Deck 7: Intimate Partner Violence Within the LGBT+Q Community

Question 1

The term lesbian is used to reflect:

A) A man or woman with a homosexual orientation who reports sexual activity exclusively with members of the same sex
B) Someone who has sexual relations with both men and women
C) Gay women
D) Someone who is a cross-dresser

Answer 1

C

Question 2

____________ refers to women or men who do not fit into societal gender roles or expectations.

A) Transgender
B) Bisexual
C) Lesbian
D) Gay

Answer 2

A

Question 3

A 2013 study conducted by Walters et al. concluded that rates of intimate partner violence among LGBT+Q individuals were ________ when compared to heterosexuals.

A) Higher
B) Lower
C) About equal
D) None of the above

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which theory asserts that those who feel inadequate or feel they lack self-efficacy are at risk of using unconventional power assertion, including violence?

A) Object relations theory
B) Disempowerment theory
C) Deterrence theory
D) Overcompensation theory

Question 5

Common stressors felt by members of the LGBT+Q community include:

A) Internalized homo-negativity
B) Identity concealment and confusion
C) Actual and anticipated rejection
D) All of the above

Question 6

_________ is a form of psychological abuse that is unique to those who are in violent and controlling homosexual relationships.

A) Financial abuse
B) Social isolation
C) Threats of being "outed"
D) All of the above

Question 7

Throughout the last 30 years, researchers have devoted a significant amount of attention to studying intimate partner violence among the LGBT+Q community.

Question 8

Research generally suggests that the occurrence of intimate partner violence among LGBT+Q individuals is at least equal to that of heterosexuals.

Question 9

It is well-established that African-American churches within the United States are very supportive of LGBT+Q populations.

Question 10

What steps can be taken to improve institutional and criminal justice responses to intimate partner violence occurring among LGBT+Q individuals?