Which of the Following Explains Why Rates of Premarital Sex

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains why rates of premarital sex may be declining in recent years?

• A) prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases (e.g. ,AIDS)only
• B) cultural emphasis on deeper relationships only
• C) both the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases (e.g. ,AIDS)and the cultural emphasis on deeper relationships
• D) reduction of sex scenes in movies and television only

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Definitions:

Genital Stage

In psychoanalytic theory, the final stage of psychosexual development, typically beginning at puberty, where sexual interests mature into adult genital sexuality.

Personality States

Specific, temporary modes of behavior, thought, or emotion that can vary significantly from a person's usual baseline, influenced by situations or internal changes.

Persistent

The quality of continuing steadfastly or firmly in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

Humanistic Psychologists

Psychologists who focus on individual potential, stress personal growth and self-actualization, and emphasize the inherent goodness of people.