Question

which of the following is a common misperception about sti transmission?
a. some stis can be transmitted by oral contact.
b. some stis can be transmitted by skin-to-skin contact.
c. all stis require medication or a doctor’s treatment.
d. all stis can only be transmitted through intercourse.

please select the best answer from the choices provided.
○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

To determine the common misperception about STI transmission:

• Option A: Some STIs (e.g., gonorrhea, syphilis) can be transmitted by oral contact. This is a fact, not a misperception.
• Option B: Some STIs (e.g., herpes, HPV) can be transmitted by skin - to - skin contact. This is a fact, not a misperception.
• Option C: Some STIs (e.g., HPV in some cases, or a mild case of chlamydia that the body can clear on its own) do not always require medication or a doctor's treatment. But the statement "All STIs require medication or a doctor’s treatment" is not a common misperception about transmission.
• Option D: It is a misperception that all STIs can only be transmitted through intercourse. Many STIs can be transmitted through oral contact, skin - to - skin contact, or sharing contaminated needles (for STIs like HIV, hepatitis B). So this is a common misperception about STI transmission.

Answer:

D. All STIs can only be transmitted through intercourse.