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1
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What is the definition of biological sex?

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this is the genotype or phenotype you are born with.

2
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What is the definition of gender identity?

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this is the sex you identify with, may or may not be your biological sex.

3
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What is the social gender role?

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the cultural norms of how you are to act based on your biological sex

4
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What is sexual orientation?

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this is a continuum of which sex you are attracted to

different than gender identity

5
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What is the Kinsey Scale?

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the sexual orientation continuum from 0-6. 0:heterosexual; 6: homosexual
**Kinsey did his first study in 1948 & this scale was popular in the 1950s.

6
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What was the contribution of Hooker?

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She did studies on whether homosexuals & heterosexuals were similar psychologically. Done in 1957
used TAT, MAPS, & inkblot tests

7
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When was the term homosexual first used in medical literature?

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1860s

8
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When was homosexuality taken off of the DSM as a disorder?

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1973

9
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When was the AAPHR formed?

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1981

10
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When did organizations start rejecting sexual orientation conversion therapy?

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2001-2002

11
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What is another term for transgender?

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those experiencing gender dysphoria

12
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What are the 4 factors that may contribute to sexual orientation?

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genetic
hormonal
environmental
psychological

13
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What are the stages of gay/lesbian identity development?

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Sensitization
Sexual identity confusion
sexual identity assumption
integration & commitment
**note sometimes someone who is gay or lesbian & experiencing depression is stuck in one of these stages.
14
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What is sensitization?

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Sensitization: younger than age 12 realize different than their peers

15
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Describe the stage of sexual identity confusion.

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aware of same sex feelings
cognitive dissonance
feelings of isolation, depression, confusion
**happens in early adolescence

16
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Describe the stage of sexual identity assumption.

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self identify as gay or lesbian & start spending time with similar peers
come out to some
strengthen self esteem
**happens in late adolescence or early adulthood

17
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Describe the stage of integration & commitment.

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self-acceptance
integration of gay or lesbian identity into all aspects of life.
come out to all people
adulthood

18
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Why are LGBT populations at greater risk for cancer?

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b/c they seek medical care less often

19
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Why are lesbians thought to be at higher risk for breast cancer?

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smoking
inadequate diets
obesity
fewer pregnancies
less likely to seek medical care
20
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HIV + men & women are more likely to get anal cancer due to ____.

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HPV

21
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There are higher rates of which 3 things in the LGBT community?

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depression
drinking/drug abuse
smoking

22
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What is better question to ask instead of are you married?

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Do you have a spouse or domestic partner?

23
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What is a better question to ask instead of do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend?

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Do you have a partner?

24
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What is the Conscientious Objector Policy Act?

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something Michigan passed in 2006. Gives doctors the right to refuse to treat someone based on their sexual orientation.

25
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What is heterosexism?

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intolerance of non-heterosexual expressions of sexuality.