Being Raised by a Gay Parent Significantly Increases the Likelihood

question 113

True/False

Being raised by a gay parent significantly increases the likelihood of a child becoming gay.

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Definitions:

Dizygotic

Referring to twins that are born from two different eggs fertilized by two different sperm cells, resulting in siblings that are genetically as similar as any other brothers or sisters.

Canalized

A term referring to the limitation of the expression of genetic variability due to genetic or environmental influences, resulting in a trait that is shaped to follow a predictable pattern regardless of variations.

Genetic-Environment Correlations

The interaction between an individual's genetic makeup and their surrounding environment, influencing traits and behaviors.

Passive Correlation

A concept in behavioral genetics where an individual's traits result indirectly from the environment provided by their biological parents.