Which of the Following Is NOT True with Respect to Sexual

question 203

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true with respect to sexual orientation?

• A) Homosexuality is linked with problems during childhood due to relationships with parents.
• B) The environmental factors that influence sexual orientation are presently unknown.
• C) Sexual orientation is not created by mistreatment and hatred toward the other sex.
• D) Sexual orientation is neither willfully chosen nor willfully changed.

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