexual communities, leading to feelings of isolation or exclusion. This is due to the binary nature of many social attitudes towards sexuality, which can overlook or misunderstand bisexuality.

Question 3

In high school, Juanita dated several boys. Although she was currently in a long-distance relationship with Jason, she began to have a romantic and sexual relationship with her female college roommate. Juanita would be described as:

Accepted Answer

Juanita's romantic and sexual relationships with both males (her high school boyfriends and Jason) and a female (her college roommate) suggest that she is attracted to more than one gender, fitting the definition of bisexuality.

Question 4

Individuals who are primarily heterosexual and have some degree of sexual interest in and/or experience with the same sex are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Individuals who are primarily heterosexual but have some degree of sexual interest in or experience with the same sex are often referred to as "mostly straight." This term acknowledges the spectrum of sexual orientation, recognizing that not everyone fits neatly into categories of exclusively heterosexual or homosexual.

Question 5

Brigett is in high school and noticed she does not have the same feelings as her friends toward boys. She also noticed she did not have any feelings toward girls. She decided to talk to the school counselor to see if there was something wrong with her. What would the school counselor explain to her?

Accepted Answer

Asexuality is a sexual orientation characterized by a lack of sexual attraction to anyone, which seems to describe Brigett's feelings as she does not experience sexual attraction toward boys or girls.

Question 6

_______ with a particular sexual orientation is one of the variables of sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

Self-identity is a variable of sexual orientation because it refers to how individuals perceive themselves in terms of their sexual orientation, which can influence their behaviors, feelings, and sense of belonging.

Question 7

A person who is sexually and emotionally attractive to and is romantically in love with people of any sex or gender identity would be:

Accepted Answer

Pansexual individuals are attracted to people regardless of their sex or gender identity, meaning they can be attracted to anyone across the gender spectrum. This is what distinguishes pansexuality from other sexual orientations.

Question 8

Carlos is a sophomore in college. He has never told anyone in his family that does not have sexual feelings toward girls. He has been struggling with hiding who he really is all these years. Which of the following represents Carlos?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Carlos is a sophomore in college. He...

Question 9

Bobby, who is male, has mostly been involved in sexual relationships with men, but Bob has had a few sexual encounters with women also. Bob's rating on the Kinsey scale would be:

Accepted Answer

The Kinsey scale ranges from 0 (exclusively heterosexual) to 6 (exclusively homosexual), with X indicating no socio-sexual contacts or reactions. Given that Bobby has mostly been involved with men but has had a few encounters with women, a rating of 5 (predominantly homosexual, only incidentally heterosexual) would be appropriate. There is no option 8 on the Kinsey scale.

Question 10

Lisa Diamond uses the term sexual fluidity to describe:

Accepted Answer

Sexual fluidity, as described by Lisa Diamond, refers to the variability in same-sex and other-sex attraction that an individual can experience at different times throughout their life span.

Question 11

Data from more than 3,600 research subjects showed that high sex drive in women who identified themselves as heterosexual was associated with:

Accepted Answer

High sex drive in women who identified as heterosexual was associated with increased sexual attraction to both men and women. This suggests that a higher sex drive may broaden sexual attraction beyond a person's stated sexual orientation.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about a person who is gay or lesbian is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

The statement that lesbians or gay males who refer to themselves as queer have a low self-concept is false. The term "queer" has been reclaimed by many in the LGBTQ+ community as a term of empowerment and identity, not an indication of low self-concept.

Question 13

About ______ of women identify as gay or lesbian.

Accepted Answer

Estimates vary, but studies generally find that around 1.1% of women identify as gay or lesbian. This percentage can fluctuate based on the population surveyed and the methodology used.

Question 14

Neil is a gay male. Neil:

Accepted Answer

Most individuals, including those who identify as gay, become aware of their sexual orientation before or during puberty, not as a result of specific experiences later in life.

Question 15

Which of the following is the BEST definition of the term homosexual ?

Accepted Answer

The most accurate and comprehensive definition of a homosexual is someone who is sexually, emotionally, and socially attracted to members of their same gender. This encompasses the full spectrum of attraction beyond just sexual encounters.

Question 16

Marisol identifies her sexual orientation as lesbian. Marisol:

Accepted Answer

Many individuals who identify as lesbian may still experience some level of attraction to males, as sexual orientation can be fluid and diverse.

Question 17

Anne is a female and has had about as many sexual experiences with women as she has with men. Anne's rating on the Kinsey scale would be:

Accepted Answer

The Kinsey scale measures sexual orientation, ranging from 0 (exclusively heterosexual) to 6 (exclusively homosexual). A rating of 3 indicates an equal attraction to both sexes, which matches Anne's experiences.

Question 18

An asexual person is someone who:

Accepted Answer

Asexuality is defined by a lack of sexual attraction to others, regardless of their actual sexual activity or behaviors. It is a sexual orientation, not a choice or behavior.

Question 19

Although Trina is not particularly attracted to other women, she agrees to perform oral sex on one of her boyfriend's female friends after her boyfriend repeatedly asks her to do this. Trina:

Accepted Answer

Trina's action of engaging in sexual activity with another woman at her boyfriend's request, despite not being particularly attracted to other women, is an example of performative bisexuality. This term refers to engaging in bisexual behavior or acts for the entertainment or pleasure of others, rather than out of genuine attraction or sexual orientation.

Question 20

An individual who is sexually attracted to men and women, no matter their sexual preference and/or identity, would be defined as:

Accepted Answer

Pansexual individuals are attracted to people regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation, which means they can be attracted to men, women, and anyone across the gender spectrum. This definition best fits the description given.

Quiz 9: Sexual Orientations