The bad trend is that scientists and laypeople both think that there is something more impressive about biological markers—a trait that one can measu… - J. Michael Bailey

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The bad trend is that scientists and laypeople both think that there is something more impressive about biological markers—a trait that one can measure with a ruler or a blood test or complicated electronic equipment (I'm serious, there is no better definition of “biological marker”)—than there is about psychological or behavioral markers. This is a mistake.

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About J. Michael Bailey

John Michael Bailey (born 2 July 1957) is an American psychologist, behavioural geneticist, and professor at Northwestern University best known for his work on the etiology of sexual orientation. He maintains the position that sexual orientation is heavily influenced by biology and male homosexuality is most likely inborn.

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Alternative Names: John Michael Bailey Michael Bailey J Michael Bailey J. M. Bailey

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