In the search for environmental influences on sexual orientation, _____ has received the most support.

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Hormonal influence in the prenatal environment has received the most support as an environmental influence on sexual orientation. Specifically, studies have found that the level of exposure to androgens (male hormones) in the prenatal environment can have an effect on the development of sexual orientation. This suggests that biological factors, such as hormonal levels in the womb, may interact with genetic factors to influence sexual orientation. There is some evidence to suggest that other environmental factors, such as social and cultural influences, may also play a role in the development of sexual orientation, but the evidence supporting the influence of prenatal hormones is currently the strongest.

In the Search for Environmental Influences on Sexual Orientation, _____