Which of the Following Statements About Gays and Lesbians Is

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about gays and lesbians is TRUE?

• A) Gays and lesbians can be found in every occupation and at every socioeconomic level in our society.
• B) Children who are raised by gay or lesbian parents are at a much greater risk to develop a serious psychological disorder.
• C) Gays and lesbians are more prevalent in rural areas than in urban areas.
• D) Children who are raised by gay or lesbian parents are much more likely to be homosexual than children raised by heterosexual parents.

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Definitions:

Expectancy-value Models

These models explain how the expectations of success and the value of goals affect motivation and decision-making.

Incentive

A motivation or reward that encourages a person or group to act in a certain way.

Person's Perception

The subjective process through which individuals interpret sensory stimuli to form their own understanding of the world.

Drive Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that motivation is a result of biological drives that require satisfaction.