Sexually Active Unmarried Teens Are More Likely to Use Contraceptives

question 193

Multiple Choice

Sexually active unmarried teens are more likely to use contraceptives if they

• A) underestimate their peers' sexual activity.
• B) do not want to appear to be sexually promiscuous.
• C) are in an exclusive sexual relationship involving open communication.
• D) have been extensively exposed to TV shows in which unmarried people are having sex.

---

Definitions:

American Adults

Individuals over the age of 18 who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States.

Hypothalamus Damage

Harm or injury to the hypothalamus, a region of the brain responsible for hormone release and regulation of basic drives such as hunger, thirst, and temperature control.

Weight Gain

The increase in body weight over a period of time, which can result from an increase in muscle mass, fat deposits, or excess fluid retention.

Prevalence of Obesity

The proportion of a population found to be obese, often used to assess public health and nutritional status.