What was a central methodological problem with research that suggested homosexuality was caused by over-dominant mothers and absent fathers?

A) The sample size of homosexual men in therapy was too small.
B) The comparison groups of homosexual and heterosexual men were too similar.
C) Homosexual men in therapy were being compared to heterosexual men who were not in therapy.
D) Heterosexual men in therapy were being compared to homosexual men who were not in therapy.


Answer: C

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