PSYCH 111 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Twin, Sexual Orientation, Projective Test
Document Summary
Psych 111: introduction to psychology - lecture 11: chapter ten- emotion and. Sexual orientation and the role of biology and environment. Research continues to support the role of biology in aspects of sexual orientation. Appears to be more variations for women in terms of sexual orientation. Homosexuality not considered a mental disorder since 1973. When one identical twin identifies as gay, about 50% of the time, the other identical twin identifies as gay as well. When one fraternal twin identifies as gay, about 20% of the time, the other fraternal twin identifies as gay as well. Hill proposed 4 functions we strive to affiliate. To obtain positive stimulation in our lives. Increased need to affiliate in fear situations. Motivated by fear of failure (avoidance motivation) Fear of performing badly, increases anxiety, tends to be a little stronger but see individual differences. Optimal levels of anxiety create the best performance. Thematic apperception test (tat) developed by murray but used by mcclelland.
