Question 1

Briefly describe the physical effects of eating disorders. What are some of the signs of anorexia and bulimia?

Accepted Answer

Eating disorders take a toll on the body

Question 2

Adolescents' circadian rhythms are in a

Accepted Answer

A)  early wake phase. 
B)  delayed phase preference. 
C)  lack of sleep preference. 
D)  decreased alertness phase. 
A)  early wake phase. 
B)  delayed phase preference. 
C)  lack of sleep preference. 
D)  decreased alertness phase.

Question 3

What percentage of adolescent girls in the United States will become pregnant at least once before they are 20 years of age?

Accepted Answer

A)  6% 
B)  18% 
C)  30% 
D)  49% 
A)  6% 
B)  18% 
C)  30% 
D)  49%

Question 4

What is the most frequently used illegal drug during adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A)  inhalants 
B)  cocaine 
C)  ecstasy 
D)  marijuana 
A)  inhalants 
B)  cocaine 
C)  ecstasy 
D)  marijuana

Question 5

Describe three social, psychological, or biological factors known to be correlated with teen pregnancy. Then, discuss how these factors may interrelate with one another in influencing prenatal care.

Accepted Answer

Students' responses to this essay could

Question 6

All of the following are factors related to later sexual activity during adolescence EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  good parental monitoring. 
B)  higher income. 
C)  religious affiliation. 
D)  living in a single-parent home. 
A)  good parental monitoring. 
B)  higher income. 
C)  religious affiliation. 
D)  living in a single-parent home.

Question 7

Among ninth graders who use alcohol and drugs, the preferred substances in rank order from "used the most" to "used the least" are

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, and inhalants. 
B)  alcohol, marijuana, inhalants, and cocaine. 
C)  marijuana, alcohol, cocaine, and inhalants. 
D)  marijuana, alcohol, inhalants, and cocaine. 
A)  alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, and inhalants. 
B)  alcohol, marijuana, inhalants, and cocaine. 
C)  marijuana, alcohol, cocaine, and inhalants. 
D)  marijuana, alcohol, inhalants, and cocaine.

Question 8

One recent national study found that __________ teen girls have an STD.

Accepted Answer

A)  one in four 
B)  two in five 
C)  one in ten 
D)  three in twenty 
A)  one in four 
B)  two in five 
C)  one in ten 
D)  three in twenty

Question 9

There is evidence that the protein ________ may play a role in initiating puberty.

Accepted Answer

A)  estradiol 
B)  testosterone 
C)  leptin 
D)  androgen 
A)  estradiol 
B)  testosterone 
C)  leptin 
D)  androgen

Question 10

What are the primary factors responsible for the onset of puberty?

Accepted Answer

A)  sex hormones and brain chemicals 
B)  sex hormones and genetics 
C)  brain chemicals and genetics 
D)  gonads and sex hormones 
A)  sex hormones and brain chemicals 
B)  sex hormones and genetics 
C)  brain chemicals and genetics 
D)  gonads and sex hormones

Question 11

Which of the following statements regarding sex education programs is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some people worry that teaching teens about contraception will give the message that premarital sex is acceptable. 
B)  Boys are more likely than girls to report that they have received formal education about contraception before their first intercourse. 
C)  Programs that teach about contraception and abstinence have been associated with slight delays in the onset of sexual activity. 
D)  Abstinence-only programs can only discuss how contraception can fail in preventing STDs or pregnancies. 
A)  Some people worry that teaching teens about contraception will give the message that premarital sex is acceptable. 
B)  Boys are more likely than girls to report that they have received formal education about contraception before their first intercourse. 
C)  Programs that teach about contraception and abstinence have been associated with slight delays in the onset of sexual activity. 
D)  Abstinence-only programs can only discuss how contraception can fail in preventing STDs or pregnancies.

Question 12

Who has the highest risk for being raped or sexually assaulted?

Accepted Answer

A)  18-year-old Ben, who is drinking at a fraternity party 
B)  25-year-old Sarah, who is hanging out with a guy in one of her classes 
C)  16-year-old Dee, who is drinking at a party with a classmate 
D)  21-year-old Towanda, who is watching a movie at home with her boyfriend 
A)  18-year-old Ben, who is drinking at a fraternity party 
B)  25-year-old Sarah, who is hanging out with a guy in one of her classes 
C)  16-year-old Dee, who is drinking at a party with a classmate 
D)  21-year-old Towanda, who is watching a movie at home with her boyfriend

Question 13

A nationwide survey conducted by Ventura et al. (2008) measured pregnancy rates and pregnancy outcomes among teens 15 to 19 years old. A major finding from this study is that

Accepted Answer

A)  abortions are more common in younger teens (15 to 17) than older teens (18 to 19). 
B)  the highest rate of live births in the sample was among white teen women. 
C)  most adolescent pregnancies result in live births. 
D)  pregnancy rates were not associated with race/ethnicity in younger teens (15 to 17). 
A)  abortions are more common in younger teens (15 to 17) than older teens (18 to 19). 
B)  the highest rate of live births in the sample was among white teen women. 
C)  most adolescent pregnancies result in live births. 
D)  pregnancy rates were not associated with race/ethnicity in younger teens (15 to 17).

Question 14

Discuss the phenomenon of teenage drinking, including associated risk factors and methods for reducing those risks.

Accepted Answer

Alcohol is the most commonly abused drug

Question 15

The teenage pregnancy rate has ________ since the 1990s.

Accepted Answer

A)  increased drastically 
B)  stayed the same 
C)  decreased 
D)  increased slightly 
A)  increased drastically 
B)  stayed the same 
C)  decreased 
D)  increased slightly

Question 16

What are the potential outcomes for the mothers, fathers, and children of teenage pregnancies?

Accepted Answer

Both mother and father may have poorer e

Question 17

Because puberty leads to a number of rapid physical changes, it also may also influence a teen's body image. In particular, _________ tend to add muscle mass and height and become more satisfied with their bodies, while ________ tend to add more fat tissue and become less satisfied with their bodies.

Accepted Answer

A)  boys; girls 
B)  younger teens; older teens 
C)  girls; boys 
D)  older teens; younger teens 
A)  boys; girls 
B)  younger teens; older teens 
C)  girls; boys 
D)  older teens; younger teens

Question 18

Which risk factors are associated with becoming a teen father?

Accepted Answer

A)  poverty 
B)  poor academic achievement (including dropping out) 
C)  drug use and delinquent activities 
D)  all of the above 
A)  poverty 
B)  poor academic achievement (including dropping out) 
C)  drug use and delinquent activities 
D)  all of the above

Question 19

What is the leading cause of death during adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A)  motor vehicle accidents 
B)  suicide 
C)  homicide 
D)  drug overdose 
A)  motor vehicle accidents 
B)  suicide 
C)  homicide 
D)  drug overdose

Question 20

12-year-old Hannah went to the doctor last week. The doctor prescribed antibiotics for Hannah, who most likely has

Accepted Answer

A)  chlamydia. 
B)  HIV. 
C)  gonorrhea. 
D)  pelvic inflammatory disease. 
A)  chlamydia. 
B)  HIV. 
C)  gonorrhea. 
D)  pelvic inflammatory disease.

Briefly describe the physical effects of eating disorders. What are some of the signs of anorexia and bulimia?

Adolescents' circadian rhythms are in a

What percentage of adolescent girls in the United States will become pregnant at least once before they are 20 years of age?

What is the most frequently used illegal drug during adolescence?

Describe three social, psychological, or biological factors known to be correlated with teen pregnancy. Then, discuss how these factors may interrelate with one another in influencing prenatal care.

All of the following are factors related to later sexual activity during adolescence EXCEPT

Among ninth graders who use alcohol and drugs, the preferred substances in rank order from "used the most" to "used the least" are

One recent national study found that __________ teen girls have an STD.

There is evidence that the protein ________ may play a role in initiating puberty.

What are the primary factors responsible for the onset of puberty?

Which of the following statements regarding sex education programs is FALSE?

Who has the highest risk for being raped or sexually assaulted?

A nationwide survey conducted by Ventura et al. (2008) measured pregnancy rates and pregnancy outcomes among teens 15 to 19 years old. A major finding from this study is that

Discuss the phenomenon of teenage drinking, including associated risk factors and methods for reducing those risks.

The teenage pregnancy rate has ________ since the 1990s.

What are the potential outcomes for the mothers, fathers, and children of teenage pregnancies?

Because puberty leads to a number of rapid physical changes, it also may also influence a teen's body image. In particular, _ tend to add muscle mass and height and become more satisfied with their bodies, while tend to add more fat tissue and become less satisfied with their bodies.

Which risk factors are associated with becoming a teen father?

What is the leading cause of death during adolescence?

12-year-old Hannah went to the doctor last week. The doctor prescribed antibiotics for Hannah, who most likely has

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Briefly describe the physical effects of eating disorders. What are some of the signs of anorexia and bulimia?

Adolescents' circadian rhythms are in a

What percentage of adolescent girls in the United States will become pregnant at least once before they are 20 years of age?

What is the most frequently used illegal drug during adolescence?

Describe three social, psychological, or biological factors known to be correlated with teen pregnancy. Then, discuss how these factors may interrelate with one another in influencing prenatal care.

All of the following are factors related to later sexual activity during adolescence EXCEPT

Among ninth graders who use alcohol and drugs, the preferred substances in rank order from "used the most" to "used the least" are

One recent national study found that __________ teen girls have an STD.

There is evidence that the protein ________ may play a role in initiating puberty.

What are the primary factors responsible for the onset of puberty?

Which of the following statements regarding sex education programs is FALSE?

Who has the highest risk for being raped or sexually assaulted?

A nationwide survey conducted by Ventura et al. (2008) measured pregnancy rates and pregnancy outcomes among teens 15 to 19 years old. A major finding from this study is that

Discuss the phenomenon of teenage drinking, including associated risk factors and methods for reducing those risks.

The teenage pregnancy rate has ________ since the 1990s.

What are the potential outcomes for the mothers, fathers, and children of teenage pregnancies?

Which risk factors are associated with becoming a teen father?

What is the leading cause of death during adolescence?

12-year-old Hannah went to the doctor last week. The doctor prescribed antibiotics for Hannah, who most likely has

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