Health Online- GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT, AND SEXUAL HEALTH- Adolescent Development

Which best describes abstinence? refusing to date romantically avoiding certain kinds of sexual activity dating people who are able to consent to sex refusing to engage in all forms of sexual activity

refusing to engage in all forms of sexual activity

Which best describes sexual consent between two people? verbally agreeing to a specific sexual activity on every occasion saying yes to all forms of sexual activity one time giving nonverbal clues that sexual activity is okay at any time dating someone who is legally able to say yes to sexual activity

verbally agreeing to a specific sexual activity on every occasion

Cody and Lexi have been going out for a long time and have decided to remain abstinent. They have never had sex, but lately there have been several occasions when abstaining has been challenging. Each time, one or the other has been able to suggest that maybe they had better slow things down. This weekend, Cody's parents are away, and Lexi has come over to study. After they finish studying, things begin to get out of hand. Which verbal responses would help Cody and Lexi maintain abstinence in this situation? Check all that apply. -"Hey, I think we should stop." -"Let's go out for pizza." -"Well, just this once." -"I think I should just go home." -"I'm not sure, but if you think it's okay."

-"Hey, I think we should stop." -"Let's go out for pizza." -"I think I should just go home."

Which factor increases the risk of engaging in sexual activity as a teen? dating younger people having previous sexual activity dressing with the latest fads in fashion avoiding alcohol or drugs

having previous sexual activity

In addition to affecting the age of pubertal onset, nutrition affects a child's progression through puberty. Puberty triggers a growth spurt, which increases your daily caloric needs. Following a healthy diet helps your body grow without becoming overweight. An adolescent also needs more protein, iron, calcium, zinc and folate during puberty for healthy growth. Menstruating girls are at an especially high risk of iron deficiency. Failing to get enough calcium or protein during puberty may damage your bone and muscle growth, which could affect your health later in life. - "Does Nutrition Affect Puberty?," Lawrence Adams Which statement best summarizes the importance of nutrition for adolescents? -Adolescents require more nutrition during puberty to support bone and muscle growth. -Female adolescents require increased calcium and protein during menstruation. -Adolescents who do not receive adequate nutrition increase the risk of pubertal onset. -Male and female adolescents have an increased risk of iron deficiency during puberty.

-Adolescents require more nutrition during puberty to support bone and muscle growth.

Teen abstinence consists of not engaging in sexual intercourse or sex play beyond hugging or light kissing. This means not touching the other person's genitals with any part of your body. All teens are capable of abstaining from sex. Abstinence does not make a teen give up his or her sexuality, but it is a healthy and responsible way of dealing with it. Even if a teen has already had sex, he or she can still choose abstinence by waiting to have sex again. -"Benefits of Teen Abstinence" According to this passage, which statements about abstinence are true? Check all that apply. -Abstinence includes not kissing. -All teens are capable of abstinence. -A teen can choose abstinence again after having sex. -Abstinence is a healthy way of dealing with sexuality. -Abstinence includes not touching another person's genitals.

-All teens are capable of abstinence. -A teen can choose abstinence again after having sex. -Abstinence is a healthy way of dealing with sexuality. -Abstinence includes not touching another person's genitals.

Which refusal and avoidance actions are appropriate for someone who intends to remain abstinent? Check all that apply. -After talking about their decision to remain abstinent, the couple agrees to sexual activity that does not involve intercourse. -Marco signed an abstinence agreement with his parents, but lately he has been attending parties at friends' homes where parents aren't around and there are alcohol and drugs. -Before going on a first date, Jose sets boundaries by discussing his decision to remain abstinent with his date. -In an effort to prevent a potentially unsafe situation, Mia decides not to attend parties if drinking is involved and she doesn't know most of the people. -Because Harmon is known for having sex with past girlfriends, Angela decides it is best to not go to prom with him.

-Before going on a first date, Jose sets boundaries by discussing his decision to remain abstinent with his date. -In an effort to prevent a potentially unsafe situation, Mia decides not to attend parties if drinking is involved and she doesn't know most of the people. -Because Harmon is known for having sex with past girlfriends, Angela decides it is best to not go to prom with him.

Which statements describe the endocrine system? Check all that apply. -It helps regulate mood. -It helps regulate social skills. -It consists only of glands located in the head. -It helps regulate reproductive processes. -It helps regulate growth and development. -It secretes hormones into the bloodstream.

-It helps regulate mood. -It helps regulate reproductive processes. -It helps regulate growth and development. -It secretes hormones into the bloodstream.

____________ is when adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of ___________. During this time, physical and emotional changes occur and are influenced by the ____________ system, which releases hormones into the bloodstream.

-Puberty -reproduction -endocrine

Alexis is a high school student who practices abstinence. Based on this information, which statement comparing Alexis to her sexually active peers is most accurate? -She is more likely to abuse alcohol and mild drugs. -She is more likely to have many sexual relationships later in life. -She is more likely to graduate from high school and college. -She is more likely to date older people.

-She is more likely to graduate from high school and college.

What difficulties might a 10-year-old girl who has reached puberty face in comparison to her peers who have not yet reached puberty? Check all that apply. -She might experience acne. -She might experience mood swings. -She might become uncomfortable with her body's changes. -She might be treated as if she is younger than she actually is. -She might face increased expectations from adults.

-She might experience acne. -She might experience mood swings. -She might become uncomfortable with her body's changes. -She might face increased expectations from adults.

Young people have a need and a right to know about their bodies and to be educated and informed about their sexual health, yet they face many social, political, and community barriers to receiving and gaining access to the right information. Sex is often a challenging and difficult issue for both youths and adults to discuss. The consequences of not talking about sex, however, can be severe: Every hour of every day, two American young people contract HIV, 96 become pregnant, and nearly 350 more contract a sexually transmitted disease. . . . Risk of STDs and pregnancy are primary influences in the sexual decision-making of older teens (ages 15 to 17). Younger teens (ages 12 to 14) are more likely to cite parents, teachers, and religious advisors as primary influences. . . Nearly 80 percent of teenagers indicate that what their parents have told them and what their parents might think influence their decisions about sex and relationships. -Parents, Peers, and Pressures: Identifying the Influences on Responsible Sexual Decision-Making, 2001 Which statements about sexual activity are supported by evidence in this article? Unintended pregnancy is a problem in the US. Most teenagers are influenced by what their parents might think before having sex. Older teens ignore the risk of STDs when deciding to have sex. The risk of pregnancy is a primary influence on a teen's decision to have sex. Teachers and religious advisors are more influential on older teens than on younger ones in their decisions about sex.

-Unintended pregnancy is a problem in the US. -Most teenagers are influenced by what their parents might think before having sex. -The risk of pregnancy is a primary influence on a teen's decision to have sex.

Read a portion of the Texas law that defines sexual assault and applies to minors. (b) A sexual assault under Subsection (a)(1) is without the consent of the other person if: (1) the actor compels the other person to submit or participate by the use of physical force or violence; (2) the actor compels the other person to submit or participate by threatening to use force or violence against the other person, and the other person believes that the actor has the present ability to execute the threat; (3) the other person has not consented and the actor knows the other person is unconscious or physically unable to resist; (4) the actor knows that as a result of mental disease or defect the other person is at the time of the sexual assault incapable either of appraising the nature of the act or of resisting it; (5) the other person has not consented and the actor knows the other person is unaware that the sexual assault is occurring; (6) the actor has intentionally impaired the other person's power to appraise or control the other person's conduct by administering any substance without the other person's knowledge; (7) the actor compels the other person to submit or participate by threatening to use force or violence against any person, and the other person believes that the actor has the ability to execute the threat. Which sexual situation would result in a legal consequence according to the law? -After the movie, Tia gets mad at her boyfriend when he refuses to have sex. He drops her off at home and they don't speak for a week. -After dating only three weeks, Rylee and Renee have sexual relations. -While at a party, Lukas slips a pill into Andi's drink that puts her to sleep. He proceeds to have sex with her while she is unconscious. -After having consensual sex with her boyfriend, Lenna has regrets and threatens Kyle with legal action.

-While at a party, Lukas slips a pill into Andi's drink that puts her to sleep. He proceeds to have sex with her while she is unconscious.

According to the text, what are the likely causes of precocious puberty? Check all that apply. -exposure to pollutants -exposure to phthalates -certain types of cancers -unhealthy weight gain -disruptions to the endocrine system -emotional and psychological problems

-exposure to pollutants -exposure to phthalates -unhealthy weight gain -disruptions to the endocrine system

Which is a possible emotional consequence of engaging in sexual activity? -contracting AIDS or HIV -passing an STD to a partner -feeling bad about oneself -experiencing infertility

-feeling bad about oneself

Which individuals are incapable of giving consent for sexual activity? Check all that apply. -someone who is high -someone who is drunk -someone who is passed out -someone who is being exploited -a 12-year old male -an 18-year old female someone in a relationship with their teacher

-someone who is high -someone who is drunk -someone who is passed out -someone who is being exploited -a 12-year old male -someone in a relationship with their teacher

Which consequences of sexual activity is abstinence 100% effective in preventing? Check all that apply. -unplanned pregnancy -sexually transmitted diseases -sexual feelings -transmission of HIV or AIDS -secretion of hormones

-unplanned pregnancy -sexually transmitted diseases -transmission of HIV or AIDS

Which conclusion is supported by the data shown on these graphs? -Abstinent teens are more likely to graduate from high school but less likely to graduate from college than their sexually active peers. -Abstinent teens are more likely to graduate from high school and college than their sexually active peers. -Abstinent teens are less likely to graduate from high school, but more likely to graduate from college than their sexually active peers. -Abstinent teens are less likely to graduate from high school and college than their sexually active peers.

Abstinent teens are more likely to graduate from high school and college than their sexually active peers.

Nicole and Anthony have been together for about six months. Anthony has decided he wants to remain abstinent until he gets married. Nicole has not decided to stay abstinent, but she supports Anthony's decision and does not pressure him to have sexual intercourse. Recently though, Nicole has been hinting to Anthony that they should engage in other sexual activities. Anthony is considering because he believes it might make their relationship stronger. Gina is a friend of Anthony's. What advice should Gina give Anthony? Check all that apply. -"You can still contract STDs even if you're not engaging in sexual intercourse." -"Is this something you've discussed with Nicole and are ready to do?" -"Nicole won't respect you if you don't eventually have sex with her." -"If you think it's a good idea, go for it." -"Being abstinent means avoiding all sexual activities, not just sex."

Anthony? Check all that apply. -"You can still contract STDs even if you're not engaging in sexual intercourse." -"Is this something you've discussed with Nicole and are ready to do?" -"Being abstinent means avoiding all sexual activities, not just sex."

Kris's boyfriend regularly pressures her to have sex. She wants to remain abstinent. Which is the best way for Kris to address this issue? Break up with her boyfriend. Stop going on group dates. Avoid conversations about sex. Agree to have sex after dating for a while longer.

Break up with her boyfriend.

Sort the physical changes experienced during puberty into the correct categories. Male & Female -semen is produced -the voice deepens -ovulation begins -menstruation begins -facial hair grows -the hips widen

Male -semen is produced -the voice deepens -facial hair grows Female -ovulation begins -menstruation begins -the hips widen

Which strategy can best help a person remain abstinent? -dating older people -planning ahead in case things get out of hand -avoiding the topic with one's partner -dating one-on-one as often as possible

planning ahead in case things get out of hand

Which changes occur in females during puberty? Acne clears up. The hips narrow. Underarm hair grows. Body hair thickens.

Underarm hair grows.

Which shows the correct pathway of hormones within the body? bloodstream, target cells, glands target cells, glands, bloodstream glands, bloodstream, target cells target cells, bloodstream, glands

glands, bloodstream, target cells

Which is an emotional consequence of engaging in sexual activity as a teen? greater risk of suicide lower risk of skipping school greater risk of getting someone pregnant lower risk of being convicted of statutory rape

greater risk of suicide