According to Cooper and colleagues,_____ is the most 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 drivers of human behavior, which include needs for belonging, understanding, control, self-enhancement, and trust.

Negative Emotions

Feelings or emotions that lead to unpleasant experiences, such as sadness, anger, and fear.

Peer Approval

The positive acceptance or endorsement by one's social group or peers, often serving as a significant motivator for behavior.