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Thu, 27 April 2006 04:45

davethegnome

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I was doing some research for a class and happened to come across this particular books ideas regarding theories for homosexuality. I know this topic has been discussed a great deal here, but some of the information was new to me so I figured why not see if it was new to someone else.

(under sexuality)
Researchers have found
evidence of both biological and environmental origins of homosexuality. While no significant differences have been found in the levels of hormones that circulate in the blood of homosexuals and heterosexuals, exposure
to high levels of certain reproductive hormones during fetal development has been linked to homosexuality. In addition, anatomical differences have been
found between the hypothalamus of heterosexual and homosexual men, and studies of twins have found distinct evidence of a hereditary component to homosexuality. Environmental influences include early family relationships
and the modeling of behaviors observed in the parent of the opposite sex, as well as social learning throughout the life span

(under homosexuality)
Through history, various theories have been proposed regarding the source and development of sexual orientation. Many scientists believe that sexual orientation is shaped for most people at an early age through complex interactions of biological, psychological, and social factors. In most cases, sexual orientation emerges for most people in early adolescence without any prior sexual experience. Many reports have been recorded by people recounting efforts to change their sexual orientation from homosexual to heterosexual with no success. For these reasons, psychologists believe that sexual orientation is not a conscious choice that can be voluntarily changed. In addition, scientific research over 30 years confirms that
homosexual orientation is not associated with emotional or social problems. Based on research conducted in the 1960s, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals concluded that homosexuality is not
an illness, mental disorder, or emotional problem.

Oh, also in 1990 the American Psychological Association stated thatcientific evidence does not support conversion therapy; in fact, the evidence reveals that it can actually be psychologically damaging to attempt conversion. (taken as a direct quote from the text)

And now I shall again fall off the face of the earth for atleast another week.

David

It's always the old to lead us to the war
It's always the young to fall
Now look at all we've won with the sabre and the gun
Tell me is it worth it all
~Phil Ochs "I Aint Marching Anymore"

		Excerpts from the Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology (2nd ed) By: davethegnome on Thu, 27 April 2006 04:45
		Re: Excerpts from the Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology (2nd e By: electroken on Thu, 27 April 2006 05:35
		Re: Excerpts from the Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology (2nd e By: JFR on Thu, 27 April 2006 07:32
		Re: Excerpts from the Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology (2nd e By: electroken on Thu, 27 April 2006 14:45
		homosexuality and mental disorder By: timmy on Thu, 27 April 2006 17:37
		Re: homosexuality and mental disorder By: davethegnome on Thu, 27 April 2006 20:07
		Re: homosexuality and mental disorder By: timmy on Thu, 27 April 2006 20:51
		Re: homosexuality and mental disorder By: electroken on Thu, 27 April 2006 22:59
		Normality By: Deeej on Thu, 27 April 2006 22:54
		Ken By: Deeej on Thu, 27 April 2006 10:23
		Re: Excerpts from the Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology (2nd e By: NW on Thu, 27 April 2006 11:44
		Re: Excerpts from the Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology (2nd e By: electroken on Thu, 27 April 2006 15:05
		Hugs to electroken By: NW on Thu, 27 April 2006 15:45
		A couple of points By: Deeej on Thu, 27 April 2006 22:36
		Re: A couple of points By: electroken on Thu, 27 April 2006 23:03
		Re: A couple of points By: Deeej on Thu, 27 April 2006 23:20
		Re: Excerpts from the Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology (2nd e By: Brian1407a on Thu, 27 April 2006 18:00
		Re: Excerpts from the Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology (2nd e By: electroken on Thu, 27 April 2006 23:09
		Re: Excerpts from the Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology (2nd e By: Brian1407a on Fri, 28 April 2006 00:14
		Re: Excerpts from the Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology (2nd e By: davethegnome on Fri, 28 April 2006 00:34
		Re: Excerpts from the Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology (2nd e By: NW on Fri, 28 April 2006 00:39
		Re: Excerpts from the Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology (2nd e By: electroken on Fri, 28 April 2006 06:30
		Hi, Ken! By: cossie on Fri, 28 April 2006 00:58
		I believe in the Flying Spaghetti Monster By: Deeej on Fri, 28 April 2006 11:59
		On a point of order, if it please your honour ... By: cossie on Thu, 27 April 2006 23:47
		Re: Excerpts from the Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology (2nd e By: kupuna on Sun, 30 April 2006 14:42
		Re: Excerpts from the Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology (2nd ed) By: Navyone on Thu, 27 April 2006 16:43
		Excerpts from: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - A Comprehen By: davethegnome on Sat, 29 April 2006 04:46
		Re: Excerpts from: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - A Compr By: NW on Sat, 29 April 2006 11:52
		Re: Excerpts from: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - A Compr By: electroken on Sat, 29 April 2006 15:07
		I am confused By: Deeej on Sat, 29 April 2006 17:16
		Re: I am confused By: timmy on Sat, 29 April 2006 22:29
		Still confused By: Deeej on Sat, 29 April 2006 22:44
		Re: Still confused By: timmy on Sat, 29 April 2006 23:11
		Re: Still confused By: Brian1407a on Sat, 29 April 2006 23:43
		Re: Still confused By: Guest on Sat, 29 April 2006 23:49
		Re: Still confused By: Guest on Sat, 29 April 2006 23:57
		Re: Still confused By: Brian1407a on Sun, 30 April 2006 00:42
		Re: Still confused By: Handyman on Sun, 30 April 2006 03:04
		I agree By: Deeej on Sun, 30 April 2006 11:07
		Re: I agree By: electroken on Sun, 30 April 2006 20:59
		Aaaaaarggggghhhh! By: cossie on Sun, 30 April 2006 03:15
		Re: Aaaaaarggggghhhh! By: kupuna on Sun, 30 April 2006 10:56
		Sexual Orientation By: cossie on Mon, 01 May 2006 02:13
		Re: Sexual Orientation By: Jedediah on Mon, 01 May 2006 03:05
		Re: Sexual Orientation By: Deeej on Mon, 01 May 2006 09:41
		And what is the bottom line???????? By: marc on Mon, 01 May 2006 12:14
		Re: And what is the bottom line???????? By: NW on Mon, 01 May 2006 13:50
		Re: And what is the bottom line???????? By: kupuna on Mon, 01 May 2006 14:28
		Re: And what is the bottom line???????? By: marc on Mon, 01 May 2006 16:10
		Re: And what is the bottom line???????? By: marc on Mon, 01 May 2006 16:01
		The bottom line By: Deeej on Mon, 01 May 2006 16:31
		Re: The bottom line By: marc on Mon, 01 May 2006 17:37
		Re: The bottom line By: Deeej on Mon, 01 May 2006 18:53
		Re: The bottom line By: marc on Mon, 01 May 2006 19:18
		History By: Deeej on Mon, 01 May 2006 19:24
		Re: History By: marc on Mon, 01 May 2006 19:40
		Sorry By: Deeej on Mon, 01 May 2006 19:54
		Re: Sorry By: timmy on Mon, 01 May 2006 20:03
		Re: Sorry By: marc on Mon, 01 May 2006 20:21
		Re: Sorry By: timmy on Mon, 01 May 2006 20:53
		Re: Sorry By: marc on Mon, 01 May 2006 20:07
		Re: Sorry By: Deeej on Mon, 01 May 2006 20:17
		Re: Sorry By: marc on Mon, 01 May 2006 20:31
		Re: Sorry By: Deeej on Mon, 01 May 2006 21:09
		Re: The bottom line By: timmy on Mon, 01 May 2006 19:54
		Re: The bottom line By: marc on Mon, 01 May 2006 20:09
		Re: And what is the bottom line???????? By: timmy on Mon, 01 May 2006 16:35
		Re: And what is the bottom line???????? By: marc on Mon, 01 May 2006 17:29
		Re: And what is the bottom line???????? By: NW on Mon, 01 May 2006 17:05
		Re: And what is the bottom line???????? By: marc on Mon, 01 May 2006 17:42
		Re: And what is the bottom line???????? By: timmy on Mon, 01 May 2006 18:36
		Re: And what is the bottom line???????? By: marc on Mon, 01 May 2006 19:10
		Re: And what is the bottom line???????? By: Deeej on Mon, 01 May 2006 19:44
		We still have quackery By: timmy on Mon, 01 May 2006 16:31
		My university, the duck pond By: Deeej on Mon, 01 May 2006 16:42
		Re: Sexual Orientation By: davethegnome on Mon, 01 May 2006 15:04
		Re: Sexual Orientation By: Brian1407a on Mon, 01 May 2006 17:07
		Re: Sexual Orientation By: marc on Mon, 01 May 2006 17:33
		Re: Sexual Orientation By: electroken on Thu, 04 May 2006 03:05
		All right I concede...... By: marc on Mon, 01 May 2006 19:46
		For what it's worth By: Deeej on Mon, 01 May 2006 20:02
		Re: For what it's worth By: marc on Mon, 01 May 2006 20:12
		Re: For what it's worth By: Brian1407a on Mon, 01 May 2006 21:11
		The elusive bottom line. By: cossie on Tue, 02 May 2006 03:02
		Re: The elusive bottom line. By: electroken on Thu, 04 May 2006 03:30
		Re: All right I concede...... By: Handyman on Tue, 02 May 2006 01:43

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