Chapter 6: the sexual self: Close Relationships in Adolescence
1. According to the survey reported in Journal of sex education and therapy, who
were the adolescents that engaged in sexual activity the most?
a. Blacks.
b. Grade 12.
c. Virgins.
d. Non-virgins.
2. What is the reason most adolescents refrain from engaging in sexual activity?
a. Their fear of becoming pregnant.
b. The difficulties related to the accessibility of contraceptives.
c. Contracting sexually transmitted diseases.
d. A & C.
3. Which type of the adolescent listed below is least likely to engage in sexual
activity at an early age?
a. An adolescent that has experienced puberty at an early age.
b. An adolescent of higher intelligence.
c. A male.
d. An adolescent who dates frequently.
4. An adolescent’s sexual self-image is related to their __________
a. Ability to say no to unwanted sex.
b. Perceptions of one’s sexual appeal.
c. Perception of arousal.
d. Ability to achieve sexual satisfaction.
5. Those adolescents who have little confidence in their sexual attractiveness, feel
that they have little control over a sexual situation but are interested in exploring
their sexuality are identified as __________
a. Sexually promiscuous.
b. Sexually competent.
c. Sexually naïve.
d. Sexually adventurous.
6. According to Feldman and Gowen, sometimes in order for adolescents to cope
with conflict when it arises in romantic relationships they deny that a problem
exists. This is called __________
a. Social support.
b. Compromise.
c. Distraction.
d. Avoidance.
7. Which one of these does not distinguish one’s sexual orientation?
a. Masturbation.
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