Chapter 9 Flashcards
(5 cards)
Sexual Orientation
distinct sense of natural preference and consistent attraction to sexual and romantic partners of a particular sex in presence of clear alternatives
Sexual Orientation 3 Components
Affective
Behavioral
Self-Identity
Bisexuality
sexual attraction to both men and women.
Asexuality
Lifelong lack of sexual attraction to men or women
Birth Order Theory
- The more older brothers a male child has, the more likely that he will be homosexual.
- This relates to about 1 in 7 homosexual males; only the more “feminine” ones.
- Mothers immune system is triggered by previous male fetus