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Unit 6 – Developmental Psychology
Topic 6.7
What is the primary difference between gender identity and sexual orientation?
Gender identity and sexual orientation both refer solely to physical attraction.
Gender identity refers to one's internal sense of being male or female, while sexual orientation relates to who one is attracted to.
Gender identity pertains only to biological differences, while sexual orientation describes psychological differences.
Sexual orientation defines an individual’s self-concept, whereas gender identity concerns their romantic relationships.
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AP Psychology - 6.7 Gender and Sexual Orientation
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