Question 1

Sexual exploration and sexual play are:&#10;A) unnatural before puberty&#10;B) a cause for concern during childhood&#10;C) a natural part of a child's development&#10;D) only emerge after puberty

Accepted Answer

Sexual exploration and sexual play are natural parts of a child's development. Children are curious about their bodies and may engage in exploration or play with other children. It is important for parents and caregivers to provide age-appropriate education and guidance on boundaries and safety. However, it is not appropriate for adults to engage in sexual behavior with children.

Question 2

Sexual minority youth typically:&#10;A) experience greater psychological distress than heterosexual peers&#10;B) experience less psychological distress than heterosexual peers&#10;C) experience no more and no less psychological distress than heterosexual peers&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Research consistently shows that sexual minority youth, such as those who identify as gay, lesbian, or bisexual, experience greater psychological distress than their heterosexual peers. This distress can be due to a range of factors, including discrimination, stigma, and rejection by family and peers. It is important to provide support and resources to these youth to help address and reduce their psychological distress.

Question 3

One major risk factor for young women is:&#10;A) having a partner who is at least 1 year older than her&#10;B) having a partner who is at least 2 years older than her&#10;C) having a same-age partner&#10;D) having a partner who is 1 year younger than her

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that having a partner who is at least 2 years older than a young woman increases her risk for a range of negative outcomes, such as unintended pregnancy, STIs, and intimate partner violence. It is important for young women to choose partners who are close to their own age and who treat them with respect and care.

Question 4

Dating violence:&#10;A) has decreased over the past ten years&#10;B) is something private between two individuals&#10;C) is greatly exaggerated&#10;D) is a growing problem in the UK

Accepted Answer

According to studies and reports, dating violence is a growing problem in the UK. The number of reported cases has increased in recent years, highlighting the need for further awareness and prevention efforts.

Question 5

Precocious sexual behaviour in childhood is:&#10;A) sexual behaviour that is prominent in a child's life&#10;B) sexual behaviour that intrudes into the lives of peers&#10;C) frequent use of rude, sexual comments&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Precocious sexual behaviour in childhood refers to a range of sexual behaviours that are not age appropriate, such as excessive masturbation, sexualized play, inappropriate or explicit sexual language, and sexual aggression towards peers. These behaviours can be intrusive and disruptive to both the child's life and the lives of their peers. Therefore, all of the choices mentioned in the question - sexual behaviour that is prominent in a child's life, sexual behaviour that intrudes into the lives of peers, and frequent use of rude, sexual comments - are examples of precocious sexual behaviour in childhood.

Question 6

Unplanned teenage pregnancy in the UK is:&#10;A) on the increase&#10;B) among the highest in Europe&#10;C) not a cause for concern&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The UK has one of the highest rates of unplanned teenage pregnancy in Europe, with around 22 out of every 1,000 females aged 15-19 experiencing a pregnancy. This is a cause for concern as it can have negative consequences for young women's health, education, and future opportunities.

Question 7

In comparison to babies born to mothers aged over 20 years, babies born to teenage mothers are:&#10;A) 10% less likely to die in the first year of life&#10;B) 20% more likely to die in the first year of life&#10;C) 60% more likely to die in the first year of life&#10;D) 40% more likely to die in the first year of life

Accepted Answer

Babies born to teenage mothers are statistically 60% more likely to die in the first year of life compared to those born to mothers aged over 20 years, due to factors like socioeconomic status, access to healthcare, and biological factors.

Deck 8: Safe and Risky Sexual Behaviour