Author Question: According to the discussion of explanations for sexual orientation, a. the research shows that ... (Read 83 times)

tfester · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

According to the discussion of explanations for sexual orientation,

a. the research shows that biological factors are more important for women than for men.
b. the popular press tends to overemphasize social explanations, rather than biological explanations.
c. social constructionists are more likely than other theorists to emphasize biological explanations.
d. people's sexual orientation is often based on their thoughts about their own personal experiences and attractions.

Question 2

How would a social constructionist approach account for sexual orientation?

a. People construct an identity that is consistent with the biological predisposition that has been genetically determined.
b. People construct a psychological identity that is consistent with the identity of their parent of the same gender.
c. People construct same-gender preferences because of their unique learning experiences.
d. People construct their own identities based on their interpretation of their life experiences.