In Addition to the Avoidance of Pregnancy, an Advantage of Abstinence

question 39

Multiple Choice

In addition to the avoidance of pregnancy, an advantage of abstinence is that it ________.

• A) lets partners get to know and trust one another before getting intimate
• B) increases the sexual tensions that will culminate in the first intercourse
• C) gives partners a chance to check out each other's sexual histories and decide the course ahead accordingly
• D) builds the character of the two individuals involved

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Definitions:

Emotional Reactions

The responses, often quick and automatic, of the emotional system to external or internal events.

Interpretation

The act of explaining the meaning of something or presenting one's understanding of a text, event, or situation.

Situation Analysis

The process of identifying and understanding key factors that may influence the outcome of a plan or project, including internal and external elements.

Low Road

An automatic, rapid response, especially emotional, that bypasses conscious thought.