Adolescents Are More Likely to Have Intercourse

question 145

Multiple Choice

Adolescents are more likely to have intercourse

• A) if their parents and peers have permissive attitudes about sexuality.
• B) if they feel guilty about having intercourse.
• C) if they are concerned about getting pregnant.
• D) if they are afraid of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI).

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Definitions:

Authoritarian Personality

A personality type characterized by a strong adherence to authority, conformity to established norms, and a preference for order and tradition over personal autonomy.

Right-Wing Authoritarianism

A personality and ideological framework characterized by a tendency to submit to authorities, adhere to societal conventions, and aggress against those who dissent or differ.

Uncritical Acceptance

The tendency to believe or accept something without questioning or evaluating it critically.

Ambivalent Racism

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