Question 1

Girls commonly cite all of the following reasons for being sexually active EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) being in love. 
B) pressure from males. 
C) curiosity. 
D) pressure from female friends. 
A) being in love. 
B) pressure from males. 
C) curiosity. 
D) pressure from female friends.

Question 2

About what percentage of college students have chlamydia?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 15 
D) 20 
A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 15 
D) 20

Question 3

Which of the following statements about AIDS in U.S.adolescents is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) A higher percentage of adolescent AIDS cases than adult cases are acquired through IV drug use. 
B) A special set of legal and ethical issues is involved in testing and informing partners and parents of adolescents. 
C) Adolescents have less access to contraceptives and are less likely to use them than are adults. 
D) A higher percentage of African-American and Latino AIDS cases occur in adolescence than in adults. 
A) A higher percentage of adolescent AIDS cases than adult cases are acquired through IV drug use. 
B) A special set of legal and ethical issues is involved in testing and informing partners and parents of adolescents. 
C) Adolescents have less access to contraceptives and are less likely to use them than are adults. 
D) A higher percentage of African-American and Latino AIDS cases occur in adolescence than in adults.

Question 4

Early sexual activity has been linked to all of the following behaviors EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) delinquency. 
B) eating disorders. 
C) drug use. 
D) school-related problems. 
A) delinquency. 
B) eating disorders. 
C) drug use. 
D) school-related problems.

Question 5

Stephen,age 17,is the father of 16-month-old Jared.If he is typical of most adolescent fathers,Stephen will

Accepted Answer

A) stay in school. 
B) have a close relationship with his son. 
C) have a lower income than an older father. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) stay in school. 
B) have a close relationship with his son. 
C) have a lower income than an older father. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 6

Dana,age 15,has to deal with constant comments from the boys in her science class about her breast size,skin blemishes,and large hips.Her teacher does nothing to stop these offensive remarks.As a result,Dana's grade in science is compromised.Dana is a victim of

Accepted Answer

A) quid pro quo sexual harassment. 
B) hostile environment sexual harassment. 
C) third-party sexual harassment. 
D) rude boys,but no type of sexual harassment. 
A) quid pro quo sexual harassment. 
B) hostile environment sexual harassment. 
C) third-party sexual harassment. 
D) rude boys,but no type of sexual harassment.

Question 7

Which of the following statements regarding abortion in the United States is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) The experiences of adolescents who want to have an abortion vary by state and region. 
B) Abortion can be harder to obtain in the U.S.compared to some other countries. 
C) Some states require parental permission before performing an abortion on an adolescent. 
D) The number of abortions performed on 15- to 19- year-olds has increased over the past several years. 
A) The experiences of adolescents who want to have an abortion vary by state and region. 
B) Abortion can be harder to obtain in the U.S.compared to some other countries. 
C) Some states require parental permission before performing an abortion on an adolescent. 
D) The number of abortions performed on 15- to 19- year-olds has increased over the past several years.

Question 8

The most common sexual outlet for adolescents is

Accepted Answer

A) oral sex. 
B) petting. 
C) masturbation. 
D) sexual intercourse. 
A) oral sex. 
B) petting. 
C) masturbation. 
D) sexual intercourse.

Question 9

Which of the following has NOT been successful in reducing HIV infection in adolescent girls?

Accepted Answer

A) social support 
B) providing information on how to access contraceptives 
C) promoting gender equality 
D) encouraging girls to abstain from sex 
A) social support 
B) providing information on how to access contraceptives 
C) promoting gender equality 
D) encouraging girls to abstain from sex

Question 10

Noah,age three,was born to a teenage mother.According to research,Noah is more likely than his counterparts who were born to older mothers to

Accepted Answer

A) have behavioral problems. 
B) score poorly on intelligence tests. 
C) have a mother who is less competent in her child-rearing skills. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) have behavioral problems. 
B) score poorly on intelligence tests. 
C) have a mother who is less competent in her child-rearing skills. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for casual sex among emerging adults?

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol use 
B) impulsivity 
C) being sexually active during high school 
D) being enrolled in college 
A) alcohol use 
B) impulsivity 
C) being sexually active during high school 
D) being enrolled in college

Question 12

Karena is 16 years old and pregnant.According to research,what may Karena and her child experience that would not be true for older mothers?

Accepted Answer

Adolescent pregnancy creates health risk

Question 13

Which of the following girls is MOST likely to become pregnant while a teen?

Accepted Answer

A) Amy,a non-Latino white girl 
B) Robin,an African American girl 
C) Sally,a Latina 
D) All of them have an equal probability of becoming pregnant while still a teen. 
A) Amy,a non-Latino white girl 
B) Robin,an African American girl 
C) Sally,a Latina 
D) All of them have an equal probability of becoming pregnant while still a teen.

Question 14

List and explain John Conger's four recommendations for reducing the high rate of adolescent pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

Conger's four recommendations for reduci

Question 15

Which of the following was a finding from several research studies of adolescents who watched sexually explicit TV shows?

Accepted Answer

A) There was a link between the amount of time adolescents watched sexually explicit TV and initiation of dating. 
B) There was a link between the amount of time adolescents watched sexually explicit TV and the initiation of sexual intercourse. 
C) Adolescents who watched "sexy" shows were less likely to endorse sexual stereotypes than adolescents who did not watch these shows. 
D) None of these was a finding. 
A) There was a link between the amount of time adolescents watched sexually explicit TV and initiation of dating. 
B) There was a link between the amount of time adolescents watched sexually explicit TV and the initiation of sexual intercourse. 
C) Adolescents who watched "sexy" shows were less likely to endorse sexual stereotypes than adolescents who did not watch these shows. 
D) None of these was a finding.

Question 16

Discuss the sexual initiation of African American,Asian American,and Latino adolescents,as compared to non-Latino White adolescents.

Accepted Answer

Sexual initiation varies according to et

Question 17

Glenn is a 14-year-old boy who has quietly struggled with same-sex attractions since childhood.He now recognizes that he is gay and is ready to disclose that information to his friends and family.His parents divorced several years ago,and Glenn and his siblings live with their mother.With whom is Glenn most likely to approach first?

Accepted Answer

The first person that Glen will likely t

Question 18

Catherine identifies herself as a lesbian.Which of the following is probably TRUE for Catherine?

Accepted Answer

A) She shares her sexual orientation with five to six percent of women in the United States. 
B) She has the same physiological responses to arousal as heterosexual women. 
C) Her brain structure,particularly in the area of the hypothalamus,is different than the brains of heterosexual women. 
D) She has a higher level of testosterone than heterosexual women. 
A) She shares her sexual orientation with five to six percent of women in the United States. 
B) She has the same physiological responses to arousal as heterosexual women. 
C) Her brain structure,particularly in the area of the hypothalamus,is different than the brains of heterosexual women. 
D) She has a higher level of testosterone than heterosexual women.

Question 19

The most common STI for individuals of ages 15-24 in the United States is

Accepted Answer

A) HIV/AIDS. 
B) gonorrhea. 
C) genital warts. 
D) genital herpes. 
A) HIV/AIDS. 
B) gonorrhea. 
C) genital warts. 
D) genital herpes.

Question 20

Which of the following is an initial symptom of genital herpes?

Accepted Answer

A) fever 
B) itching and tingling at the site of infection 
C) appearance of painful sores or blisters at the site of infection 
D) enlarged lymph nodes in the groin 
A) fever 
B) itching and tingling at the site of infection 
C) appearance of painful sores or blisters at the site of infection 
D) enlarged lymph nodes in the groin

Girls commonly cite all of the following reasons for being sexually active EXCEPT

About what percentage of college students have chlamydia?

Which of the following statements about AIDS in U.S.adolescents is NOT true?

Early sexual activity has been linked to all of the following behaviors EXCEPT

Stephen,age 17,is the father of 16-month-old Jared.If he is typical of most adolescent fathers,Stephen will

Dana,age 15,has to deal with constant comments from the boys in her science class about her breast size,skin blemishes,and large hips.Her teacher does nothing to stop these offensive remarks.As a result,Dana's grade in science is compromised.Dana is a victim of

Which of the following statements regarding abortion in the United States is NOT true?

The most common sexual outlet for adolescents is

Which of the following has NOT been successful in reducing HIV infection in adolescent girls?

Noah,age three,was born to a teenage mother.According to research,Noah is more likely than his counterparts who were born to older mothers to

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for casual sex among emerging adults?

Karena is 16 years old and pregnant.According to research,what may Karena and her child experience that would not be true for older mothers?

Which of the following girls is MOST likely to become pregnant while a teen?

List and explain John Conger's four recommendations for reducing the high rate of adolescent pregnancy.

Which of the following was a finding from several research studies of adolescents who watched sexually explicit TV shows?

Discuss the sexual initiation of African American,Asian American,and Latino adolescents,as compared to non-Latino White adolescents.

Catherine identifies herself as a lesbian.Which of the following is probably TRUE for Catherine?

The most common STI for individuals of ages 15-24 in the United States is

Which of the following is an initial symptom of genital herpes?

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

Girls commonly cite all of the following reasons for being sexually active EXCEPT

About what percentage of college students have chlamydia?

Which of the following statements about AIDS in U.S.adolescents is NOT true?

Early sexual activity has been linked to all of the following behaviors EXCEPT

Stephen,age 17,is the father of 16-month-old Jared.If he is typical of most adolescent fathers,Stephen will

Dana,age 15,has to deal with constant comments from the boys in her science class about her breast size,skin blemishes,and large hips.Her teacher does nothing to stop these offensive remarks.As a result,Dana's grade in science is compromised.Dana is a victim of

Which of the following statements regarding abortion in the United States is NOT true?

The most common sexual outlet for adolescents is

Which of the following has NOT been successful in reducing HIV infection in adolescent girls?

Noah,age three,was born to a teenage mother.According to research,Noah is more likely than his counterparts who were born to older mothers to

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for casual sex among emerging adults?

Karena is 16 years old and pregnant.According to research,what may Karena and her child experience that would not be true for older mothers?

Which of the following girls is MOST likely to become pregnant while a teen?

List and explain John Conger's four recommendations for reducing the high rate of adolescent pregnancy.

Which of the following was a finding from several research studies of adolescents who watched sexually explicit TV shows?

Discuss the sexual initiation of African American,Asian American,and Latino adolescents,as compared to non-Latino White adolescents.

Catherine identifies herself as a lesbian.Which of the following is probably TRUE for Catherine?

The most common STI for individuals of ages 15-24 in the United States is

Which of the following is an initial symptom of genital herpes?

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