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Chapter 10: Intimacy
Multiple Choice Questions
1) The term "intimacy" is generally used to refer to
A) sexual relationships.
B) romantic involvements.
C) close friendships.
D) All of the above.
Answer: D
Rationale:
Intimacy can be present in various types of relationships, including sexual, romantic, and
close friendships. It encompasses emotional closeness, trust, and vulnerability, which are not
exclusive to sexual or romantic relationships.
2) Friendships between peers first become a feature of social interactions
A) during elementary school.
B) in the preschool years.
C) with the approach of puberty.
D) during early adolescence.
Answer: B
Rationale:
Friendships typically begin to form in the preschool years when children start interacting
more with peers outside of their family environment. This is a time when they begin to
develop social skills and preferences for certain playmates.
3) By the late elementary school years the qualities that are important to friendships come to
include
A) shared values.
B) loyalty.
C) mutual support.
D) All of the above.
Answer: D
Rationale:
As children grow older, their friendships tend to become more complex and are characterized
by shared values, loyalty, and mutual support. These qualities contribute to the depth and
longevity of friendships.
4) _____ is a crucial feature of close friendships that emerges in early adolescence.
A) Having mutual interests
B) Liking the same kinds of jokes
C) Self-disclosure
D) All of the above.
Answer: C
Rationale:
Self-disclosure, or the sharing of personal thoughts and feelings, is a crucial feature of close
friendships that becomes more prominent in early adolescence as individuals develop a
greater capacity for empathy and understanding.
5) An important reason that intimate friendships become more possible during adolescence is
that
A) cognitive changes make teens better able to understand another person's thoughts and
feelings.
B) secondary school offers more sustained contact with fellow students than elementary
school.
C) parents put more effort into fostering friendships for teenagers than for younger children.
D) the limited range of interests among teens makes it more likely they will have interests in
common.
Answer: A
Rationale:
Cognitive changes during adolescence, such as increased perspective-taking abilities, enable
teenagers to better understand and connect with others on a deeper level, fostering the
development of intimate friendships.
6) The theory of _____ focuses on the stages in the development of interpersonal needs.
A) Erik Erikson
B) Lawrence Kohlberg
C) Harry Stack Sullivan
D) Edward Deci
Answer: C
Rationale:
Harry Stack Sullivan's theory of interpersonal relationships focuses on the stages of
development of interpersonal needs, emphasizing the importance of relationships in shaping
an individual's personality and social interactions.
7) Tenderness, companionship, and acceptance are psychological needs that are typical of
different stages of childhood according to
A) Anna Freud.
B) Erik Erikson.
C) Lev Vygotsky.
D) Harry Stack Sullivan.
Answer: D
Rationale:
According to Harry Stack Sullivan, tenderness, companionship, and acceptance are
psychological needs that are typical of different stages of childhood, highlighting the
importance of social relationships in fulfilling these needs.
8) According to Sullivan, the preadolescent years see the emergence of the need for a close
same-sex friend, or what Sullivan calls a
A) buddy.
B) bro.
C) chum.
D) pal.
Answer: C
Rationale:
Sullivan refers to the close same-sex friend that emerges in preadolescence as a "chum,"
emphasizing the importance of this type of friendship in fulfilling the need for intimate social
connections during this stage of development.
9) For Sullivan, the close friendships that develop in preadolescence are a child's first
experience of an intimate relationship based on
A) familial ties.
B) an exchange between equals.
C) dominance hierarchies.
D) age stratification.
Answer: B
Rationale:
According to Sullivan, the close friendships that develop in preadolescence are a child's first
experience of an intimate relationship based on an exchange between equals, where both
individuals contribute to and benefit from the relationship.
10) A unique feature of intimate preadolescent friendships, for Sullivan, is
A) the chance to see oneself through the eyes of another who knows and likes one well.
B) the feeling of being comfortable without any pressure for self-disclosure.
C) the knowledge that each person in the relationship is better at some activity than the other.
D) the absence of physical contact.
Answer: A
Rationale:
According to Sullivan, a unique feature of intimate preadolescent friendships is the
opportunity they provide to see oneself through the eyes of another who knows and likes one
well, fostering self-awareness and personal growth.
11) In Sullivan’s view, the characteristics and interpersonal skills that develop in the context
of close preadolescent same-sex friendships
A) become irrelevant in the world of adolescent peer relationships.
B) get in the way of intimate relationships with other-sex peers.
C) are essential for achieving close romantic and sexual relationships later on.
D) are more critical for girls than for boys.
Answer: C
Rationale:
Sullivan believed that the characteristics and interpersonal skills developed in close
preadolescent same-sex friendships are essential for achieving close romantic and sexual
relationships later on. These early friendships provide a foundation for understanding
intimacy and forming deep connections with others.
12) "Only someone who has already achieved a clear sense of his or her own identity can be
expected to develop a truly intimate relationship with another person." This statement most
closely reflects the viewpoint of
A) Erik Erikson.
B) John Bowlby.
C) Harry Stack Sullivan.
D) James Marcia.
Answer: A
Rationale:
This statement reflects Erik Erikson's view that a strong sense of identity is necessary before
an individual can develop truly intimate relationships with others. Erikson's psychosocial
theory emphasizes the importance of resolving the identity crisis before moving on to the
next stage of development.
13) For Erikson, the psychosocial crisis of _____ is the major challenge of the young adult
years.
A) identity vs. role confusion
B) autonomy vs. shame and doubt
C) intimacy vs. isolation
D) integrity vs. despair
Answer: C
Rationale:
According to Erikson, the major challenge of the young adult years is the psychosocial crisis
of intimacy vs. isolation. This stage involves establishing intimate relationships with others
while maintaining a sense of identity.
14) Broadly speaking, _____ sees a sense of identity as a precondition for true intimacy, and
_____ sees intimate relationships as contributing to the development of a sense of identity.
A) Erikson; Sullivan
B) Sullivan; Bowlby
C) Bowlby; Erikson
D) Sullivan; Erikson
Answer: A
Rationale:
Erikson sees a sense of identity as a precondition for true intimacy, suggesting that
individuals must first understand themselves before they can form deep connections with
others. In contrast, Sullivan sees intimate relationships as contributing to the development of
a sense of identity, suggesting that interactions with others help shape one's self-concept.
15) According to Bowlby, the _____ formed in infancy continue to affect the expectations
children and adolescents hold for relationships with others.
A) cathexes
B) accommodations
C) operant responses
D) working models
Answer: D
Rationale:
Bowlby's concept of working models suggests that the attachments formed in infancy
continue to influence individuals' expectations for relationships throughout childhood and
adolescence. These internalized models shape how individuals approach and understand
interpersonal connections.
16) Research based on Bowlby's approach indicates that teens who have _____ their parents
are likely to have _____ with peers.
A) more distance from; closer friendships
B) secure attachments to; more distant relationships
C) secure attachments to; closer friendships
D) conflicts with; more dependent relationships
Answer: C
Rationale:
Bowlby's research suggests that teens who have secure attachments to their parents are likely
to form closer friendships with peers. Secure attachment styles are associated with better
social skills and the ability to form trusting relationships.
17) From Bowlby's viewpoint, a teen who very much wants close relationships but
undermines them through overinvolvement and demandingness is likely as a baby to have
had a(n) _____ attachment to parents.
A) secure
B) anxious-ambivalent
C) dismissing
D) anxious-avoidant
Answer: B
Rationale:
According to Bowlby, a teen who exhibits overinvolvement and demandingness in
relationships but undermines them is likely to have had an anxious-ambivalent attachment to
parents as a baby. This attachment style is characterized by a fear of abandonment and a
desire for closeness, which can manifest in clingy and demanding behavior in relationships.
18) Through the process of _____, teens who have similar interests and attitudes tend to
become friends.
A) assimilation
B) socialization
C) intellectualization
D) selection
Answer: D
Rationale:
Through the process of selection, teens tend to become friends with others who have similar
interests and attitudes. This process helps to ensure that friendships are based on shared
values and common activities, which can strengthen the bond between individuals.
19) Through the process of _____, friends tend to become more similar in their tastes,
interests, and attitudes.
A) selection
B) acclimation
C) socialization
D) optimization
Answer: C
Rationale:
Through the process of socialization, friends tend to become more similar in their tastes,
interests, and attitudes. This occurs as individuals influence each other's behaviors and
attitudes through their interactions, leading to greater similarity over time.
20) Research on adolescent friendships most closely confirms the saying that
A) "The apple never falls far from the tree."
B) "Birds of a feather flock together."
C) "Opposites attract."
D) "As the twig is bent, so grows the tree."
Answer: B
Rationale:
Research on adolescent friendships supports the idea that "birds of a feather flock together,"
indicating that teens tend to form friendships with others who are similar to themselves in
terms of interests, attitudes, and behaviors. This similarity contributes to the strength and
stability of adolescent friendships.
21) Having a close opposite-sex friend
A) is common by mid-adolescence.
B) is rare during childhood.
C) is considered rewarding, especially by adolescent boys.
D) All of the above.
Answer: D
Rationale:
Having a close opposite-sex friend becomes more common by mid-adolescence as
adolescents begin to explore romantic and interpersonal relationships beyond their same-sex
friendships. This experience is considered rewarding for many adolescents, including boys, as
it provides a different perspective and emotional support.
22) Jim and Faizal are close friends, but Jim tends to boss Faizal around and make nasty
cracks to others about Faizal's cluelessness in sports and with girls. A social scientist would
probably say that Jim and Faizal have
A) gender-role issues.
B) a low-quality friendship.
C) sibling rivalry.
D) negative working models.
Answer: B
Rationale:
A social scientist would likely describe Jim and Faizal's relationship as a low-quality
friendship. Jim's behavior, such as bossing Faizal around and making derogatory comments,
indicates a lack of respect and support, which are characteristics of a healthy, high-quality
friendship.
23) High quality friendships
A) offer some protection against being bullied and becoming depressed.
B) are found only among teens with very high self-esteem.
C) are more likely to be affected by daily ups and downs.
D) tend to prevent teens from making other friends.
Answer: A
Rationale:
High-quality friendships offer some protection against being bullied and becoming depressed.
These friendships provide emotional support, companionship, and a sense of belonging,
which can buffer against the negative effects of bullying and mental health issues.
24) Close friends sometimes discuss problems and negative feelings over and over, in a
process known as
A) overdwelling.
B) amplification.
C) co-rumination.
D) martyrization.
Answer: C
Rationale:
Close friends sometimes engage in co-rumination, which involves repeatedly discussing
problems and negative feelings. While this behavior can provide emotional support and help
individuals process their emotions, it can also lead to dwelling on negative thoughts and
feelings excessively.
25) Over the course of adolescence _____% of Canadian adolescents have been had at least
one romantic relationship.
A) 25
B) 50
C) 70
D) 90
Answer: D
Rationale:
Over the course of adolescence, approximately 90% of Canadian adolescents have had at
least one romantic relationship. Adolescence is a time of exploration and development of
romantic interests, and most teens experience at least one romantic relationship during this
period.
26) The custom of adolescent dating
A) is common in Western Europe as well as North America.
B) has become nearly universal because of globalization.
C) is found mostly in the United States and Canada.
D) is disappearing as teens come to prefer group activities.
Answer: C
Rationale:
The custom of adolescent dating is most commonly found in the United States and Canada,
where it is a common part of teenage social life. While dating practices vary across cultures,
dating is still prevalent in Western societies, although it may not be as universal in other parts
of the world.
27) Romantic relationships are linked to the brain systems and neurochemicals involved with
A) attachment.
B) passion.
C) sexual gratification.
D) All of the above.
Answer: D
Rationale:
Romantic relationships are linked to the brain systems and neurochemicals involved with
attachment, passion, and sexual gratification. These elements play a role in the formation and
maintenance of romantic bonds between individuals.
28) Talia, 12, is convinced that Roberto is the most amazing person on earth. She talks about
him all the time with her closest friend and has scratched his name into her desktop at home.
Yesterday she filched the paper napkin from his tray at lunch and tucked it in her diary. The
only time they have spoken was once when she bumped into him in the hall and he said, "Oh,
sorry." Talia’s situation fits the description of a(n)
A) delusion.
B) infatuation.
C) committed relationship.
D) positive working model.
Answer: B
Rationale:
Talia's situation fits the description of infatuation, which is characterized by an intense, often
unrealistic, admiration for someone. Infatuation can be common during adolescence as teens
navigate their feelings of attraction and develop crushes on others.
29) In Sternberg's "triangular" theory of love, the basic components are
A) intimacy, passion, and commitment.
B) faith, hope, and charity.
C) id, ego, and superego.
D) sensation, perception, and integration.
Answer: A
Rationale:
In Sternberg's "triangular" theory of love, the basic components are intimacy, passion, and
commitment. These components interact to form different types of love, such as romantic
love (intimacy and passion), companionate love (intimacy and commitment), and
consummate love (all three components).
30) Jameeran and Yassin know each other very well and feel a strong mutual attraction, but
have not entered into any commitments. Sternberg would say that they are experiencing
_____ love.
A) fatuous
B) companionate
C) consummate
D) romantic
Answer: D
Rationale:
Jameeran and Yassin, who know each other well and feel a strong mutual attraction but have
not made any commitments, are experiencing romantic love according to Sternberg's theory.
Romantic love is characterized by intimacy and passion, but it does not yet include
commitment.
31) Gabe generally gets along well with his parents and has several close friends. Recently he
became involved in a romantic relationship. Research suggests that
A) his experiences dealing with friends will not be of much help.
B) his attachment to his parents will get in the way of his new romance.
C) he and his new partner will probably have an intimate and gratifying experience.
D) romance is so mysterious that no one can predict what will happen.
Answer: C
Rationale:
Research suggests that individuals who have positive relationships with their parents and
friends are more likely to have successful romantic relationships. This is because these
positive relationships provide a foundation for understanding and navigating interpersonal
dynamics, which can enhance the quality of the romantic relationship.
32) Indira and Raj have been serious about each other for a while, but after Indira saw Raj
chatting with another girl, she picked a fight and broke up with him. Indira is most likely a
victim of
A) male double-dealing.
B) an unscrupulous rival.
C) loosened standards of fidelity.
D) rejection sensitivity.
Answer: D
Rationale:
Indira's strong reaction to seeing Raj chatting with another girl suggests that she may be
sensitive to rejection, leading her to interpret the situation in a way that confirms her fears of
being rejected. This is characteristic of rejection sensitivity, where individuals are quick to
perceive rejection in ambiguous situations.
33) As a child, Naomi was usually the only one in the class with her ethnic background. She
was also small for her age. As a result, she was often excluded or ignored by the other kids.
Now, as a teen, she is often told how attractive she is. Based on the concept of rejection
sensitivity, she is likely to think,
A) "The past is the past, and now is now."
B) "They're all just after something, and once they get it, they'll drop me."
C) "It's just like the story of the Ugly Duckling, and that had a happy ending too."
D) "Now I can get back at all those kids who were so mean to me."
Answer: B
Rationale:
Naomi's past experiences of exclusion and rejection may lead her to be sensitive to potential
rejection in her current situation. She may therefore believe that others are only interested in
her for superficial reasons and will abandon her once they no longer find her attractive.
34) Most adolescent romantic relationships come to an end
A) because of interference from parents or friends.
B) gradually, as the partners come to agree they are no longer in love.
C) when one partner rejects the other.
D) when the partners have to separate for the summer or to go to different schools.
Answer: C
Rationale:
Research suggests that many adolescent romantic relationships end due to one partner
choosing to end the relationship (i.e., rejection) rather than external factors such as
interference from parents or friends.
35) In some countries, boys and girls go to different schools from early childhood on. They
use separate sports facilities as well. Any contact between adolescent boys and girls is either
forbidden or strictly supervised. Ford and Beach would describe these societies as
A) puritanical.
B) separatist.
C) restrictive.
D) semi-restrictive.
Answer: C
Rationale:
Ford and Beach would describe these societies as restrictive because they impose strict rules
and limitations on the interaction between boys and girls, limiting their opportunities for
socialization and development of relationships.
36) Ann and Bob know that they are not supposed to have sex, but they also know that their
parents and others will ignore their sexual involvement unless forced to notice it. According
to Ford and Beach, Ann and Bob live in a _____ society.
A) permissive
B) hypocritical
C) restrictive
D) semi-restrictive
Answer: D
Rationale:
According to Ford and Beach's classification, Ann and Bob live in a semi-restrictive society
because while there are rules against premarital sex, these rules are not strictly enforced, and
individuals are able to engage in sexual activity with relatively little consequence.
37) By age 18, roughly _____% of Canadian adolescents have experienced sexual
intercourse.
A) 55
B) 65
C) 85
D) 88
Answer: C
Rationale:
Research suggests that by age 18, approximately 85% of Canadian adolescents have
experienced sexual intercourse, indicating that sexual activity is relatively common among
this age group.
38) Sexual activity among Western teens
A) has become the norm.
B) is much higher than in Western Europe.
C) has been greatly reduced by the popularity of virginity pledges.
D) occurs mostly in poorer, less educated neighborhoods.
Answer: A
Rationale:
Sexual activity among Western teens has become more normative in recent years, with a
majority of teens engaging in sexual activity before reaching adulthood.
39) Before age 16, about _____% of Canadian adolescents have experienced sexual
intercourse.
A) 10
B) 30
C) 50+
D) 85
Answer: C
Rationale:
Research suggests that before age 16, approximately 50% or more of Canadian adolescents
have experienced sexual intercourse, indicating that sexual activity often begins in midadolescence.
40) For many boys, and perhaps for girls as well, their earliest adolescent sexual experience
takes the form of
A) mutual stimulation or "heavy petting."
B) masturbation.
C) oral sex.
D) intercourse.
Answer: B
Rationale:
Research suggests that for many boys, and possibly girls as well, their earliest adolescent
sexual experience often takes the form of masturbation, which is a common and
developmentally normal behavior during adolescence.
41) The textbook linked the following factors to beginning intercourse earlier, except
A) ethnicity.
B) neighbourhood characteristics.
C) school underachievement.
D) involvement in other risk behaviours, such as alcohol and drug use.
Answer: A
Rationale:
Research suggests that ethnicity is not consistently linked to the timing of sexual intercourse
initiation. Factors such as neighbourhood characteristics, school underachievement, and
involvement in other risk behaviors have been associated with beginning intercourse earlier.
42) Canadian girls are reporting that the average age for both intercourse and oral sex
initiation was about _______ years, and _______% of them had engaged in oral sex prior to
intercourse.
A) 16; 26
B) 17; 27
C) 18; 28
D) 13; 30
Answer: B
Rationale:
Research indicates that Canadian girls report an average age of about 17 years for both
intercourse and oral sex initiation, with approximately 27% of them having engaged in oral
sex prior to intercourse.
43) Adolescents say that the following are attractive features of oral sex, except
A) curiosity.
B) promoting greater intimacy with a romantic partner.
C) fewer health risks than vaginal sex.
D) parental encouragement.
Answer: D
Rationale:
Adolescents may find oral sex attractive due to curiosity, the perception of greater intimacy
with a romantic partner, and the belief that it carries fewer health risks than vaginal sex.
Parental encouragement is not typically cited as a factor.
44) Canada has a mandate for comprehensive sexual health education programs for all
students, designed to focus on three of the following, except
A) biological aspects of puberty.
B) sexual behavior.
C) abstinence from sexual activity.
D) contraception and safer sexual practices.
Answer: C
Rationale:
Comprehensive sexual health education programs in Canada typically focus on the biological
aspects of puberty, sexual behavior, and contraception and safer sexual practices. While
abstinence may be discussed as part of these programs, it is not the primary focus.
45) One of the strongest predictors for initiating sexual intercourse is
A) conflicts with parents who disapprove of adolescent sex.
B) having friends who approve of sex and are sexually active.
C) not being exposed to sexual abstinence messages in school.
D) being offered free condoms by government agencies.
Answer: B
Rationale:
Research suggests that having friends who approve of sex and are sexually active is one of
the strongest predictors for initiating sexual intercourse among adolescents. Peer influence
plays a significant role in shaping adolescent sexual behavior.
46) Evidence suggests that adolescent sexual- minority orientation is linked to
A) genetic factors.
B) prenatal hormones.
C) childhood experiences.
D) All of the above.
Answer: D
Rationale:
Evidence suggests that adolescent sexual-minority orientation (e.g., being gay, lesbian,
bisexual) is linked to a combination of genetic factors, prenatal hormones, and childhood
experiences. Sexual orientation is believed to be influenced by a complex interplay of these
factors.
47) Which of the following is not among the findings of the Eagle Canada Human Rights
Trust regarding GLBTQ students?
A) 10% of GLBTQ students reported hearing homophobic remarks from teachers daily or
weekly
B) 33 to 49% of GLBTQ students had been sexually harassed in the last year
C) 21% of GLBTQ students had been physically harassed or assaulted due to their sexual
orientation
D) 64% of GLBTQ students felt unsafe at school
Answer: B
Rationale:
The findings of the Eagle Canada Human Rights Trust regarding GLBTQ students include
the prevalence of homophobic remarks from teachers, physical harassment or assault due to
sexual orientation, and feelings of unsafety at school. However, the specific percentage range
of GLBTQ students who had been sexually harassed in the last year is not among these
findings.
48) The most widespread sexually transmitted infection among Canadian adolescents is
A) human papilloma virus (HPV).
B) gonorrhea.
C) genital herpes.
D) HIV/AIDS.
Answer: A
Rationale:
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most widespread sexually transmitted infection among
Canadian adolescents. HPV is common and can lead to various health issues, including
genital warts and certain cancers.
49) Compared to adolescents in other developed countries, the rate of sexual activity among
Canadian adolescents is _____ and the rate of pregnancies is _____.
A) about the same; about the same
B) much lower; much lower
C) about the same; much lower
D) higher; about the same
Answer: C
Rationale:
Compared to adolescents in other developed countries, the rate of sexual activity among
Canadian adolescents is about the same, while the rate of pregnancies is much lower. This
suggests that Canadian adolescents may be more likely to use contraception or engage in
safer sexual practices.
50) Unlike Canadian teens, American teens are more likely to become pregnant because of
three of the following, except
A) less likelihood of using contraceptive.
B) more sexually active.
C) a more permissive societal attitude towards sex.
D) unplanned sexual activity.
Answer: C
Rationale:
American teens are more likely to become pregnant than Canadian teens due to factors such
as a higher likelihood of engaging in unplanned sexual activity and being less likely to use
contraception consistently. While societal attitudes towards sex may vary, it is not a primary
factor in the higher pregnancy rate among American teens.
Essay Questions
1) Describe how friendship changes from childhood into adolescence. How do the ideas of
Harry Stack Sullivan fit with your description?
Answer: Several features of adolescence favor closer relationships. In self-disclosure, young
adolescents begin to confide their most personal thoughts and feelings with age-mates whom
they like and trust. An increased ability to take the perspective of others helps teens
understand and respond to close friends more deeply. The increased importance of the peer
group makes it vital to have someone understanding, sympathetic, and trustworthy to talk
with about social relationships and problems. Sullivan described stages at which different
interpersonal needs become primary. The preadolescent years are marked by the need for
intimacy, shown in the development of close same sex friendships or chumships. In early
adolescence, the need for sexuality leads to a search for a romantic partner who can also be a
friend.
2) What factors predict which teens will become friends, and what are the benefits and risks
of such friendships?
Answer: Close friends are generally similar in age, grade, sex, ethnic and class background,
social and school related attitudes, religious beliefs, and problem behaviours. Teens select
friends largely on the basis of similarities, and once they become friends, they socialize one
another to become still more similar. By middle adolescence most teens have at least one
close friend of the other sex. High-quality friendships, which have many positive and few
negative features, confer many benefits, but low-quality friendships, in which negative
feature predominate, have been linked to increased behaviour problems.
3) Describe the development during adolescence of (a) dating; and (b) romance.
Answer: Across adolescence, dating patterns move from mixed gender groups, to group
dates, to more exclusive couple relationships. Romantic relationships involve behavioural
systems that include attachment, romantic passion, and sexual gratification. One account of
romance outlines four phases: initial infatuation; affiliative relationships; intimate
relationships; and committed relationships. Infatuation is more common in early adolescence,
affiliation in middle adolescence, and intimacy and commitment in late adolescence.
4) Discuss the factors that differentiate among sexually restrictive, semi-restrictive, and
permissive societies. How would you categorize contemporary Canadian society? Justify
your response with examples.
Answer: Societies deal with adolescent sexuality in many different ways. Restrictive societies
control or forbid any sexual expression before adulthood or marriage, often by keeping boys
and girls apart from an early age. Semirestrictive societies officially frown on adolescent
sexual activity, but generally do not enforce prohibitions rigorously. Permissive societies
expect children and adolescents to be active sexually. While Western societies, including
Canada, feature pervasive sexual messages that target adolescents, sexual activity by
adolescents is usually seen as a source of problems.
5) What special problems are faced by sexual minority adolescents? Can you suggest any
measures that might relieve these problems?
Answer: Sexual minority teens face a variety of particular problems, ranging from being the
target of insults and harassment, to feelings of loneliness and isolation, to having a severely
limited pool of potential romantic and sexual partners. Measures such as gay-straight
alliances have helped promote greater acceptance of sexual minority teens.
Test Bank for Adolescence
Ian McMahan, Susan Thompson
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