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According to the social constructionist approach to sexual orientation,
 
  a. there seem to be biologically based, hormonal differences between lesbian and heterosexual women.
  b. most women develop a fairly rigid sexual orientation during childhood, and this orientation remains stable throughout their lives.
  c. the principles of learning theoryespecially punishment and rewardsexplain whether women become heterosexual or lesbian.
  d. most North American women initially think of themselves as being heterosexual, but some review their experiences and decide that they are lesbian or bisexual.

Question 2

Your text discusses a number of alternatives to biological explanations of sexual orientation. Which of these alternatives was supported by the social constructionist approach?
 
  a. The theory that a lesbian is someone who failed to identify with her mother.
  b. The theory that lesbians were sexually molested as children.
  c. The theory that sexuality is fluid and flexible, based on people's evaluation of life experiences.
  d. The theory that homosexuality interferes with the successful passing on of genes to the next generation.



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C



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