Some of the best evidence that we have so far on the causes of homosexuality is that
A)homosexuality is a mental illness and needs to be treated accordingly.
B)homosexuality is primarily a matter of choice and with the right kind of behavioural and attitudinal conditioning the homosexual can become"straight."
C)homosexuality is caused by an inability of young men and women to identify with their genitals-thus resulting in a confusion of gender identity.
D)genetic factors and possible prenatal factors likely play a role in the development of sexual orientation,both heterosexuality and homosexuality.

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The best evidence we have so far points towards genetic and possibly prenatal factors playing a role in the development of sexual orientation. This means that homosexuality is not a choice, nor is it a mental illness that needs to be treated, but rather a natural variation in human sexuality. The idea that homosexuality is caused by a confusion of gender identity has been largely debunked by research in both psychology and biology. Therefore, option D is the best answer.

Some of the Best Evidence That We Have So Far