John Admits That He Sometimes Feels Attracted to Other Men

question 142

Multiple Choice

John admits that he sometimes feels attracted to other men, but he does not identify himself as a homosexual and he has never engaged in any same-gender sexual behaviour. According to modern sexual orientation theorists:

• A) John would be classified as homosexual.
• B) John would be classified as bisexual.
• C) John would be viewed as similar to homosexuals in terms of self-identity but not in terms of sexual attraction or sexual behaviour.
• D) John would be viewed as similar to homosexuals in terms of sexual attraction but not in terms of self-identity or sexual behaviour.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Economists

Scholars and professionals dedicated to analyzing how psychological, cognitive, emotional, cultural, and social influences affect the economic choices made by individuals and organizations.

Time Inconsistency

Describes a situation where a person's preferences change over time in such a way that what they prefer at one point in time is inconsistent with what they will prefer at another time.

Self-Control Problems

Refers to the difficulty individuals have in restraining their impulses or desires, often leading to challenges in decision-making that affect long-term goals.

Myopia

The lack of foresight or long-term planning, focusing only on the short-term gains or outcomes.