Question 1

The following is true about the timing of puberty in girls:

Accepted Answer

A)  Girls begin puberty at about age 12 or 13 
B)  Girls reach their full height by about age 18 
C)  Boys begin puberty about two years earlier than do girls 
D)  Boys tend to become interested in girls before girls begin noticing boys 
A)  Girls begin puberty at about age 12 or 13 
B)  Girls reach their full height by about age 18 
C)  Boys begin puberty about two years earlier than do girls 
D)  Boys tend to become interested in girls before girls begin noticing boys

Question 2

In about 90 percent of _____ cases,the body's immune system will clear up the virus within about two years.

Accepted Answer

A)  Human immunodeficiency virus 
B)  Scabies 
C)  Trichomoniasis 
D)  Human papillomavirus 
A)  Human immunodeficiency virus 
B)  Scabies 
C)  Trichomoniasis 
D)  Human papillomavirus

Question 3

Describe the rate of sexual activity occurring during adolescence. Discuss and compare the long-term effects for both males and females who become teen parents.

Accepted Answer

During adolescence, the rate of sexual a

Question 4

Adolescence usually extends from about age 8 to the late twenties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Early maturing girls are initially disadvantaged.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What are the negative effects of teen pregnancy for mother and child?

Accepted Answer

Teen pregnancy can have negative effects

Question 7

One of the categories of variables putting adolescents at risk for alcohol and other substance abuse include environmental factors. List and explain the other three categories cited in the text.

Accepted Answer

The other three categories of variables

Question 8

The _____ release testosterone-like hormones that attach themselves to receptor sites throughout the brain and directly influence the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine which play an important role in regulating mood and excitability.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pituitary glands 
B)  Adrenal glands 
C)  Thyroid 
D)  Prefrontal lobes 
A)  Pituitary glands 
B)  Adrenal glands 
C)  Thyroid 
D)  Prefrontal lobes

Question 9

By adulthood,the differences between early and late maturers become more pronounced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Discuss the pros and cons of providing sex education in the public schools.

Accepted Answer

Sex education in public schools has been

Question 11

From 2006 to 2010,_____ percent of female teens used no contraception during sexual intercourse.

Accepted Answer

A)  4 
B)  14 
C)  24 
D)  34 
A)  4 
B)  14 
C)  24 
D)  34

Question 12

______ for women involves a tubal ligation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sterilization 
B)  The pill 
C)  The condom 
D)  The diaphragm 
A)  Sterilization 
B)  The pill 
C)  The condom 
D)  The diaphragm

Question 13

A teenage client comes to you and tells you that his mother told him that if he didn't quit masturbating his hands would shrivel up and drop off. What do you tell this youngster?

Accepted Answer

It's important to understand that what y

Question 14

The tendency for people to generally grow taller and bigger than they did a century ago is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Secondary sex characteristics anomaly 
B)  Secular trend 
C)  Adrenal custom 
D)  Musculature precedence 
A)  Secondary sex characteristics anomaly 
B)  Secular trend 
C)  Adrenal custom 
D)  Musculature precedence

Question 15

Syphilis is much more deadly than gonorrhea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The contraceptive sponge appears to be more effective for women who have borne children than for those who have never borne children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

_____ consists of a thin patch of material that sticks to the skin and releases hormones into the body to prevent pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A)  NuvaRing 
B)  Depo-Provera 
C)  Implanon 
D)  Ortho Evra 
A)  NuvaRing 
B)  Depo-Provera 
C)  Implanon 
D)  Ortho Evra

Question 18

To what extent should contraceptives be made readily available to anyone who wants them?

Accepted Answer

Contraceptives should be made readily av

Question 19

Identify five of the most common sexually transmitted infections,relate their symptoms,describe their treatment,and formulate means of prevention.

Accepted Answer

Five of the most common sexually transmi

Question 20

Which of the following is true:

Accepted Answer

A)  Nocturnal emissions most commonly occur approximately once a week during the late teens 
B)  Nocturnal emissions continue up to the age of 40 
C)  Nocturnal emissions provide a natural means of relieving sexual tension 
D)  They are always accompanied by sexual dreams 
A)  Nocturnal emissions most commonly occur approximately once a week during the late teens 
B)  Nocturnal emissions continue up to the age of 40 
C)  Nocturnal emissions provide a natural means of relieving sexual tension 
D)  They are always accompanied by sexual dreams

The following is true about the timing of puberty in girls:

In about 90 percent of _____ cases,the body's immune system will clear up the virus within about two years.

Describe the rate of sexual activity occurring during adolescence. Discuss and compare the long-term effects for both males and females who become teen parents.

Adolescence usually extends from about age 8 to the late twenties.

Early maturing girls are initially disadvantaged.

What are the negative effects of teen pregnancy for mother and child?

One of the categories of variables putting adolescents at risk for alcohol and other substance abuse include environmental factors. List and explain the other three categories cited in the text.

The _____ release testosterone-like hormones that attach themselves to receptor sites throughout the brain and directly influence the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine which play an important role in regulating mood and excitability.

By adulthood,the differences between early and late maturers become more pronounced.

Discuss the pros and cons of providing sex education in the public schools.

From 2006 to 2010,_____ percent of female teens used no contraception during sexual intercourse.

______ for women involves a tubal ligation.

A teenage client comes to you and tells you that his mother told him that if he didn't quit masturbating his hands would shrivel up and drop off. What do you tell this youngster?

The tendency for people to generally grow taller and bigger than they did a century ago is called the:

Syphilis is much more deadly than gonorrhea.

The contraceptive sponge appears to be more effective for women who have borne children than for those who have never borne children.

_____ consists of a thin patch of material that sticks to the skin and releases hormones into the body to prevent pregnancy.

To what extent should contraceptives be made readily available to anyone who wants them?

Identify five of the most common sexually transmitted infections,relate their symptoms,describe their treatment,and formulate means of prevention.

Which of the following is true:

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Biological Development in Infancy and Childhood

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Social Development in Infancy and Childhood

Ethnocentrism and Racism

Psychological Development in Adolescence

Social Development in Adolescence

Gender,Gender Identity,Gender Expression,and Sexism

Biological Aspects of Young and Middle Adulthood

Psychological Aspects of Young and Middle Adulthood

Sociological Aspects of Young and Middle Adulthood

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Exam 6: Biological Development in Adolescence

The following is true about the timing of puberty in girls:

In about 90 percent of _____ cases,the body's immune system will clear up the virus within about two years.

Describe the rate of sexual activity occurring during adolescence. Discuss and compare the long-term effects for both males and females who become teen parents.

Adolescence usually extends from about age 8 to the late twenties.

Early maturing girls are initially disadvantaged.

What are the negative effects of teen pregnancy for mother and child?

One of the categories of variables putting adolescents at risk for alcohol and other substance abuse include environmental factors. List and explain the other three categories cited in the text.

The _____ release testosterone-like hormones that attach themselves to receptor sites throughout the brain and directly influence the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine which play an important role in regulating mood and excitability.

By adulthood,the differences between early and late maturers become more pronounced.

Discuss the pros and cons of providing sex education in the public schools.

From 2006 to 2010,_____ percent of female teens used no contraception during sexual intercourse.

______ for women involves a tubal ligation.

A teenage client comes to you and tells you that his mother told him that if he didn't quit masturbating his hands would shrivel up and drop off. What do you tell this youngster?

The tendency for people to generally grow taller and bigger than they did a century ago is called the:

Syphilis is much more deadly than gonorrhea.

The contraceptive sponge appears to be more effective for women who have borne children than for those who have never borne children.

_____ consists of a thin patch of material that sticks to the skin and releases hormones into the body to prevent pregnancy.

To what extent should contraceptives be made readily available to anyone who wants them?

Identify five of the most common sexually transmitted infections,relate their symptoms,describe their treatment,and formulate means of prevention.

Which of the following is true:

Introduction to Human Behavior and the Social Environment

Biological Development in Infancy and Childhood

Psychological Development in Infancy and Childhood

Social Development in Infancy and Childhood

Ethnocentrism and Racism

Psychological Development in Adolescence

Social Development in Adolescence

Gender,Gender Identity,Gender Expression,and Sexism

Biological Aspects of Young and Middle Adulthood

Psychological Aspects of Young and Middle Adulthood

Sociological Aspects of Young and Middle Adulthood

Sexual Orientation

Biological Aspects of Later Adulthood

Psychological Aspects of Later Adulthood

Sociological Aspects of Later Adulthood

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