Homosexuality Was Initially Classified as a Psychological Disorder by the Mental

question 1

Multiple Choice

Homosexuality was initially classified as a psychological disorder by the mental health community. This classification

• A) was removed in 1973.
• B) is fairly accurate.
• C) was removed in 2005 due to public pressure.
• D) is accurate only for older homosexuals.

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Definitions:

Widely Popular

Something that is liked, admired, or supported by a large number of people.

Neurosis

A broad category used in the past to describe a variety of mental health conditions characterized by emotional distress but not severe enough to impair cognition or perception of reality.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, often reflecting a heightened state of awareness or fear of potential threats.

Oedipus Complex

A psychoanalytic concept describing a child's feelings of desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy and rivalry with the same-sex parent.