One of the Most Popular Theories Regarding the Cause of Homosexuality

question 221

Multiple Choice

One of the most popular theories regarding the cause of homosexuality states that

• A) hormonal differences during pregnancy alter areas of the brain that determine sexual behavior.
• B) genes affect hormone levels beginning at puberty with low adult hormone levels resulting in homosexuality.
• C) homosexuality is a choice made because of various learning experiences.
• D) homosexuality is caused by poor parenting by heterosexual couples or a child being raised by a homosexual couple.

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