chp 11 sexual orientation

Heterocentric

- mistaken assumption that everyone is straight (heterosexual

Which of the following statements is true of the exotic becomes erotic (EBE) theory of sexual orientation developed by Daryl Bem?

It suggests that gay men and lesbians are more likely to have gender-nonconforming behaviors in childhood.

________ refers to the sex of the individuals to whom a person is primarily romantically, affectionately, and sexually attracted.

Sexual orientation

Which of these men is most clearly demonstrating that he has a homosexual orientation?

a man who is sexually attracted only to men, though he has not yet engaged in homosexual behavior

Essentialist theories

aasert that sexual orientation is an inborn personality trait independent of environmental forces.

gender conforming behavior

activities commonly enjoyed by other kids of same gender (guys play with trucks and masculine things and girls play with dolls.

Sexual prejudice

all types of negative perceptions towards gay people

Researchers have discovered a possible biological basis for sexual orientation that has become known as "the older brother effect," meaning ________.

as the number of older brothers a man has increases, so do his chances of being gay

Constructionist theories

assert that sexual orientation is a developmental process by which is shaped by environmental forces.

homophobia

fear or belief in negative stereotypes about gay people

Children who are raised by gay parents ________.

grow up as well-adjusted as those raised by heterosexual couples

sodomy laws

prohibiting specific sexual activities between adults, even in private and with consent.

Which of the following are true about bisexuality: Bisexuals are ________.

subject to the same prejudice and discrimination by the heterosexual majority, but they encounter it in the gay world, too

Simon LeVay's research on the brain differences of a small group of heterosexual and homosexual men ________.

suggests a correlation between brain differences and sexual orientation

John and Mark live in a state with civil union laws. This means that _________.

they can enter into a legal contract that has all or some of the rights and privileges that come with marriage

Which of these terms is most different in meaning from the others?

transsexual

Rodney is studying the link between hormones and one's orientation. The research suggests that hormones probably affect one's sexual orientation ________.

while the fetus is in the uterus