Regarding Sexual Orientation, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 139

Multiple Choice

Regarding sexual orientation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Although learning contributes to one's sexual orientation, it appears that nature strongly prepares people to be either homosexual or heterosexual.
• B)Differences in the size of parts of the hypothalamus as well as the neurotransmitter levels detected in the hypothalamus have been found between homosexual and heterosexual persons.
• C)Most lesbian and gay men were raised by heterosexual parents, while most children raised by gay or lesbian parents become heterosexual.
• D)Most gay men have lower than normal adult testosterone levels, while adult lesbians have lower than normal estrogen levels.

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