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- Psychology, Sexual Health
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This document discusses the different perspectives on sexual orientation and identity, including genetic, hormonal, and personal choice factors. It is useful for understanding the various theories and debates in this area.
What's inside
- Types of sexual orientation
- Genetic factors in sexual orientation
- Hormonal influences on sexual orientation
- Personal choice and sexual orientation
- Critique of the choice perspective
Who it is for: For students of the PSY 240 Sexual Orientation & Identity course. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
Sexual orientation and identity are explored from different viewpoints. Students learn about the theories and evidence on how these are determined.
Types of Sexual Orientation
Three types of sexual orientation are defined. Examples of each type are given.
Genetic Influence on Sexuality
Genetics is one perspective on sexual orientation. Twin studies are discussed as evidence.
Hormonal Influence on Sexuality
Hormones are another perspective on sexual orientation. A study of women exposed to estrogen is described.
Sexual Orientation as a Choice
A personal reflection on whether sexual orientation is a choice. The writer's own views are shared.
Key terms
- heterosexual
- Attraction to the opposite sex.
- homosexual
- Attraction to the same sex.
- bisexual
- Attraction to both sexes.
- monozygotic twin
- A twin from a single fertilised egg.
- dizygotic twin
- A twin from two different fertilised eggs.
- perinatal hormones
- Hormones present around the time of birth.
Questions this document helps with
- What types of sexual orientation are there?
- What evidence is there for genetics influencing sexuality?
- How might hormones affect sexual orientation?
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