Discuss some of the factors that might explain why birth rates for African American teens are higher than for White teens.
What will be an ideal response?
The forces of racism and poverty combine to limit the options of young people of color.
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a. unpleasant memories b. psychological discomfort c. pleasant memories d. psychological comfort
Who will spend about 6.5 hours a day sleeping?
A. a 67-year-old man B. a 35-year-old woman C. a 10-year-old boy D. a 6-month-old girl
A person who has used an excessive amount of alcohol may experience changes in behavior such as becoming aggressive, making inappropriate sexual advances, and showing poor judgment and rapid shifts in mood, all of which make it more difficult to function effectively. These behavioral changes are said to be
a. maladaptive. b. malformed. c. impaired. d. substance use disorder.
Bipolar disorder is characterized by alternating periods of depression and mania
a. true b. false