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In communities and families that forbid adolescent sex, teenagers are:

A) not likely to receive medical care when they contract an STI.
B) likely to use condoms when they have sex.
C) not likely to spread STIs.
D) likely to have access to comprehensive sex education.

E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

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What variations in adolescent drug use are evident? Why?

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What evidence is there that teenagers today are sexually healthier than teenagers a few decades ago?

Seventeen-year-old Andrew failed several classes, lost his job, and spends most of his time sleeping on the couch. When his parents voice their disapproval, he replies, "Whatever." Andrew's response indicates:

In Western cultures the idea that a certain amount of adolescent rebellion is normal and perhaps even healthy reflects a:

Family closeness has four aspects: communication, support, _____, and control.

______ includes any deliberate self-harm that could have been lethal.

Only about one-fourth of adolescent lawbreakers are never caught.

A controlled nationwide study of sex education in the United States showed that whether an adolescent becomes sexually active depends largely on his or her _____, peers, and culture.

Luis was raised to believe that he is intelligent, skilled, and protected by his family. During adolescence, he will most likely exhibit _____ in self-confidence.

At age 17, Gage aspired to become a serious musician. His group of friends began to change as he grew closer to students with deep musical interests, and he drifted away from other friends who were more engaged in sports. This illustrates peer:

Which statement does NOT reflect how culture and gender influence drug use?

Mr. and Mrs. Cortina have discovered that their son has been skipping classes and cutting school with a group of boys. Which conclusion is MOST likely true?

Why might peers be an unreliable source of information about sex?

Bickering between parents and teenagers is most likely to:

Any disease transmitted through sexual contact is a(n) _____.

An acquaintance claims that he "fell in with the wrong crowd" in adolescence and as a result engaged in many delinquent activities he wouldn't have otherwise done. Evaluate this claim. Do adolescents actually "fall into the wrong crowd" or do they seek out friends with common interests? Do adolescents do things in crowds that they wouldn't do on their own?

The cultural norm of familism often:

Which problem shows no signs of abating?

When an adolescent suicide is well publicized and seems to make a strong impression on other adolescents in the community, adults must be alert to prevent ______.