In adolescent girls, the vaginal lining varies in thickness according to the amount of _____ in the bloodstream.

A. oxytocin
B. estrogen
C. testosterone
D. somatostatin


Answer: B

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a. degree to which a person's affects are stable, or consistent, across time b. degree to which a person's affects are stable, or consistent, across situations c. frequency of one's positive emotions minus the frequency of one's negative emotions d. average level of (positive) emotion experienced by a group or society

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The development of an understanding of the self occurs during childhood and adolescence

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The best example of a form of therapy that would be considered in violation of the least intrusive treatment principle is ____

a. rational-emotive therapy b. electroconvulsive therapy c. behavior therapy d. psychoanalytic therapy

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At the age range of 9 to 12 years, sexuality education should focus on ____

a. biological topics such as the endocrine system, menstruation, masturbation and wet dreams, sexual intercourse, birth control, abortion, self-esteem, and interpersonal relationships b. increasing knowledge of contraception, intimate sexual behavior (why people do what they do), dating, and variations in sexual behaviors (homosexuality, transvestism, transsexualism) c. more information on birth control, abortion, dating, premarital sexual behavior, communication, marriage patterns, sexual myths, moral decisions, parenthood, sexuality research, sexual dysfunction, and the history of sexuality d. plant and animal reproduction, gender similarities and differences, growth and development, and self-esteem

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