"Homophobia" is best defined as ____
a. extreme hatred towards gays and lesbians
b. the tendency to shy away and not associate with gays or lesbians
c. a negative emotional response, such as fear, anger, anxiety, or discomfort, to gays and lesbians
d. acts of emotional or physical abuse against gays or lesbians
ANS: C
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