Twin studies provide some evidence that sexual orientation may be in part related to genetics for
A) males.
B) males and females.
C) females.
D) none of the above.
Answer: A
Rationale: Half of the individual differences found in sexual orientation are the result of genetic factors. This holds for gay men across multiple studies, but is inconsistent when it comes to females.
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