Which Adolescent Is Most Likely to Engage in Sexual Intercourse

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which adolescent is most likely to engage in sexual intercourse at the youngest age?

• A) Laurence, a Black adolescent
• B) Michael, an Asian American adolescent
• C) Danny, a European American adolescent
• D) Jesse, a Hispanic adolescent

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