Abstinence, Safe Sex, and Making Informed Decisions

Question 1

Which effects are benefits to staying abstinent? Check all that apply.eliminating the risk of contracting HIV and other STDsincreasing stresspreventing pregnancybuilding mutual respect among partners avoiding negative emotional consequences of sexual activityreducing the chance of endangering long-term goals

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eliminating the risk of contracting HIV and other STDs; preventing pregnancy; building mutual respect among partners; avoiding negative emotional consequences of sexual activity; reducing the chance of endangering long-term goals

Question 2

According to this passage, which statements about abstinence are true? Check all that apply.

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All teens are capable of abstinence.; A teen can choose abstinence again after having sex.; Abstinence is a healthy way of dealing with sexuality.; Abstinence includes not touching another person’s genitals.

Question 3

Gina is a friend of Nicole's. What advice should Gina give Nicole? Check all that apply.

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“You can still contract STDs even if you’re not engaging in sexual intercourse.”; “Is this something you’ve discussed with Anthony and are ready to do?”; “Being abstinent means avoiding all sexual activities, not just sex.”

Question 4

What would be the right way to support Jason? Check all that apply.

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Remind him of the importance of practicing safe sex despite being in a committed relationship.; Explain that sex has emotional consequences that he might not have been prepared for.; Explain that even though he has already had sex, it is ok to change his mind.; Suggest that he talk to a trusted adult.

Question 5

The CDC reports that the percentage of girls aged 15–19 who have had sex was 51% in 1988 and 44% in 2013, while the percentage of boys the same age was 60% in 1988 and 47% in 2013. Annie and Skylar have been dating for two years, but Annie wishes to remain abstinent. Lately, Skylar has been hinting that he would like to begin having sex. He tells Annie that it seems like most teenagers have had sex, and that more and more teenaged couples are doing it these days. How can Annie use the CDC data to evaluate Skylar's claims?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The percentage of both male and female teenagers who have had sex is it was previously, so it is that teenagers having sex is on the rise.: less than; The percentage of both male and female teenagers who have had sex is it was previously, so it is that teenagers having sex is on the rise.: false; The percentage of male and female teenagers who have had sex is half, so it is that most teenagers have had sex.: less than; The percentage of male and female teenagers who have had sex is half, so it is that most teenagers have had sex.: false; Annie should her decision to remain abstinent.: stay true to

Question 6

pillpatch✔ implantinjection

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✔ implant; The is a small, flexible rod inserted under a person’s skin that releases hormones to prevent fertilization.: implant; The is worn on a person’s outer body and releases hormones to prevent the ovaries from releasing eggs.: patch; The is a dome-shaped piece of rubber placed inside the vagina before sexual intercourse.: diaphragm; The is worn on the penis to block sperms from entering the vagina.: male condom

Question 7

pill✔ patchimplantinjection

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✔ patch

Question 8

sponge✔ diaphragmIUDmale condom

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✔ diaphragm

Question 9

spongecervical capspermicides✔ male condom

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✔ male condom

Question 10

Which statement best summarizes the effectiveness of condoms in preventing HIV infection?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Condoms are effective if used correctly and consistently.

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