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Abstinence, Safe Sex, and Making Informed Decisions — Quiz Answers

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What is the age of consent?

A
age at which someone can legally agree to sexual acts
B
age at which a person does not need parental permission to engage in sex
C
number of years legally allowed between two people engaging in sexual acts
D
maximum age at which someone can have sex with a minor
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Which factors influence a person’s perception of sexual activity? Choose four correct answers.

A
sexual activity in books
B
personal choices about clothing styles
C
norms
D
alcohol and other drug use
E
peer group
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Which is an emotional benefit experienced by people who practice abstinence?

A
experiencing less stress
B
eliminating the chance of pregnancy
C
reducing risk of STIs and STDs
D
maintaining reproductive health
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Which strategy can help people remain abstinent?

A
Date one-on-one.
B
Ignore what might or might not happen.
C
End a relationship when it involves pressure to have sex.
D
Choose partners who are older.
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Which best describes abstinence?

A
Refusal to have sexual intercourse or engage in other sexual activity.
B
Declining to go on a date with another person.
C
Avoidance of sexual intercourse.
D
Saying no to oral sex.
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Why are condoms a better option than birth control pills for protecting reproductive health?

A
Condoms are less expensive.
B
Condoms help prevent STDs.
C
Birth control pills require parental permissions.
D
Birth control pills have harmful side effects.
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How do the pill and mini-pill provide protection against pregnancy?

A
They prevent the ovaries from releasing an egg.
B
They block sperm from reaching an egg.
C
They kill sperm.
D
They release progestin into the body to prevent fertilization.
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What is the most effective way for a person to communicate that he or she wants to practice abstinence?

A
Refuse to go on a date with someone.
B
Avoid making eye contact.
C
Say no firmly.
D
Mention that one’s parents will be home soon.
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What is one of the risk factors that influences a person’s ability to abstain from sexual intercourse?

A
listening to hip-hop or rock music
B
dating older people
C
having friends who are not sexually active
D
talking with adults about appropriate sexual decisions

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