Question 1

Professor Bertrande understands that most adolescents she talks to are not likely to engage in abstinence. Her research has demonstrated that the next best way for adolescents to protect themselves against sexually transmitted diseases is:

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A)   effective condom use during sex.
B)   use of the withdrawal method.
C)   use of the rhythm method.
D)   taking antiviral drugs before and after having sex.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Although the rate of sexual activity among adolescents in the United States does not differ much from that reported by other industrialized countries, the rate of teenage pregnancy in the United States is:

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A)   in the top third of all industrialized countries.
B)   in the bottom third of all industrialized countries.
C)   the highest in the world among industrialized countries.
D)   average as compared to other industrialized countries.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

You have been asked to talk to a group of educators about sex education programs, describing what does and what does not work. In your discussion, they've asked you to address "virginity pledges" and to include a discussion of the major features of a good sex education program.

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Sex education programs in general have h...

Question 4

Which of the following messages was not part of the large-scale media campaign targeted at reducing risky safe and the prevalence of STDs among Black youth?

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A)   "using condoms would make sex worry-free and therefore more enjoyable"
B)   "waiting to have sex is a way of showing respect for your partner"
C)   "STDs are painful"
D)   "having a steady partner is a safe partner"E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

What is not a risk factor for contracting HIV?

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A)   using drugs
B)   having unprotected sex
C)   having many sexual partners
D)   being maleE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Compared with studies conducted in the mid-1990s:

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A)   the adolescents who choose to engage in sexual intercourse are doing so at an earlier age.
B)   fewer adolescents today are engaging in sexual intercourse.
C)   regional and ethnic variations make it difficult to generalize about an average age for sexual intercourse for American adolescents.
D)   All of these are correct.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

______ is the peak month for adolescents in a serious relationship to have their first intercourse.

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A)   January
B)   March
C)   September
D)   DecemberE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Which of the following illustrates the typical sequence of sexual behavior among adolescents?

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A)   masturbation; kissing; sexual intercourse; oral intercourse
B)   kissing; masturbation; touching genitals through clothes; sexual intercourse
C)   masturbation; feeling breasts through clothes; feeling a penis under clothes; sexual intercourse
D)   kissing body parts; making out; sexual intercourse; oral intercourseE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Studies of the long-term consequences of adolescent parenthood indicate that the problems associated with it:

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A)   are actually relatively minor, and research studies have difficulty replicating the findings.
B)   may actually be greater for the children than for their mothers.
C)   may actually be greater for the mothers than for their children.
D)   are likely limited to psychological and emotional domains.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

According to research by Small and Luster, which adolescent is most likely to engage in early sexual activity?

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A)   Chelsea, who lives in a low SES/disadvantaged neighborhood
B)   Ryan, who has many antisocial peers
C)   Frank, someone who has completely disengaged from school
D)   The adolescent most likely to engage in early sexual activity is one that has a combination of the above risk factors.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following sexually transmitted diseases is caused by a virus?

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A)   gonorrhea
B)   herpes
C)   chlamydia
D)   trichomoniasisE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following is the most likely scenario for adolescent sexual activity?

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A)   It takes place in the boy's home on a weekday after school.
B)   It takes place in the back of the boy's car on a weekend evening.
C)   It takes place in the girl's home on a weekend evening.
D)   It takes place at a friend's home on a weekday after school.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following statements about boys' first sexual experience is false?

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A)   A boy's first sexual experience is usually through masturbation.
B)   Boys typically view sex as recreation.
C)   A boy's first sexual partner is likely to be someone he's in love with.
D)   Boys are more likely than girls to keep sex and intimacy separate.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following is not considered an aspect of positive sexual development that the majority of adolescents face?

Accepted Answer

A)   becoming comfortable with one's maturing body
B)   reconciling feelings of sexual arousal with one's religious beliefs
C)   feeling comfortable in choosing to engage or not to engage in sexual activity
D)   understanding and practicing safe sexE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which adolescent is most likely to use contraception effectively while engaging in sex?

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A)   Vanessa, who feels guilty about having sex with her boyfriend
B)   Lynn, who belongs to a conservative religious faith
C)   Vesta, who had previously pledged to remain a virgin
D)   Tasha, who is sexually active and relatively conventionalE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Michael and Kayla are concerned because they noticed their 10-year-old son, Tom, engaging in sex play with a male friend. They ask a psychologist what she thinks. What did she probably say?

Accepted Answer

A)   "Tom is probably homosexual."
B)   "It is likely that Tom has been sexually abused."
C)   "Same-sex play among young adolescents is more common than many would think and nothing to worry about."
D)   "Tom needs to get counseling as this is a symptom of a larger psychological issue."E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Adolescents' stance on premarital intercourse has changed over the past three decades. Describe the ways in which these attitudes have changed and explain why this may have happened.

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Overall, the percentage of adolescents i...

Question 18

"Sexual socialization" refers to:

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A)   a person's sexual orientation.
B)   a person's social skills in sexual relationships.
C)   the way in which an individual is exposed to and educated about sexuality.
D)   the degree to which an individual is comfortable with his or her sexuality.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Tim and Carol are upset because they recently discovered that their 13-year-old daughter has already engaged in sexual intercourse. What other types of problems is their daughter likely to have?

Accepted Answer

A)   drug and alcohol problems
B)   low interest in academics
C)   tolerance of deviant behavior
D)   All of these are correct.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Who is the least likely adolescent to bear her first child while married?

Accepted Answer

A)   Maria, a Mexican American
B)   Alisha, a Black adolescent
C)   Francine, an Asian American
D)   Sylvia, a White AmericanE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 11: Sexuality

Tim and Carol are upset because they recently discovered that their 13-year-old daughter has already engaged in sexual intercourse. What other types of problems is their daughter likely to have?

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______ is the peak month for adolescents in a serious relationship to have their first intercourse.

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You have been asked to talk to a group of educators about sex education programs, describing what does and what does not work. In your discussion, they've asked you to address "virginity pledges" and to include a discussion of the major features of a good sex education program.

Correct AnswerverifiedSex education programs in general have h...View AnswerShow Answer

Which of the following is not considered an aspect of positive sexual development that the majority of adolescents face?

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According to research by Small and Luster, which adolescent is most likely to engage in early sexual activity?

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Compared with studies conducted in the mid-1990s:

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Which of the following illustrates the typical sequence of sexual behavior among adolescents?

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Adolescents' stance on premarital intercourse has changed over the past three decades. Describe the ways in which these attitudes have changed and explain why this may have happened.

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Which of the following is the most likely scenario for adolescent sexual activity?

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Who is the least likely adolescent to bear her first child while married?

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"Sexual socialization" refers to:

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Which adolescent is most likely to use contraception effectively while engaging in sex?

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Although the rate of sexual activity among adolescents in the United States does not differ much from that reported by other industrialized countries, the rate of teenage pregnancy in the United States is:

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Which of the following sexually transmitted diseases is caused by a virus?

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What is not a risk factor for contracting HIV?

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Michael and Kayla are concerned because they noticed their 10-year-old son, Tom, engaging in sex play with a male friend. They ask a psychologist what she thinks. What did she probably say?

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Professor Bertrande understands that most adolescents she talks to are not likely to engage in abstinence. Her research has demonstrated that the next best way for adolescents to protect themselves against sexually transmitted diseases is:

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Which of the following statements about boys' first sexual experience is false?

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Studies of the long-term consequences of adolescent parenthood indicate that the problems associated with it:

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Which of the following messages was not part of the large-scale media campaign targeted at reducing risky safe and the prevalence of STDs among Black youth?

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