Which of the Following Is the Most Accurate Statement About

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most accurate statement about how psychologists have thought about homosexuality as being a mental disorder?

• A) Psychologists have never considered homosexuality to be a mental disorder.
• B) Psychologists today consider homosexuality to be a mental disorder, and there is a classification for homosexuality in the current edition of the DSM.
• C) In the early part of the 20^th century, psychologists considered homosexuality to be a mental disorder, but today they no longer do.
• D) Psychologists are split today, with about half considering homosexuality to be a mental disorder and about half considering homosexuality to not be a disorder but rather a lifestyle preference.

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Definitions:

Performance Categories

Different areas or types of work-related activities used to evaluate an employee's job performance.

Affectivity

The capacity of an individual to experience emotions or feelings, often influencing mood and emotional responses.

Positive

Refers to an attitude, situation, or attribute that is constructive, beneficial, or optimistic.

Negative

Characterized by absence, lack, or denial; often used to describe attitudes, behaviors, or outcomes that are detrimental or undesirable.