Author Question: What does Savin-Williams (2005) argue about the nature of sexual orientation? a. Sexual ... (Read 87 times)

naturalchemist · **on:** Jul 31, 2018

What does Savin-Williams (2005) argue about the nature of sexual orientation?

a. Sexual orientation is a fluid concept for up to 20 of teens.
b. Sexual orientation is determined in utero.
c. Sexual orientation is determined earlier for boys than for girls.
d. Homosexuality might be fostered if children have homosexual teachers.

Question 2

Dennis is a 17-year-old who comes to a counselor because he feels sexually attracted to males, which is at odds with his religious beliefs. Although he has felt this way for a long time, he is still struggling to understand why.

Based upon the information presented in this chapter, which of these explanation has some research support?
a. Homosexual orientation usually results from being reared by a parent or parents of the same sex.
b. Homosexual orientation results from being exposed to early sexual abuse.
c. Homosexual orientation is at least partly determined by heredity.
d. Homosexual orientation is a personal choice made by the individual.