PBHL 1106 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Mental Disorder, Human Sexuality, Gender Role
21 Mar 2016
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Study sheet for exam #2 ph1106 fall 2012- majors: definitions of bisexuality and homosexuality. Bisexuality- refers to a sexual orientation that is clearly defined in which a person maybe emotionally, psychologically, and physically attracted of members of either sex. Homosexuality- refers to a sexual orientation where people are attracted to members of their own sex: what is the right to marry law and how many states are involved. Also considered civil union or domestic partnership giving homosexual couples the same rights and privileges as married couples. Through studies done on twins they seem to not have a gene but a genetic predisposition: the relationship of parent"s sexuality with one choosing to be gay- Refers to the sex of the individuals to whom a person is romantically, emotionally, and sexually attracted to: relationship of suicide rates and homosexuality: Numerous studies have found that gay and lesbian teens attempt and complete suicide in the significantly greater proportions than straight teens.
