Explain the Process of Determining Sexual Orientation in Adolescence

question 66

Essay

Explain the process of determining sexual orientation in adolescence.

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Definitions:

Native Americans

Indigenous peoples of the United States, including their cultures, histories, and present-day communities.

National Average

A statistical measure that represents the central or typical value in a set of data distributed across a nation, used in various contexts like income, test scores, or health indicators.

Suicide Gesture

Motivated by a need for aid and support from others. The intent for a completed suicide is not present, yet the individual wants to draw attention through a “call for help.” Sometimes the gesture turns out to be a completed suicide, yet these are difficult to prove or disprove.

Completed Suicide

The successful act of taking one's own life, resulting in death.