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Julia and her boyfriend practice abstinence and experience its many benefits. Which benefit is good for their emotional health?

A
reduced risk of STIs and STDs
B
no chance of pregnancy
C
greater overall reproductive health
D
less stress about unwanted pregnancies
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Which best describes abstinence?

A
refusing to date romantically
B
avoiding certain kinds of sexual activity
C
dating people who are able to consent to sex
D
refusing to engage in all forms of sexual activity
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Which is a possible emotional consequence of engaging in sexual activity?

A
contracting AIDS or HIV
B
passing an STD to a partner
C
feeling bad about oneself
D
experiencing infertility
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Which is an emotional consequence of engaging in sexual activity as a teen?

A
greater risk of suicide
B
lower risk of skipping school
C
greater risk of getting someone pregnant
D
lower risk of being convicted of statutory rape
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Which strategy can best help a person remain abstinent?

A
dating older people
B
planning ahead in case things get out of hand
C
avoiding the topic with one’s partner
D
dating one-on-one as often as possible
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Which is a possible consequence of becoming sexually active?

A
decreased risk of being sexual assaulted
B
increased risk of acquiring HIV
C
decreased chance of having an unplanned pregnancy
D
decreased incidence of having mental health issues
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Which changes occur in females during puberty?

A
Acne clears up.
B
The hips narrow.
C
Underarm hair grows.
D
Body hair thickens.
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Kris's boyfriend regularly pressures her to have sex. She wants to remain abstinent. Which is the best way for Kris to address this issue?

A
Break up with her boyfriend.
B
Stop going on group dates.
C
Avoid conversations about sex.
D
Agree to have sex after dating for a while longer.
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Which shows the correct pathway of hormones within the body?

A
bloodstream, target cells, glands
B
target cells, glands, bloodstream
C
glands, bloodstream, target cells
D
target cells, bloodstream, glands
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Which factor increases the risk of engaging in sexual activity as a teen?

A
dating younger people
B
having previous sexual activity
C
dressing with the latest fads in fashion
D
avoiding alcohol or drugs

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