Why Are Men with Older Brothers,but Not Men with Older

question 33

Multiple Choice

Why are men with older brothers,but not men with older sisters or those who are only children,more likely to be gay?

• A)Mothers are more likely to unknowingly treat their youngest sons like daughters.
• B)A mother's heightened immune response with subsequent male-fetus pregnancies affects brain development.
• C)Older brothers are likely to deride and belittle the youngest brother,creating a more sensitive,fearful,and confused individual.
• D)Older brothers are more likely to protect and guard the youngest brother,shielding him from rough-and-tumble play and traditional masculine rituals.

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Definitions:

Mental Disorder

A health condition characterized by significant dysfunction in an individual's cognition, emotions, or behavior, often distressing and impairing.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to gradually reduce anxiety through the use of relaxation techniques and exposure to feared stimuli.

Psychotherapy

The management of mental illness through psychological methods instead of medical treatments.

M'Naghten Rule

A legal standard used to determine whether a defendant was sane at the time of committing a crime, focusing on their ability to understand right from wrong.