A Researcher Has Found Differences Between Homosexual and Heterosexual Men

question 64

Multiple Choice

A researcher has found differences between homosexual and heterosexual men in a specific area of the brain.One reason to be cautious in interpreting this finding as proof that this area causes homosexual behavior is that

• A) the researcher does not have complete confidence in his research.
• B) the technology to examine the brain through autopsy is not well developed.
• C) behavior may influence the brain as much as the brain influences behavior.
• D) MEG recordings have to be done to confirm these findings.

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Definitions:

Delay Gratification

The ability to resist the temptation for an immediate reward and wait for a later, often greater, reward.

Maturation

The process of biological growth and development, especially the changes that occur in human life from birth to adulthood.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

Moral Action

An action taken based on ethical considerations or beliefs about what is right and wrong, often reflecting personal or societal values.