Sexual orientation (a person s sexual feelings) and sexual identity (a person s sexual self-concept) are closely related and, together, form critical parts of each human s psychological makeup. Scientists know a great deal about their biological and environmental origins, psychosocial development process, and the unique challenges inherent to non-heterosexual identities, but there is still much debate and much to be learned in this fascinating field of study.
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ISBN:9781682822814
ISBN:1682822818
Physical Description:print 80 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Publisher:San Diego, CA :ReferencePoint Press, Inc.,[2018]
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Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Defining sexual identity -- What determines sexual orientation? -- Forming a sexual identity -- Life as an LGBTQ+ person -- Can sexual orientation and identity be changed?