Regarding homophobia, which of the following statements is TRUE?

a. Homophobia rarely occurs toward gays or lesbians.
b. Homophobia is the psychological classification for gays and lesbians.
c. Homophobia is the prejudice against and dislike of gays and lesbians.
d. Homophobia is the capacity for erotic attraction to members of the same sex.


ANSWER: c

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