Aaron is homophobic. This means that:
a) Aaron secretly desires a homosexual experience.
b) Aaron wishes that he had been born a woman.
c) Aaron holds negative attitudes and harbors irrational fears about homosexuality.
d) Aaron commits hate crimes against gays and lesbians.
ANS: C, Homophobia refers to negative attitudes and irrational fears about homosexuality.
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