When Compared with the General Population, Gay and Bisexual Men

question 37

True/False

When compared with the general population, gay and bisexual men, lesbians, and transgender individuals are less likely to use alcohol and drugs, have lower rates of substance abuse, and are more likely to abstain from alcohol and drug use.

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Definitions:

Homo Sapiens

The scientific term for modern humans, characterized by bipedalism and a large brain capacity compared to other primates.

Evolutionary Theories

Theories that explain human behavior in terms of how it contributes to the survival of the species and that look at how our evolutionary past influences individual development.

Growth Spurt

A period of rapid physical growth experienced during adolescence.

White Matter

White matter is a component of the brain and spinal cord, consisting of myelinated nerve fibers, which facilitate the transmission of signals within the nervous system.