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Title: Research has shown that when teens are under the influence of alcohol, they are LESS likely to
Post by: krystian on Mar 17, 2018
Research has shown that when teens are under the influence of alcohol, they are LESS likely to
 
  a. get into a physical fight.
  b. smoke cigarettes.
  c. avoid engaging in risky sexual behavior.
  d. get into a car accident.

Question 2

If asked to list the top three causes of death in teens, you should AVOID saying
 
  a. car accidents.
  b. murder.
  c. suicide.
  d. infections.

Question 3

Concerning physical health,
 
  a. the rate of obesity among teens has steadily declined in the past two decades.
  b. modern teens lead a more sedentary lifestyle and consume more empty calories than in decades past.
  c. high blood pressure and diabetes remain virtually unheard of in teenage populations.
  d. genetic factors appear to play little role in the levels of obesity found in teens.

Question 4

During adolescence, the physical activity levels of males continue to increase, while those of females tend to level off, or even decline. This is most likely due to the
 
  a. degeneration of muscle tissue in females.
  b. traditional gender-role socialization of females in our culture that discourages physical activity (especially in athletics).
  c. hormonal changes across the period of adolescence.
  d. secular trend.

Question 5

The greatest long-term negative impact of being an early-maturing female involves an increased risk of
 
  a. poorer academic performance.
  b. engaging in risky behaviors (e.g., sex and alcohol consumption).
  c. athletic injury.
  d. being unpopular with peers.


Title: Research has shown that when teens are under the influence of alcohol, they are LESS likely to
Post by: jen2585 on Mar 17, 2018
Answer to q. 1

c

Answer to q. 2

d

Answer to q. 3

b

Answer to q. 4

b

Answer to q. 5

b