Russell, a gay man, participated in a research study in which he was given injections of androgens to see what, if any, change there would be on his sexual orientation. According to research, which of the following was the most likely outcome for Russell in this study?
A. He experienced a decrease in desire but no change in sexual orientation.
B. He experienced an increase in desire but had no change in sexual orientation.
C. He became more sexually interested in women.
D. None of these choices are correct.
Answer: B
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