Which of the Following Is Least Likely to Explain Why

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is least likely to explain why growing up in a single-parent home affects girls' sexual behavior more than boys' sexual behavior?

• A) Social influences on sexual behavior are weaker for girls than for boys, thereby leading to fewer restraints on girls' sexual activities.
• B) Single mothers may be dating, thereby inadvertently acting as role models of sexual activity for their adolescent daughters.
• C) Girls are more likely than boys to look outside the family for warmth and support.
• D) There may be a genetic link inherited from the girls' fathers that increases daughters' sexual behavior.

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Definitions:

Paranoia

A mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution or grandeur, often without reasonable evidence.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, often reflecting a condition of excessive concern.

Depression

A condition relating to mental health, characterized by a constant feeling of depression or a lack of enthusiasm in activities, that severely impacts day-to-day life.

Delusion

A firmly held belief that contradicts reality, often a symptom of psychiatric disorders.