There Has Been an Increase in the Number of Homosexuals

question 74

Multiple Choice

There has been an increase in the number of homosexuals opting to have children in the context of their gay relationships.Preliminary evidence suggests that

• A)their children tend to become homosexuals.
• B)their children show signs of being maladjusted.
• C)gay parents are similar to their heterosexual counterparts.
• D)lesbian mothers exhibit less maternal behavior than heterosexual mothers.

Differentiate between observational and experimental data.

Explain the concepts of learned helplessness and learned optimism as defined by Seligman.

Apply Seligman's concepts of learned helplessness, learned optimism, and explanatory style to analyze individual behaviors.

Discuss the relation between Seligman's psychological theories and health, including mental health (e.g., depression) and physical health (e.g., relation to heart disease).