Question 1

Sexual minorities that have been passed over for promotion in organizations have experienced the: ​

Accepted Answer

A) Lavender ceiling 
B) Gay ceiling 
C) Glass ceiling 
D) Lesbian ceiling 
A) Lavender ceiling 
B) Gay ceiling 
C) Glass ceiling 
D) Lesbian ceiling A

Question 2

Briefly describe examples of discrimination sexual minorities may experience in the workplace. ​

Accepted Answer

Major Points 
Gay bashing: Physical violence does occur but not all incidents are generally known. 
Black mail: Workers threaten to expose sexual minorities. 
Ostracism and harassment: Sexual minorities are isolated in the workplace. 
Hidden discrimination: Sexual minorities are not promoted because of their sexual orientation. 
Termination: Sexual minorities are dismissed because of their sexual orientation. 
Lavender ceiling: Like the glass ceiling for women, sexual minorities are passed over for top-level jobs. 
​

Question 3

What is the dominant focus in the third stage of career counseling for LGBT clients? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Establishing an affirmative trusting relationship 
B) Identifying variables that may limit career choice 
C) Evaluating sexual minority awareness 
D) Client identity issues 
A) Establishing an affirmative trusting relationship 
B) Identifying variables that may limit career choice 
C) Evaluating sexual minority awareness 
D) Client identity issues D

Question 4

Regarding the unique issues and special needs of LGBT individuals, counselors need to focus on: ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​c ollective interpretations and reactions to contextual issues and life events. 
B)  ​t he narrative aspect of life events. 
C)  ​i ndividual interpretations and reactions to contextual issues and life events. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  ​c ollective interpretations and reactions to contextual issues and life events. 
B)  ​t he narrative aspect of life events. 
C)  ​i ndividual interpretations and reactions to contextual issues and life events. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 5

Which statement is NOT true? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Extensive planning is suggested for a client coming out at work 
B) It is not necessary for the client to consider how coming out will enhance the chances of advancement or detract from it 
C) A unique issue for LGBT persons involved in the job search process is the question of whether the client should reveal his or her sexual orientation 
D) Coming out at lower level jobs or nonprofessional work might be more risky, especially in highly conservative environments 
A) Extensive planning is suggested for a client coming out at work 
B) It is not necessary for the client to consider how coming out will enhance the chances of advancement or detract from it 
C) A unique issue for LGBT persons involved in the job search process is the question of whether the client should reveal his or her sexual orientation 
D) Coming out at lower level jobs or nonprofessional work might be more risky, especially in highly conservative environments

Question 6

What does internalized homophobia refer to? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Early stages of awareness of sexual orientation 
B) Irrational internalization of sexual identity 
C) Vulnerability to internal conflicts 
D) How sexual minorities can be affected by societal beliefs that are often expressed by salient messages in one's environments, especially during early development 
A) Early stages of awareness of sexual orientation 
B) Irrational internalization of sexual identity 
C) Vulnerability to internal conflicts 
D) How sexual minorities can be affected by societal beliefs that are often expressed by salient messages in one's environments, especially during early development

Question 7

When identifying variables that may limit career choice, what three negative influences are given in the case of sexual minorities? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Discrimination, economy and stereotyping 
B) Discrimination, bias and stereotyping 
C) Economy, bias and education 
D) Education, background and previous experience 
A) Discrimination, economy and stereotyping 
B) Discrimination, bias and stereotyping 
C) Economy, bias and education 
D) Education, background and previous experience

Question 8

According to Tafoya (1997) and Brown (1997), the berdache phenomenon is a part of a Native American's worldview of a: ​

Accepted Answer

A)  contemporary tradition. 
B)  ​t wo-spirited tradition. 
C) LGBT tradition. 
D)  ​t ribal tradition. 
A)  contemporary tradition. 
B)  ​t wo-spirited tradition. 
C) LGBT tradition. 
D)  ​t ribal tradition.

Question 9

Choose the inaccurate statement from the following list. ​

Accepted Answer

A) Counselors should not assume that certain clients are sexual minorities on the basis of stereotypical suggestions 
B) The counselor should convey a nonjudgmental attitude 
C) Counselors should assume that every client is heterosexually oriented 
D) Counselors must be prepared to convey full acceptance of sexual minorities 
A) Counselors should not assume that certain clients are sexual minorities on the basis of stereotypical suggestions 
B) The counselor should convey a nonjudgmental attitude 
C) Counselors should assume that every client is heterosexually oriented 
D) Counselors must be prepared to convey full acceptance of sexual minorities

Question 10

What occurs during the third stage of HIF? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Identity confusion 
B) Identity synthesis 
C) Identity tolerance 
D) Identity pride 
A) Identity confusion 
B) Identity synthesis 
C) Identity tolerance 
D) Identity pride

Question 11

Which term is used interchangeably with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) persons?

Accepted Answer

A) Minority group 
B) Sexual identity 
C) Identity minority 
D) Sexual minorities 
A) Minority group 
B) Sexual identity 
C) Identity minority 
D) Sexual minorities

Question 12

How do attitudes toward sexual minorities generally differ between Asian and North American cultures? ​

Accepted Answer

A) American culture is more homophobic 
B) Asian culture is more accepting of sexual minorities 
C) American culture has mixed feelings about their rights 
D) Asian culture is more homophobic 
A) American culture is more homophobic 
B) Asian culture is more accepting of sexual minorities 
C) American culture has mixed feelings about their rights 
D) Asian culture is more homophobic

Question 13

What is the first issue that generally surfaces in terms of the problems and concerns sexual minorities face in career counseling and in the workplace? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Exploring all occupations of interest 
B) Decision making 
C) Appropriateness of job 
D) Stereotyping about the kind of jobs gay men and lesbian women commonly hold 
A) Exploring all occupations of interest 
B) Decision making 
C) Appropriateness of job 
D) Stereotyping about the kind of jobs gay men and lesbian women commonly hold

Question 14

In addition to being aware of the issues surrounding the development of self-concept in career development, what else must the counselor be alert to when counseling LGBT-oriented youth? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Low risk for substance abuse 
B) Special problems brought about by sexual minority status during adolescence 
C) High achievement 
D) There are generally no additional issues 
A) Low risk for substance abuse 
B) Special problems brought about by sexual minority status during adolescence 
C) High achievement 
D) There are generally no additional issues

Question 15

Which of the following groups are described as highly anxious, fearful, guilty, and self-loathing in the sexual minority population? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Gay/lesbian adolescents 
B) Lesbian black females 
C) Gay older males 
D) Bisexual adults 
A) Gay/lesbian adolescents 
B) Lesbian black females 
C) Gay older males 
D) Bisexual adults

Question 16

In the final career counseling stage of job search strategies, what should the individual have in mind? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Finding a user-friendly website 
B) Developing an attractive resume 
C) Locating a work environment that is actively LGBT affirmative 
D) Locating any job that becomes available 
A) Finding a user-friendly website 
B) Developing an attractive resume 
C) Locating a work environment that is actively LGBT affirmative 
D) Locating any job that becomes available

Question 17

In an interview with Loiacano, considered to be representative of tentative data, which themes emerged regarding gay issues among black Americans? ​

Accepted Answer

A) The white establishment 
B) Finding validation in the gay and lesbian community, finding validation in the black community and needing to integrate identities 
C) Finding validation in the black community only 
D)  ​None of the above 
A) The white establishment 
B) Finding validation in the gay and lesbian community, finding validation in the black community and needing to integrate identities 
C) Finding validation in the black community only 
D)  ​None of the above

Question 18

Discuss how a counselor may better prepare himself or herself in counseling LGBT youth.

Accepted Answer

MAJOR POINTS 
Counselors must be prepare

Question 19

The primary purpose of a counselor checklist, such as the one compiled by Goldenberg and Goldenberg (2008), is to: ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​pr epare a list of types of sexual orientation. 
B)  ​p repare the counselor for counseling clients who have different sexual orientations. 
C)  ​p repare the client for meeting with a counselor. 
D)  prepare a list of sources regarding sexual orientation. 
A)  ​pr epare a list of types of sexual orientation. 
B)  ​p repare the counselor for counseling clients who have different sexual orientations. 
C)  ​p repare the client for meeting with a counselor. 
D)  prepare a list of sources regarding sexual orientation.

Question 20

The onset of attraction to the same sex usually occurs during:

Accepted Answer

A) Early 20s 
B) Adolescence 
C) Mid 40s 
D) Early childhood 
A) Early 20s 
B) Adolescence 
C) Mid 40s 
D) Early childhood

Sexual minorities that have been passed over for promotion in organizations have experienced the:

Briefly describe examples of discrimination sexual minorities may experience in the workplace.

What is the dominant focus in the third stage of career counseling for LGBT clients?

Regarding the unique issues and special needs of LGBT individuals, counselors need to focus on:

Which statement is NOT true?

What does internalized homophobia refer to?

When identifying variables that may limit career choice, what three negative influences are given in the case of sexual minorities?

According to Tafoya (1997) and Brown (1997), the berdache phenomenon is a part of a Native American's worldview of a:

Choose the inaccurate statement from the following list.

What occurs during the third stage of HIF?

Which term is used interchangeably with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) persons?

How do attitudes toward sexual minorities generally differ between Asian and North American cultures?

What is the first issue that generally surfaces in terms of the problems and concerns sexual minorities face in career counseling and in the workplace?

In addition to being aware of the issues surrounding the development of self-concept in career development, what else must the counselor be alert to when counseling LGBT-oriented youth?

Which of the following groups are described as highly anxious, fearful, guilty, and self-loathing in the sexual minority population?

In the final career counseling stage of job search strategies, what should the individual have in mind?

In an interview with Loiacano, considered to be representative of tentative data, which themes emerged regarding gay issues among black Americans?

Discuss how a counselor may better prepare himself or herself in counseling LGBT youth.

The primary purpose of a counselor checklist, such as the one compiled by Goldenberg and Goldenberg (2008), is to:

The onset of attraction to the same sex usually occurs during:

Historical Development and Some Basic Issues

Theories of Career Development

Career Counseling Models

Integrating Career and Personal Counseling

Career Counseling Intake Interview

Using Standardized and Self Assessment in Career Counseling

The Impact of New Technology on Work Career Development and Learning Platforms

On Being an Ethical Career Counselor

Career Counseling for Multicultural Groups

Gender Issues and Dual Careers

Career Counseling for Individuals With Disabilities

Job Loss and Transitions

Career Development and Transitions of Working Adults

Career Related Programs for Career Development in Elementary Schools

Career Related Programs for Career Development in Middle School

Career Related Programs for Career Development in High School and Beyond

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Exam 11: Career Counseling for Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Clients

Sexual minorities that have been passed over for promotion in organizations have experienced the: ​

Briefly describe examples of discrimination sexual minorities may experience in the workplace. ​

What is the dominant focus in the third stage of career counseling for LGBT clients? ​

Regarding the unique issues and special needs of LGBT individuals, counselors need to focus on: ​

Which statement is NOT true? ​

What does internalized homophobia refer to? ​

When identifying variables that may limit career choice, what three negative influences are given in the case of sexual minorities? ​

According to Tafoya (1997) and Brown (1997), the berdache phenomenon is a part of a Native American's worldview of a: ​

Choose the inaccurate statement from the following list. ​

What occurs during the third stage of HIF? ​

Which term is used interchangeably with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) persons?

How do attitudes toward sexual minorities generally differ between Asian and North American cultures? ​

What is the first issue that generally surfaces in terms of the problems and concerns sexual minorities face in career counseling and in the workplace? ​

In addition to being aware of the issues surrounding the development of self-concept in career development, what else must the counselor be alert to when counseling LGBT-oriented youth? ​

Which of the following groups are described as highly anxious, fearful, guilty, and self-loathing in the sexual minority population? ​

In the final career counseling stage of job search strategies, what should the individual have in mind? ​

In an interview with Loiacano, considered to be representative of tentative data, which themes emerged regarding gay issues among black Americans? ​

Discuss how a counselor may better prepare himself or herself in counseling LGBT youth.

The primary purpose of a counselor checklist, such as the one compiled by Goldenberg and Goldenberg (2008), is to: ​

The onset of attraction to the same sex usually occurs during:

Historical Development and Some Basic Issues

Theories of Career Development

Career Counseling Models

Integrating Career and Personal Counseling

Career Counseling Intake Interview

Using Standardized and Self Assessment in Career Counseling

The Impact of New Technology on Work Career Development and Learning Platforms

On Being an Ethical Career Counselor

Career Counseling for Multicultural Groups

Gender Issues and Dual Careers

Career Counseling for Individuals With Disabilities

Job Loss and Transitions

Career Development and Transitions of Working Adults

Career Related Programs for Career Development in Elementary Schools

Career Related Programs for Career Development in Middle School

Career Related Programs for Career Development in High School and Beyond

Filters

Sexual minorities that have been passed over for promotion in organizations have experienced the:

Briefly describe examples of discrimination sexual minorities may experience in the workplace.

What is the dominant focus in the third stage of career counseling for LGBT clients?

Regarding the unique issues and special needs of LGBT individuals, counselors need to focus on:

Which statement is NOT true?

What does internalized homophobia refer to?

When identifying variables that may limit career choice, what three negative influences are given in the case of sexual minorities?

According to Tafoya (1997) and Brown (1997), the berdache phenomenon is a part of a Native American's worldview of a:

Choose the inaccurate statement from the following list.

What occurs during the third stage of HIF?

How do attitudes toward sexual minorities generally differ between Asian and North American cultures?

What is the first issue that generally surfaces in terms of the problems and concerns sexual minorities face in career counseling and in the workplace?

In addition to being aware of the issues surrounding the development of self-concept in career development, what else must the counselor be alert to when counseling LGBT-oriented youth?

Which of the following groups are described as highly anxious, fearful, guilty, and self-loathing in the sexual minority population?

In the final career counseling stage of job search strategies, what should the individual have in mind?

In an interview with Loiacano, considered to be representative of tentative data, which themes emerged regarding gay issues among black Americans?

The primary purpose of a counselor checklist, such as the one compiled by Goldenberg and Goldenberg (2008), is to: