The process of acknowledging one's sexual orientation and disclosing the truth to friends, family, and others is called __________.

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The term "coming out" specifically refers to the process of acknowledging and disclosing one's sexual orientation to others. Option A (gender identity) relates to a person's inner sense of their own gender, which is separate from sexual orientation. Option C (orientation outing) is not a commonly used term in relation to LGBTQ+ issues. Option D (homophobia) refers to prejudice and discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals, but is not a term used to describe the process of coming out.

The Process of Acknowledging One's Sexual Orientation and Disclosing the Truth