What is a major disadvantage of oral contraceptives?

a. They may increase the pain of menstruation.
b. They can lead to anemia.
c. They do not protect against sexually transmitted infections.
d. They may aggravate symptoms associated with pelvic inflammatory disease.


ANS: C

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Sternberg has found that the best predictor of satisfaction within a relationship is

A. the match between the number of reinforcements and punishments between partners. B. the match between the partners on all of the components of love. C. the match between partners' levels of passion. D. the match between partners' intimacy relative to the match between partners' commitments.

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