Fam 253 Chp 8 Questions and Answers
What is true of teenage pregnancy rates? - Answer-Teen birth rates in the US have declined
since the 1990s
Infant girls produce some estrogen from which of the following glands before puberty? -
Answer-Adrenal
At what age do children typically start asking q...
About what percent of American students in grades 9- 12 have engaged in heterosexual
intercourse? - Answer✔✔-50%
All of these statements are true regarding heterosexual intercourse EXCEPT: - Answer✔✔-Rates
of sexual intercourse among teens has been declining since 1988
What type of sexuality-related questions are the most common ones for children to ask first? -
Answer✔✔-Why do boys have a penis and girls have a vagina
Increased erections during puberty in males are due to rising levels of ____________. -
Answer✔✔-testosterone
What percentage of female teenagers reported using a contraceptive method the first time they
engaged in sexual intercourse? - Answer✔✔-80%
Research finds that more adolescent and young adult males masturbate than females. What is
one possible reason for this - Answer✔✔-Females may underreport their masturbation
Since the earlier Kinsey studies, how have rates of oral sex among teenagers changed? -
Answer✔✔-Rates of oral sex have increased
Even if they are prepared, the onset of puberty can be ___________ difficult for some children.
- Answer✔✔-physically, emotionally, and psychologically (all of these are correct)
Who is most likely to report engaging in oral sex? - Answer✔✔-a female high school student
from a wealthy family
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