According to the text, which statement best categorizes the connection between a mother/daughter relationship and an adolescent daughter's sexual habits?

a. Closer mother/daughter relationship, the more likely the daughter will use contraception.
b. Mother/daughter relationships have an inverse effect on early pregnancy results.
c. Closer mother/daughter relationship, the earlier a daughter will have sexual intercourse.
d. Mother/daughter relationship has no effect on the daughter's adolescent sexual practices.

Answer: a