Which one of the following statements about homosexuality is false?

a. Although 40 states have enacted hate crimes legislation that established penalties for crimes committed against individuals because of their race or ethnicity, only 27 states have legislation that includes sexual orientation.
b. While experts disagree as to whether sexual orientation is determined by genetics or is a product of socialization, the general public continues to view homosexuality as a matter of choice.
c. The American Psychiatric Association includes "functional homosexuality" on its list of behavior disorders and views homosexuality as a mental illness.
d. Discrimination, prejudice and stereotypical thinking based on erroneous information guide the majority of heterosexuals' reactions to the gay community.


c

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