The Most Comprehensive Way to Explain That If One Identical

question 21

Multiple Choice

The most comprehensive way to explain that if one identical twin is gay or lesbian, there is a 50 percent probability that the other twin is also gay or lesbian is that:

• A) homosexuality is genetically established in the hypothalamus within the brain
• B) there are some biological factors along with social ones that contribute to sexual orientation that could affect a twin's sexuality
• C) identical twins copy the behavior of each other, and if one is gay or lesbian, the other often tends to be just like him or her
• D) identical twins often wish to distinguish themselves, which means that sometimes a twin will "follow" the other twin who comes out as gay or lesbian, but the other twin also could repress homosexual desires to be different from the openly homosexual twin

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Definitions:

Negative Stimuli

Objects or events that cause a negative reaction, often leading to avoidance behavior or discomfort.

Mirror Neurons

Neurons that fire both when an individual performs an action and when they observe the same action performed by another, thought to play a role in learning and empathy.

Brain Imaging

The use of various techniques to directly or indirectly image the structure, function, or pharmacology of the brain.

Emotional Responses

Reactions that are subjectively experienced as feelings and can be triggered by thoughts, environmental stimuli, or physiological changes.