Asked by Adriana Azizan on Jul 07, 2024

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What did Alfred Kinsey suggest about homosexuality and heterosexuality

A)  They are orientations that are a function of genetics. 
B)  They are end points on a continuum. 
C)  They are value judgments and should be of little concern to scientists. 
D)  They are orientations based on early learning.

Alfred Kinsey

An American biologist and sexologist who is known for his research into human sexuality in the mid-20th century, including the Kinsey Reports.

Homosexuality Continuum

The concept that sexual orientation exists along a continuum from exclusive heterosexuality to exclusive homosexuality, rather than being fixed categories.

Heterosexuality

Sexual or romantic attraction between individuals of opposite sex.

  • Familiarize oneself with the diversity of sexual orientations and their biological roots.
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Ashley MarieeJul 13, 2024
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B
Explanation :
Kinsey suggested that sexuality is not simply either heterosexual or homosexual, but rather represents a range of possible orientations on a continuum, with some people being more heterosexual or homosexual than others. This idea is often referred to as the Kinsey Scale.