Sandy was exposed to higher than normal levels of some hormones, particularly androgens, when she was in the prenatal stage of development. She is likely to show traits typical of
A) males.
B) females.
C) heterosexuals.
D) bisexuals.
A) males. Girls exposed to higher than normal prenatal levels of androgens (male hormones) tend to show traits and preferences more typical of males, and males exposed to lower than normal levels of androgens show more female-typical patterns and choices.
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