Which Is an Example of How Culture Influences Adolescent Propensities

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of how culture influences adolescent propensities to engage in sexual activities?

• A) Early puberty combined with a community tolerant of sexual activity leads to sexual intercourse at a young age.
• B) Late puberty combined with a community tolerant of sexual activity leads to sexual intercourse at a young age.
• C) Early puberty combined with a community intolerance of sexual activity leads to sexual intercourse at a young age.
• D) Late puberty combined with a community tolerance of sexual activity leads to sexual intercourse at a young age.
• E) Late puberty combined with a community tolerant of sexual activity leads to sexual intercourse at an older age.

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