Describe the possible origins of a homosexual orientation

What will be an ideal response?


Essay should include:

Learning theories looks at possible reinforcement from same-sex sexual behavior and observation of same-sex models; there's evidence from family studies for a genetic link; prenatal exposure to testosterone has a masculinizing effect on female fetuses.
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A. mother B. father C. older brother D. older sister

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