Question 1

Describe the incidence of same-sex contact during childhood and adolescence. What type of support for LGB students is provided by schools? What supports do you believe should be available?

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Question 2

Condom availability in schools has been shown to contribute to increased sexual activity.

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Studies have shown that condom availability in schools does not increase sexual activity among students; instead, it can lead to safer sexual practices among those who are already sexually active.

Question 3

What evidence is there that we are appropriately or inappropriately educating our children about sexuality? What would you change in terms of the politics around sexuality education in this country?

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Question 4

Discuss some of the aspects of normative sexual development through childhood, citing relevant research as appropriate.

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Question 5

Discuss adolescent pregnancy, including how common it is, and how adolescent pregnancy can affect both the young mother and her child.

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Question 6

Describe some of the physical changes that occur for most children between the ages of 10 and 15.

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Question 7

Explain how prevalent contraceptive use is among adolescents and what factors affect regular contraceptive use.

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Question 8

A majority of parents support having sex education taught in schools.

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Surveys and studies consistently show that a majority of parents support sex education in schools, recognizing its importance in providing accurate information and promoting safe practices among students.

Question 9

Define and discuss the incidence of, and issues associated with, noncoital sexual activity. Discuss the definition of "virginity" and how this definition affects sexual thinking among adolescents.

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Question 10

Parents should not initiate conversation about sex unless their children ask questions.

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It's important for parents to initiate conversations about sex and sexuality early and openly to provide accurate information, establish trust, and build a foundation for healthy attitudes and behaviors.

Question 11

Making reference to appropriate research, discuss how the adolescent pregnancy rate in the United States compares to that of other countries, and explain some of the possible reasons as to why the differences exist.

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Question 12

Outline a research study in the area of childhood (i.e., preadolescent) sexuality. What arguments would you make to a funding agency as to why it would be desirable to fund this? What would you say to parents to encourage them to cooperate? What research methods would you employ?

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Question 13

The adolescent birthrate in the United States has continued to rise every year since 1960.

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The adolescent birthrate in the United States has been generally declining since the late 1950s, with significant decreases observed especially since the early 1990s.

Question 14

Discuss research regarding what factors are associated with an earlier or later age at first intercourse for adolescents.

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Question 15

Discuss differences in how girls and boys experience puberty, including how this can affect early developing children.

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Question 16

Explain how you believe parents should approach discussing sexual topics with their children, including when particular issues should be discussed and how much information should be shared.

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Question 17

List and discuss the suggestions outlined in your text for decreasing the occurrence of adolescent pregnancy. How effective do you think these suggestions would be? What other suggestions would you offer?

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Question 18

What does the research data say about self-stimulation in children and about sex play with other children? What would you do if you were a parent and this occurred with your children?

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Question 19

Abstinence-only sex education in schools has been proven the best way to delay sexual intercourse in adolescents.

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Comprehensive sex education, which includes information about contraception and disease prevention, has been shown to be more effective in delaying sexual intercourse among adolescents and improving their sexual health outcomes compared to abstinence-only programs.

Question 20

Outline some specific strategies for reducing the teenage pregnancy rate.

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Quiz 12: Sexuality During Childhood and Adolescence