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Asexuality is the lack of sexual attraction to others, or low or absent interest in or desire for sexual activity. [ 1][ 2][ 3] It may be considered a sexual orientation or the lack thereof. [ 4][ 5][ 6] It may also be categorized more widely, to include a broad spectrum of asexual sub-identities. [ 7][ 8]
Sexual orientation is an enduring personal pattern of romantic attraction or sexual attraction (or a combination of these) to persons of the opposite sex or gender, the same sex or gender, or to both sexes or more than one gender. Patterns are generally categorized under heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality, [ 1][ 2][ 3] while ...
Reciprocity (social psychology) In social psychology, reciprocity is a social norm of responding to a positive action with another positive action, rewarding kind actions. As a social construct, reciprocity means that in response to friendly actions, people are frequently much nicer and much more cooperative than predicted by the self-interest ...
Amber informed police of their relationship on December 30, 2002, shortly after discovering he was a person of interest in Laci's disappearance. [57] She told detectives that she met Scott on November 20, and that he had initially told her he was single.
Psychology. In social psychology, an interpersonal relation (or interpersonal relationship) describes a social association, connection, or affiliation between two or more persons. It overlaps significantly with the concept of social relations, which are the fundamental unit of analysis within the social sciences.
Psychopathy, or psychopathic personality, [1] is a personality construct [2] [3] characterized by impaired empathy and remorse, and bold, disinhibited and egocentric traits, masked by superficial charm and the outward appearance of apparent normalcy.
Sexual desire in romantic relationships. As a state that promotes passion and infatuation, sexual desire is often responsible in playing a role in initiating contact, motivating sexual interest, and seeking proximity. [ 9] By motivating proximity seeking behaviour, sexual desire promotes contact, and this may eventually foster commitment.
Adolescent sexuality is a stage of human development in which adolescents experience and explore sexual feelings. Interest in sexuality intensifies during the onset of puberty, and sexuality is often a vital aspect of teenagers' lives. [ 1] Sexual interest may be expressed in a number of ways, such as flirting, kissing, masturbation, or having ...