Question

cody and lexi have been going out for a long time and have decided to remain abstinent. they have never had sex, but lately there have been several occasions when abstaining has been challenging. each time, one or the other has been able to suggest that maybe they had better slow things down. this weekend, codys parents are away, and lexi has come over to study. after they finish studying, things begin to get out of hand. which verbal responses would help cody and lexi maintain abstinence in this situation? check all that apply. \hey, i think we should stop.\ \lets go out for pizza.\ \well, just this once.\ \i think i should just go home.\ \im not sure, but if you think its okay.\

Explanation:

Responses that help maintain abstinence are those that set clear boundaries, redirect the situation, or remove temptation. "Hey, I think we should stop" directly addresses the need to slow down. "Let's go out for pizza" redirects their activity to something non-intimate. "I think I should just go home" removes the tempting environment. The other options either compromise the commitment ("Well, just this once") or avoid taking a clear stance ("I'm not sure, but if you think it's okay").

Answer:

"Hey, I think we should stop.", "Let's go out for pizza.", "I think I should just go home."