Question 1

Cross-cultural studies show that the majority of teens worldwide are receiving adequate sexuality education.

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Cross-cultural studies have shown that the majority of teens worldwide do not receive comprehensive sexuality education. There are significant gaps in education regarding contraception, sexually transmitted infections, and sexual consent.

Question 2

Identify and discuss the types of sexual behaviors that are common in middle childhood through the preteen years. Be sure to include references to your text.

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Question 3

What does research show about genital touching during infancy and early childhood (ages 2 to 5)? Be sure to include information about frequency, motivation, etc.

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Question 4

Identify one example of a question children might ask at each of the following stages: (1) Ages 3 to5, (2) Ages 6 to 8, (3) Ages 9 to 12, (4) Ages 12 to 14 and (5) Ages15-17. Based on information from your text, how would parents be encouraged to respond to each question? You may use a paragraph or chart format.

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Question 5

List and discuss the four reasons given in your textbook related to parents' anxiety about talking with their children about sexuality.

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Question 6

The majority of parents and teachers prefer to have abstinence-only sexuality education be taught in schools.

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This statement is not entirely accurate. While some parents and teachers may prefer abstinence-only sexuality education, there is also a growing number of advocates for comprehensive sexuality education which covers not only abstinence but also information about contraception, STI prevention, and healthy relationships. Surveys and polls have shown that there is a divide in opinions on the best approach to sexuality education.

Question 7

Identify the three social factors discussed in your text that influence teens' sexuality. For each give an explanation of how it influences teens and a specific research finding for that influence.

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Question 8

Discuss the standard measures that are used to determine success of a sexuality program. What are the limitations of these measures? Name at least 2 other measures suggested by the author of your text related to the effects of sexuality education programs and why they are hard to measure.

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Question 9

Summarize the four goals of comprehensive sexuality education programs.

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Question 10

Assume you are hired to develop a questionnaire-based study of adolescents' sexual behaviors. What are some topics you would want to include and WHY? What are some problems you are likely to encounter in doing your research?

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Question 11

Sexuality education programs in Sweden typically include information about masturbation, contraception, pregnancy and childbirth starting at age 7.

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Sweden has a comprehensive sexuality education program that includes information about anatomy, sexual health, gender identity, relationships, and consent. The program starts at an early age and is age-appropriate, with information about masturbation, contraception, pregnancy, and childbirth included in the curriculum. However, the specific age at which this information is taught may vary depending on the region or municipality.

Question 12

Teen pregnancy rates across Europe are about the same as in the U.S.

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According to data from the European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights, teen pregnancy rates in Europe are lower than in the U.S. in general, with some countries having rates as low as 4.4 pregnancies per 1,000 girls aged 15-19 compared to the U.S. rate of 18.8 per 1,000. However, there are some countries in Europe where the rates are higher than the U.S.

Question 13

Comprehensive sexuality education programs typically begin in kindergarten and continue through 12ᵗʰ grade.

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Comprehensive sexuality education programs typically begin in kindergarten and continue through 12ᵗʰ grade, providing age-appropriate information and skills related to sexual health, relationships, and consent throughout a student's academic career.

Question 14

Discuss the research findings on the effects of sexuality education. Be sure to include references to specific findings. Based on these findings, what information do you feel should be included in a quality sexuality education program?

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Question 15

Discuss the common patterns of sexual contact among teens. For example, do girls or boys engage in behaviors such as kissing and petting earlier; what has been found related to oral sex; are there gender differences, ethnic differences; what about anal sex?

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Quiz 8: Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality