Deck 9: Moving Into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence
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Deck 9: Moving Into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence
1
Concerning identity, foreclosure is to achievement as
A)part is to whole.
B)others is to self.
C)black is to white.
D)social is to withdrawn.
A)part is to whole.
B)others is to self.
C)black is to white.
D)social is to withdrawn.
B
2
The existence of ____ provides evidence that attaining achievement status is not necessarily permanent.
A)the personal fable
B)adolescent egocentrism
C)the foreclosure stage
D)the moratorium stage
A)the personal fable
B)adolescent egocentrism
C)the foreclosure stage
D)the moratorium stage
D
3
While in the ____ identity status stage, a person is examining numerous alternatives but finds none totally satisfactory.
A)diffusion
B)moratorium
C)foreclosure
D)achievement
A)diffusion
B)moratorium
C)foreclosure
D)achievement
B
4
When asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" ten-year-old Sanjay says, "My dad says I should be a doctor, so I guess that's what I'll be." According to Marcia, Sanjay is best thought of as being in a state of identity
A)diffusion.
B)moratorium.
C)foreclosure.
D)achievement.
A)diffusion.
B)moratorium.
C)foreclosure.
D)achievement.
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5
In the ____ stage of identity status, an individual is overwhelmed yet does little to accomplish the task of identity formation.
A)diffusion
B)moratorium
C)foreclosure
D)achievement
A)diffusion
B)moratorium
C)foreclosure
D)achievement
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6
According to Erikson, a teenager is most likely to achieve his or her identity by
A)becoming more egocentric.
B)using learned helplessness.
C)becoming crystallized.
D)using hypothetical reasoning skills.
A)becoming more egocentric.
B)using learned helplessness.
C)becoming crystallized.
D)using hypothetical reasoning skills.
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7
Adolescent egocentrism is characterized by excessive
A)convergence.
B)achievement.
C)self-absorption.
D)depression.
A)convergence.
B)achievement.
C)self-absorption.
D)depression.
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8
The attitudes, behaviors, and values that we believe make us unique individuals are called our
A)self-esteem.
B)self-recognition.
C)self-efficacy.
D)self-concept.
A)self-esteem.
B)self-recognition.
C)self-efficacy.
D)self-concept.
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9
Which statement best describes the thought process underlying adolescent egocentrism?
A)Adolescents cannot believe that others have different perspectives than them.
B)Adolescents are much more interested in their own feelings than those of others.
C)Adolescents believe that everyone is ignoring them.
D)Adolescents tend to do whatever their parents say.
A)Adolescents cannot believe that others have different perspectives than them.
B)Adolescents are much more interested in their own feelings than those of others.
C)Adolescents believe that everyone is ignoring them.
D)Adolescents tend to do whatever their parents say.
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10
Which identity status occurs after an individual has explored several options and has made a deliberate decision?
A)diffusion
B)moratorium
C)foreclosure
D)achievement
A)diffusion
B)moratorium
C)foreclosure
D)achievement
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11
After exploring a number of career options, Antonio chooses to become an accountant. According to Marcia, what level of identity status is Antonio exhibiting?
A)diffusion
B)moratorium
C)foreclosure
D)achievement
A)diffusion
B)moratorium
C)foreclosure
D)achievement
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12
Marlin wants to learn more about identity formation in adolescents. Given this interest, he would be best served by reading the works of
A)Erikson.
B)Ainsworth.
C)Piaget.
D)Gibson.
A)Erikson.
B)Ainsworth.
C)Piaget.
D)Gibson.
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13
Which individual is exhibiting a moratorium in the process of developing an identity?
A)Greg, who refuses to consider different career paths
B)Jan, who is doing what her parents want her to do
C)Cindy, who has changed careers several times
D)Bobby, who has been in the same career for 25 years
A)Greg, who refuses to consider different career paths
B)Jan, who is doing what her parents want her to do
C)Cindy, who has changed careers several times
D)Bobby, who has been in the same career for 25 years
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14
When Seuss is asked what she wants to do with her life, she says, "My parents really want me to be an author, so I'm going to be an author." In doing so, Seuss is exhibiting which type of identity status, according to Marcia?
A)diffusion
B)moratorium
C)foreclosure
D)achievement
A)diffusion
B)moratorium
C)foreclosure
D)achievement
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15
Abby is 16, and Andy is 5. Both exhibit egocentrism. How is this egocentrism most likely to differ between them?
A)Andy is going to exhibit more self-interest.
B)Abby has reached achievement in most areas.
C)Abby knows that other people have different perspectives than her own.
D)Andy is more likely to exhibit the illusion of vulnerability.
A)Andy is going to exhibit more self-interest.
B)Abby has reached achievement in most areas.
C)Abby knows that other people have different perspectives than her own.
D)Andy is more likely to exhibit the illusion of vulnerability.
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16
Erikson hypothesized that adolescents achieve an identity by
A)doing only what their parents tell them to do.
B)testing a few identities to see which one fits them best.
C)unconsciously relying on their genetic makeup
D)simply progressing naturally from their preteen years.
A)doing only what their parents tell them to do.
B)testing a few identities to see which one fits them best.
C)unconsciously relying on their genetic makeup
D)simply progressing naturally from their preteen years.
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17
Brita is a junior interested in majoring in English literature, philosophy, biotechnology, or European history. While she likes all of these majors, she is not sure which one to choose. According to Marcia, Brita would best be classified as being in the ____ level of identity status with regard to her major.
A)diffusion
B)foreclosure
C)moratorium
D)achievement
A)diffusion
B)foreclosure
C)moratorium
D)achievement
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18
Sixteen-year-old Paris's motto is, "It's all about me!" This belief fits well with the concept of adolescent
A)egocentrism.
B)learned helplessness.
C)secular growth.
D)foreclosure.
A)egocentrism.
B)learned helplessness.
C)secular growth.
D)foreclosure.
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19
According to Erikson, the key adolescent crisis involves
A)generativity versus stagnation.
B)intimacy versus isolation.
C)identity versus role confusion.
D)integrity versus despair.
A)generativity versus stagnation.
B)intimacy versus isolation.
C)identity versus role confusion.
D)integrity versus despair.
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20
A(n)____ identity status is based largely on the input of adults (i.e., parents, role models).
A)diffusion
B)moratorium
C)foreclosure
D)achievement
A)diffusion
B)moratorium
C)foreclosure
D)achievement
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21
Which statement indicates that Margareta is in the initial stage of ethnic identity development?
A)"Who cares if I am Latino?"
B)"My ancestors were in America before white settlers."
C)"I am Hispanic and proud of it."
D)"I would like to go to the fair because it features dancers from my family's heritage."
A)"Who cares if I am Latino?"
B)"My ancestors were in America before white settlers."
C)"I am Hispanic and proud of it."
D)"I would like to go to the fair because it features dancers from my family's heritage."
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22
Gayord sets random rules for his children to follow and enforces them without explanation. This parenting style will most likely result in Gayord's teenage children displaying a(n)____ identity status.
A)diffusion
B)foreclosure
C)moratorium
D)achievement
A)diffusion
B)foreclosure
C)moratorium
D)achievement
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23
Which parents are most likely to raise a teenager with high achievement status?
A)Kate and Allie, who encourage autonomy in their children
B)Ward and June, who encourage conformity in their children
C)Ozzie and Harriet, who discourage experimentation in their children
D)George and Jane, who continue to strictly enforce childhood rules
A)Kate and Allie, who encourage autonomy in their children
B)Ward and June, who encourage conformity in their children
C)Ozzie and Harriet, who discourage experimentation in their children
D)George and Jane, who continue to strictly enforce childhood rules
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24
The phenomenon whereby an individual believes that he or she is like an actor on a stage, who is under constant watch by others, is referred to as
A)the personal fable.
B)the imaginary audience.
C)learned helplessness.
D)diffusion status.
A)the personal fable.
B)the imaginary audience.
C)learned helplessness.
D)diffusion status.
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25
Hantaywee is Native American and has absolutely no interest in learning anything about her family's Navajo culture. Hantaywee is most likely to
A)have authoritative parents.
B)have higher self-esteem than most of her peers.
C)be a young adolescent.
D)have a well-developed ethnic identity.
A)have authoritative parents.
B)have higher self-esteem than most of her peers.
C)be a young adolescent.
D)have a well-developed ethnic identity.
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26
Which statement best exemplifies the second phase of ethnic identity achievement?
A)"I don't need to listen to the tape on Scottish legends."
B)"I feel a strong sense of Scottish heritage."
C)"I don't want to be considered a Scottish American; I just want to be an American."
D)"I wonder what kinds of events take place at a festival celebrating Scottish heritage."
A)"I don't need to listen to the tape on Scottish legends."
B)"I feel a strong sense of Scottish heritage."
C)"I don't want to be considered a Scottish American; I just want to be an American."
D)"I wonder what kinds of events take place at a festival celebrating Scottish heritage."
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27
Ford is considering driving his car onto a lake that appears to be frozen, but may not be safe. He thinks to himself, "Only dummies fall through the ice in their cars, and I am no dummy, so I will drive on the ice even though I am not sure it's safe." Ford's decision best exemplifies the concept of
A)an imaginary audience.
B)a personal fable.
C)an illusion of invulnerability.
D)learned helplessness.
A)an imaginary audience.
B)a personal fable.
C)an illusion of invulnerability.
D)learned helplessness.
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28
What is the best description of the relationship between strength of ethnic identity and self-esteem?
A)spurious correlation
B)positive correlation
C)negative correlation
D)no correlation
A)spurious correlation
B)positive correlation
C)negative correlation
D)no correlation
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29
About one-_____ of adolescents/young adults living in the United States are members of an ethnic minority group.
A)half
B)third
C)quarter
D)fifth
A)half
B)third
C)quarter
D)fifth
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30
Based on past research, one would predict that a strong association with American culture would have the most detrimental effects on the ethnic self-concept of
A)Selena, who is Latino American.
B)Chang, who is Asian American.
C)Naomi, who is African American.
D)Ola, who is European American.
A)Selena, who is Latino American.
B)Chang, who is Asian American.
C)Naomi, who is African American.
D)Ola, who is European American.
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31
Learning about one's culture and heritage sets the foundation for a person's ____ identity.
A)ethnic
B)crystallized
C)index
D)imaginary
A)ethnic
B)crystallized
C)index
D)imaginary
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32
Jerry is upset because his comedy partner, Dean, just broke up with him. When his parents attempt to console Jerry, he tells them, "It's no use-you couldn't possibly know how I feel. No one knows how I feel!" Jerry's statement is an example of
A)an imaginary audience.
B)a personal fable.
C)moratorium.
D)learned helplessness.
A)an imaginary audience.
B)a personal fable.
C)moratorium.
D)learned helplessness.
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33
The belief that misfortunes only happen to others is referred to as the illusion of
A)foreclosure.
B)helplessness.
C)crystallization.
D)invulnerability.
A)foreclosure.
B)helplessness.
C)crystallization.
D)invulnerability.
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34
Aniston's decision to stay home from school because she thinks everyone will notice a pimple she recently discovered on her chin serves as an excellent example of
A)an imaginary audience.
B)role confusion.
C)a personal fable.
D)hypothetical-deductive thinking.
A)an imaginary audience.
B)role confusion.
C)a personal fable.
D)hypothetical-deductive thinking.
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35
The emphasis in the second phase of ethnic identity formation is on
A)exploring one's heritage.
B)moving away from one's heritage.
C)finding a new heritage.
D)developing a distinct ethnic self-concept.
A)exploring one's heritage.
B)moving away from one's heritage.
C)finding a new heritage.
D)developing a distinct ethnic self-concept.
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36
Which statement best indicates that a teenager is in the third stage of ethnic identity development?
A)"I am curious about where my ancestors lived."
B)"I'll think about my ethnicity when I am older."
C)"I see myself as a Dutch-Asian American."
D)"I need to match my identity to that of all others in my ethnic group."
A)"I am curious about where my ancestors lived."
B)"I'll think about my ethnicity when I am older."
C)"I see myself as a Dutch-Asian American."
D)"I need to match my identity to that of all others in my ethnic group."
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37
The third phase of ethnic identity achievement involves
A)creating a distinct ethnic self-concept.
B)rejecting one's heritage.
C)deciding to not explore one's ethnic roots.
D)wondering about one's ethnic heritage.
A)creating a distinct ethnic self-concept.
B)rejecting one's heritage.
C)deciding to not explore one's ethnic roots.
D)wondering about one's ethnic heritage.
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38
Twenty-year-old Talisker immigrated to the United States from Scotland at age 12. What is his most likely ethnic identity?
A)He has no ethnic identity.
B)He sees himself exclusively as an American.
C)He continues to see himself as a Scot.
D)He thinks like an American and acts like a Scot.
A)He has no ethnic identity.
B)He sees himself exclusively as an American.
C)He continues to see himself as a Scot.
D)He thinks like an American and acts like a Scot.
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39
The defining feature of the personal fable is a feeling of
A)superiority.
B)uniqueness.
C)helplessness.
D)diffusion.
A)superiority.
B)uniqueness.
C)helplessness.
D)diffusion.
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40
Jinfa was born in the United States. His father is African and his mother is Japanese. If he is in the third state of ethnic identity development, he would most likely consider himself as an
A)American.
B)African American.
C)Japanese.
D)American with roots in both Africa and Japan.
A)American.
B)African American.
C)Japanese.
D)American with roots in both Africa and Japan.
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41
Teenagers are less likely to engage in sexual activity when parents
A)actively encourage sexual activity.
B)monitor their activities.
C)remain emotionally detached.
D)encourage independence.
A)actively encourage sexual activity.
B)monitor their activities.
C)remain emotionally detached.
D)encourage independence.
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42
Which group of adolescents report that they are usually happy?
A)None
B)Only those adolescents in Western nations
C)Only those adolescents in Eastern nations
D)Most adolescents around the world
A)None
B)Only those adolescents in Western nations
C)Only those adolescents in Eastern nations
D)Most adolescents around the world
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43
Why do Asian-American and Latino-American teens tend to begin dating at a later age than European-American teens?
A)fewer available partners
B)stronger family ties
C)less disposable income
D)greater need for social isolation
A)fewer available partners
B)stronger family ties
C)less disposable income
D)greater need for social isolation
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44
Consider the following factors: doing well in school, having parents who discipline, and being liked by one's peers. How many contribute to an adolescent's level of self-esteem?
A)none
B)one
C)two
D)three
A)none
B)one
C)two
D)three
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45
Which sexually transmitted disease is caused by a viral infection?
A)herpes
B)chlamydia
C)syphilis
D)gonorrhea
A)herpes
B)chlamydia
C)syphilis
D)gonorrhea
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46
Cross-cultural studies of adolescent self-perception indicate that
A)most teenagers feel good about themselves.
B)teenagers in industrialized nations have the highest rate of self-dissatisfaction.
C)females feel significantly better about themselves than males.
D)most teenagers feel bad about themselves.
A)most teenagers feel good about themselves.
B)teenagers in industrialized nations have the highest rate of self-dissatisfaction.
C)females feel significantly better about themselves than males.
D)most teenagers feel bad about themselves.
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47
The text characterized the notion of adolescence being a time of great "storm and stress" as a
A)trend.
B)fact.
C)myth.
D)certainty.
A)trend.
B)fact.
C)myth.
D)certainty.
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48
Who is most likely to have the highest self-esteem?
A)A four-year-old
B)An eight-year-old
C)A 12-year-old
D)A 16-year-old
A)A four-year-old
B)An eight-year-old
C)A 12-year-old
D)A 16-year-old
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49
Which elementary-school-age child would likely have the highest level of self-esteem?
A)Ruby, who is African American
B)Opal, who is European American
C)Topaz, who is Hispanic American
D)As ethnicity does not impact self-esteem, all these children would have the same level of self-esteem.
A)Ruby, who is African American
B)Opal, who is European American
C)Topaz, who is Hispanic American
D)As ethnicity does not impact self-esteem, all these children would have the same level of self-esteem.
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50
Which best summarizes research findings about the development of self-esteem?
A)Boys tend to have lower self-esteem than girls.
B)School transitions appear to have little impact on self-esteem.
C)Developmental changes in self-esteem vary by domain.
D)Boys have higher levels of self-esteem than girls across all domains.
A)Boys tend to have lower self-esteem than girls.
B)School transitions appear to have little impact on self-esteem.
C)Developmental changes in self-esteem vary by domain.
D)Boys have higher levels of self-esteem than girls across all domains.
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51
Nicholas and Alexandra are typical American teenagers. How would their descriptions concerning their first sexual experience most likely differ?
A)Nicholas would be more likely to describe his first partner as someone that he loves.
B)Nicholas would be more likely to feel guilty about his first sexual experience.
C)Alexandra's peers would be more likely to express some disapproval concerning her behavior.
D)Alexandra would be more likely to view the experience in terms of recreation rather than romance.
A)Nicholas would be more likely to describe his first partner as someone that he loves.
B)Nicholas would be more likely to feel guilty about his first sexual experience.
C)Alexandra's peers would be more likely to express some disapproval concerning her behavior.
D)Alexandra would be more likely to view the experience in terms of recreation rather than romance.
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52
Which adolescent would likely have the highest level of self-esteem?
A)Cheyenne, who is African American
B)Reba, who is European American
C)Barbara Ann, who is Hispanic American
D)As ethnicity does not impact self-esteem, all of these adolescents would have similar levels of self-esteem.
A)Cheyenne, who is African American
B)Reba, who is European American
C)Barbara Ann, who is Hispanic American
D)As ethnicity does not impact self-esteem, all of these adolescents would have similar levels of self-esteem.
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53
In individuals from ethnic minority groups, identification with the mainstream culture
A)cannot be accomplished without losing a sense of one's own ethnic group.
B)sometimes strengthens one's own ethnic identity and sometimes weakens it.
C)leads to rejection by one's peers.
D)results in a significant loss in self-esteem.
A)cannot be accomplished without losing a sense of one's own ethnic group.
B)sometimes strengthens one's own ethnic identity and sometimes weakens it.
C)leads to rejection by one's peers.
D)results in a significant loss in self-esteem.
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54
A child who believes that he or she is good at science will most likely
A)perform well at science.
B)have a positive academic self-concept concerning science.
C)hold a positive academic self-concept toward all academic domains.
D)have an extremely differentiated self-concept.
A)perform well at science.
B)have a positive academic self-concept concerning science.
C)hold a positive academic self-concept toward all academic domains.
D)have an extremely differentiated self-concept.
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55
The drop in self-esteem often found when children first enter middle school appears to be due to
A)the acquisition of concrete operational thinking.
B)peer comparisons.
C)changes in ethnic identity.
D)the illusion of invulnerability.
A)the acquisition of concrete operational thinking.
B)peer comparisons.
C)changes in ethnic identity.
D)the illusion of invulnerability.
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56
Which statement concerning self-esteem is true?
A)Adolescents' levels of self-esteem do not vary by context.
B)Parental rules lead to lower levels of self-esteem in adolescents.
C)Levels of parental affection are inversely related to self-esteem levels in adolescents.
D)A harmonious child-parent relationship tends to lead to higher levels of self- esteem in adolescents.
A)Adolescents' levels of self-esteem do not vary by context.
B)Parental rules lead to lower levels of self-esteem in adolescents.
C)Levels of parental affection are inversely related to self-esteem levels in adolescents.
D)A harmonious child-parent relationship tends to lead to higher levels of self- esteem in adolescents.
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57
Which statement concerning ethnic identity development is true?
A)A sense of ethnic identity does not appear to correlate to school performance.
B)Identification with a mainstream culture weakens one's ethnic identity.
C)Ethnic identity may change as new generations acculturate to the mainstream culture.
D)Biracial identities do not exist in our modern-day world.
A)A sense of ethnic identity does not appear to correlate to school performance.
B)Identification with a mainstream culture weakens one's ethnic identity.
C)Ethnic identity may change as new generations acculturate to the mainstream culture.
D)Biracial identities do not exist in our modern-day world.
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58
As a typical American teen, Ralph is most likely to describe his first sex partner as
A)his love.
B)a casual date.
C)a stranger.
D)his steady girlfriend.
A)his love.
B)a casual date.
C)a stranger.
D)his steady girlfriend.
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59
James is a typical adolescent. You would expect that he
A)does not feel loved by his parents.
B)relies on his parents for advice.
C)has low self-esteem.
D)is conflicted with regard to gender identity.
A)does not feel loved by his parents.
B)relies on his parents for advice.
C)has low self-esteem.
D)is conflicted with regard to gender identity.
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60
When Molly hears that several people in her geometry class think she's great, it is likely to
A)increase her self-esteem.
B)decrease her self-esteem.
C)have no effect on her self-esteem.
D)alter her ethnic identity.
A)increase her self-esteem.
B)decrease her self-esteem.
C)have no effect on her self-esteem.
D)alter her ethnic identity.
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61
Which of these STDs is caused by bacteria?
A)genital herpes
B)HIV
C)hepatitis B
D)gonorrhea
A)genital herpes
B)HIV
C)hepatitis B
D)gonorrhea
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62
Young adults are especially susceptible to acquiring AIDS because compared to older adults, they are
A)more likely to be homosexual.
B)more likely to use intravenous drugs.
C)less likely to engage in unprotected sex.
D)less likely to possess functional immune systems.
A)more likely to be homosexual.
B)more likely to use intravenous drugs.
C)less likely to engage in unprotected sex.
D)less likely to possess functional immune systems.
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63
About ____ percent of male and female teenagers identify themselves as gay or lesbian.
A)one
B)five
C)15
D)20
A)one
B)five
C)15
D)20
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64
Twenty-one-year-old Martina lists her sexual orientation as "lesbian." Given the current state of research on the origins of sexual orientation, which statement is most likely to be true?
A)Martina probably had a close female relative (e.g., aunt, mother)who was also a lesbian.
B)Martina's brothers are "at risk" for being homosexual.
C)Martina is likely attracted to several women.
D)The exact origin of Martina's sexual orientation is unknown.
A)Martina probably had a close female relative (e.g., aunt, mother)who was also a lesbian.
B)Martina's brothers are "at risk" for being homosexual.
C)Martina is likely attracted to several women.
D)The exact origin of Martina's sexual orientation is unknown.
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65
Which STD is most prevalent in the United States?
A)HIV
B)genital herpes
C)gonorrhea
D)chlamydia
A)HIV
B)genital herpes
C)gonorrhea
D)chlamydia
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66
Which factor is thought to increase the risk of a male or female perpetrating dating violence?
A)having a brother
B)having parents whose discipline is harsh or inconsistent
C)being depression
D)being popular among same-age peers
A)having a brother
B)having parents whose discipline is harsh or inconsistent
C)being depression
D)being popular among same-age peers
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67
A major theme of most date rape prevention workshops encourages participants to
A)establish good communication about sex.
B)avoid sexual relationships.
C)take on traditional sex roles.
D)be passive as an attack is occurring.
A)establish good communication about sex.
B)avoid sexual relationships.
C)take on traditional sex roles.
D)be passive as an attack is occurring.
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68
In a study on a prevention program designed to reduce dating abuse, investigators measured several factors known to influence the odds that teens are abused while dating. One of these factors is
A)inflated self-esteem
B)a traditional family structure
C)interpersonal conflict resolution skills
D)early academic success
A)inflated self-esteem
B)a traditional family structure
C)interpersonal conflict resolution skills
D)early academic success
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69
Statistically speaking, who has the lowest risk of teenage pregnancy?
A)Holly, who is African American
B)Molly, who is Hispanic American
C)Polly, who is European American
D)The risk for all is the same as ethnicity is unrelated to teen pregnancy rates.
A)Holly, who is African American
B)Molly, who is Hispanic American
C)Polly, who is European American
D)The risk for all is the same as ethnicity is unrelated to teen pregnancy rates.
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70
Results from a study evaluating a dating abuse prevention program indicate that teens in the treatment condition
A)showed an increase in their conflict resolution skills.
B)were less accepting of dating abuse.
C)experienced changes in their perceptions of the consequences of abuse.
D)were less likely to date others.
A)showed an increase in their conflict resolution skills.
B)were less accepting of dating abuse.
C)experienced changes in their perceptions of the consequences of abuse.
D)were less likely to date others.
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71
The main purpose of the Families for Safe Dates program is to reduce
A)homosexual behavior.
B)teen pregnancy.
C)dating abuse.
D)drunk driving.
A)homosexual behavior.
B)teen pregnancy.
C)dating abuse.
D)drunk driving.
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72
While there are different types of dating violence, threats always qualify as ____ violence.
A)emotional
B)physical
C)sexual
D)spiritual
A)emotional
B)physical
C)sexual
D)spiritual
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73
Which statement is true?
A)HIV typically leads to AIDS.
B)AIDS typically leads to HIV.
C)HIV and AIDS are the same disorder.
D)AIDS and HIV are unrelated.
A)HIV typically leads to AIDS.
B)AIDS typically leads to HIV.
C)HIV and AIDS are the same disorder.
D)AIDS and HIV are unrelated.
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74
About one in ____ adolescent American girls becomes pregnant each year.
A)three
B)four
C)five
D)six
A)three
B)four
C)five
D)six
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75
Which statement concerning the origins of sexual orientation is true?
A)A "lesbian gene" has been found.
B)Lesbian attraction to other females tends to occur later than gay male same-sex attraction.
C)Gay males tend to reject anything that they classify as "feminine."
D)Interest in the same sex tends to occur much later in males.
A)A "lesbian gene" has been found.
B)Lesbian attraction to other females tends to occur later than gay male same-sex attraction.
C)Gay males tend to reject anything that they classify as "feminine."
D)Interest in the same sex tends to occur much later in males.
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76
Sixteen-year-old Karl has recently identified himself as gay. Which statement is most likely to be true?
A)Karl had a domineering mother.
B)Karl was the eldest child who took responsibility for his siblings.
C)Karl had a weak father.
D)Karl may begin to show interest in gender-atypical behaviors.
A)Karl had a domineering mother.
B)Karl was the eldest child who took responsibility for his siblings.
C)Karl had a weak father.
D)Karl may begin to show interest in gender-atypical behaviors.
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77
Who has the least effective plan for decreasing the probability of teenage pregnancy in a school population?
A)Ira, who says, "We need to convince our young people that teenage pregnancy can happen to them."
B)Denise, who says, "Teenage women should be more informed about how difficult it is to be a teenage parent."
C)Afi, who says, "We must do a better job of informing our students about contraception."
D)Dmitri, who says, "To eliminate teenage pregnancy, we must limit access to contraceptives."
A)Ira, who says, "We need to convince our young people that teenage pregnancy can happen to them."
B)Denise, who says, "Teenage women should be more informed about how difficult it is to be a teenage parent."
C)Afi, who says, "We must do a better job of informing our students about contraception."
D)Dmitri, who says, "To eliminate teenage pregnancy, we must limit access to contraceptives."
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78
The "Families for Safe Dates" program can best be described as a
A)family-based prevention program designed to limit dating abuse.
B)chaperone program designed to limit dating abuse.
C)school-based prevention program that involves parents to limit dating abuse.
D)parent education program designed to limit dating abuse.
A)family-based prevention program designed to limit dating abuse.
B)chaperone program designed to limit dating abuse.
C)school-based prevention program that involves parents to limit dating abuse.
D)parent education program designed to limit dating abuse.
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79
The most effective pregnancy prevention programs focus
A)exclusively on abstinence.
B)exclusively on teaching about biological reproduction.
C)exclusively on teaching about responsible sexual behavior.
D)on abstinence, reproductive education, and sexual responsibility.
A)exclusively on abstinence.
B)exclusively on teaching about biological reproduction.
C)exclusively on teaching about responsible sexual behavior.
D)on abstinence, reproductive education, and sexual responsibility.
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80
Rape prevention guidelines suggest that in order to reduce the risk of rape, one should
A)struggle, but not scream, when threatened or attacked.
B)keep one's sexual desires private.
C)avoid using drugs with someone you are not interested in.
D)not dress up or try to look nice when going out.
A)struggle, but not scream, when threatened or attacked.
B)keep one's sexual desires private.
C)avoid using drugs with someone you are not interested in.
D)not dress up or try to look nice when going out.
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