Anthropological Research on Adolescent Sexual Behavior Suggests

question 74

Multiple Choice

Anthropological research on adolescent sexual behavior suggests

• A) a decrease in teenage sexual activity across European countries.
• B) a decrease in the number of communities willing to accept some form of teenage sexual activity.
• C) that the majority of cultures are likely to permit or at least tolerate some sexual activity during the teen years.
• D) that American parents are better at dealing with teenage sexual activity now than they were ten years ago.

---

Definitions:

Child Abuse

The physical, sexual, emotional mistreatment, or neglect of a child.

Neglect

Failing to provide adequate care, supervision, or necessary resources for a dependent, resulting in harm or risk of harm.

Unreported Cases

Incidents of a particular nature (e.g., crimes, health issues) that go unnoted or undocumented in official records or statistics.

Reporting Laws

Legal requirements mandating certain professionals to report instances of abuse, neglect, or other specific conditions to appropriate authorities.