Teenager is most at risk for engaging in delinquent behavior

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1. According to the text, who has the least effective plan for decreasing the probability of teenage pregnancy in a school population?
       Ira, who says, "We need to convince our young people that teenage pregnancy can happen to them."
       Denise, who says, "Teenage women should be more informed about how difficult it is to be a teenage parent."
       Afi, who says, "We must do a better job of informing our students about contraception."
       Dmitri, who says, "To eliminate teenage pregnancy, we must limit access to contraceptives."

2. A major theme of most date rape prevention workshops is to _________________________________.
       establish good communication about sex
       avoid sexual relationships
       re-establish traditional sex roles
       never struggle as an attack is occurring

3. Tim says that he doesn't use condoms when he has sex because he's "too afraid to go buy them." This best fits with the ____ reason for not using contraceptives.
       lack of motivation
       lack of access
       ignorance
       illusion of invulnerability

4. Sid and Nancy are out on their fifth date. Which factor is least likely to increase the possibility of an acquaintance rape occurring?
       Sid is drinking heavily.
       Nancy is drinking heavily.
       Nancy strongly identifies with the stereotypical view of women.
       Nancy struggles with Sid when he makes unwanted advances.

5. Approximately ____ of all violent crimes in the United States are committed by adolescents.
       15%
       30%
       45%
       60%

6. Which teenager is most "at risk" for engaging in delinquent behavior?
       Bert, who spends a lot of supervised time at home
       Ernie, whose parents utilize very consistent discipline techniques
       Kermit, who is unable to significantly delay his need for personal gratification
       Grover, whose parents and other close relatives seldom display aggressive behavior

7. During the implementation phase of career development, a person _________________.
       first begins to think about career options
       selects the career of their parents
       becomes more educated about career options
       takes a job and learns firsthand about a career

8. Which statement concerning cigarette smoking is true?
       Compared with the rest of the world, American teens are heavy smokers.
       Most teens begin to smoke when they are in 10th or 11th grade.
       Authoritative parenting tends to increase the risk of teen smoking.
       Teens will tend to start smoking if they believe that it is okay to smoke.

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