Research on the Environmental Conditions That Influence Sexual Orientation Indicates

question 95

Multiple Choice

Research on the environmental conditions that influence sexual orientation indicates that

• A) homosexuals are more likely than heterosexuals to have been neglected by their parents.
• B) homosexuals are more likely than heterosexuals to have been overprotected by their mothers.
• C) homosexuals are more likely than heterosexuals to have been raised in a father-absent home.
• D) the reported backgrounds of homosexuals and heterosexuals are similar.

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Definitions:

Media Richness

Media richness theory suggests that communication channels have different capacities to convey information effectively.

Communication Medium

The method or channel through which communication occurs between senders and receivers, such as oral, written, or digital platforms.

Information

Data that has been processed, organized, or structured in a way that is meaningful to the user.

Media Richness

The ability of a communication medium to effectively convey information, taking into account elements such as immediacy of feedback, cues available, and personal focus.