Sexual Orientation and Identity

Description: This quiz covers various aspects of sexual orientation and identity, including definitions, experiences, and societal attitudes.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the term used to describe a person's enduring physical, romantic, and/or emotional attraction to other people?

  1. Sexual orientation

  2. Gender identity

  3. Sexual preference

  4. Sexual behavior


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sexual orientation refers to an individual's enduring physical, romantic, and/or emotional attraction to other people, regardless of their gender.

Which of the following is NOT a commonly recognized sexual orientation?

  1. Heterosexual

  2. Homosexual

  3. Bisexual

  4. Pansexual


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pansexuality is not a commonly recognized sexual orientation, as it is often considered a subset of bisexuality.

What is the term used to describe a person's sense of self as male, female, or something else?

  1. Sexual orientation

  2. Gender identity

  3. Sexual preference

  4. Sexual behavior


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gender identity refers to an individual's sense of self as male, female, or something else, regardless of their biological sex.

Which of the following is NOT a commonly recognized gender identity?

  1. Male

  2. Female

  3. Non-binary

  4. Transgender


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Transgender is not a commonly recognized gender identity, as it is often considered an umbrella term for individuals whose gender identity differs from their biological sex.

What is the term used to describe a person who experiences romantic and/or sexual attraction to people of the same gender?

  1. Heterosexual

  2. Homosexual

  3. Bisexual

  4. Pansexual


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Homosexuality refers to a person who experiences romantic and/or sexual attraction to people of the same gender.

Which of the following is NOT a common challenge faced by LGBTQ+ individuals?

  1. Discrimination

  2. Bullying

  3. Lack of acceptance

  4. Legal protections


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Legal protections for LGBTQ+ individuals vary widely across different countries and regions, and many LGBTQ+ individuals still face discrimination and lack of legal recognition.

What is the term used to describe a person who experiences romantic and/or sexual attraction to people of both genders?

  1. Heterosexual

  2. Homosexual

  3. Bisexual

  4. Pansexual


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bisexuality refers to a person who experiences romantic and/or sexual attraction to people of both genders.

Which of the following is NOT a common misconception about sexual orientation?

  1. Sexual orientation is a choice

  2. Sexual orientation is determined by genetics

  3. Sexual orientation is influenced by culture and environment

  4. Sexual orientation can be changed


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sexual orientation is not a choice and cannot be changed.

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

  1. Heterosexual

  2. Homosexual

  3. Bisexual

  4. Pansexual


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pansexuality refers to a person who experiences romantic and/or sexual attraction to people of all genders.

Which of the following is NOT a common term used to describe a person who is transgender?

  1. Transsexual

  2. Genderqueer

  3. Non-binary

  4. Intersex


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Intersex is not a common term used to describe a person who is transgender, as it refers to individuals born with physical characteristics that do not fit the typical definitions of male or female.

What is the term used to describe a person who identifies as neither male nor female?

  1. Heterosexual

  2. Homosexual

  3. Bisexual

  4. Non-binary


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Non-binary refers to a person who identifies as neither male nor female, or who experiences their gender identity as falling outside of the traditional binary categories of male and female.

Which of the following is NOT a common term used to describe a person who is gay or lesbian?

  1. Homosexual

  2. Lesbian

  3. Gay

  4. Queer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Queer is not a common term used to describe a person who is gay or lesbian, as it is often considered an umbrella term for individuals who identify as LGBTQ+.

What is the term used to describe a person who is attracted to people who are transgender?

  1. Heterosexual

  2. Homosexual

  3. Bisexual

  4. Transgender


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Transgender is not a term used to describe a person who is attracted to people who are transgender, as it refers to individuals whose gender identity differs from their biological sex.

Which of the following is NOT a common term used to describe a person who is bisexual?

  1. Bi

  2. Pansexual

  3. Fluid

  4. Queer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Queer is not a common term used to describe a person who is bisexual, as it is often considered an umbrella term for individuals who identify as LGBTQ+.

What is the term used to describe a person who is attracted to people of the same gender and a different gender?

  1. Heterosexual

  2. Homosexual

  3. Bisexual

  4. Pansexual


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bisexuality refers to a person who is attracted to people of the same gender and a different gender.

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