Which of the Following Statements BEST Describes the View of Behavioral

question 179

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements BEST describes the view of behavioral theorists when it comes to explaining the origin of homosexuality?

• A)In some cases, female homosexuality has been linked to prenatal exposure to abnormally high levels of androgens.
• B)There are anatomical differences in the brain between homosexual and heterosexual men.
• C)Homosexuality is a learned preference acquired when same-sex stimuli have been paired with sexual arousal.
• D)Identical twins of homosexual men are more likely to be homosexual than are fraternal twins of homosexual men.

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Definitions:

Functional Assessment

A detailed investigation into the factors contributing to problematic behaviors, leading to targeted interventions for improvement.

Conditioned Stimuli

In classical conditioning, a previously neutral stimulus that, after being paired with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Response

A naturally occurring response to a given stimulus without prior learning or conditioning.

Funneling Process

A methodical approach to narrow down options or focus on information through successive stages, often used in decision-making or problem-solving.