The Psychology of Sexual Identity

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the psychology of sexual identity, including topics such as sexual orientation, gender identity, and the development of sexual identity.
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What is the term used to describe a person's sexual orientation towards people of the same sex?

  1. Heterosexual

  2. Homosexual

  3. Bisexual

  4. Pansexual


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Homosexuality is the term used to describe a person's sexual orientation towards people of the same sex.

What is the term used to describe a person's gender identity that does not conform to the traditional binary categories of male and female?

  1. Cisgender

  2. Transgender

  3. Genderqueer

  4. Non-binary


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Transgender is the term used to describe a person's gender identity that does not conform to the traditional binary categories of male and female.

What is the term used to describe the process by which individuals develop their sexual orientation and gender identity?

  1. Sexual development

  2. Gender development

  3. Sexual identity development

  4. Gender identity development


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sexual identity development is the term used to describe the process by which individuals develop their sexual orientation and gender identity.

Which theory suggests that sexual orientation is determined by a combination of biological and environmental factors?

  1. The biological theory

  2. The environmental theory

  3. The social learning theory

  4. The biosocial theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The biosocial theory suggests that sexual orientation is determined by a combination of biological and environmental factors.

Which theory suggests that gender identity is determined by a person's chromosomes?

  1. The chromosomal theory

  2. The hormonal theory

  3. The social learning theory

  4. The cognitive-developmental theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The chromosomal theory suggests that gender identity is determined by a person's chromosomes.

Which theory suggests that gender identity is determined by a person's experiences in childhood?

  1. The social learning theory

  2. The cognitive-developmental theory

  3. The gender schema theory

  4. The social role theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The social learning theory suggests that gender identity is determined by a person's experiences in childhood.

Which theory suggests that gender identity is determined by a person's cognitive development?

  1. The social learning theory

  2. The cognitive-developmental theory

  3. The gender schema theory

  4. The social role theory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The cognitive-developmental theory suggests that gender identity is determined by a person's cognitive development.

Which theory suggests that gender identity is determined by a person's social roles?

  1. The social learning theory

  2. The cognitive-developmental theory

  3. The gender schema theory

  4. The social role theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The social role theory suggests that gender identity is determined by a person's social roles.

What is the term used to describe a person who identifies as both male and female?

  1. Genderqueer

  2. Non-binary

  3. Androgynous

  4. Bigender


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bigender is the term used to describe a person who identifies as both male and female.

What is the term used to describe a person who does not identify as either male or female?

  1. Genderqueer

  2. Non-binary

  3. Androgynous

  4. Agender


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agender is the term used to describe a person who does not identify as either male or female.

What is the term used to describe a person who expresses their gender in a way that does not conform to traditional gender roles?

  1. Genderqueer

  2. Non-binary

  3. Androgynous

  4. Gender non-conforming


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gender non-conforming is the term used to describe a person who expresses their gender in a way that does not conform to traditional gender roles.

What is the term used to describe a person who experiences sexual attraction to people of all genders?

  1. Heterosexual

  2. Homosexual

  3. Bisexual

  4. Pansexual


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pansexual is the term used to describe a person who experiences sexual attraction to people of all genders.

What is the term used to describe a person who experiences sexual attraction to people who identify as the same gender as them?

  1. Heterosexual

  2. Homosexual

  3. Bisexual

  4. Autosexual


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Autosexual is the term used to describe a person who experiences sexual attraction to people who identify as the same gender as them.

What is the term used to describe a person who experiences sexual attraction to people who identify as a different gender than them?

  1. Heterosexual

  2. Homosexual

  3. Bisexual

  4. Allosexual


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Allosexual is the term used to describe a person who experiences sexual attraction to people who identify as a different gender than them.

What is the term used to describe a person who does not experience sexual attraction to anyone?

  1. Asexual

  2. Demisexual

  3. Graysexual

  4. Libidoist


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Asexual is the term used to describe a person who does not experience sexual attraction to anyone.

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