An act of aggression or hatred targeted toward someone because of religion, race, or sexual orientation is called ________.

A. minority stress
B. homophobia
C. a hate crime
D. transphobia
E. internalized homophobia


Answer: C

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A study showed that single women were more "interested" in a man if they were told that he was married. What is one theory to explain this "wedding ring effect"?

a. From a sociobiological perspective, women subconsciously want to enter into a polygynist relationship to "diversify" their offspring, thus ensuring the survival of their species. b. Married men have essentially been "pre-screened" and have already proven themselves as satisfactory mates c. Single women are jealous of married women and subconsciously want to "steal" their mates. d. From a sociobiological perspective, these men have already proven themselves as fertile.

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Which one of the following statements about marital satisfaction is accurate?

a) Married couples generally are fairly unhappy at any given time. b) Satisfaction tends to increase fairly steadily throughout marriage. c) Marriage is usually associated with personal happiness only for women. d) Most married couples are relatively satisfied with their relationships.

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Data compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that marriage rates have declined _______.

a) only in the United States b) in the United States and around the world c) in all countries but the United States d) only in Europe

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Which of the following best exemplifies an "occasional john"?

A. Jade, who has sexual contact with his 10-year-old daughter infrequently B. Hugh, a pimp, who forces his sex workers to have sex with him C. Tim, who has sexual contact with his partner several times a day D. Greg, a businessman, who visits a brothel twice a year

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