Dr Paula Conducts a Survey to Study the Prevalence of Masturbation

question 46

Multiple Choice

Dr. Paula conducts a survey to study the prevalence of masturbation, transvestism, same-sex encounters, and other sexual behaviors among adolescents. In order to ensure that the participants are comfortable in revealing their sexual behaviors, Dr. Paula must

• A) arrange a face-to-face interview to gain the trust of the participants.
• B) inform the participants that behaviors such as masturbation and transvestism are common among adolescents.
• C) offer anonymity to her participants and their reports.
• D) offer medical help for participants reporting behaviors such as masturbation and same-sex encounters.

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