A recent study of a representative sample asked subjects what "acts" they considered to be "sex." What did the researchers conclude from their findings?

a. There is a universal consensus as to which behaviors constitute "having sex," regardless of "age" and "gender."
b. There is no universal consensus as to which behaviors constitute "having sex," but the "age" and "gender" of the participant had a significant effect on one's views regarding sexual behaviors.
c. There is no universal consensus as to which behaviors constitute "having sex," but the "age" of the participant had a significant effect on one's views regarding sexual behaviors.
d. There is no universal consensus as to which behaviors constitute "having sex," but the "gender" of the participant had a significant effect on one's views regarding sexual behaviors.


ANS: C

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