Which of the Following Is True About Romantic Ties in Emerging

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about romantic ties in emerging adulthood?

• A) Nearly 60 percent of emerging adults have had more than two sexual partners in the past year.
• B) Until the mid-20s, few romantic relationships last longer than six months.
• C) With age, emerging adults' romantic ties last longer and involve greater trust.
• D) The majority of emerging adults have more than one sexual partner over the course of a year.

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Symbolic Interactionists

Scholars and theorists who focus on how individuals interpret and confer meanings to objects, events, and behaviors within society, and how these interpretations form the basis of social interaction.

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