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2007-02-09 03:24:53 · 3 answers · asked by Tara 6 in Social Science Psychology

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The question is unclear. Did you mean:

In psychology, what are the different theories relating to homosexuality?

If so, I suspect there is a wide range of theories and point of views in psychology regarding homosexuals. Homosexuality and Psychology have an intertwined history in that Psychology gave the sexual preference its final classification declaring

homosexuality: a separate sexual orientation and a deviant sexual practice.

From the nineteen century up to the 70’s, psychology considered homosexuality to be a psychological disorder, and homosexuals as individuals who must be “forcibly cured.” Most psychologists concluded that homosexuality was a curable condition.. Freud’s psychoanalysis was frequently used in the treatment of homosexuality. Psychology’ point of view on homosexuality participated to an increasing number of homosexuals placed in mental hospitals and prisons. A variety of therapies to "cure" homosexuality, included aversion therapy, nausea producing drugs, castration, electric shock, brain surgery, breast amputations, and hypnosis…

In the 70’s, the APA finally removed homosexuality from the sexual deviancy section. Not sooner than 1992, world health organization ceased to classify it as a mental disorder. The reasons for the change are still being debated by theorists and else.

Nowadays, the majority of mental health professionals renounced the idea of homosexuality as a mental disorder. Although few conservative and religious groups still advocate an alternative psychology and regards homosexuality as a sexual disorder.
New psychological theories focus now on heterosexism and hatred of homosexuals (or homophobia).

2007-02-09 04:41:25 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 1 0

Depends on the psychologist you ask. The general consensus in the psychology world is that homosexuality is not immoral, bizarre, or "insane." Homosexuality was entirely removed from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual in 1986.
Here is the American Psychological Association's take on homosexuality:
Guideline 1. Psychologists understand that homosexuality and bisexuality are not indicative of mental illness.

Guideline 2. Psychologists are encouraged to recognize how their attitudes and knowledge about lesbian, gay, and bisexual issues may be relevant to assessment and treatment and seek consultation or make appropriate referrals when indicated.

Guideline 3. Psychologists strive to understand the ways in which social stigmatization (i.e., prejudice, discrimination, and violence) poses risks to the mental health and well-being of lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients.

Guideline 4. Psychologists strive to understand how inaccurate or prejudicial views of homosexuality or bisexuality may affect the client’s presentation in treatment and the therapeutic process.

Guideline 5. Psychologists strive to be knowledgeable about and respect the importance of lesbian, gay, and bisexual relationships.

Guideline 6. Psychologists strive to understand the particular circumstances and challenges facing lesbian, gay, and bisexual parents.

Guideline 7. Psychologists recognize that the families of lesbian, gay, and bisexual people may include people who are not legally or biologically related.

Guideline 8. Psychologists strive to understand how a person’s homosexual or bisexual orientation may have an impact on his or her family of origin and the relationship to that family of origin.

Guideline 9. Psychologists are encouraged to recognize the particular life issues or challenges experienced by lesbian, gay, and bisexual members of racial and ethnic minorities that are related to multiple and often conflicting cultural norms, values, and beliefs.

Guideline 10. Psychologists are encouraged to recognize the particular challenges experienced by bisexual individuals.

Guideline 11. Psychologists strive to understand the special problems and risks that exist for lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth.

Guideline 12. Psychologists consider generational differences within lesbian, gay, and bisexual populations, and the particular challenges that may be experienced by lesbian, gay, and bisexual older adults.

Guideline 13. Psychologists are encouraged to recognize the particular challenges experienced by lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals with physical, sensory, and/or cognitive/emotional disabilities.

Guideline 14. Psychologists support the provision of professional education and training on lesbian, gay, and bisexual issues.

Guideline 15. Psychologists are encouraged to increase their knowledge and understanding of homosexuality and bisexuality through continuing education, training, supervision, and consultation.

Guideline 16. Psychologists make reasonable efforts to familiarize themselves with relevant mental health, educational, and community resources for lesbian, gay, and bisexual people.

2007-02-09 03:48:38 · answer #2 · answered by psychgrad 7 · 1 0

In what sense? Elaborate!

It's like saying what do psychologists say about straight people.

If you elaborate your question though, I'll elaborate my answer.

2007-02-09 03:44:11 · answer #3 · answered by Shanti76 3 · 0 0

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