Teenage Pregnancy Prevention and Sex Education Quiz

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What is a significant benefit of sex education in preventing teenage pregnancy?

  • Promotion of early marriage as an alternative to teenage pregnancy
  • Encouragement of abstinence-only approach
  • Increased awareness about contraception and safe sex practices (correct)
  • Emphasis on traditional gender roles

What is a potential benefit of sex education in preventing teenage pregnancy?

  • Encouragement of risky sexual behavior
  • Emphasis on abstinence-only education
  • Increased awareness about contraception methods (correct)
  • Promotion of early marriage as a solution

What is the primary goal of sex education in relation to teenage pregnancy prevention?

  • Encouraging risky sexual behavior
  • Promoting teenage parenthood
  • Imposing strict regulations on dating
  • Empowering teenagers to make informed decisions about their sexual health (correct)

How can sex education contribute to reducing teenage pregnancy rates?

<p>By teaching about the consequences of early parenthood (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of sex education funded by the federal government for America’s teens?

<p>abstinence-only sex education and more comprehensive sex education</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does sex education play in addressing teenage pregnancy?

<p>Providing accurate information about reproductive health (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has the broad research base shown about the effectiveness of abstinence-only programs in reducing teen birth rates?

<p>Abstinence-only programs are ineffective at reducing teen birth rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinction does the United States have among rich countries in terms of teen birth rates?

<p>The United States has one of the highest teen birth rates among rich countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of sex education includes scientifically and medically accurate information about contraception and reproductive health?

<p>More comprehensive sex education</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is more likely to be reported as unintended than births at older ages?

<p>Teen births</p> Signup and view all the answers

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