Discussing the exclusivity of a relationship was rated as taboo by 54% of respondents in 2004. Based on the material, what is expected now?

• A. It is not known
• B. Less people would rate it as taboo
• C. More people would rate it as taboo
• D. About the same

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is how attitudes toward discussing intimate relationship boundaries change over time. If the material indicates that beliefs about what’s appropriate to discuss haven’t shifted much since 2004, the expected stance now would be roughly the same. So, about half of people would still see discussing exclusivity as taboo, reflecting a relatively stable norm rather than a strong move toward openness or increased conservatism. In other words, without evidence of a clear trend in either direction, the most reasonable forecast is that the level of taboo remains about the same.