Asked by Stacie Strohbeen on Jun 07, 2024

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In the 1970s, a person who was attracted to people of the same sex and was conflicted about this sexual preference would have been diagnosed with

A) homosexual gender dysphoria.
B) gender dysphoria.
C) heterosexual gender dysphoria.
D) egodystonic homosexuality.
E) gender identity disorder.

Egodystonic Homosexuality

A disorder (not currently in use) in which the afflicted person is attracted to people of the same sex, but experiences conflict with his or her sexual orientation or wishes to change it.

  • Assess the effects of cultural, historical, and societal viewpoints on comprehending sexual behaviors and sexuality.
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sweet creatureJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Egodystonic homosexuality was a diagnostic category in the DSM-II in the 1970s, referring to a person experiencing distress about their same-sex attraction. This diagnosis was removed from the DSM in 1987.