The Results of the Clark and Hatfield Studies of Attitudes

question 129

Multiple Choice

The results of the Clark and Hatfield studies of attitudes toward casual sex found that

• A) dates that have a purely sexual element are more attractive to young women.
• B) casual sex is a perennial favorite for college men.
• C) young college men and women are motivated to "hook up."
• D) alcohol is a social lubricant in dating situations.
• E) attraction can interfere with casual sexual encounters.

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