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increased levels of androgens

38. For adolescent boys, which of the following is the most important factor in determining the onset of sexual intercourse? A. increased levels of androgens B. availability of birth control C. the attitudes of friends toward sexual activity D. receiving sex education in school

risk of pregnancy

A particular concern regarding the faster progression of sexual activity is an increased: A. push for autonomy from parents. B. risk of pregnancy. C. rate of adolescent marriages. D. risk for experimenting with alcohol and other drugs.

earlier than

According to national surveys, sexual activity among adolescents is occurring ______ it has in past decades. A. later than B. earlier than C. at the same time as D. earlier for boys but later for girls than

progressive

According to the Ford and Beach sexual socialization research, societies can fall into any of the following categories, except: A. restrictive B. progressive C. semirestrictive D. permissive

a comprehensive sex education

Although sex education programs have not been particularly successful in reducing the high rates of adolescent pregnancy, there is current optimism that _____ may be effective. A. encouraging sexual abstinence B. a comprehensive sex education C. family planning services D. having the unwed mother marry her baby's father

their first sexual experience was involuntary.

As compared with females whose first intercourse occurs after age 18, those who engage in sexual intercourse at a younger age are likely to report that: A. they were sexually curious. B. they were in love with their partner. C. their first sexual experience was involuntary. D. their sex partner was approximately the same age.

recreation; intimacy

Early sexuality for males is tinged with elements of ________, whereas for females it is more linked to feelings of _______________. A. intimacy; recreation B. recreation; intimacy C. enjoyment; guilt D. guilt; enjoyment

beginning sex education too early.

Experts who accept that sex is part of life for the average American teenager believe that all of the following create difficulties for our society, except: A. providing inadequate sex education. B. beginning sex education too early. C. limiting access to effective contraception. D. not dealing with the issue directly.

the attitudes of friends toward sexual activity

For adolescent girls, which of the following is the most important factor in determining the onset of sexual intercourse? A. increased levels of androgens B. availability of birth control C. the attitudes of friends toward sexual activity D. receiving sex education in school

B. adolescent sexuality may begin in biology but ends in culture.

Ford and Beach found that sexual expressions varied widely from culture to culture. Their findings suggest that: A. biology is the key to understanding adolescent sexuality. B. adolescent sexuality may begin in biology but ends in culture. C. sexuality cannot be fully understood cross-culturally. D. adolescent sexuality is very uniform within cultures.

having adolescents participate in after-school programs

In addition to parental supervision, what else might help decrease the probability of adolescent sexual activity? A. insisting that adolescents come home right after school B. having adolescents participate in after-school programs C. having their fathers talk to them about the dangers of sexual involvement D. providing them with books on the risks of sexual involvement

restrictive

In the Mandingo tribe, boys and girls are separated until they have completed their religious instruction. This separation also occurs because sexual contact before marriage is strictly forbidden. According to Ford and Beach, this society would be characterized as: A. semi-restrictive. B. permissive. C. prohibitive. D. restrictive.

Sexual activity during late adolescence is not associated with psychological disturbance.

Jeannette, a 17-year-old, has decided to engage in sexual intercourse with her boyfriend. Tammy, also 17, has decided to abstain from sex until she is older. Which adolescent is more likely to experience psychological disturbances? A. Jeannette B. Tammy C. Neither Tammy nor Jeannette, because they have made mature decisions. D. Sexual activity during late adolescence is not associated with psychological disturbance.

black

Members of which of the following racial groups are most likely to become sexually experienced at earlier ages? A. Anglo American adolescents B. Hispanic adolescents C. Asian American adolescents D. Black adolescents

"Same-sex play among young adolescents is common."

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? A. "Tom is probably homosexual." B. "Tom has been sexually abused." C. "Same-sex play among young adolescents is common." D. "Tom needs to get counseling for this unusual behavior."

semi-restictive

Molly and Lawrence were caught kissing in school and were sent to the principal's office. He gave them each after-school detention (in separate rooms) and instructed them that this behavior was to cease immediately. However, when the principal saw Lawrence and Molly kissing at the mall on Saturday, he ignored their behavior. This type of attitude toward sexuality is consistent with which type of society? A. semirestrictive B. permissive C. prohibitive D. restrictive

sexual socialization

On Steve's 13th birthday, his father wants to educate him about sex, so they sit down to have a "man to man" talk about the "birds and the bees." This process is called: A. sociosexual preparation. B. sexual socialization. C. permissive communication. D. human ecology.

effective condom use during sex.

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: A. effective condom use during sex. B. use of withdrawal. C. use of the rhythm method. D. taking antiviral drugs before and after having sex.

their infants are at heightened risk for school problems and other behavior problems in childhood.

Research on teenage mothers indicates that: A. their infants are at heightened risk for school problems and other behavior problems in childhood. B. most of them unconsciously "wanted" to have a baby. C. within 2 to 3 years, their lives are similar to those of their peers who did not bear a child. D. they are better off psychologically than teenagers who had aborted their pregnancy.

D. must reduce adolescents' likelihood of having sex

The comprehensive sex education discussed in the textbook has all of the following elements except: A. must teach adolescents how to refuse unwanted sex and avoid unintended sex B. must increase adolescents' motivation to engage in safe sex C. must change perceptions about peer norms and attitudes D. must reduce adolescents' likelihood of having sex

black teen

Which of the following adolescents is more likely to move toward intercourse at an earlier age without as many intervening steps? A. Sotoko, an Asian American adolescent B. Miranda, a Latina adolescent C. Carrie, a Black adolescent D. Torrie, a White adolescent

It takes place in the boy's home on a weekday after school.

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

A boy's first sexual partner is likely to be someone he's in love with.

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

Jamie, a European-American female living in the suburbs

Who is the most likely, after becoming pregnant, to have an abortion? A. Jamie, a European-American female living in the suburbs B. Kimberly, a European-American female who dropped out of high school C. Dotty, an Black female who dropped out of high school D. Tara, an Black female living in poverty