[Solved] Before the Industrial Revolution, living standards in the world: A) Were relatively stagnant for long periods of time B) Were already rising significantly for many decades C) Are not known, for lack of reliable records from that period D) Were declining because of rapid increases in population Erotic Plasticity: The degree to which an individual's sex drive and sexual preferences can be shaped by cultural, social, and situational factors. Heterosexual: A sexual orientation characterized by a romantic or sexual attraction towards individuals of the opposite sex. Homosexual: A term describing individuals who are emotionally, romantically, or sexually attracted to members of the same sex or gender. Sex Drive: The biological and emotional urge or desire for sexual activity.