Homework Thirteen

1.  Only males produce androgens.
true
false

2. In females, the onset of puberty begins with .

3. maturing females and maturing males are likely to have positive self images in adolescence.

4. Using the categories of eating disorders discussed in the book fill in the following blanks:
are more likely to restrict food intake
are more likely to binge and then compensate by throwing up or exercising.
are more likely to be aware of their abnormal eating habits
are more likely to be perfectionistic and emotionally inhibited

5. The leading killer of adolescents is drug overdose.
true
false
for an extra point: what is the leading killer of adolescents?

6.  The United States has the lowest rate of teenage pregnancy in the world.
true
false

7.  In Western European countries where contraception is more easily available to teenagers, sexual activity is not higher than in the U.S.
true
false