Question 1

Which of the following statements about the Kinsey Scale of Sexual Behavior is accurate?

Accepted Answer

The Kinsey Scale classified sexual behavior into seven categories, ranging from exclusively heterosexual to exclusively homosexual.

Question 2

Paul was a respondent in Kinsey's 1953 survey. His sexual behavior was classified as "1." This classification indicates that he has

Accepted Answer

Kinsey's scale ranges from 0 to 6, where "1" indicates predominantly heterosexual behavior with incidental same-gender behavior.

Question 3

Marian has related sexually to both women and men to an equal degree during her adult life. According to the Kinsey Scale of Sexual Behavior, her behavior would be classified as

Accepted Answer

The Kinsey Scale classifies sexual behavior on a scale from 0 to 6, where 0 is exclusively heterosexual and 6 is exclusively homosexual. A score of 3 indicates equal attraction to both sexes.

Question 4

Why was the Kinsey Scale of Sexual Behavior considered so important?

Accepted Answer

The Kinsey Scale was important because it described sexual orientation as a continuum rather than discrete categories, acknowledging the fluidity and variability in human sexual behavior.

Question 5

A weakness of the Kinsey Scale of Sexual Behavior is that it

Accepted Answer

The Kinsey Scale's main weakness is that it uses a linear scale to measure sexual orientation, which oversimplifies the complexity of human sexuality by not accounting for the fluidity and multidimensional aspects of sexual orientation.

Question 6

A weakness of the Kinsey Scale of Sexual Behavior is that it

Accepted Answer

The Kinsey Scale is a continuum that suggests sexual orientation is not binary but rather a spectrum. However, it implies a linear relationship between heterosexuality and homosexuality, suggesting that being more of one means being less of the other, which oversimplifies the complexity of sexual orientation.

Question 7

One controversy regarding sexual orientation centers on the accuracy of Kinsey's findings on the

Accepted Answer

Kinsey's findings on the actual prevalence of same-gender sexual behavior have been controversial due to methodological criticisms and the social context of the time when the research was conducted.

Question 8

Agnes describes herself as lesbian, even though she has never been sexual with either a man or a woman. Such self-identification

Accepted Answer

Self-identification as lesbian without sexual experience highlights the complexity of sexual orientation, which includes personal identity beyond just sexual behavior.

Question 9

Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the conclusions of the researchers who conducted the National Health and Social Life Survey (NHSLS) regarding sexual orientation?

Accepted Answer

The researchers concluded that sexual orientation is complex and cannot be fully captured by a single number, emphasizing its multidimensional nature.

Question 10

The NHSLS study found that

Accepted Answer

The answer of The NHSLS study found that
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Question 11

How did the NHSLS approach issues of sexual orientation?

Accepted Answer

The NHSLS (National Health and Social Life Survey) approached issues of sexual orientation by asking questions about desire, behavior, and self-identification to gather comprehensive data on sexual orientation.

Question 12

Which of the following was NOT demonstrated by the NHSLS research?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following was NOT demonstrated...

Question 13

A somewhat intriguing finding regarding same-gender orientation is that it is more common among individuals who grew up in

Accepted Answer

Urban centers tend to have more diverse populations and more accepting environments, which can lead to a higher visibility and acceptance of same-gender orientation.

Question 14

The term homophobia refers to

Accepted Answer

Homophobia is defined as irrational fears and strong negative attitudes toward gays and lesbians.

Question 15

The Torah

Accepted Answer

The Torah specifically prohibits male-male sexual behavior in Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13, but it does not mention female-female sexual behavior.

Question 16

Around 400 C.E., ___________________ began to introduce a new sexual code that focused on maintaining purity and equated some sexual behaviors with the fallen state of the human soul.

Accepted Answer

Christianity began to introduce a new sexual code around 400 C.E., emphasizing purity and associating certain sexual behaviors with the fallen state of the human soul.

Question 17

How do modern theologians in the Judeo-Christian-Muslim religious traditions view same-gender sexual behavior?

Accepted Answer

Modern theologians in the Judeo-Christian-Muslim traditions have diverse views on same-gender sexual behavior, with some accepting it and others condemning it, reflecting a range of interpretations and beliefs within these religious communities.

Question 18

Late in his career, Freud declared that same-gender sexual orientation is the result of

Accepted Answer

Freud believed that same-gender sexual orientation resulted from arrested sexual development, where an individual did not progress through the psychosexual stages in the typical manner.

Question 19

The typical family background assumed by the traditional psychodynamic model of same-gender sexual orientation did NOT include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The traditional psychodynamic model did not typically include an overprotective father; it focused more on the absence or hostility of the father.

Question 20

Most psychodynamic theorists now view same-gender sexual orientation as a

Accepted Answer

Most psychodynamic theorists now recognize same-gender sexual orientation as a normal and mature developmental state, rather than a disorder or result of negative experiences.

Quiz 13: Sexual Orientation, Identity, and Behavior

Which of the following statements about the Kinsey Scale of Sexual Behavior is accurate?

Paul was a respondent in Kinsey's 1953 survey. His sexual behavior was classified as "1." This classification indicates that he has

Marian has related sexually to both women and men to an equal degree during her adult life. According to the Kinsey Scale of Sexual Behavior, her behavior would be classified as

Why was the Kinsey Scale of Sexual Behavior considered so important?

A weakness of the Kinsey Scale of Sexual Behavior is that it

A weakness of the Kinsey Scale of Sexual Behavior is that it

One controversy regarding sexual orientation centers on the accuracy of Kinsey's findings on the

Agnes describes herself as lesbian, even though she has never been sexual with either a man or a woman. Such self-identification

Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the conclusions of the researchers who conducted the National Health and Social Life Survey (NHSLS) regarding sexual orientation?

The NHSLS study found that

How did the NHSLS approach issues of sexual orientation?

Which of the following was NOT demonstrated by the NHSLS research?

A somewhat intriguing finding regarding same-gender orientation is that it is more common among individuals who grew up in

The term homophobia refers to

The Torah

Around 400 C.E., ___________________ began to introduce a new sexual code that focused on maintaining purity and equated some sexual behaviors with the fallen state of the human soul.

How do modern theologians in the Judeo-Christian-Muslim religious traditions view same-gender sexual behavior?

Late in his career, Freud declared that same-gender sexual orientation is the result of

The typical family background assumed by the traditional psychodynamic model of same-gender sexual orientation did NOT include which of the following?

Most psychodynamic theorists now view same-gender sexual orientation as a