With Regard to an Evolutionary Explanation for Female Same-Sex Sexuality

question 17

Multiple Choice

With regard to an evolutionary explanation for female same-sex sexuality, evolutionary psychologists have

• A) suggested a link to the X chromosome.
• B) suggested a link to the Y chromosome.
• C) formulated an epigenetic model.
• D) not formulated a theory.

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Definitions:

Just-noticeable Difference

The minimum difference in stimulus intensity required to detect a difference between two stimuli.

Thalamus

A part of the brain that serves as a central relay station for sensory information, excluding smell.

Cortex

The outer layer of the brain involved in higher-order brain functions such as thought, language, and decision making.

Pons

A part of the brain located in the brainstem that plays key roles in regulating sleep, breathing, and coordination between different parts of the brain.