In the context of adolescent sexuality, identify a true statement about developing a sexual identity.
A) All gays and lesbians quietly struggle with same-sex attractions in childhood.
B) An adolescent's sexual identity involves styles of behavior and an indication of sexual orientation.
C) The majority of sexual minority adolescents have incompetent and unsuccessful paths of development through adolescence.
D) Adolescents with opposite-sex attractions never experience any degree of same-sex attractions.

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Developing a sexual identity involves more than just sexual orientation; it includes styles of behavior and expressing oneself in sexual situations. Option A is not true as not all gays and lesbians struggle with same-sex attractions during their childhood. Option C is not true as sexual minority adolescents often have competent and successful paths of development through adolescence. Option D is not true as some adolescents with opposite-sex attractions may also experience same-sex attractions.

In the Context of Adolescent Sexuality, Identify a True Statement