_____________________________________________ Promoting the Health of Gender and Sexual Minorities
30. What is one of the disadvantages of using sexual identity theoretical models? A) The models are too broad, applying to all individuals. B) The models describe the arrival of same-sex identity through a series of steps or stages. C) Bisexuality is commonly addressed in the models, detracting from issues in the GSM population. D) The models were developed from exclusively female samples and do not include other backgrounds and genders. 31. According to the model of homosexuality developed by Cass, A) individuals go through six age-specific stages. B) individuals can be in only one stage at a time but can return to the previous stage. C) identity awareness occurs when an individual realizes that he or she is LGBTQ. D) identity synthesis occurs when an individual accepts himself or herself and other LGBTQ individuals. 32. According to Troiden’s sexual identity model, A) the first stage is “identity awareness.” B) in the commitment stage, the individual comes out as a GSM person. C) coming out usually occurs first in the heterosexual community, then to the LGBTQ community. D) before puberty, an individual experiences feelings without understanding the implications for self-identity.
36. During substance abuse withdrawal, LGBTQIA adults may experience A) euphoria. B) relief of negative feelings.
C) a return of internalized homophobia. D) a freedom to act on sexual feelings.
37. Which of the following statements about domestic violence in gay relationships is TRUE? A) It is much more common in same-gender couples than in opposite-gender couples. B) Homophobia makes accessing helpful services problematic for GSM individuals involved in domestic violence. C) There is abundant information available about the emotional or physical health of individuals in relationships experiencing violence. D) Both A and B 38. Which of the following is NOT one of the four crosscultural communication skill areas for culturally competent interactions with LGBTQIA patients? A) Take actions to increase defensiveness and resistance. B) Know what causes others to become defensive and resistant. C) Know recovery skills to use when communication errors occur. D) Be able to explain a problem or issue from another person’s perspective. 39. When working with youth, use of anticipatory guidance is very important. Which of the following strategies will assist the healthcare provider to assess where in the sexual identity process a GSM individual might be? A) Promoting isolation and withdrawal B) Being familiar with one of the sexual identity models C) Providing GSM-friendly literature in patient waiting areas D) None of the above 40. Which of the following strategies is helpful during a patient interview of an elderly LGBTQIA individual? A) Be ready to make appropriate referrals to LGBTQIA community support services. B) Understand that all elderly LGBTQIA individuals view disclosure of sexual orientation the same way. C) Demonstrate awareness that the elderly LGBTQIA individual has more support systems available than younger LGBTQIA individuals. D) None of the above
33. The “homosexual adolescent” was not discussed in professional literature until
A) 1944. B) 1972. C) 1984. D) 1999.
34. What coping strategy might LGBTQIA youth use while going through early phases of the coming-out process and meeting school and societal demands? A) Engaging in promiscuous behavior B) Physical and emotional withdrawal from others C) Becoming overly involved in extracurricular activities D) All of the above
35. Bisexual adults
A) experience fewer health disparities than the general population. B) are more likely to experience depression than the general population. C) should be grouped with heterosexuals when determining healthcare needs. D) None of the above
Course Code: MDDC05SM
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MDDC1026
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