Is the precise cause of sexual orientation scientifically known?
no
what are their thoughts?
that it is caused by a complex interplay
of what?
genetic, hormonal, and environmental influences
do they think its possible for uterine development to play a part?
yes
how does sexual orientation range?
along a continuum
including what?
exclusive attraction to the opposite sex to exclusive attraction to the same sex
is sexual orientation the same as sexual identity?
they are distinguished
what does identity refer to?
an individual's conception of themselves
what about orientation?
"fantasies, attachments and longings
what does it refer to when someone is "in the closet?"
sexual orientation that does not align with their sexual identity
what does that term reflect?
a certain cultural context and particular stage of transition
what kind of stage?
unknown
what terms do scientists use?
concordance or discordance
what is concordance?
when a person's sexual attractions, behaviors and identity match
what is an example of discordance?
a woman who is attracted to other women, but calls herself heterosexual and only has sexual relations with men