NCC HED251 Chapter 9 Quiz Latest 2021

HED251 Human Sexuality

Chapter 9 Quiz

•             Question 1          On Kinsey's 7-point scale (0-6), he regarded anyone as bisexual who had a rating of        

                2

                3

                4

                all of the above

•             Question 2          With regards to homosexuals as parents, which of the following is TRUE?                            

                most homosexuals have weak parental instincts

                children raised by openly homosexual parents usually grow up to have a homosexual orientation

                children raised by openly homosexual parents usually grow up to have a heterosexual orientation

                children raised by openly homosexual parents are more likely to show gender identity conflicts than children raised by heterosexual parents

•             Question 3          Homosexuals discover their sexual orientation                                 

                in childhood

                in adolescence

                in adulthood

                all of the above

•             Question 4          Cross-cultural studies of homosexuality have found that, compared to the United States, most cultures                                               

                have about the same attitudes

                are even less tolerant

                are more tolerant

                are more tolerant regarding female homosexuality, but less tolerant regarding male homosexuality

•             Question 5          The American Psychiatric Association classifies homosexuality as                                              

                a mental illness

                a deviation

                an emotional disturbance

                none of the above

•             Question 6          The American Medical Association and American Psychological Association both oppose attempts by therapists to change an individual's sexual orientation.                                           

                True

                False

•             Question 7          Sexual orientation consists of which of the following components?                                         

                affective (sexual attraction, feelings of desire and love)

                behavioral

                self-identity

                all of the above

•             Question 8          The first stage in coming out is                                  

                admitting to oneself of a homosexual orientation

                complete openness about one's homosexuality

                getting to know other homosexuals

                telling family and friends of one's sexual orientation

•             Question 9          In this book, sexual orientation is defined as                                      

                a dichotomous choice

                distinct preferences formed during childhood

                distinct preferences consistently made after adolescence in the presence of clear alternatives

                exclusive preferences made in the presence of clear alternatives

•             Question 10        An important task for any adult, regardless of their sexual orientation, is to                        

                develop an acceptance of their sexuality

                find acceptable ways to express it

                learn to incorporate their sexuality into their total lifestyle

                all of the above