What were Freud's main contributions to the study of personality and human sexuality?

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Freud's contributions to the study of personality and human sexuality remain important. He helped to develop the notion of biological bisexuality, the idea that people may be naturally attracted to both sexes. Freud also recognized that the body has erogenous zones, major areas of the body, especially the mouth, genitals, and anus that are highly sensitive to sexual stimulation.

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Sophia is surprised to learn that a high percentage of new HIV infections are among people of her race/ethnicity. In fact, approximately 50 percent of new cases of HIV are among ________

a. Caucasians b. Asians c. Hispanics d. African Americans

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Today, widespread scientific support exists about the origins of sexual orientation that shows ________

a. how one is raised is the most important role in sexual orientation b. genes play an important role in sexual orientation c. environment plays the most important role in sexual orientation d. being the oldest increases your chances of being gay

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Sandra's son Anthony has just "come out" to her. She loves her son and is very supportive of him, but is going through an adjustment period, as she has always envisioned Anthony getting married and raising kids with his "future" wife

What group should Sandra seek support from? a. Protect and Love our Lesbian and Gay Children (PLLAGC) b. Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) c. Love Won Out (LWO) d. Love and Peace for Gays and their Families (LPGAF)

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Discuss the biological and sociological factors involved in adolescent sexuality.

What will be an ideal response?

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