Chapter 9

Question 1

Sexual Orientation

Answer 1

distinct sense of natural preference and consistent attraction to sexual and romantic partners of a particular sex in presence of clear alternatives

Question 2

Sexual Orientation 3 Components

Answer 2

Affective
Behavioral
Self-Identity

Question 3

Bisexuality

Answer 3

sexual attraction to both men and women.

Question 4

Asexuality

Answer 4

Lifelong lack of sexual attraction to men or women

Question 5

Birth Order Theory

Answer 5

• 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