Why Was the 1973 Removal of Homosexuality from the DSM-II

question 93

Multiple Choice

Why was the 1973 removal of homosexuality from the DSM-II (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) significant?

• A) It meant that there was nothing wrong with homosexuality and there was no need for therapy to cure it.
• B) It supported the idea that homosexuality was due to poor parenting and, therefore, was not a choice made by individuals.
• C) It supported the theories of Ulrichs and Hirschfeld.
• D) It demonstrated that the life experiences and values of homosexuals were no different from those of heterosexuals.

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