Discuss the evidence for, or against, hormonal theories of the cause of sexual orientation
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: There is no evidence that circulating hormone levels in male or female adults has anything to do with sexual orientation. There is evidence from humans and animals that exposure to sex hormones prenatally does affect brain structure and sexual orientation. Based on observations of endocrine disorders, it appears that high androgen (male sex hormones) exposure during critical periods of prenatal development is associated with heterosexuality in men and same-sex sexuality in women. Low androgen exposure may be associated with same-sex sexuality in men and heterosexuality in women. There is also evidence that high levels of estrogen (female sex hormone) is associated with women classified as bisexual or lesbian.
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Many people often assume that old age is generally an unhappy stage in life. It is also assumed that mental ability inevitably decline with age. Does the research support these beliefs? Provide specific research findings to support your argument
What will be an ideal response?
In the CBT therapy developed by Aaron Beck, the general goal of therapy is to alter:
a) Behaviours b) Emotions c) Cognitions d) Affects