Chapter 11 – Sexual Behaviors Flashcards
Which of the following is the most common reason American high school girls give for the first time they had sexual intercourse?
Love
Which of the following is the most common reason American high school boys give for the first time they had sexual intercourse?
Opportunity
Leslie just had sexual intercourse for the first time. If she is like the majority of American girls, what will she most likely state as her reason for having intercourse?
Love
What is considered statutory rape in the state of California?
The statutory rape laws in California state that anyone under the age of 18 cannot participate in intercourse with anyone over 18. Sodomy and oral are also considered statutory rape, whether it’s consensual or not. Punishment for statutory rape is harsh. For example, if a 19 year old impregnates someone under 18, he can go to jail; face expensive fines, and cannot see the child. Consequences are worse if the major (person over 18) is having intercourse with someone under 16.
What is the second most common method of birth control among American adolescents?
Birth Control Pill
Health officials generally believe that the _________ should be the contraceptive of choice for adolescents.
Condoms
Which STD is associated with cervical cancer in women?
HPV
The vaccine Gardasil prevents infection with certain types of
HPV
What is the strongest correlation for American teenagers’ to choose to have an abortion?
higher socioeconomic status
The first person that homosexual teens tend to tell about their sexual orientation is who?
A same sex friend
