Asked by Hadley Kleeman on Jul 24, 2024
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Regarding the influence of school sex education programs on teen sexual behavior,
A) most parents support the programs.
B) sex education is mandated in less than half of the states in the United States.
C) research indicates comprehensive programs are most effective.
D) all of the above are true.
Comprehensive Programs
Initiatives or plans that are thorough and inclusive, covering multiple aspects or areas of a particular need or problem.
Teen Sexual Behavior
Activities related to sexuality and sexual expression among teenagers, including exploration, intercourse, and the development of sexual identity.
Sex Education
The process of acquiring information and forming attitudes, beliefs, and values about identity, relationships, and intimacy.
- Comprehend the impact of sex education on the sexual conduct of adolescents.
Verified Answer
Choice B is also true, as of 2021, only 24 states in the United States have mandated sex education in public schools.
Choice C is true as well, as research indicates that comprehensive sex education programs which cover both abstinence and contraceptive methods are more effective in reducing teen pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections compared to abstinence-only programs.
Therefore, all of the above choices are true.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the impact of sex education on the sexual conduct of adolescents.
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