Richard is homosexual and has been for many years. Ever since high school, he has known that he is gay, although he has often wished that he was heterosexual. The fact that Richard is sexually attracted to men and not to women defines his sexual __________.

A. attachment
B. identification
C. orientation
D. preference


Answer: C

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