Some Sexually Active College Students Do Not Consistently Use Contraceptives

question 119

Multiple Choice

Some sexually active college students do not consistently use contraceptives because they see themselves as less vulnerable to unwanted pregnancy than the average college student.This best illustrates the impact of

• A) low self-esteem.
• B) free association.
• C) the spotlight effect.
• D) unrealistic optimism.

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Plaintiff

The party who initiates a lawsuit by filing a complaint with the court, alleging harm or wrongdoing by the defendant and seeking legal relief.

Superseding Cause

An intervening cause that alters the natural sequence of events and relieves the original party from liability in a legal context.

Unforeseeable

Situations or events that cannot be predicted or expected with any reasonable degree of certainty.

Wrongful Act

An action or inaction that is illegal or morally incorrect, often leading to legal liability or public condemnation.