Deck 7: Developing Human Resources Development Competencies to Manage Sexual Orientation and Transgender Issues in the Workplace

Question 1

What is the name of the scale that involves a continuum with homosexuality on one end and heterosexuality on the other end?

A) Likert Scale
B) Weight Scale
C) Kinsey Scale
D) Major Scale

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following best defines the term "pansexual"?

A) An individual who is innately inclined to have romantic and/or sexual relationships with a person of the same gender
B) Individuals are innately inclined to have romantic and/or sexual relationships with people of the opposite gender
C) A person whose physical or emotional attractions are not limited to a particular gender identity or sexual orientation
D) Individuals who experience affectional feelings and/or physical attractions to both men and women

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The first stage in the Cass Identity Development Model, which focuses on the question, "Who am I?" is called:

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

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following is a reason why it is extremely difficult to determine the number of LGB individuals?

A) There is a lack of objective estimate protocol.
B) Bisexual individuals are often excluded from epidemiological studies.
C) Both A. and B.
D) None of the above.

Question 5

Knowing the patterns of LGBQ+ educational attainment is extremely relevant because:

A) Higher education has been found to be related to individuals being more likely to identify as LGBQ+.
B) Higher education has been found to be related to individuals being more likely to live in predominantly LGBQ+ neighborhoods.
C) Both A. and B.
D) Educational attainment is not relevant when discussing LGBTQ+ communities.

Question 6

Societal attitudes toward LGBTQ+ individuals appear to be:

A) Diminishing
B) Improving
C) Reinforced
D) Capsized

Question 7

Which of the following is a theme that has been identified related to the negative attitudes of heterosexuals toward their LGBTQ+ coworkers?

A) Blatant detestation of LGBTQ+ individuals.
B) "Don't ask; don't tell."
C) Some heterosexuals have negative attitudes toward their LGBTQ+ coworkers due ostracism and fear.
D) All of the above.

Question 8

Sexual and gender identity development and career development often occur during what life-span stage?

A) Late adolescence
B) Early adolescence
C) Middle adolescence
D) None of the above

Question 9

The __________ ceiling is often used to describe the limited advancement and inequitable wage earnings of many "out" LGBTQ+ workers:

A) Glass
B) Lavender
C) High
D) Brick

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true regarding the term 'transgender'?

A) It is an umbrella term used to describe individuals whose anatomy and/or appearance may not conform to traditional gender roles.
B) It is a category used to describe individuals who experience discrepancies between biological sex and gender identity.
C) Transition for many transgender individuals brings contentment and a sense of wholeness.
D) All of the above.