If You Want to Have a Successful Conversation with One

question 90

Multiple Choice

If you want to have a successful conversation with one or both of your parents about sexuality, which of the following guidelines might be helpful?

• A) Don't tell them that you're taking a human sexuality class.
• B) Start with the parent with whom you have a relatively poor relationship.
• C) Start with a low-key question.
• D) Ask specific detailed questions about their current sex lives.

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Definitions:

Anxiety About Death

A form of anxiety characterized by fear or worry about the inevitability of death and the uncertainty of what follows.

Close Relationships

Interpersonal relationships characterized by strong emotional bonds, mutual support, and enduring connections, such as those between friends, family, and romantic partners.

Anxiety; Avoidance

A behavioral pattern where individuals seek to reduce anxiety by steering clear of situations or stimuli that they perceive as threatening.

Attachment Style

Patterns of expectations, needs, and emotional behavior that affect relationships, stemming from early interactions with caregivers.