What Are the Research Findings Regarding the Effectiveness of Abstinence

question 61

Multiple Choice

What are the research findings regarding the effectiveness of abstinence programs on reducing teenage sexual activity?

• A) There is no credible evidence that abstinence programs work at all.
• B) There is no credible evidence that abstinence programs work except in the very short term.
• C) Research indicates that abstinence programs are very effective at reducing teenage sexual activity.
• D) There has been no research on the effectiveness of abstinence programs.

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