Question 1

An open adoption refers to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  an adoption in which the birth parents know the adoptive parents 
B)  a public form of adoption 
C)  an adoption without a "wait list" 
D)  an adoption in which birth parents maintain a legal right to the child 
A)  an adoption in which the birth parents know the adoptive parents 
B)  a public form of adoption 
C)  an adoption without a "wait list" 
D)  an adoption in which birth parents maintain a legal right to the child A

Question 2

Research suggests that higher levels of conflict in same-sex couples have less of an impact than conflict in a heterosexual couple because the same-sex couple has an "I got your back" mentality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which of the following terms refers to someone who is nonmonosexual?

Accepted Answer

A)  homosexual 
B)  monogamous 
C)  cisgender 
D)  bisexual 
A)  homosexual 
B)  monogamous 
C)  cisgender 
D)  bisexual D

Question 4

Same-sex couples are ______ likely to adopt transracially or transculturally as heterosexual couples.

Accepted Answer

A)  less 
B)  more 
C)  equally as likely 
D)  equally as unlikely 
A)  less 
B)  more 
C)  equally as likely 
D)  equally as unlikely

Question 5

A lesbian couple is trying to decide between pursuing alternative insemination and adoption as means of becoming parents. What challenges might they encounter if they choose to inseminate? If they choose to adopt?

Accepted Answer

Varies and may include:
The most common

Question 6

A(n) ______ to human development recognizes the influence of multiple intersecting contexts, including an individual's family, friends, community, and culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive behavioral approach 
B)  LGBQ approach 
C)  ecological approach 
D)  psychological approach 
A)  cognitive behavioral approach 
B)  LGBQ approach 
C)  ecological approach 
D)  psychological approach

Question 7

Failure to disclose one's sexual orientation in diverse contexts reflects an incomplete or inauthentic sexual identity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Research on same-sex couples suggests that ______ has been linked to higher levels of relationship conflict.

Accepted Answer

A)  adopting children 
B)  internalized homophobia 
C)  lack of monogamy 
D)  previous heterosexual activity 
A)  adopting children 
B)  internalized homophobia 
C)  lack of monogamy 
D)  previous heterosexual activity

Question 9

Cindy and Taylor have experienced a tremendous amount of heterosexism in their workplaces and within their families. Which of the following is an example of their experiences with heterosexism?

Accepted Answer

A)  invitations to dinner for both of them at Cindy's parents' home 
B)  workplace policies that covered Taylor's health benefits as Cindy's partner 
C)  other day care parents continuing to ask Cindy to bring her child's father to parent events 
D)  the adoption process that resulted in Cindy and Taylor adopting their daughter 
A)  invitations to dinner for both of them at Cindy's parents' home 
B)  workplace policies that covered Taylor's health benefits as Cindy's partner 
C)  other day care parents continuing to ask Cindy to bring her child's father to parent events 
D)  the adoption process that resulted in Cindy and Taylor adopting their daughter

Question 10

Race and ethnicity shape the coming out process because ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  there are hardly any biracial LGBQ couples 
B)  multiple forms of marginalization can intersect 
C)  racial and ethnic origins are more powerful than sexual orientation 
D)  racial and ethnic identities do not impact the coming out process 
A)  there are hardly any biracial LGBQ couples 
B)  multiple forms of marginalization can intersect 
C)  racial and ethnic origins are more powerful than sexual orientation 
D)  racial and ethnic identities do not impact the coming out process

Question 11

Maria has recently given birth to her son Juan. During her pregnancy, Maria frequently experienced discrimination from her health care providers because of her sexuality. Maria's wife, Emily, is concerned that Maria may be experiencing postpartum depression but has been unsuccessful in convincing Maria to seek medical help. Which of the following is most likely to contribute to Maria's reluctance to seek help?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maria is concerned about wasting her physician's time. 
B)  Maria has read that there is no cure for postpartum depression. 
C)  Maria worries that when seeking care for postpartum depression, her physician will further doubt her abilities as a parent. 
D)  Emily is simply jealous of Maria's pregnancy and Maria does not need care. 
A)  Maria is concerned about wasting her physician's time. 
B)  Maria has read that there is no cure for postpartum depression. 
C)  Maria worries that when seeking care for postpartum depression, her physician will further doubt her abilities as a parent. 
D)  Emily is simply jealous of Maria's pregnancy and Maria does not need care.

Question 12

Compared to heterosexual couples, homosexual couples ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  report a higher frequency of conflict 
B)  report similar frequencies of arguing 
C)  argue less but have a greater incidence of violence in their relationships 
D)  argue more and report lower relationship quality 
A)  report a higher frequency of conflict 
B)  report similar frequencies of arguing 
C)  argue less but have a greater incidence of violence in their relationships 
D)  argue more and report lower relationship quality

Question 13

The coming out process is unique to sexual minorities. What are some of the issues that LGBQ people face? Discuss the challenges and benefits of coming out.

Accepted Answer

Varies and may include:
Impact of situat

Question 14

Compare and contrast Cass's stage model of the coming out process with the view of contemporary scholars.

Accepted Answer

Varies and may include:
The process of c

Question 15

Closed adoptions, where birth parents and adoptive parents do not exchange identifying information and there is no contact between the two parties, are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  increasingly common 
B)  most common among LGBQ parents 
C)  increasingly rare 
D)  unheard of in the 21st century 
A)  increasingly common 
B)  most common among LGBQ parents 
C)  increasingly rare 
D)  unheard of in the 21st century

Question 16

In the text, LGBQ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Studies have indicated that children with same-sex parents are at a slight academic disadvantage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Some studies of relationship quality have found that ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  male same-sex couples report higher relationship quality than women same-sex couples 
B)  female same-sex couples report the same level of relationship quality that heterosexual couples experience 
C)  female same-sex couples report higher relationship quality than heterosexual couples 
D)  women and men in same-sex couples report similar quality of relationships 
A)  male same-sex couples report higher relationship quality than women same-sex couples 
B)  female same-sex couples report the same level of relationship quality that heterosexual couples experience 
C)  female same-sex couples report higher relationship quality than heterosexual couples 
D)  women and men in same-sex couples report similar quality of relationships

Question 19

Minority stress refers to stress experienced only by same-sex couples of color.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What are some of the factors that appear to impact the level of support that lesbian/gay-parent families receive from their families of origin?

Accepted Answer

Varies and may include:
The level of sup

An open adoption refers to ______.

Research suggests that higher levels of conflict in same-sex couples have less of an impact than conflict in a heterosexual couple because the same-sex couple has an "I got your back" mentality.

Which of the following terms refers to someone who is nonmonosexual?

Same-sex couples are ______ likely to adopt transracially or transculturally as heterosexual couples.

A lesbian couple is trying to decide between pursuing alternative insemination and adoption as means of becoming parents. What challenges might they encounter if they choose to inseminate? If they choose to adopt?

A(n) ______ to human development recognizes the influence of multiple intersecting contexts, including an individual's family, friends, community, and culture.

Failure to disclose one's sexual orientation in diverse contexts reflects an incomplete or inauthentic sexual identity.

Research on same-sex couples suggests that ______ has been linked to higher levels of relationship conflict.

Cindy and Taylor have experienced a tremendous amount of heterosexism in their workplaces and within their families. Which of the following is an example of their experiences with heterosexism?

Race and ethnicity shape the coming out process because ______.

Compared to heterosexual couples, homosexual couples ______.

The coming out process is unique to sexual minorities. What are some of the issues that LGBQ people face? Discuss the challenges and benefits of coming out.

Compare and contrast Cass's stage model of the coming out process with the view of contemporary scholars.

Closed adoptions, where birth parents and adoptive parents do not exchange identifying information and there is no contact between the two parties, are ______.

In the text, LGBQ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer.

Studies have indicated that children with same-sex parents are at a slight academic disadvantage.

Some studies of relationship quality have found that ______.

Minority stress refers to stress experienced only by same-sex couples of color.

What are some of the factors that appear to impact the level of support that lesbian/gay-parent families receive from their families of origin?

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Exam 6: Lgbq-Parent Families: Development and Functioning in Context

An open adoption refers to ______.

Research suggests that higher levels of conflict in same-sex couples have less of an impact than conflict in a heterosexual couple because the same-sex couple has an "I got your back" mentality.

Which of the following terms refers to someone who is nonmonosexual?

Same-sex couples are ______ likely to adopt transracially or transculturally as heterosexual couples.

A lesbian couple is trying to decide between pursuing alternative insemination and adoption as means of becoming parents. What challenges might they encounter if they choose to inseminate? If they choose to adopt?

A(n) ______ to human development recognizes the influence of multiple intersecting contexts, including an individual's family, friends, community, and culture.

Failure to disclose one's sexual orientation in diverse contexts reflects an incomplete or inauthentic sexual identity.

Research on same-sex couples suggests that ______ has been linked to higher levels of relationship conflict.

Cindy and Taylor have experienced a tremendous amount of heterosexism in their workplaces and within their families. Which of the following is an example of their experiences with heterosexism?

Race and ethnicity shape the coming out process because ______.

Compared to heterosexual couples, homosexual couples ______.

The coming out process is unique to sexual minorities. What are some of the issues that LGBQ people face? Discuss the challenges and benefits of coming out.

Compare and contrast Cass's stage model of the coming out process with the view of contemporary scholars.

Closed adoptions, where birth parents and adoptive parents do not exchange identifying information and there is no contact between the two parties, are ______.

In the text, LGBQ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer.

Studies have indicated that children with same-sex parents are at a slight academic disadvantage.

Some studies of relationship quality have found that ______.

Minority stress refers to stress experienced only by same-sex couples of color.

What are some of the factors that appear to impact the level of support that lesbian/gay-parent families receive from their families of origin?

Families Coping With Change: A Conceptual Overview

Everyday Hassles and Family Relationships

Mindfulness and Family Stress

Parental Stress Viewed Through the Lens of Family Stress Theory

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Understanding Stress and Resilience in Family Systems

Stress and Coping in Later Life

Divorce Variation and Fluidity

Stress and Resilience in Stepfamilies Today

Immigrant Families: Resilience Through Adversity

Economic Stress and Families

Race, Ethnicity, and Family Stress

The Newest Generation of US Veterans and Their Families

Promoting Pathways to Resilient Outcomes for Maltreated Children

Stress and Coping With Intimate Partner Violence

Family Responses to School and Community Mass Violence

Physical Illness and Family Stress

Family Socioeconomic Context and Mental Health in Parents and Children: a Heuristic Framework

Families Coping With Alcohol and Substance Abuse

Death, Dying, and Grief in Families

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