Question

marias decision to abstain from sexual activity led her to feel more in control of her life and emotions. she didnt have to deal with the complexities and pressures that can come from teenage relationships. this choice also boosted her self - esteem because she was making decisions that aligned with her personal and family values. however, she sometimes felt different from her peers. they didnt always understand her choice. this led to moments of loneliness, but also reinforced her sense of self - worth.
in the scenario, what was one negative emotional effect of marias choices?
○ isolation
○ self - control
○ anger
○ sadness

Explanation:

To determine the negative emotional effect, we analyze each option:

• "self - control" is a positive outcome (she felt more in control), so eliminate.
• "anger" and "sadness" are not mentioned in the scenario.
• The text says she "sometimes felt different from her peers" and "this led to moments of loneliness", and "isolation" is related to feeling alone or separated from others, which matches the situation of feeling different from peers and experiencing loneliness.

Answer:

A. isolation