Jude, a Junior in High School, Has Never Been Out

Multiple Choice

Jude, a junior in high school, has never been out on a date one-on-one before. He has texted girls and interacted on social media but not on an official date. He goes to the dances and the parties with everyone from school and is very well liked. He likes to video chat with one girl in particular, but they have not been alone together face to face. Jude's lack of dating may be due to an increase in ______.

A) nonconformity
B) emotional regulation
C) technology
D) rumination