CORRECT ANSWERS
What is anorexia nervosa? - Answer- An eating disorder characterized by extreme food
restriction and fear of weight gain.
What are the risks associated with teen sexual activity? - Answer- Higher risk of STIs,
unplanned pregnancy, emotional consequences, and inconsistent protection.
What trend is observed in teen sexual behavior compared to past decades? - Answer-
Teens are waiting longer to have sex, contraceptive use is increasing, and teen
pregnancy rates are declining.
What is egocentrism in adolescence? - Answer- Difficulty seeing others' perspectives.
What is the 'Personal Fable' belief in adolescents? - Answer- The belief that one's
feelings are unique and that no one understands them.
What is the 'Invincibility Fable'? - Answer- The belief that bad things won't happen to
oneself, leading to risk-taking behavior.
What is formal operational thought according to Piaget? - Answer- Advanced thinking
that includes abstract thinking, hypothetical reasoning, and logical problem solving.
What is the Sunk Cost Fallacy? - Answer- Continuing an endeavor due to previously
invested resources, even when it's a bad idea.
What is the leading cause of teen death? - Answer- Suicide, which is strongly linked to
depression, substance abuse, bullying, and social isolation.
What is Erikson's stage of 'Identity vs. Role Confusion'? - Answer- A stage where teens
must answer questions about their identity and direction in life.
What influences religious identity in adolescents? - Answer- Family influence, culture,
personal experiences, cognitive growth, and life crises.
What are some current issues in sex education? - Answer- Abstinence-only vs.
comprehensive education, consent education, gender identity education, and STI
prevention.