Slang terms such as "fag" and "homo" are often used to refer to odd or effeminate people. ... The explanation for the permissibility of this stigmatization can be found in the fundamentals of psychology. The predisposition to heterosexuality is defined in psychological terms as homophobia. ... This, however, is possible and such is the definition of homophobia. ... Within each division of psychology exists a proposed explanation for the fear. ...

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Robert Kegan is known for his works in developmental psychology, one being his 1994 book, "In Over Our Heads: The Mental Demands of Modern Times." ... Taylor (2008) refers to Kegan's definition of values of the Socialized Consciousness model as "I know what's right, generally because my parents, religion, or cultural group have shown the correct way. ... I often evaluate ethical questions in terms of the situation. ... I often evaluate ethical questions in terms of the situation. ...

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The definition of Bisexuality may be relatively simple, but in reality, the lives of a bisexual person are anything but. ... Our society is taught of having two terms or ideas of sexuality: heterosexuality and homosexuality, but human sexuality is way more complex than that. ... "Development of a bisexual identity involves the need to come to terms with, and accept, both the heterosexual and homosexual aspects of one's feelings, attractions, and desires. ... Psychology and Sexual Orientation. Coming to Terms. ...

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