Question 1

Kinsey found that nearly _____ of adult men had experienced homosexual behaviors or had sexually "reacted to" a member of the same sex at some point in their lives.

Accepted Answer

According to Kinsey's research, nearly one-half (or 50%) of adult men had experienced homosexual behaviors or had sexually "reacted to" a member of the same sex at some point in their lives.

Question 2

Alain,an eighth-grader,feels physically attracted to another boy in his grade at school.Alain doesn't know what this might mean,and wonders "Is it just a phase,or is it for real?" Alain is in the _____ stage of coming out.

Accepted Answer

Alain is confused by his feelings and unsure about his orientation.

Question 3

Emily is beginning to understand and acknowledge her feelings for other girls.She is becoming comfortable with the idea that she is probably a lesbian.Emily is in the _____ phase of coming out; this is the _____ stage in the process.

Accepted Answer

In the second stage of the three-stage model of coming out,people become comfortable with their orientation.

Question 4

In the integration phase of coming out,gay and lesbian individuals:

Accepted Answer

In the integration phase of coming out, individuals incorporate their sexual orientation into their overall sense of self. This involves understanding and accepting their same-sex feelings as a natural part of who they are and integrating it with other aspects of their identity.

Answer A, C, and D are not correct:
A) Feeling unsure about their same-sex feelings is typical of the identity confusion phase, which precedes the integration phase of coming out.
C) Acknowledging their orientation is typical of the identity acceptance phase, which precedes the integration phase.
D) Fear of disclosing their orientation is typical of the identity confusion and identity acceptance phases, but in the integration phase, individuals have already accepted their same-sex feelings as a part of their identity.

Question 5

The first systematic surveys of sexual behavior were published in the mid-1900s by:

Accepted Answer

The first systematic surveys of sexual behavior were published in the mid-1900s by Alfred Kinsey, who conducted surveys and interviews to understand human sexual behavior and promulgated the Kinsey scale, which measures sexual orientation.

Question 6

Based on your textbook's discussion,which of the following statements is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Researchers have found a few consistent mental health differences between gays and straights.The prevalence of mental disorders in gays and lesbians is comparable to the rates for other stigmatized groups.

Question 7

According to the Janus report,_____% of men and _____% of women say that they have masturbated.

Accepted Answer

The Janus report indicates that 80% of men and 70% of women have reported masturbating.

Question 8

A study of homophobic straight men revealed that:

Accepted Answer

The study found that homophobic straight men showed more arousal to images of gay sex compared to nonhomophobic straight men, suggesting a potential internal conflict or repression of same-sex attraction.

Question 9

Aaron is homophobic.This means that:

Accepted Answer

Homophobia refers to negative attitudes and irrational fears about homosexuality.

Question 10

Some people believe that homosexuality is a choice and that gay or lesbian parents or teachers may exert a harmful influence on children.To what extent is the empirical evidence reviewed in your textbook consistent with these claims?

Accepted Answer

Homosexuality reflects a nature/nurture interaction.There is no support for the idea that GLBT parents or teachers are harmful to children.

Question 11

For young people coming out,telling ______ is usually the biggest challenge.

Accepted Answer

Coming out to one's parents is typically seen as a daunting task for young people as they may fear rejection or disapproval from those closest to them. While telling friends, coworkers, or classmates can also be difficult, the relationship with parents is often deemed the most crucial, making it the biggest challenge.

Question 12

Which researcher(s)is/are responsible for the publication of textbooks documenting the sexual behaviors of men and women in 1948 and 1953,respectively?

Accepted Answer

The researcher responsible for the publication of textbooks documenting the sexual behaviors of men and women in 1948 and 1953 is Kinsey. The books were titled "Sexual Behavior in the Human Male" and "Sexual Behavior in the Human Female" and were based on extensive surveys conducted by Kinsey and his team.

Question 13

Among which of the following ethnic groups are gays and lesbians least likely to be "out?"

Accepted Answer

African Americans are the least likely to be "out" among the ethnic groups listed. This is due to a number of factors, including the stigma associated with homosexuality in the African American community, the fear of rejection from family and friends, and the lack of role models and support systems for gay and lesbian African Americans.

Question 14

The most comprehensive survey of human sexual behavior since the Kinsey report was conducted by:

Accepted Answer

Janus and Janus conducted the most comprehensive survey of human sexual behavior since the Kinsey report.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is the most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Research shows that children raised by gay parents are just as likely to be straight as children raised by straight parents. There is no evidence to suggest that sexual orientation is determined by the gender identity of the parents. It is important to note that a child's sexual orientation is not something that can be controlled or predetermined by their parents.

Question 16

Lil is open about being a lesbian at work and is active in the local GLBT community.Most likely,Lil is in the _____ stage of coming out.

Accepted Answer

Lil has incorporated her orientation into her overall sense of self.

Question 17

Regarding Kinsey's research on human sexual behavior,which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

Kinsey's sample included a disproportionate number of college-educated people, as he relied heavily on volunteer subjects who were mostly students at Indiana University. This limitation in his sampling methodology has been criticized by later researchers.

Question 18

Homophobia refers to:

Accepted Answer

Homophobia refers to negative attitudes and irrational fears about homosexuality. It does not necessarily involve active discrimination or criminal victimization, and it is not related to a desire for sexual experience with a member of the same sex.

Question 19

A large-scale U.S.survey reveals that _____ of American gays and lesbians have experienced verbal harassment,and _____% have been targeted for hate crimes.

Accepted Answer

According to the information given in the question, over half of American gays and lesbians have experienced verbal harassment, and 20% have been targeted for hate crimes. Option C is the only choice that matches both of these criteria. Option A and B only match one of the criteria, and option D has a higher percentage for hate crimes than what is given in the question.

Question 20

Kinsey found that nearly ____ of all adults did not identify as exclusively heterosexual or as exclusively homosexual,but somewhere in between.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Kinsey found that nearly ____ of all...

Quiz 12: Sexuality and Gender