The critical-period hypothesis could explain
A) why homosexuals seem to be aroused by the same types of tactile stimulation as heterosexuals.
B) how sexual orientation is mostly a product of culture and life experiences.
C) why some clinicians consider homosexuality the product of an abnormality of the brain.
D) why sexual orientation is difficult, if not impossible, to modify.

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The critical-period hypothesis suggests that certain aspects of development, including sexual orientation, are difficult to modify once a certain period of time elapses. This may explain why sexual orientation is difficult, if not impossible, to modify.

The Critical-Period Hypothesis Could Explain