In one national study of HIV-risk sexual behaviors,teenage boys who responded _______________ were far more likely to admit to risky behaviors than were boys who were given the survey through other procedures.
A)on a paper-and-pencil questionnaire in a small group setting
B)to questions asked by a male interviewer
C)on a computer keyboard to questions played through headphones
D)to questions asked by a female interviewer

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Research has shown that people are more likely to provide honest answers to sensitive questions when they are given privacy and the responses are anonymous. Using a computer keyboard to respond to questions played through headphones can provide such privacy and anonymity, which is why teenage boys who responded through this method were more likely to admit to risky behaviors. Paper-and-pencil questionnaires in a small group setting or questions asked by an interviewer, regardless of gender, may not provide the same level of privacy and anonymity.

In One National Study of HIV-Risk Sexual Behaviors,teenage Boys Who