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Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality
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1

From the moment of birth, children begin to learn about feelings of love, touch and relationships.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
2

Sexual fantasies are nearly universal among adolescents.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
3

Childhood masturbation is abnormal and should be of concern for parents.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
4

Sexuality is a natural and healthy part of living that begins at birth.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
5

Sexual orientation is influenced by biological, psychological, cultural and subculatural factors.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
6

Sex play is generally viewed as a normal step in adolescent development.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
7

Parents who are comfortable with their own sexuality are more likely to perceive their children's sexuality in a positive manner.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
8

The age of onset of sexual activity today is very similar to the age of onset 30 or 40 years ago.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
9

Adolescent pregnancy can be the result of an unhappy home, failure to use contraceptives, or inconsistent use of contraceptives.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
10

One concern for young people in the U.S. is a lack of a definitive right of passage.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
11

Gynecomastia is uncommon in males going through puberty.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
12

Non-forceful childhood sex play is part of the normal sexual development of the child.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE