Chapter 11 - Orientations And Diversity

Question 1

Affectional orientation

Answer 1

The interaction between affect and cognition such that it produces attraction, erotic desires, and ultimately feelings of love for members of the other sex, the same sex, or both.

Question 2

Hetero sexual orientation

Answer 2

Affectional orientation where affect and cognition are exclusively directed at members of the other sex.

Question 3

Same-sex orientation

Answer 3

An affectional orientation where affect and cognition are exclusively directed at members of the same sex.

Question 4

Bisexual orientation

Answer 4

An affectional orientation where affect and cognition or directed at members of both sexes, to one extent or another.

Question 5

Sexual identity label

Answer 5

The general label one chooses to use to describe one’s sexual attractions (typically gay, lesbian, bisexual, questioning, or queer).

Question 6

Gay identity

Answer 6

An identity status denoting those individuals who have come to a identify themselves as having primarily same-sex oriented cognition, affect, and or behavior, and who have adopted the construct of “gay” as having personal significance to them.

Question 7

Lesbian identity

Answer 7

An identity status denoting those female-gendered individuals who have adopted the construct of “lesbian” as having personal significance to them.

Question 8

Bisexual identity

Answer 8

An identity status denoting individuals who have come to identify themselves as having both other-sex and same-sex oriented cognition, affect, and/or behavior, and who have adopted the construct of bisexual as having personal significance to them.

Question 9

Queer identity

Answer 9

An identity status that is intended to not label one’s sexuality.

Question 10

Asexual identity

Answer 10

An identity label acknowledging that a person perceives little or no interest in engaging sexually with others.

Question 11

Heterosexism

Answer 11

Prejudice and discrimination against individuals of other sexual orientations and genders, based on the implicit assumption that heterosexuality is the norm.

Question 12

Homophobia

Answer 12

The fear, dislike, and/or intolerance of gay and/or lesbian individuals.

Question 13

Biphobia

Answer 13

The fear, dislike, and/or intolerance of bisexual individuals.

Question 14

Internalized homophobia

Answer 14

The fear, dislike, and/or intolerance that gay and lesbian individuals feel toward themselves and/or others with a same-sex orientation.

Question 15

Homonegativity

Answer 15

Explicitly negative attitudes toward gay and lesbian people.

Question 16

Conversion therapy

Answer 16

Therapy directed at changing a same-sex or bisexual orientation into a heterosexual orientation.

Question 17

LGBTTIQQ Affirmative Therapy

Answer 17

Therapy directed at helping LGBTTIQQ individuals view their sexual/affectional orientation, sexual identity, and/or gender identity in a positive light.

Question 18

Self identification

Answer 18

The process of coming to except for oneself particular sexual identity label.

Question 19

Identity disclosure.

Answer 19

The process of telling another person or other people your sexual identity label.

Question 20

Anilingus

Answer 20

Oral stimulation of the anus, perineum, and surrounding area.

Question 21

Top

Answer 21

A gay man who assumes the penetrator role in anal sex.

Question 22

Bottom

Answer 22

A gay man who assumes the penetrate role in anal sex.

Question 23

Versatile

Answer 23

A gay man who is willing to assume either the top or bottom role in anal sex.

Question 24

Tribadism

Answer 24

The sexual practice were a woman rubs her vulva against any part of her partner’s body.

Question 25

Scissoring

Answer 25

The sexual practice were two women wrap their legs around each other and rub their vulvas together.