at school, there have been a lot of rumors going around about how certain sexually transmitted diseases are spread. which skill would be most valuable to help you take the necessary steps to learn what you need to know to protect yourself?

The symptoms of the disease, the signs, how it's spread, all current and previous sexual partners, whether or not your sexual partner has contracted the disease, use of contraception, etc.

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annyksl annyksl · Answer 2 · 2020-01-16T13:16:37-05:00

Hello. This question is incomplete. The complete question is:

"At school, there have been a lot of rumors going around about how certain sexually transmitted diseases are spread. Which skill would be most valuable to help you take the necessary steps to learn what you need to know to protect yourself? A. self-direction B. critical thinking C. problem solving D. effective communication "

Answer:

D. effective communication

Explanation:

Effective communication is one that achieves its objectives clearly, precisely, and using as few resources as possible - including time. It is also a communication with this characteristic that leaves no doubt about the message conveyed and that is truly enlightening about the subject matter.

Effective communication about sexually transmitted diseases, infection treatment and prevention, where all doubts are addressed is the best strategy to help someone take the necessary action and learn what they need to know to protect themselves.