Exam 13: Physical Development and Health in Adolescence

What is the rate of teen pregnancy in the United States as it compares to other industrialized countries?

__________ is becoming more socially acceptable in Western Europe and North America,which may account for higher rates of sexual activity among teens.

Some high schools in the United States are beginning the school day later and ending it in the evening. What research regarding circadian rhythms caused these schools to change their start and end time?

How do boys and girls whose development occurs earlier or later than expected feel about themselves?

Anthony's girlfriend has told him countless times that if he breaks up with her that she will kill herself. What is she likely to be suffering from?

What are common social factors of girls who are sexually active early?

Which hormone in males plays a critical role in the formation of male genitals prenatally and triggers the sequence of changes in primary and secondary sex characteristics at puberty?

Because of advanced joint development, early adolescent girls outperform boys in sports that require what skill?

Which STD now has a vaccine that is recommended for all girls ages 9-26?

Because of the greater likelihood of homosexual males having family members who are also homosexual, researchers now realize that at least in part, homosexuality has a __________ component.

Which type of sex education approach does the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Society for Adolescent Medicine claim are the most effective?

A child's __________ grow to adult size earlier than other parts of the body.