Why Might Gay and Lesbian Groups Be Predisposed to Believe

question 34

Multiple Choice

Why might gay and lesbian groups be predisposed to believe that homosexuality has a genetic origin?

• A) They believe that sexuality is fluid and changes over the course of a person's lifetime.
• B) They want to emphasize the importance of difference.
• C) They believe that a person's sexuality is closely related to his relationship with his mother.
• D) If sexual orientation is something one is born with, then discrimination is much less acceptable.
• E) Gays and lesbians are predisposed to believe in science.

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Definitions:

Ego Depletion

The theory that self-control or willpower draws upon a limited pool of mental resources that can be used up.

Physical Arousal

Pertains to the physiological responses of the body that prepare an individual for action, often associated with emotions, exercise, or sexual interest.

Ironic Processing

The psychological process where attempts to suppress certain thoughts make them more likely to surface.

Ironic Processing

A psychological phenomenon where efforts to suppress certain thoughts make them more likely to surface.