Researchers Have Found That Therapies Attempting to Change Sexual Orientation

question 10

Multiple Choice

Researchers have found that therapies attempting to change sexual orientation are ______.

• A) neither safe nor effective
• B) psychologically harmless but not effective
• C) effective at changing sexual orientation but at a great psychological toll
• D) effective and safe

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