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Abstinence, Safe Sex, and Making Informed Decisions Answers

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3

Which action is most helpful in preventing sexual involvement?

A
bringing condoms “just in case”
B
voicing personal boundaries
C
indicating that parents will be upset
D
suggesting that it is not the right time for a dating relationship
5

How do the pill and mini-pill provide protection against pregnancy?

T
They kill sperm.
T
They block sperm from reaching an egg.
T
They prevent the ovaries from releasing an egg.
T
They release progestin into the body to prevent fertilization.
6

Why are condoms a better option than birth control pills for protecting reproductive health?

A
Birth control pills have harmful side effects.
B
Condoms are less expensive.
C
Birth control pills require parental permissions.
D
Condoms help prevent STDs.
7

Which is an important consideration that a teen should think about before agreeing to have sex?

A
Sex can have negative health consequences.
B
A woman’s menstrual cycle usually comes once a month.
C
Condoms are an inexpensive barrier birth control method.
D
Sex is something that happens eventually.
8

Which best describes abstinence?

A
Saying no to oral sex.
B
Avoidance of sexual intercourse.
C
Declining to go on a date with another person.
D
Refusal to have sexual intercourse or engage in other sexual activity.
9

Which is an internal factor that may influence one’s decision to have sex?

A
boyfriend or girlfriend
B
religious beliefs
C
parental influence
D
desire for emotional intimacy
11

Which can result from healthy decisions about sex?

p
prevention of sexual assault
i
increased risk of unplanned pregnancy
i
increased incidence of mental health issues
a
avoidance of acquiring an STD
12

Which type of contraception is a barrier method of birth control?

A
intrauterine device
B
sponge
C
injection
D
patch
13

Which is a short-term goal related to maintaining reproductive and sexual health?

a
asking friends for advice
p
practicing refusal methods
o
occasionally using contraceptives
c
committing to being married before having children
14

Which can result from healthy decisions about sex?

A
prevention of sexual assault
B
increased risk of unplanned pregnancy
C
increased incidence of mental health issues
D
avoidance of acquiring an STD
16

How do the pill and mini-pill provide protection against pregnancy?

A
They kill sperm.
B
They block sperm from reaching an egg.
C
They prevent the ovaries from releasing an egg.
D
They release progestin into the body to prevent fertilization.
17

Which is a factor that acts as a barrier to making healthy decisions about relationships and sexual health?

A
a lack of knowledge
B
many structured activities
C
having a lot of information
D
no need for parental consent to receive some medical services
18

Which is an internal factor that may influence one’s decision to have sex?

A
boyfriend or girlfriend
B
religious beliefs
C
parental influence
D
desire for emotional intimacy
19

Which best describes abstinence?

A
Saying no to oral sex.
B
Avoidance of sexual intercourse.
C
Declining to go on a date with another person.
D
Refusal to have sexual intercourse or engage in other sexual activity.
20

Which statement is accurate regarding sexual activity?

A
Peers do not have much influence on sexual activity.
B
Dating an older person increases the chance of having sex.
C
Other teens are having more sex than most teenagers perceive.
D
Approximately 90 percent of teens have sex before age 16.

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