One Factor That Heightens the Incidence of Adolescent Pregnancy Is

question 36

Multiple Choice

One factor that heightens the incidence of adolescent pregnancy is

• A) exposure to sex education in middle and high school.
• B) easy availability of low-cost contraceptive services.
• C) a history of family poverty, which encourages risk-taking behavior.
• D) early puberty for boys and late puberty for girls.

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Definitions:

Sexual Fantasies

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Sexual Abuse

The act of subjecting someone to undesired or inappropriate sexual activities or conduct, typically involving coercion or force.

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