Which Statement Best Describes the Term Defensive-Expressive Homophobia for Men

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the term defensive-expressive homophobia for men?

• A) Individuals try to gain the support of others and boost their own self-esteem by articulating homophobia.
• B) Individuals convey homophobia as part of a larger value system of right and wrong, such as conservative ideology.
• C) Individuals express homophobia as a means to deal with anxiety over their own heterosexual masculinity.
• D) Individuals demonstrate their homophobia as a cultural ideology that is embedded in institutional practices that discriminate against sexual minority groups.
• E) Individuals who internalize their homophobia toward themselves.

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Definitions:

True Purpose

is the actual objective or intended goal behind an action, study, or endeavor, often as opposed to what is stated or apparent.

Informed Consent

The process by which researchers provide potential participants with all relevant information about a study before they agree to participate, ensuring that participation is voluntary.

Elaborate Deception

A method used in psychological research where detailed lies are told to participants to manipulate their behavior without them being aware of the true purpose of the experiment.

Ethical Issues

Moral challenges that arise in the conduct of research or professional practice, necessitating considerations of right and wrong.