Development and Learning

Homosexuality becomes pathologized leading to stigma against non-heteronormative orientations

Cognitive dissonance arises when individuals' self-concept conflicts with societal expectations

Intersectionality examines how overlapping social identities contribute to unique experiences of discrimination or privilege often overlooked by single-axis frameworks

Exposure therapy focuses on reducing anxiety around non-conforming identities through gradual desensitization

It argues that sexual orientation is the sole factor influencing a person's experiences and perspectives in life.

It implies that all individuals with minority sexual orientations experience oppression in similar ways.

It suggests that people cannot identify with more than one minority group at a time.

It acknowledges that sexual orientation is experienced differently depending on other aspects of one's identity such as race or socioeconomic status.

they are more likely to use relational aggression

they have a shorter life span

they communicate less by text message

they are less likely to suffer voter backlash

They have no significant impact as gender identity is purely a biological construct unaffected by culture.

They determine the societal norms which can either suppress or support the recognition of non-binary identities.

They solely influence the language and terminology used to describe non-binary identities, not their acceptance.

Cultural influences are only relevant in collectivist societies that focus on group norms and values.

Discounts potential impact of trans-specific experiences on mental well-being, focusing instead on general psychological processes affecting all individuals.

Differential levels of societal stigma and legal protections for trans rights.

Psychological differences in mental health outcomes based on individual coping mechanisms and stressors born by transgender individuals.

Individuals choose their sexual orientation based on societal influences alone.

Homosexuality is a learned behavior resulting from childhood experiences with parents.

There is no conclusive scientific evidence supporting any biological influence on sexual orientation.

Studies have found similarities between the brains of homosexual men/women and heterosexual individuals of the opposite sex.

He would argue Jill cannot truly identify as lesbian without sexual experience with women.

He would suggest that sexual orientation is fluid and exists on a continuum, irrespective of physical experiences.

He would state she is confused about her sexuality due to lack of experience.

He would dismiss her self-identification entirely without any sexual experiences validating it.

The environment in which the fetus is developing.

The diet and lifestyle choices of the pregnant mother.

The inheritance of the mother’s chromosome on the 23rd pair.

The inheritance of the father’s chromosome on the 23rd pair.

Transgender

Intersex

Cisgender

Non-binary

Testing physical strength variations between men and women.

Observing occupational patterns among individuals who grew up in different cultural contexts with distinct gender norms.

Studying the relation between hair color and job preference.

Assessing IQ differences between genders.