In a study where subjects were asked to describe experiences that were "almost but not quite sex" or "just barely sex," ____

a. most subjects were clear on their definitions of "sex" versus "almost sex"
b. many subjects expressed ambiguity about their definitions of sex
c. most subjects seemed to categorize "actual sex" acts as "just barely sex" if they were boastful about the experience
d. many subjects stated they had "lost" their virginity even though they described their sex acts as "just barely sex"


ANS: B

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