Chat with AIExam 10: Sexuality and Gender
You are a counselor,and a couple comes to consult with you.They are worried that their high school age child is homosexual.They want to know how this might have happened.What might you tell them,based on psychological research,about the factors that determine sexual orientation?
(81) 
Answered by Examlex AI CopilotAs a counselor, it's important to approach this topic with sensitivity and understanding. First and foremost, it's important to reassure the couple that their child's sexual orientation is not something that has "happened" to them, but rather a natural and normal aspect of their identity.
Based on psychological research, sexual orientation is believed to be influenced by a combination of genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors. While the exact causes are not fully understood, it is widely accepted that sexual orientation is not a choice and cannot be changed through external influences.
It's important to emphasize to the couple that their child's sexual orientation is not a result of their parenting or any specific event in their child's life. It is also important to address any misconceptions or biases the couple may have about homosexuality and to provide them with accurate and up-to-date information about sexual orientation.
Ultimately, the most important thing for the couple to understand is that their child's sexual orientation is a natural and normal aspect of who they are, and that their love and support are crucial in helping their child navigate their identity in a healthy and positive way.
Research on differences in male and female brain activity has found that ________________,
(88) 
VerifiedD
Female secondary sex characteristics consist of ______________.
(85) VerifiedD
According to research,fewer than 20% of women and men report having some sort of sexual dysfunction.
(71) Countries such as the Netherlands,Germany,Italy,and England are more likely to have nontraditional views of gender.
(83) Which of the following was NOT one of the reasons that Masters and Johnson's research was considered controversial?
(87) Which of the following groups of individuals are least responsible for the increase in AIDS and HIV-infection cases in Russia?
(81) Which characteristic is NOT usually considered part of the female gender stereotype?
(81) Rashid has just had an orgasm.However,his partner is still excited and wants Rashid to continue his sexual activity.Unfortunately,Rashid has lost his erection.Rashid is probably now in the ________.
(81) Sexual problems that result from psychological causes are referred to as _________.
(76) Which statement is consistent with Master's and Johnson's findings?
(84) Traditional views of gender roles are more likely found in ____________.
(93) Approximately ______ of HIV-positive women in Russia became infected through heterosexual contact with husbands or male lovers.
(91) A gender stereotype is the term to describe the acceptance of positive stereotypes of males and females which leads to unequal treatment.
(83) The tendency of children to develop a mental pattern for being male or female in much the same way they develop other concepts,such as "dog," "bird," and "big," can best be explained by ___________.
(78) Countries like the Netherlands,Germany,Italy,and England are more likely to have ______________.
(76) What is the difference between a person's gender,gender identity,gender roles,and gender typing? How does biology,environment,and culture play a factor in this development?
(74) 
Filters
- Essay(0)
- Multiple Choice(0)
- Short Answer(0)
- True False(0)
- Matching(0)