Abstract
We examined the role of sexual orientation and method of disease transmission (controllable or uncontrollable) in reactions to an HIV-positive male applying for prescription drug coverage. In Study 1, we examined participants' beliefs regarding whether sexual orientation is a choice as a moderator of sexual orientation and method of disease transmission effects. When infection was uncontrollable, participants who believe orientation is a choice responded more negatively to gay than heterosexual applicants. A second study replicated Study 1 and found that beliefs regarding orientation as a choice only influenced reactions among participants low in motivation to control prejudice.
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