Which of the Following Statements About Sexual Orientation in Adolescence

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about sexual orientation in adolescence is true?

• A) More boys than girls report having had same-sex attractions, a non-heterosexual orientation, or same-sex activity during adolescence.
• B) Approximately 2% to 5% of adolescents identify themselves as transgender.
• C) Researchers have been able to identify consistent predictors for adolescents who will later identify themselves as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender.
• D) Most gay, lesbian, and bisexual adults engaged in some heterosexual activity during adolescence.

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Definitions:

Transgender Sex Workers

Individuals who engage in sex work and whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.

Heterosexual Men

Men who are romantically and sexually attracted to women.

Defense of Marriage Act

A now-defunct U.S. federal law enacted in 1996 that defined marriage as the union between one man and one woman for federal and inter-state recognition purposes, before being ruled unconstitutional.

Gay Marriage

The legally or socially recognized marriage between two individuals of the same sex.