The decline in the teen birthrate in the United States since 1990 is attributed both to the fact that teens are waiting longer to have sex and __________.
A. declining poverty rates
B. more frequent use of contraceptives
C. fear of HIV
D. improvements in access to higher education for low-income teens
Answer: B
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a. Television b. Picture books c. Video games d. Elementary textbooks
Lisa uses the career development program offered at her college's career development center to enhance her chances of finding the most suitable career. People who are like Lisa
a. have an external locus of control b. are reluctant to believe in themselves c. have an internal locus of control d. have secondary control
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Our unique experiences in our environment do not influence whether and how particular traits are expressed, and at the same time, our genes do not influence how we interact with our environment. 2. Fingers and toes develop at 12 weeks, during the fetal stage of prenatal development. 3. Most teens experience the adolescent storm and stress as suggested by Hall, which includes major conflicts with their parents. 4. Cognitive activities, such as playing games and reading, can keep an adult mentally fit. 5. Not everyone facing death or the loss of a loved one experiences the five stages of the Kubler-Ross model of grief.
A researcher takes a coin and places it under a napkin. An older infant takes notice of this
action, swipes the napkin aside and picks up the coin. The name of this procedure is the __________ paradigm. Fill in the blanks with correct word