According to the Text, More U

question 12

Multiple Choice

According to the text, more U. S. adolescent girls become pregnant than adolescent girls from Western European countries because U. S. adolescent girls:

• A) are more sexually active
• B) will experience more social stigma for an illegitimate birth
• C) are less likely to use contraception
• D) experience too much affection at home

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Definitions:

Social Smile

A developmental milestone in infants, usually appearing around 6 weeks of age, where they begin to smile in response to social interactions.

Anticipatory

Pertaining to the act of expecting or predicting something to happen in the future, often allowing individuals to prepare for potential outcomes.

Attachment

Reciprocal, enduring tie between two people—especially between infant and caregiver—each of whom contributes to the quality of the relationship.

Contentment

A state of happiness and satisfaction, often resulting from achieving what one desires or values.