In Order to Keep Her Date Spontaneous and Romantic, Elena

question 13

Multiple Choice

In order to keep her date spontaneous and romantic, Elena inserts a diaphragm with a spermicide before she leaves work at 4 PM. After cocktails, dinner, and dancing, she goes to her date's apartment and begins lovemaking at about midnight. Is this safe in terms of preventing pregnancy?

• A) Yes, a diaphragm is effective for 6 to 8 hours after insertion with spermicide.
• B) Yes, as long as it is in place, it is an effective sperm barrier.
• C) No, the dancing may dislodge the diaphragm from its correct position in the vagina.
• D) No, a diaphragm is only effective for up to 6 hours after insertion with spermicide.

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Definitions:

Autonomy

An individual's capacity for self-governance or self-directing freedom and especially moral independence, critical for personal development.

Competence

An individual's capability to effectively perform or execute a particular task.

Relatedness

The need to interact, be connected to, and experience caring for others, considered a fundamental psychological need.

Homeostasis

The tendency of a biological system to maintain stable internal conditions despite external changes.