Question

which person will most likely be able to abstain from sexual activi ?
isla makes jokes on social media about people who are sexua y active to hint to her boyfriend that she is not ready
finns girlfriend wants to have sex, so rather than hurt her feeli gs, he tells her he wi l be ready soon, but not yet.
emilia decides that if she flirts with multiple friends, none of the n will think she is their girlfriend, thus avoiding any
commitment.
owens friends are all talking about sex, so he seeks out the help of the school counselor for strategies to handle the
pressure.

Explanation:

To determine who is most likely to abstain, we analyze each option:

• Isla: Using jokes to hint may not be a clear or direct boundary - setting method, and her boyfriend’s reaction is uncertain.
• Finn: Telling his girlfriend he’ll be ready soon implies he may give in later, as he’s not firmly setting a boundary against sex.
• Emilia: Flirting with multiple friends to avoid commitment doesn’t address abstaining from sexual activity directly; it’s about avoiding relationships, not necessarily sexual behavior.
• Owen: Seeking help from a school counselor for strategies to handle peer pressure shows proactive effort to get support and tools to resist pressure, increasing his likelihood of abstaining.

Answer:

D. Owen’s friends are all talking about sex, so he seeks out the help of the school counselor for strategies to handle the pressure.