In 1993, the columnist Ann Landers endorsed masturbation as a safe, realistic alternative to abstinence for everyone from teens to the elderly. What happened as a result of her column?
a. the public overwhelmingly "attacked" her because of the column
b. she received an avalanche of letters thanking her for her honesty and courage
c. advertisers pulled their ads after learning of the column
d. she was fired
ANS: B
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a. 45 b. 30 c. 14 d. 2
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a. It uses x-rays, which are absorbed by fetal tissue, thus creating an image. b. It uses sounds waves, which are absorbed by the fetal tissue, thus creating an image. c. It uses x-rays, which either pass through or bounce off fetal tissue, thus creating an image. d. It uses sound waves, which either pass through or bounce off fetal tissue, thus creating an image.
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A. person-based attraction. B. bisexuality. C. sexual attraction. D. homosexuality. E. position-based attraction.