Question 1

Research shows that by age 20,what percentage of U.S.youth have engaged in sexual intercourse?

Accepted Answer

A) 54 
B) 77 
C) 82 
D) 90 
A) 54 
B) 77 
C) 82 
D) 90

Question 2

Linnia has a viral sexually transmitted infection that is characterized by frequent outbreaks of painful sores in her genital area.Linnia most likely has

Accepted Answer

A) genital herpes. 
B) syphilis. 
C) gonorrhea. 
D) genital warts. 
A) genital herpes. 
B) syphilis. 
C) gonorrhea. 
D) genital warts.

Question 3

Adolescents in a European country are more likely than adolescents in the United States to be

Accepted Answer

A) told that having a child is an adult activity. 
B) given clear messages about effective contraception and early,comprehensive sex education. 
C) given access to family planning services. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) told that having a child is an adult activity. 
B) given clear messages about effective contraception and early,comprehensive sex education. 
C) given access to family planning services. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 4

Describe at least three patterns found in the sexual behavior of emerging adults.

Accepted Answer

Males have more casual sex partners; fem

Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding pregnancy prevention strategies in the Netherlands is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) The Netherlands has a mandated sex-education program for all students. 
B) Adolescents can obtain contraceptive counseling at government sponsored clinics for a small fee. 
C) The Dutch media play a role in educating the public about sex. 
D) Sexually active adolescents are not stigmatized in the Netherlands. 
A) The Netherlands has a mandated sex-education program for all students. 
B) Adolescents can obtain contraceptive counseling at government sponsored clinics for a small fee. 
C) The Dutch media play a role in educating the public about sex. 
D) Sexually active adolescents are not stigmatized in the Netherlands.

Question 6

Harry tells his friend that he is going to see his doctor because he is afraid that his unprotected sexual encounter has left him with "the clap." Harry is concerned that he has contracted

Accepted Answer

A) gonorrhea. 
B) syphilis. 
C) chlamydia. 
D) trichomoniasis. 
A) gonorrhea. 
B) syphilis. 
C) chlamydia. 
D) trichomoniasis.

Question 7

Which of the following statements regarding sex and the media is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Sex is portrayed as a recreational activity. 
B) Sex is often portrayed in a stereotypical way. 
C) Women are portrayed as sex objects. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) Sex is portrayed as a recreational activity. 
B) Sex is often portrayed in a stereotypical way. 
C) Women are portrayed as sex objects. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 8

Explain why more parents are supporting sex education in schools and describe the types of sex education programs available.

Accepted Answer

Several large studies have found that ap

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of the four phases of syphilis?

Accepted Answer

A) terminal 
B) primary 
C) latent 
D) tertiary 
A) terminal 
B) primary 
C) latent 
D) tertiary

Question 10

The majority of sexual minority (same-sex)individuals experience their first sexual behavior in

Accepted Answer

A) adolescence. 
B) late childhood. 
C) emerging adulthood. 
D) young adulthood. 
A) adolescence. 
B) late childhood. 
C) emerging adulthood. 
D) young adulthood.

Question 11

Adolescent boys are MORE likely than adolescent girls to cite ________ as a reason for becoming sexually active.

Accepted Answer

A) being in love 
B) peer pressure 
C) curiosity 
D) None of these choices are correct. 
A) being in love 
B) peer pressure 
C) curiosity 
D) None of these choices are correct.

Question 12

Research has shown that difficulties and disagreements between Latino adolescents and their ________ were linked to the adolescents' early sex initiation.

Accepted Answer

A) peers 
B) parents 
C) teachers 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) peers 
B) parents 
C) teachers 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 13

List at least four risk factors associated with sexual activity.

Accepted Answer

In early adolescence,sex is linked with

Question 14

List and describe at least three factors that have been associated with the development of a sexual minority identity.

Accepted Answer

There has been much research and specula

Question 15

The average age for marriage in the United States is ________ for men and ________ for women.

Accepted Answer

A) 27; 24 
B) 28; 25 
C) 29; 27 
D) 29; 25 
A) 27; 24 
B) 28; 25 
C) 29; 27 
D) 29; 25

Question 16

Which differences exist among different cultures with respect to the timing of teenage sexual activities?

Accepted Answer

A) In developing nations,sexually experienced females,ages 15-19,are married; in developed nations,sexually experienced teens of the same age are not married. 
B) In developing nations,sexually experienced males and females,ages 15-19,are likely to be married. 
C) There is very little difference in the timing of sexual behaviors among developed nations such as the United States,Sweden,and Australia. 
D) In most Asian countries,first intercourse occurs somewhat earlier than in the United States. 
A) In developing nations,sexually experienced females,ages 15-19,are married; in developed nations,sexually experienced teens of the same age are not married. 
B) In developing nations,sexually experienced males and females,ages 15-19,are likely to be married. 
C) There is very little difference in the timing of sexual behaviors among developed nations such as the United States,Sweden,and Australia. 
D) In most Asian countries,first intercourse occurs somewhat earlier than in the United States.

Question 17

Girls' Inc.'s nine-session program aimed at older girls,which emphasizes career planning,along with sexuality,reproduction,and contraception information,is called

Accepted Answer

A) Teen Outreach Program (TOP). 
B) Taking Care of Business. 
C) Will Power/Won't Power. 
D) Health Bridges. 
A) Teen Outreach Program (TOP). 
B) Taking Care of Business. 
C) Will Power/Won't Power. 
D) Health Bridges.

Question 18

If the United States wanted to model community support for preventing adolescent pregnancy,which of the following countries has a comprehensive model in place?

Accepted Answer

A) Brazil 
B) The Netherlands 
C) Italy 
D) Honduras 
A) Brazil 
B) The Netherlands 
C) Italy 
D) Honduras

Question 19

Obtaining information about adolescent sexuality has been difficult because

Accepted Answer

A) those with conservative sexual attitudes are less likely to respond to sexual surveys than those with more liberal attitudes. 
B) some people refuse to answer questions about sex asked by a stranger. 
C) some people give socially acceptable answers rather than truthful answers. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) those with conservative sexual attitudes are less likely to respond to sexual surveys than those with more liberal attitudes. 
B) some people refuse to answer questions about sex asked by a stranger. 
C) some people give socially acceptable answers rather than truthful answers. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 20

Which of the following statements regarding development of a sexual identity is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) Western societies place few constraints on adolescents' sexual behavior. 
B) Developing a sexual identity is a lengthy process. 
C) Sexual identity involves an indication of sexual orientation. 
D) Social and cultural factors play a role in the development of a sexual identity. 
A) Western societies place few constraints on adolescents' sexual behavior. 
B) Developing a sexual identity is a lengthy process. 
C) Sexual identity involves an indication of sexual orientation. 
D) Social and cultural factors play a role in the development of a sexual identity.

Research shows that by age 20,what percentage of U.S.youth have engaged in sexual intercourse?

Linnia has a viral sexually transmitted infection that is characterized by frequent outbreaks of painful sores in her genital area.Linnia most likely has

Adolescents in a European country are more likely than adolescents in the United States to be

Describe at least three patterns found in the sexual behavior of emerging adults.

Which of the following statements regarding pregnancy prevention strategies in the Netherlands is NOT true?

Harry tells his friend that he is going to see his doctor because he is afraid that his unprotected sexual encounter has left him with "the clap." Harry is concerned that he has contracted

Which of the following statements regarding sex and the media is TRUE?

Explain why more parents are supporting sex education in schools and describe the types of sex education programs available.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four phases of syphilis?

The majority of sexual minority (same-sex)individuals experience their first sexual behavior in

Adolescent boys are MORE likely than adolescent girls to cite ________ as a reason for becoming sexually active.

Research has shown that difficulties and disagreements between Latino adolescents and their ________ were linked to the adolescents' early sex initiation.

List at least four risk factors associated with sexual activity.

List and describe at least three factors that have been associated with the development of a sexual minority identity.

The average age for marriage in the United States is for men and for women.

Which differences exist among different cultures with respect to the timing of teenage sexual activities?

Girls' Inc.'s nine-session program aimed at older girls,which emphasizes career planning,along with sexuality,reproduction,and contraception information,is called

If the United States wanted to model community support for preventing adolescent pregnancy,which of the following countries has a comprehensive model in place?

Obtaining information about adolescent sexuality has been difficult because

Which of the following statements regarding development of a sexual identity is NOT true?

Introduction

Puberty, health, and Biological Foundations

The Brain and Cognitive Development

The Self, identity, emotion, and Personality

Gender

Moral Development, values, and Religion

Families

Peers, romantic Relationships, and Lifestyles

Schools

Achievement, work, and Careers

Culture

Problems in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

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Exam 6: Sexuality

Research shows that by age 20,what percentage of U.S.youth have engaged in sexual intercourse?

Linnia has a viral sexually transmitted infection that is characterized by frequent outbreaks of painful sores in her genital area.Linnia most likely has

Adolescents in a European country are more likely than adolescents in the United States to be

Describe at least three patterns found in the sexual behavior of emerging adults.

Which of the following statements regarding pregnancy prevention strategies in the Netherlands is NOT true?

Harry tells his friend that he is going to see his doctor because he is afraid that his unprotected sexual encounter has left him with "the clap." Harry is concerned that he has contracted

Which of the following statements regarding sex and the media is TRUE?

Explain why more parents are supporting sex education in schools and describe the types of sex education programs available.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four phases of syphilis?

The majority of sexual minority (same-sex)individuals experience their first sexual behavior in

Adolescent boys are MORE likely than adolescent girls to cite ________ as a reason for becoming sexually active.

Research has shown that difficulties and disagreements between Latino adolescents and their ________ were linked to the adolescents' early sex initiation.

List at least four risk factors associated with sexual activity.

List and describe at least three factors that have been associated with the development of a sexual minority identity.

The average age for marriage in the United States is ________ for men and ________ for women.

Which differences exist among different cultures with respect to the timing of teenage sexual activities?

Girls' Inc.'s nine-session program aimed at older girls,which emphasizes career planning,along with sexuality,reproduction,and contraception information,is called

If the United States wanted to model community support for preventing adolescent pregnancy,which of the following countries has a comprehensive model in place?

Obtaining information about adolescent sexuality has been difficult because

Which of the following statements regarding development of a sexual identity is NOT true?

Introduction

Puberty, health, and Biological Foundations

The Brain and Cognitive Development

The Self, identity, emotion, and Personality

Gender

Moral Development, values, and Religion

Families

Peers, romantic Relationships, and Lifestyles

Schools

Achievement, work, and Careers

Culture

Problems in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

Filters

The average age for marriage in the United States is for men and for women.