Sexual identity and sexual behavior are closely related to sexual orientation, but they are distinguished, with sexual identity referring to an individual's conception of themselves, behavior referring to actual sexual acts performed by the individual, and orientation referring to "fantasies, attachments and longings." Individuals may or may not express their sexual orientation in their behaviors. People who have a homosexual sexual orientation that does not align with their sexual identity are sometimes referred to as 'closeted'. The term may, however, reflect a certain cultural context and particular stage of transition in societies which are gradually dealing with integrating sexual minorities. In studies related to sexual orientation, when dealing with the degree to which a person's sexual attractions, behaviors and identity match, scientists usually use the terms concordance or discordance. Thus, a woman who is attracted to other women, but calls herself heterosexual and only has sexual relations with men, can be said to experience discordance between her sexual orientation (homosexual or lesbian) and her sexual identity and behaviors (heterosexual). COUNT 10
QSN1 What is sexual identity defined as? ANS1 individual's conception of themselves QSN2 What is sexual behavior defined as? ANS2 actual sexual acts performed by the individual QSN3 What does the term closeted mean? ANS3 People who have a homosexual sexual orientation that does not align with their sexual identity QSN4 What are the terms related to the degree to which a person's sexual attractions, behavior and identity match? ANS4 concordance or discordance QSN5 What is sexual orientation defined as? ANS5 fantasies, attachments and longings QSN6 What are the differences in sexual identity and sexual behaviour?  ANS6 sexual identity referring to an individual's conception of themselves, behavior referring to actual sexual acts performed by the individual QSN7 Does a person have to show their sexual oreintation in their personal acts? ANS7 Individuals may or may not express their sexual orientation in their behaviors. QSN8 What is a term that can be used for someone who does not show their homosexuality openly?  ANS8 closeted QSN9 What word is used when somebodys sexual orientation, behaviors, and idenity do not match? ANS9 discordance QSN10 Which word is used when somebodys sexual orientation, behaviors, and idenity match? ANS10 concordance