An individual is bisexual. The belief that this individual's sexual variation is related to genetic influences is the belief held by _____ theorists
a. Biological
b. Behavioral
c. Psychosocial
d. Psychoanalytical
A
Biological theorists believe that an individual's sexual variation is related to genetic influences. Behavioral theorists believe that modes of sexual expression are learned responses, and psychoanalytical theorists view modes of sexual expression other than heterosexual expression to be neurotic or psychopathic in nature and due to the Oedipus/Electra complex of childhood. Psychosocial theory is not cited as a theory on sexual orientation.
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