Which statement has been demonstrated as FALSE by research on homosexuality?
A)The absence of a father figure in the household is associated with male homosexuality.
B)Children reared by homosexual couples and heterosexual couples are equally likely to become heterosexual adults.
C)High levels of androgens predispose the fetus-whether male or female-to develop a sexual preference for women.
D)Parenting style does not seem to impact sexual orientation.

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Research on homosexuality has not found a consistent association between the absence of a father figure in the household and male homosexuality.

Answer: B 
 Multiple studies have found that children raised by homosexual parents are no more likely to become homosexual than children raised by heterosexual parents.

Answer: C 
 There is no evidence to support the idea that hormones in the womb play a significant role in determining sexual orientation.

Answer: D 
 There is some research that suggests parenting style and family dynamics may have some influence on sexual orientation, although the exact nature of this relationship is not clear and more research is needed.

Which Statement Has Been Demonstrated as FALSE by Research on Homosexuality