Some Researchers Are Intrigued by the Results from Studies Suggesting

question 250

Multiple Choice

Some researchers are intrigued by the results from studies suggesting that sexual orientation may be manipulated by altering prenatal exposure to sex hormones. However, many remain unconvinced by these findings, stating that the studies of humans that have been done are correlational in nature and thus, they can provide ______________.

• A)no clear causal conclusions
• B)definitive conclusions
• C)some conclusions
• D)no clear experimental conclusions

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Definitions:

Infertility

A condition characterized by the inability to conceive a child after trying for an extended period of time, due to factors affecting either or both partners.

Amniotic Sac

A fluid-filled sac that surrounds and protects the developing fetus in the uterus.

Twin Studies

Research involving twins that aims to reveal the influence of genetics versus environment on various traits and behaviors.

Amniocentesis

A medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis in which a small amount of amniotic fluid is sampled from the amniotic sac surrounding a fetus to test for chromosomal abnormalities and infections.