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Which is a common cognitive change that occurs during puberty?

A
reaching sexual maturity
B
thinking abstractly
C
increasing in height
D
lowering of self-esteem
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Which factor increases the risk of engaging in sexual activity as a teen?

A
dating younger people
B
having previous sexual activity
C
dressing with the latest fads in fashion
D
avoiding alcohol or drugs
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Which is an endocrine gland that primarily regulates puberty?

A
pituitary
B
pancreas
C
thyroid
D
thymus
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Which best describes abstinence?

A
refusing to date romantically
B
avoiding certain kinds of sexual activity
C
dating people who are able to consent to sex
D
refusing to engage in all forms of sexual activity
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Alexis is a high school student who practices abstinence. Based on this information, which statement comparing Alexis to her sexually active peers is most accurate?

A
She is more likely to abuse alcohol and mild drugs.
B
She is more likely to have many sexual relationships later in life.
C
She is more likely to graduate from high school and college.
D
She is more likely to date older people.
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Which shows the correct pathway of hormones within the body?

A
bloodstream, target cells, glands
B
target cells, glands, bloodstream
C
glands, bloodstream, target cells
D
target cells, bloodstream, glands
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Which changes occur in females during puberty?

A
Acne clears up.
B
The hips narrow.
C
Underarm hair grows.
D
Body hair thickens.
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Which change occurs only in males during puberty?

A
a deepening of the voice
B
a change in body odor
C
the appearance of pubic hair
D
the beginning of menstruation
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Which is a possible emotional consequence of engaging in sexual activity?

A
contracting AIDS or HIV
B
passing an STD to a partner
C
feeling bad about oneself
D
experiencing infertility
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Julia and her boyfriend practice abstinence and experience its many benefits. Which benefit is good for their emotional health?

A
reduced risk of STIs and STDs
B
no chance of pregnancy
C
greater overall reproductive health
D
less stress about unwanted pregnancies
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Which best describes sexual consent between two people?

A
verbally agreeing to a specific sexual activity on every occasion
B
saying yes to all forms of sexual activity one time
C
giving nonverbal clues that sexual activity is okay at any time
D
dating someone who is legally able to say yes to sexual activity
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Which is an emotional consequence of engaging in sexual activity as a teen?

A
greater risk of suicide
B
lower risk of skipping school
C
greater risk of getting someone pregnant
D
lower risk of being convicted of statutory rape
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Kris's boyfriend regularly pressures her to have sex. She wants to remain abstinent. Which is the best way for Kris to address this issue?

A
Break up with her boyfriend.
B
Stop going on group dates.
C
Avoid conversations about sex.
D
Agree to have sex after dating for a while longer.

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