Asked by Nijah Robinson on Jul 02, 2024
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Which statement regarding sexual orientation has NOT been supported by empirical evidence
A) Homosexuality is a learned preference acquired when same-sex stimuli have been paired with sexual arousal.
B) There is a greater concordance for sexual orientation between identical twins than between other siblings.
C) In some cases, female homosexuality has been linked to prenatal exposure to abnormally high levels of androgens.
D) There are anatomical differences in the brain between homosexual and heterosexual men.
Sexual Orientation
A person's emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to others, based on the gender(s) with which they identify themselves.
Empirical Evidence
Information that is obtained through observation and documentation of patterns and behavior through experimentation or observation.
Androgens
Steroid hormones, such as testosterone, that stimulate or control the development and maintenance of male characteristics in vertebrates by binding to androgen receptors.
- Comprehend the spectrum of sexual orientation and its underlying biological foundation.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the spectrum of sexual orientation and its underlying biological foundation.
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