List Three of the Biological Perspectives on the Causes of Sexual

question 134

Essay

List three of the biological perspectives on the causes of sexual orientation.

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Definitions:

Basic Anxiety

A term by psychoanalyst Karen Horney, referring to feelings of helplessness and insecurity that adults experience because of childhood experiences.

Neurotic Needs

Excessive psychological needs that lead to unhealthy behaviors or patterns, often resulting from unresolved anxieties or conflicts.

Therapy Should

The principle that therapeutic interventions ought to aim at improving an individual's mental health and well-being.

Neurotic Needs

Refers to emotional needs that can lead to unhealthy or maladaptive behaviors when they become compulsive or excessively intense.