Which of the Following Statements Regarding Current-Day Knowledge About Sexual

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding current-day knowledge about sexual orientation is correct?

• A) If homosexual males receive androgen therapy, their sexual orientation is likely to change.
• B) No firm answers are available as to the specific causal factors for why some individuals are homosexual and some are heterosexual.
• C) Sexual orientation is most likely due to environmental factors.
• D) Today, it is most acceptable to view sexual orientation as a polar opposite-homosexual or heterosexual.

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Definitions:

Bayley Scales

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Infant Development

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Intellectual Abilities

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Mental Retardation

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