Which Statement Is TRUE About the Coming-Out Process for Sexual-Minority

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE about the coming-out process for sexual-minority youth?

• A) Same-sex attraction is experienced by middle childhood.
• B) Identity integration is eventually attained.
• C) Self-identification as a sexual-minority member occurs prior to engagement in same-sex sexual activity.
• D) Sexual-minority youth usually "come out" to a friend, peer, or sibling prior to parents.

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