Basic Corrections Officer: Certification Study Guide

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What term describes a male-identified person attracted to another male-identified person?

Bisexual
Transgender
Gay
Intersex

The correct answer is: Gay

The correct term for a male-identified person attracted to another male-identified person is "gay." This term specifically refers to the sexual orientation where individuals are romantically or sexually attracted to members of their own gender. In this context, it encompasses the experiences and identities of men who are attracted to other men. Understanding this term is important in discussions about sexuality, as it plays a significant role in recognizing the diversity of sexual orientations. The definitions of other terms provided: bisexual refers to someone attracted to both males and females, transgender denotes individuals whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth, and intersex describes individuals with biological attributes that do not fit typical definitions of male or female. These terms illustrate different aspects of identity and attraction but do not specifically describe the relationship between two male-identified individuals.