Which of the Following Statements Is Supported by Cross-Cultural Research

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is supported by cross-cultural research on sexuality?

• A) Most North American adolescents get information from parents about sexually transmitted diseases ?and contraception.
• B) Sexual attitudes in North America are liberal compared to other Western nations.
• C) In some cultures, adolescents are expected to engage in sexual experimentation with a variety of partners.
• D) Rates of extramarital sex among North American adolescents have risen sharply in recent decades.

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Definitions:

Hazan and Shaver

Psychologists who developed the theory that romantic love in adulthood follows the same attachment patterns individuals have as children with their caregivers.

Adults

Individuals who have reached the age of majority, typically defined in terms of legal responsibilities, physiological development, and social standing.

Romantic Love

A profound and emotional state of attachment and affection towards a partner.

Bowlby and Ainsworth

Psychologists known for their work in attachment theory, explaining the importance of early emotional bonds between a child and their primary caregiver.