Question

which person will most likely be able to abstain from sexual activity?
○ kylee is often left at home by herself. she texts with her boyfriend and invites him over to study most afternoons.
○ dylan has a small group of friends who want to refrain from sex during high school. they go out for coffee once a week to chat.
○ viviana wants to abstain from sex with her boyfriend. they have both agreed to only engage in touching the outside of their genitals.
○ jared lies about having sex with multiple people. he makes up stories so his friends will leave him alone and stop pressuring him.

Explanation:

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

• Kylee invites her boyfriend over, increasing temptation.
• Dylan has a supportive friend group with the same goal (abstaining during high school), which boosts accountability and motivation.
• Viviana and her boyfriend engage in genital touching, which may lead to further sexual activity.
• Jared lies about sex, suggesting peer pressure or internal conflict, not a strong commitment to abstain.

A supportive peer group with shared abstinence goals (Dylan’s situation) is most conducive to maintaining abstinence.

Answer:

B. Dylan has a small group of friends who want to refrain from sex during high school. They go out for coffee once a week to chat.