Regarding Sexual Orientation, Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 195

Multiple Choice

Regarding sexual orientation, which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)Sexual behavior and romantic relationships are strongly influenced by a person's sexual orientation.
• B)Sexual orientation is a superficial part of personal identity.
• C)Sexual orientation is an unstable personal characteristic.
• D)Sexual orientation and adjustment is an easy process for most who are homosexual.

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Definitions:

Variable Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, leading to responses at varying rates.

Avoidance Training

Avoidance training is a learning process in which an individual learns to prevent the occurrence of an unpleasant or harmful stimulus by performing a specific behavior.

Classical Conditioning

A behavior acquisition technique involving continuous pairing of two stimuli; a reaction initially triggered by the second stimulus becomes triggered by the first stimulus alone over time.

Modeling

A behavioral technique in psychology that involves learning through the observation and replication of others' behaviors.