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Question 1 Which of the following illustrates the term sexual orientation?

A) women attracted to women and men

B) women not attracted to men or women

C) men attracted to men and women

D) all of the above

Question 2

Which of the following statements reflects perceptions of homosexuality in the 19th century?

A) Being homosexual was unnatural.

B) Homosexual individuals were mentally ill.

C) Homosexuality could be treated with therapy.

D) All of the above

Question 3

The percentage of the population that is LGBT could range from about...

A) 1% to 4%

B) 4% to 9%

C) 4% to 20%

D) 4% to 35%

Question 4

The following statements accurately reflect the coming out process for gays and lesbians except...

A) The coming out process is not simple and requires considerable introspection.

B) The coming out process involves revealing the individual's true gender identity.

C) The coming out process involves revealing the individual's true sexual identity.

D) Coming out can result in psychological well-being; unfortunately, it can also expose the individual to social avoidance and even physical harm.

Question 5

Which of the following is not true regarding LGBT individuals and their civil rights?

A) There are states in the United States that protect against employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

B) The federal government protects civilian employees in federal workplaces from discrimination on the basis of sexual and gender identity.

C) Nearly all Fortune 500 companies prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

D) As of 2013, the EEOC successfully defended the civil rights of LGBT individuals under Title VII's sex discrimination provision.

Question 6

Heterosexism refers to...

A) a heterosexual person or a cisgender person who supports the rights of the LGBT community.

B) the fear or hatred of individuals who do not conform to traditional gender roles.

C) attitudes or actions that belittle people who are not heterosexual.

D) the intolerance or hatred of transgender individuals.

Question 7

Which of the following best defines the term transgender?

A) individuals who are attracted to members of their same sex

B) individuals who were assigned one gender at birth but identify with the opposite gender

C) individuals who are attracted to both male and female sexes

D) women who are sexually attracted to women and men who are attracted to men

Question 8

Which of the following does not reflect religious attitudes or behaviors toward the LGBT community?

A) Some church-going individuals seem to be more accepting of LGBT people in their churches than others.

B) Church leaders seem to be divided on whether to welcome LGBT individuals to the church or not.

C) To date, there are no LGBT church leaders in the United States.

D) The Episcopal Church and the United Church of Christ are some of the denominations that are more inclusive of LGBT individuals.

Question 9

Which of the following choices best defines the term sexual orientation?

A) a romantic or sexual attraction

B) being gay or lesbian

C) being bi-sexual or transgender

D) the gender with which individuals identify

Question 10

Which of the following would be least likely to explain the apprehension people have demonstrated toward the LGBT community and gay marriage?

A) Lack of fit theory

B) Adverse impact theory

C) Similarity-attraction hypothesis

D) Social dominance theory