Laurel and His Partner,who Are in College,decide to Come Out

question 8

Multiple Choice

Laurel and his partner,who are in college,decide to come out about their sexual orientation.Laurel's brother,Tom,who is in high-school,also wants to come out.Which of the following pieces of advice best suits Tom's situation?

• A) Tom should come out immediately regardless of his high-school peers' attitude toward homosexuality.
• B) Tom should not take anyone into confidence before making his announcement.
• C) Tom should be sure of his orientation before he comes out.
• D) Laurel should tell Tom all the incidences of hate crime committed and discourage him from coming out.
• E) Tom can ignore any religious considerations.

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Definitions:

Monozygotic

Referring to twins who have developed from a single fertilized egg, making them genetically identical.

Single Egg

Single egg refers to the result of one egg being fertilized during conception, leading to the development of one embryo, which can result in a singleton pregnancy.

Infertility

The inability to conceive a child after one year of regular, unprotected sexual intercourse.

Irregular Ovulation

Occurs when the release of eggs from the ovaries is unpredictable or does not happen at consistent intervals.