Markesan Had Made a Chastity Vow Along with a Lot

question 9

Multiple Choice

Markesan had made a chastity vow along with a lot of other girls in her church youth group. Her senior year, she and her boyfriend begin having sex, and Markesan becomes pregnant. Markesan doesn't really regret having sex with her boyfriend, but she is embarrassed that her friends will see her as a hypocrite. Markesan's experience fits best with which theory?

• A) Self-perception theory
• B) Impression management theory
• C) Self-esteem theories
• D) Cognitive dissonance theory

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