Which of the following is true of casual sex?

A. Casual sex requires people to fall in love and get committed or married immediately.
B. Casual sex is something only teens or young adults engage in today.
C. Casual sex invariably results in falling in love and getting married because of the cultural expectation.
D. Casual sex or hooking up encompasses a wide range of behaviors that occur during the interaction.
E. Casual sex is a sexual relationship with no "emotional strings" attached.


Answer: D

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