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Homosexuality and Sexual Orientation Disturbance:
Proposed Change in DSM-II, 6th Printing, page 44
POSITION STATEMENT (RETIRED)
Approved by the Board of Trustees, December 1973
Approved by the Assembly, November 1973
Approved by the Reference Committee, November 1973
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-- APA Operations Manual.302.0 \Sexual orientation disturbance (Homosexuality)This category is for individuals whose sexual interests are directed primarily toward people of the same s*x and whoare either disturbed by, in conflict with, or wish to change their sexual orientation.
This diagnostic category isdistinguished from homosexuality,which by itself does not constitute a psychiatric disorder.
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