Research to Evaluate the Impact of Abstinence Pledges as a Means

question 97

Multiple Choice

Research to evaluate the impact of abstinence pledges as a means of preventing teen pregnancy has found that

• A) virginity "pledgers" actually end up having more sex than "nonpledgers."
• B) virginity "nonpledgers" consistently have more sex than "pledgers."
• C) "pledgers" are less likely to use birth control than "nonpledgers."
• D) "nonpledgers" are less likely to use birth control than "pledgers."

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

Substances that act as intermediaries, sending signals from one nerve cell to another neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell across a chemical synapse.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in reward, motivation, and pleasure systems in the brain, influencing both movement and emotional responses.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain that contributes to feelings of well-being and happiness.

All Or None Law

A principle stating that the strength of a response of a nerve cell or muscle fiber is not dependent on the strength of the stimulus.