Research on Adolescents Who Have Had Intercourse Indicates That

question 87

Multiple Choice

Research on adolescents who have had intercourse indicates that

• A) the double standard for sexual behavior has disappeared for these young people.
• B) most boys report the experience as positive, but about half of girls do not.
• C) most report that the experience made them closer to their partners.
• D) about two thirds report that they wish they had waited longer to have intercourse.

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Definitions:

Inflationary Pressure

Situations or conditions that lead to an increase in prices across the economy, possibly reducing the purchasing power of money.

Market Interest Rate

The prevailing rate of interest available in the loanable funds market, influenced by supply and demand for credit, central bank policy, and investors’ expectations.

Anti-inflation

Measures and policies implemented to reduce or control the rate of inflation in an economy.

Cold Turkey

The announcement and execution of tough measures to reduce high inflation.