Quiz #1 Flashcards
It refers to the biological and physical characteristics that make a person either male or female.
sex
It is a period of dynamic change and may potentially also be a period of confusion
Adolescence
Someone who behaves like that or the opposite sex
Transgender
Someone who takes steps to change his/her physical or sexual characteristics to that of the opposite sex
Transsexual
It is an adolescnece has explored all the options and ready to commit to it
Achievement
It is when an adolescent is not exploring any option and not committed to anything
Diffusion
It is when an adolescent did not explore any option but already committed to a role imposed by the family
Foreclosure
It is when an adolescent is actively exploring the options but has not yet made any commitment
Moratorium
Termination of the pregnancy by the removal of the foetus or embryo before birth
Abortion
Failure to achieve one’s identity during their adolescence
Identity crisis
True or False: Induced abortion happens naturally when the foetus is expelled from the uterus before the fifth month of pregnancy
False; spontaneous
True or False: Heterosexuality is sexual attraction between two persons of the opposite sex
True
True or False: Body image is the subjective or mental image of the person’s body appearance
True
True or False: All abortions are unlawful
False
True or False: Sexuality is any sexual activity between partners before they are legally married.
False; premarital sex