Chapter ch01. Critical Thinking Exercise

Attitudes Toward Homosexuality

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Critical Thinking Exercise
Attitudes Toward Homosexuality

Attitudes toward gay and lesbian couples have become more accepting over the past two decades. And while gay marriage is still a topic that stirs heated debates, a recent Gallup poll (2017) shows that the majority of Americans—64 percent—now support same-sex marriage. Among young adults, this number jumps to nearly 80 percent. These numbers are in stark contrast to a 1996 Gallup poll indicating that 68 percent of Americans were against gay marriage.

For this activity, locate two articles online that address gay marriage. One article should support gay marriage; the other should argue against it. Make sure to select articles published within the past five years.

Question 1

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Summarize each article, including any information the authors provide to support their positions. Cite your sources for each article or provide the URL of each Website that you used.

Question 2

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Some individuals continue to argue that homosexuality is a choice. There is very little, if any, credible research to support this position. Provide evidence from your textbook showing that sexual orientation is influenced by psychological, biological, and social factors.

Question 3

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Question 4

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Depending on how sexual orientation is defined, the prevalence rate of homosexuality in the general population ranges from 1 to ____ percent.

Question 5

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Which of the following factors is associated with homosexuality?

Question 6

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Dwayne and Richard are a married gay couple who recently adopted a six-month-old baby girl named Maecy. According to research presented in your textbook, which of the following statements is true?

Question 7

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Suggested Answer: According to the American Psychological Association, there is no evidence to support the use of therapy to change sexual orientation. In fact, these techniques can cause severe psychological harm to the individuals receiving them. In the United States, it is illegal in some states to conduct therapy designed to change sexual orientation.
Are therapies designed to change sexual orientation effective? Explain you answer, citing research from your textbook.