Sixteen-year-old Claudia had sexual intercourse with a boy she just met. According to research, she is most likely to rationalize her sexual behavior by telling herself that
A. she was just experimenting.
B. she was swept away by passion.
C. she was forced against her will.
D. she was too embarrassed to say “no.”
E. everyone would have teased her if she hadn't had intercourse.


Answer: B.