Which of the Following Is True About Teens and Parental

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about teens and parental consent laws?

• A)Parental consent laws make it easier for a teen to have access to abortion.
• B)Most teens do not tell their parents about their abortion,regardless of whether there are parental consent laws in that state.
• C)In states without parental consent laws,very few teens involve their parents in their decisions.
• D)Some states with parental consent laws have a judicial bypass option,in which teens can obtain consent from a judge rather than a parent.
• E)Parental consent laws have resulted in a dramatic increase in the number of abortions performed in those states.

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Definitions:

Avoidance Response

A behavior aimed at preventing an unpleasant or harmful event before it occurs.

Imitate

To copy or mimic the actions, appearance, or speech of another person or thing, often to learn or practice a specific behavior or skill.

Aggressive Behavior

Actions intended to harm or intimidate others, which can be a response to a perceived threat or a means to assert dominance.

Passive Avoidance

A learning process in which an individual learns to refrain from certain behaviors to avoid a negative outcome.