Growth, Development, and Sexual Health

Growth, Development, and Sexual Health Growth, Development, and Sexual Health Growth, Development, and Sexual Health What is gender? - ☑the characteristics of being male or female, as defined by society Which action provides one way for students to practice tolerance and respect for individual differences? - ☑joining a gay-straight alliance Which is one way that people communicate their gender within their culture? - ☑type of clothing A student who is biologically female is attracted to both males and females. Which term best describes this student's sexual orientation? - ☑bisexual Which is one way that media has influenced acceptance of different sexual orientations? - ☑having more LGBTQ characters in lead roles Which is a term that refers to people who are attracted only to people of the same sex? - ☑gay Which person would be most likely to identify as transgender? - ☑a male who identifies as female Which is one factor that internally influences the onset of puberty? - ☑hormone levels Which individuals identify as LGBTQ? Select three options. - ☑a gay male a queer female a bisexual female Due to bullying, which consequence is more likely to occur among LGBTQ students than among their peers? - ☑depression Which is a factor that acts as a barrier to making healthy decisions about relationships and sexual health? - ☑a lack of knowledge Which strategy can help people remain abstinent? - ☑End a relationship when it involves pressure to have sex. Which is an important consideration that a teen should think about before agreeing to have sex? - ☑Sex can have negative health consequences. How do the pill and mini-pill provide protection against pregnancy? - ☑They prevent the ovaries from releasing an egg.