Abstinence, Safe Sex, and Making Informed Decisions

Question 1

The percentage of both male and female teenagers who have had sex is [___] it was previously, so it is [___] that teenagers having sex is on the rise.

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less than; Selection 1: less than; Selection 2: false; Selection 3: less than; Selection 4: false; Selection 5: stay true to

Question 2

Which statement best summarizes the effectiveness of condoms in preventing HIV infection?

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Condoms are effective if used correctly and consistently.

Question 3

The percentage of both male and female teenagers who have had sex is [___] it was previously, so it is [___] that teenagers having sex is on the rise.

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false

Question 4

more than✔ less thanequal to

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less than

Question 5

The percentage of male and female teenagers who have had sex is half, so it is [___] that most teenagers have had sex.

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false

Question 6

The CDC reports that the percentage of girls aged 15–19 who have had sex was 51% in 1988 and 44% in 2013, while the percentage of boys the same age was 60% in 1988 and 47% in 2013. Annie and Skylar have been dating for two years, but Annie wishes to remain abstinent. Lately, Skylar has been hinting that he would like to begin having sex. He tells Annie that it seems like most teenagers have had sex, and that more and more teenaged couples are doing it these days. How can Annie use the CDC data to evaluate Skylar's claims?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ less than; The percentage of both male and female teenagers who have had sex is it was previously, so it is that teenagers having sex is on the rise.: less than; The percentage of both male and female teenagers who have had sex is it was previously, so it is that teenagers having sex is on the rise.: false; The percentage of male and female teenagers who have had sex is half, so it is that most teenagers have had sex.: less than; The percentage of male and female teenagers who have had sex is half, so it is that most teenagers have had sex.: false; Annie should her decision to remain abstinent.: stay true to

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