Exam Preview for 2450: Special Considerations When Working with LGB

Special Considerations When Working with LGBTQ+ Identified People

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. When someone is born, they receive an assigned sex. What could assigned sex at birth predict in later development? Gender identity Interests and hobbies Gender expression Assigned sex does not predict a person’s self-expression later in life
2. If someone typically engages in sexual behavior with others they share a gender identity with, does that indicate their sexual identity? Yes, because that would be considered a same-gender sexual orientation Yes, because identities are indications of one’s behavior No, because one’s sexual identity does not predict sexual behavior No, because gender and sexuality are unrelated
3. Which of the following factors promote the development of shame in LGBTQ+ people: Stigmatizing experiences by family Access to LGBTQ+ community Public schooling Social justice activism
4. Choose one factor that could alleviate feelings of shame in LGBTQ+ people: Ceasing contact with family or friends Self-compassion interventions Going to LGBTQ+ clubs Diet and exercise
5. Which experience could be considered unique to LGBTQ+ and other marginalized groups’ dating experiences? Navigating socially prescribed relationship milestones Historical lack of affirming meeting places Identifying desires and boundaries Risk of abuse or trauma
6. “Chosen family” is defined as: Close relatives Family friends Childhood best friends A group of people who are not biologically or legally related, but who are emotionally close and provide each other with support and love
7. Which LGBTQ+ group experiences body image concerns most? Cisgender women Gay men All LGBTQ+ people are at risk of body image concerns Gender non-conforming people
8. How might identifying with a particular subgroup of the gay community affect someone’s behavior? They could feel compelled to change their body to conform to a particular aesthetic A person may self-isolate Change their gender identity Be more prone to lashing-out behaviors
9. What should therapists avoid when working with LBGTQ+ people? Addressing their internalized biases Seeking supervision or continuing education on the topic Self-disclosure Making assumptions or false equivalences
10. What aspect of the LGBTQ+ experience should be discussed as part of the initial biopsychosocial assessment? History of traumatic experiences Client’s coming out process Opinions on sex and kink Nutritional referrals