Which of the following statements is false about sexual orientation?
a. It encompasses three distinct categories: homosexual, heterosexual, and bisexual.
b. It falls along a continuum, with its end points being exclusive attraction to the same sex or the opposite sex.
c. A one-time encounter with someone of a particular gender is not an indicator of sexuality.
d. Gender identity and sexual orientation are the same concepts.
Answer: a. It encompasses three distinct categories: homosexual, heterosexual, and bisexual.
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A. high on class, high on prestige B. high on class, low on prestige C. low on class, low on power D. low on class, high on power
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