Regarding a comparison of sexuality in the United States and other countries, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. On average, teenagers around the world have their first sexual experience as the same age as American teenagers.
b. A survey of 59 nations found that a "sexual revolution" has occurred around the world in both industrialized
and developing countries.
c. In the countries in Africa where AIDS is epidemic, Africans report having fewer sexual partners than their counterparts in developing countries.
d. The high rates of venereal disease in Africa result from a lack of knowledge and access to condoms.
ANSWER: b
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