Question 1

The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007 (also called the Matthew Shepherd Act) would expand the federal hate-crime law to include crimes motivated by bias against a victim's

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A)  actual or perceived sexual orientation.
B)  gender.
C)  gender identity.
D)  all of theseE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Laws regulating adoption by LGB individuals vary by state.​

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The majority of religious groups ___________ with regard to transgendered individuals.

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A)  have been affirming
B)  have oppressed
C)  have been silent
D)  are in denialE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 4

Some Christian groups affirm homosexuals and same-sex relationships.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Women are more likely than men to have negative attitudes toward gay people.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Internalized homophobia refers to

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A)  society's view of heterosexuality as a master social status.
B)  a sense of personal failure and self-hatred among homosexuals resulting from stigmatization.
C)  the belief of heterosexuals that they are morally superior to homosexuals.
D)  the belief espoused by Christian and Muslim religions that homosexuality is opposed to God's will.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 7

The American Psychological Association refers to "treatments" to cure sexual orientation as

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A)  LGBT therapy.
B)  sexual orientation change efforts.
C)  reorientation plans.
D)  strategies to enhance heterosexuality.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

What is "reparative therapy" or "conversion therapy"?

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Question 9

Why is the classification of individuals into sexual orientation categories problematic?

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A)  Distinctions among sexual orientation categories are not as clear-cut as people would like them to be.
B)  Many people who are sexually attracted to or have had sexual relations with individuals of the same sex do not consider themselves homosexual or bisexual.
C)  Because of the social stigma associated with nonheterosexual identities, many individuals conceal or falsely portray their sexual orientation identities to protect themselves from prejudice and discrimination.
D)  all of theseE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

The European Union's stand on LGBT rights is guided by all of the following principles EXCEPT​

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A)  ​elimination of laws and policies that discriminate on the basis of LGBTI status.
B)  ​promotion of equality and nondiscrimination at work, in health care, and in education.
C)  ​protection of the religious right to discriminate based on sexuality.
D)  ​support for those who defend human rights.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

The American Psychiatric Association, the American Psychological Association, and the American Medical Association, as well as other professional organizations, believe that sexual orientation can be changed.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

All of the following are cultural origins of anti-LGB bias EXCEPT.

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A)  religion
B)  rigid gender roles
C)  stereotypes
D)  economic differencesE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 13

Reparative therapy or conversion therapy refers to

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A)  treatment of the mental depression that accompanies the realization one is homosexual.
B)  programs designed to enlighten people and change their prejudices toward homosexuals.
C)  programs dedicated to changing homosexuals' sexual orientations.
D)  programs dedicated to helping parents, siblings, and children of homosexuals accept their loved one's choice of a homosexual lifestyle.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 14

The American Psychiatric Association, the American Psychological Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Counseling Association, the National Association of School Psychologists, the National Association of Social Workers, and the American Medical Association agree that

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A)  sexual orientation cannot be changed.
B)  sexual orientation can be changed with intensive psychotherapy.
C)  efforts to change homosexuality have been largely successful.
D)  sexual orientation is a learned preference.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Explain former Congressman Barney Frank's statement that "gay pride" is important but is no substitute for political action.

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Former Congressman Barney Frank's statem...

Question 16

The majority of Americans supported the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Large national organizations such as the Child Welfare League of America and the American Psychological Association all .

Accepted Answer

A)  are against allowing same-sex couples to foster children.
B)  have supported acts affirming that same-sex couples should not be allowed to have children living with them
C)  have taken the position that a parent's sexual orientation has nothing to do with his or her ability to be a good parent.
D)  believe children of same-sex couples need constant therapy.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 18

All of the following countries have legalized same-sex marriage EXCEPT

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A)  Japan.
B)  Canada.
C)  the Netherlands.
D)  Spain.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Individuals with traditional gender role attitudes tend to hold more negative views toward homosexuality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What was the purpose of California's Proposition 8?​

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A)  ​to allow same-sex couples to marry
B)  ​to amend the state constitution to prohibit same-sex marriage
C)  ​to allow businesses to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation
D)  ​to officially recognize only two genders--male and femaleE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 11: Sexual Orientation and the Struggle for Equality

Women are more likely than men to have negative attitudes toward gay people.

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The European Union's stand on LGBT rights is guided by all of the following principles EXCEPT​

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The American Psychological Association refers to "treatments" to cure sexual orientation as

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Internalized homophobia refers to

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The majority of Americans supported the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell.​

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Reparative therapy or conversion therapy refers to

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What was the purpose of California's Proposition 8?​

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Individuals with traditional gender role attitudes tend to hold more negative views toward homosexuality.

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Large national organizations such as the Child Welfare League of America and the American Psychological Association all .

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Some Christian groups affirm homosexuals and same-sex relationships.

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The American Psychiatric Association, the American Psychological Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Counseling Association, the National Association of School Psychologists, the National Association of Social Workers, and the American Medical Association agree that

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The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007 (also called the Matthew Shepherd Act) would expand the federal hate-crime law to include crimes motivated by bias against a victim's

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All of the following countries have legalized same-sex marriage EXCEPT

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Laws regulating adoption by LGB individuals vary by state.​

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The American Psychiatric Association, the American Psychological Association, and the American Medical Association, as well as other professional organizations, believe that sexual orientation can be changed.

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All of the following are cultural origins of anti-LGB bias EXCEPT.

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The majority of religious groups ___________ with regard to transgendered individuals.

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