In the context of adolescent sexuality, identify a true statement about developing a sexual identity.

A. Adolescents with opposite-sex attractions never experience any degree of same-sex attractions.
B. The majority of sexual minority adolescents have incompetent and unsuccessful paths of development through adolescence.
C. All gays and lesbians quietly struggle with same-sex attractions in childhood.
D. An adolescent's sexual identity involves styles of behavior and an indication of sexual orientation.


Answer: D

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