Base from the definition of American Psychological Association (APA),the term

“LGBT” is the acronym for Lesbian,Gay,Bisexual,and lastly the Transgender.

Gender refers to the attitudes, feelings, and behaviors that a given culture associates
with a person’s biological sex. Behavior that is compatible with cultural expectations
is referred to as gender-normative; behaviors that are viewed as incompatible with
these expectations constitute gender non-conformity.(APA,2012)

Gay generally refers to a male who is physically, emotionally and/or spiritually

attracted to other males. May also refer to females who are attracted to other
females, as well as the gay community in general. Lesbian is female who is physically,
emotionally and/or spiritually attracted to other females. Bisexual is person who is
physically, emotionally and/or spiritually attracted to persons of the same or
opposite sex.Transgender is a person whose gender identity is different from his or
her anatomical sex.

Gender identity refers to one's sense of oneself as male, female or something else
(APA, 2011). When one's gender identity and biological sex are not congruent, the
individual may identify along the transgender spectrum (APA, 2012; Gainor, 2000).

Sexual orientation refers to an enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, and/or

sexual attractions to men, women, or both sexes. Sexual orientation also refers to a
person’s sense of identity based on those attractions, related behaviors, and
membership in a community of others who share those attractions

According to current scientific and professional understanding, the core attractions

that form the basis for adult sexual orientation typically emerge between middle
childhood and early adolescence. These patterns of emotional, romantic, and sexual
attraction may arise without any prior sexual experience. People can be celibate and
still know their sexual orientation-–be it lesbian, gay, bisexual, or heterosexual

Despite the attention given to bisexuality in the work of Freud, Stekel, and a number
of other psychoanalysts, scientific research on sexuality largely ignored the issue.
Historically, most researchers failed to consider bisexuality a specific sexual identity
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http://www.apa.org/topics/lgbt/

http://www.uas.alaska.edu/juneau/activities/safezone/docs/lgbtiq_terminology.pdf

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(2012). Guidelines for Psychological
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American Psychological Association &

National Association of School
Psychologists. (2015). Resolution on
gender and sexual orientation diversity
in children and adolescents in schools.
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