According to Cooper and colleagues,_____ is the least endorsed of the five core motives for sex.

A) fostering intimacy
B) coping with negative emotions
C) enhancing physical or emotional pleasure
D) gaining peer approval

Core Motives

Fundamental drives or needs that prompt individuals to engage in certain behaviors in order to achieve satisfaction or fulfillment.

Negative Emotions

Feelings that are generally considered to be unpleasant or undesirable, such as sadness, anger, and fear.

Peer Approval

The acceptance or endorsement by one's social or age group, often serving as a significant motivator for behavior, especially in adolescence.