Dr. Paula conducts a survey to study the prevalence of masturbation, transvestism, same-sex encounters, and other sexual behaviors among adolescents. In order to ensure that the participants are comfortable in revealing their sexual behaviors, Dr. Paula must

A) arrange a face-to-face interview to gain the trust of the participants.
B) inform the participants that behaviors such as masturbation and transvestism are common among adolescents.
C) offer anonymity to her participants and their reports.
D) offer medical help for participants reporting behaviors such as masturbation and same-sex encounters.

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Georgia Holbrook · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Offering anonymity to the participants and their reports is important to ensure that they feel comfortable and safe while sharing their sexual behaviors. This will help in getting honest and accurate responses from the participants. Face-to-face interviews may cause discomfort to some participants, and it may not be feasible to offer medical help for all reported behaviors. Informing the participants that certain behaviors are common may not necessarily make them feel comfortable in sharing their own experiences.

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