Question 1

Which of the following is the most common sexual experience during adolescence?

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Question 2

Researchers have identified all of the following correlates of child sexual abuse that can be used to alert parents, teachers, or other caretakers of potential (but not certain) problems except

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Not all sexually abused children exhibit alterations in behavior, making it an unreliable correlate for identifying abuse.

Question 3

What percentage of American high school students reported having had their first sexual intercourse before the age of 13?

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 7% of American high school students reported having had their first sexual intercourse before the age of 13.

Question 4

What percentage of American teenagers report having had sex by age 19?

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Question 5

In which country does the highest percentage of adolescents become sexually active before the age of 15?

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According to a report by the World Health Organization, the United States has the highest percentage of adolescents who become sexually active before the age of 15 among the countries listed, with approximately 10% of adolescent girls and 12% of adolescent boys.

Question 6

All of the following are common behaviors of children ages 7 to 12 except

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Children ages 7 to 12 typically do not engage in highly involved sex play. While they may play games like "house" or "doctors", these activities do not usually involve explicit sexual behaviors.

Question 7

In the United States, the rates of adolescents having sexual intercourse by age ____

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Question 8

Research has found that modesty for most children regarding nudity in the presence of familiar people is

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Question 9

Between 2 and 10 years of age, children's sexual behaviors

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Children's sexual behaviors typically decrease between 2 and 10 years of age as they become more socialized and learn societal norms.

Question 10

A recent study reported that what percentage of girls between the ages of 14 and 19 in the United States are infected with at least one of the most common STDs.

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According to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 26% of girls between the ages of 14 and 19 in the United States are infected with at least one of the most common STDs.

Question 11

In the typical sequence in sexual development for most American youth, which occurs first?

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Erotic fantasies typically occur first in the sequence of sexual development for most American youth, often preceding physical sexual activities.

Question 12

All of the following are common behaviors of children ages 2 to 6 except

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While children ages 2 to 6 may exhibit uninhibited behavior and touch their own private parts, as well as others', they typically do not have a strong interest in sex play. This type of behavior usually emerges later in childhood.

Question 13

All f the following are some reasons for the initiation of intercourse in adolescent girls younger than 15 except

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While feelings of being grown up, curiosity, and peer pressure can be factors in adolescent girls initiating intercourse, neglect by parents is not typically a reason.

Question 14

Research indicates that rates of childhood sexual behavior peak at about age

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Research on childhood sexual behavior suggests that there is a peak in sexual behavior around the age of 5 years. This is a period when children are exploring their bodies and the differences between genders, often showing curiosity about their own and others' bodies in a way that is considered normal developmental behavior.

Question 15

Sexual attraction begins, on average, at

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Sexual attraction typically begins around the onset of puberty, which on average starts around 10 years of age.

Question 16

According to Masters, Johnson, and Kolodny, masturbation with fantasies serves all of the following useful purposes during adolescence except

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Masters, Johnson, and Kolodny did not mention anything about masturbation with fantasies instilling guilt for later having sexual intercourse before marriage. The other options were mentioned as useful purposes of masturbation during adolescence.

Question 17

Which of the following is not associated with sexual play in typically developing young children?

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Sexual play in typically developing young children is exploratory, light-hearted, and spontaneous. It may happen occasionally, under mutual agreement among participants, and usually occurs with children who are close in age. However, it should not involve feelings of fear, anger, or anxiety. If a child is feeling negative emotions during sexual play, it may be a sign of coercion or abuse and should be reported to a trusted adult immediately.

Question 18

Which of the following is associated with sex hormones?

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Sex hormones, such as testosterone and estrogen, are known to decrease thresholds for activation of brain pathways dealing with erotic content. This can lead to an increase in sexual desire and arousal. While sex hormones do form during puberty, this does not fully capture their association with erotic content. The other answer choices are not accurate descriptions of the association between sex hormones and erotic content.

Question 19

Which is an example of a primary sexual characteristic in puberty?

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Primary sexual characteristics are those that are directly involved in reproduction. Penis growth in males is a primary sexual characteristic as it is directly involved in reproduction. The other options listed are secondary sexual characteristics that develop during puberty but are not directly involved in reproduction.

Question 20

What percentage of American teenagers in grades 9 through report using condoms during intercourse?

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According to a survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2017, 63% of American high school students in grades 9-12 reported using condoms during their last sexual intercourse.

Quiz 15: The Development of Sexuality and Gender Identity