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Everyone experiences a period of __________ during puberty.

A
little change
B
emotional and mental stability
C
reduced height and weight
D
rapid change
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When is the BEST time to be tested for HIV?

A
immediately after possible exposure
B
two to three weeks after possible exposure
C
approximately eight weeks after possible exposure to the virus
D
three months after possible exposure
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Which of the following statements about age of consent is NOT accurate?

A
It varies from state to state.
B
Violating it may result in a prison sentence.
C
Violating it may result in being tagged as a sex offender.
D
It is determined by the parents, not the government.
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Which statistic is consistent with the idea that parenting as a teen is more challenging than parenting later in life?

A
The risk of preeclampsia is twice as high in females over age 18.
B
It costs an average of $245,000 to raise a child to the age of 18.
C
Teen mothers have higher rates of depression than older mothers.
D
The percentage of married parents has decreased from 73 percent in 1960 to 46 percent today.
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Can a person be exposed to HIV by hugging or shaking hands with an infected person?

A
yes, because the virus can be transmitted through sweat
B
no, because none of the bodily fluids that carry the virus are on the surface of the skin
C
no, not if the skin is completely covered
D
yes, so you can't ever be too safe
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When is the BEST time to be treated for an STI?

A
Only after the symptoms of the STI begin to subside should a person seek treatment.
B
When a person starts treatment makes no difference for most STIs.
C
Only after first noticing a symptom of the STI should a person seek treatment.
D
A person should seek treatment the first moment he or she suspects having an STI.
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Which statement describes Down syndrome?

A
It is a chromosomal abnormality.
B
It causes individuals to be taller than average.
C
It can be passed to other siblings.
D
It is preventable by exercise and a healthy diet.
8

Which behavior is considered molestation?

A
sex with a minor
B
forced sex with a marriage partner
C
sex with a person who has passed out
D
forced sex with a person with a physical disability
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Which service is provided by the National Teen Dating Abuse Online Helpline?

A
free legal advice
B
emergency shelter
C
highly trained advocates
D
financial assistance
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This chart shows the poverty rate for families with single parents and those with married parents.

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A
They are more likely to afford college without student loans.
B
They are less likely to rely on reduced-cost school lunches.
C
They are more likely to live in middle-class neighborhoods.
D
They are less likely to have money for extracurricular activities.
13

Which is the correct order of events that occur during conception?

A
ovulation, implantation, fertilization, zygote formation
B
ovulation, fertilization, zygote formation, implantation
C
fertilization, ovulation, implantation, zygote formation
D
fertilization, zygote formation, implantation, ovulation
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Can a person be exposed to HIV by washing his or her clothes with the clothes of an infected person?

A
yes, because the virus stays active in anything it touches for a long period of time
B
yes, because the virus can live in any fluid
C
no, because laundry detergent kills the virus
D
no, because the virus is only contained in certain bodily fluids and survives for a limited time outside of the body
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Andrea's boss has been sexually harassing her at work. Which effect is most likely happening?

A
She is suffering from PTSD.
B
She is having trouble eating.
C
She is looking for a different job.
D
She is showing signs of physical harm.
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With the onset of puberty, boys and girls are apt to experience all of the following EXCEPT:

A
changes in muscle strength
B
facial acne
C
fewer growth spurts
D
body odor

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