Which factor has contributed to the decline in adolescent pregnancy rates in the United States?
A. increased abortion rates
B. later initiation of sexual activity and increased contraceptive use
C. mandatory sex education programs in both public and private schools
D. increase in abstinence programs in public schools
Answer: B
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a. has most likely leveled off during the past 40 to 50 years or so b. has been matched by a similar and equally large trend for boys c. was caused by increasing obesity in girls d. was most likely due to hormones placed into animal feed
What concept refers to the usefulness of certain abilities that tend to increase an animal's chance of survival?
a. evolved utility c. survival predisposition b. adaptive value d. unconditioned preparedness
In pain sensitivity disorders, what is true?
A. Emotional response is diminished but sensation of pain is not. B. Emotional response is not diminished but the sensation of pain is. C. Both emotional and sensation of pain are diminished. D. Both emotional and sensation of pain are not diminished.
Before psychology became a recognized academic discipline, matters of the mind were undertaken by those in ________
A. Biology B. Chemistry C. Philosophy D. Physics