There Is Widespread Intolerance of and Discrimination Toward Those Whose

question 78

Multiple Choice

There is widespread intolerance of and discrimination toward those whose sexual orientation differs from the majority. The behaviors of gay men and lesbian women are defined as deviant and are ____________by many members of society.

• A) stigmatized
• B) forgiven
• C) embraced
• D) accepted

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Definitions:

Emotion

A complex psychological state involving subjective feelings, physiological arousal, and observable behavior.

Amygdala

The amygdala is a crucial brain structure within the temporal lobe, involved in emotion regulation, especially fear, and plays a role in memory formation.

Symptoms

Physical or mental features that are regarded as indicating a condition or disease, often noticed by the individual affected.

Sexual Behavior

Actions or practices related to the pursuit of sexual pleasure or reproduction.