Your parents have made several comments to you regarding contraception. They believe that emerging adults are constantly engaging in sexual behaviors

You agree that you are typical of most emerging adults, but what statistic from the text can you give to clarify their perception? You can tell them that you are aware of contraceptive devices and that, generally speaking, only ____ of emerging adults report never using contraception.
a. 10%
b. 25%
c. 40%
d. 55%


Answer: A

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