One Suggested Factor Contributing to the Development of a Homosexual

question 81

Multiple Choice

One suggested factor contributing to the development of a homosexual orientation is the mother's _____ during pregnancy.

• A)heavy use of alcohol
• B)smoking a great deal
• C)exposure to severe stress
• D)sudden changes in eating schedules

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Definitions:

Placental Mammals

Placental mammals are a group of mammals that give birth to live young that have developed inside the uterus of the mother, where they are nourished through a specialized organ called the placenta.

Monotremes

Mammals that lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young, including species such as the platypus and echidnas.

Marsupials

A group of mammals characterized by giving birth to relatively undeveloped young that typically complete their development in a pouch on the mother's body.

Depth Perception

The ability to perceive the world in three dimensions and judge the distance of objects.