Question

_________ is the preferred term to use when referring to the direction of a person’s sexual or romantic attraction.

Answer 1

Answer:

Sexual orientation

Explanation:

The sexual orientation is a term that defines the enduring pattern of sexual or romantic attraction of a person towards the opposite sex , same sex, more than one gender or towards both the sex. These are categorized as heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality. The another category includes asexuality that includes lack or no sexual attraction.

The gender and gender identity is different from the sexual orientation. The combination of certain factors like environment, hormones, biological and emotional are responsible for sexual orientation. Most of the individuals are aware about their sexual orientation during adolescence.