Basic Corrections Officer: Certification Practice

Which of the following is NOT a risk concern for LGBTI offenders?

1. Depression

2. Social Anxiety Disorder

3. Substance use Disorders

4. Public Speaking Anxiety

The correct answer is: Public Speaking Anxiety

The identification of public speaking anxiety as not being a specific risk concern for LGBTI offenders arises from an understanding of the broader psychological and social challenges that this group often faces. While mental health issues like depression, social anxiety disorder, and substance use disorders are significant concerns for LGBTI individuals—often due to societal stigma, discrimination, and the stress of navigating their identities—public speaking anxiety does not carry the same level of relevance. Public speaking anxiety, while a common concern among many individuals regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, does not inherently stem from the unique pressures faced by LGBTI offenders. In contrast, depression is related to feelings of isolation and discrimination, social anxiety disorder reflects fear of negative evaluation in social situations (which can be exacerbated by stigma), and substance use disorders may arise as coping mechanisms for the stressors associated with marginalization. Thus, public speaking anxiety stands apart as a more general issue that affects the wider population rather than being specifically tied to the experiences of LGBTI offenders.