Acceptance of Same Sex Relationships

question 30

Multiple Choice

Acceptance of same sex relationships:

• A) is very high (about 90%) in the United States.
• B) is related to whether people believe that sexual orientation is due to biological influences.
• C) is seen by the vast majority (90%) of adults in the U.S. as morally wrong.
• D) has been declining in the last 20 years.

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Definitions:

Neo-Piagetian

An approach that integrates Jean Piaget's stage theory of cognitive development with current research and theories in cognitive neuroscience, aiming to better explain the processes and mechanisms of cognitive development.

Accommodation

In psychology, a concept of learning in which new information or experiences cause you to modify your existing schemas or ideas.

Cognitive Development

A field of study in neuroscience and psychology focusing on a child's development in terms of information processing, conceptual resources, perceptual skill, language learning, and other aspects of brain development.

Assimilation

The cognitive process of fitting new information into existing cognitive schemas, perceptions, and understanding.