Which of the Following Is a Common Myth About Homosexuality

question 145

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common myth about homosexuality and bisexuality?​

• A)​Gay men are more likely to be committed to their relationships than heterosexual men.
• B)​Gay men are hyper-masculine.
• C)​Gay men are likely to be pedophiles.
• D)​Non-heterosexuals are unlikely to engage in casual sex.

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Definitions:

Prevalence

The percentage of individuals in a population who are identified as having a certain condition during a particular time frame.

Incidence

The rate at which new cases of a disease or condition appear over a certain period of time, typically per year.

Placebo Control Group

In a therapy outcome study, group of people whose treatment is an inactive substance (to compare with the effects of a drug) or a nontheory-based therapy providing social support (to compare with the effects of psychotherapy).

Ethical Problem

A situation that requires a person to choose between alternatives that must be evaluated as right (ethical) or wrong (unethical).