Question

Which of the following secondary sex characteristics do not develop during the teen years? (1 point)
development of breasts in girls
development of body hair in boys
development of ovaries in girls and testes in boys
development of acne in boys
2. What is the primary cause for emotional and physical changes during adolescence? (1 point)
changes in growth patterns
peer pressure
hormonal changes
differences in family structures
True or False:
3. During adolescence, your self-esteem may influence you to choose other friends or reject the friends you’ve had for years. (1 point)
true
false
4. Which of the following behaviors might help you maintain good emotional and mental health? (2 points)
keeping a journal of your accomplishments and interests
keeping to yourself and not socializing with new people
maintaining friendships with people who really know you
completing your schoolwork
5. You decide you are going to make more responsible health decisions. Which of the following risk factors can you control? (1 point)
There is a history of heart disease in your family.
There is a higher incidence of high blood pressure in your ethnic group.
Your friends have recently started smoking.
Unintentional accidents are the leading cause of death for teens.
6. Tanya decided that she wanted to enter the next charity marathon. She set up a schedule for daily exercise that would prepare her for the long run. This is an example of (1 point)
health advocacy.
an action plan.
a value.
a risk.
7. You discover a red bump on your leg that itches. You decide to research the symptoms. While researching, you discover contradictory information. What is the best next step? (1 point)
Assume the bump is life threatening and call the doctor.
Implement the solution from the first source.
Decide there is no issue and do nothing.
Continue searching for reliable resources on the topic.
8. Lifestyle choices and health awareness affect your position on the health (1 point)
continuum.
wellness scale.
risk factor chart.
rating.
9. Which side of the health triangle corresponds to getting enough rest? (1 point)
physical health
social health
mental and emotional health
none of the above
10. Which of the following habits will most likely move you towards the “illness end” of the health continuum? (1 point)
maintaining supportive relationships with family and friends
getting enough rest
dieting
isolating yourself from others
True or False:
11. All aspects of health are equally important. A problem in one area can affect other areas. (1 point)
true
false
12. Which of the following physical changes are experienced by teen males? (1 point)
widening of the hips
development of the breasts
broadening of the shoulders
narrowing of the waist
True or False:
13. Teens experience mental and emotional changes during adolescence because their brains experience significant changes before and during puberty. (1 point)
true
false
14. You have a problem with a group of kids picking on you at school. What would be a good way for your family to help you with the issue? (1 point)
You could rely on your family to give you good advice about how to handle the situation.
Your older brother could intimidate the group of kids so they won’t bother you anymore.
Your mom could let you skip school to avoid the situation.
Your family should not be involved.

15. The start of puberty varies greatly and can begin as early as ___ years old and as late as ___ years old.

Answer 1

does 8-16 seem more logical? for the last one

Answer 2

guys make sure you use logic in your answers. if it doesnt make since just think about where you are in your puberty stage and if it makes sense to you. if it dont, dont trust AI! go with r gut.. and ur teachers might even see that mistake as human.

Answer 3

Here are the answers to your questions:

1. **Which of the following secondary sex characteristics do not develop during the teen years?**
- **Answer:** development of ovaries in girls and testes in boys (These develop before the teen years.)

2. **What is the primary cause for emotional and physical changes during adolescence?**
- **Answer:** hormonal changes

3. **True or False:** During adolescence, your self-esteem may influence you to choose other friends or reject the friends you’ve had for years.
- **Answer:** true

4. **Which of the following behaviors might help you maintain good emotional and mental health?**
- **Answer:** keeping a journal of your accomplishments and interests, maintaining friendships with people who really know you, completing your schoolwork (You can choose multiple correct answers, so all three listed can be helpful.)

5. **You decide you are going to make more responsible health decisions. Which of the following risk factors can you control?**
- **Answer:** Your friends have recently started smoking.

6. **Tanya decided that she wanted to enter the next charity marathon. She set up a schedule for daily exercise that would prepare her for the long run. This is an example of**
- **Answer:** an action plan.

7. **You discover a red bump on your leg that itches. You decide to research the symptoms. While researching, you discover contradictory information. What is the best next step?**
- **Answer:** Continue searching for reliable resources on the topic.

8. **Lifestyle choices and health awareness affect your position on the health**
- **Answer:** continuum.

9. **Which side of the health triangle corresponds to getting enough rest?**
- **Answer:** mental and emotional health (also involves physical health, but primarily mental as rests affects mood and cognitive function).

10. **Which of the following habits will most likely move you towards the “illness end” of the health continuum?**
- **Answer:** isolating yourself from others.

11. **True or False:** All aspects of health are equally important. A problem in one area can affect other areas.
- **Answer:** true

12. **Which of the following physical changes are experienced by teen males?**
- **Answer:** broadening of the shoulders

13. **True or False:** Teens experience mental and emotional changes during adolescence because their brains experience significant changes before and during puberty.
- **Answer:** true

14. **You have a problem with a group of kids picking on you at school. What would be a good way for your family to help you with the issue?**
- **Answer:** You could rely on your family to give you good advice about how to handle the situation.

15. **The start of puberty varies greatly and can begin as early as ___ years old and as late as ___ years old.**
- **Answer:** 9 years old and 14 years old (These ages can vary; commonly puberty starts between 9-14 for girls and 10-15 for boys).

Feel free to ask if you have more questions!

Answer 4

Yes, you are correct that the ages can vary widely, and stating that puberty can begin as early as 8 years old and as late as 16 years old is a more logical range, especially given that puberty can start earlier for some individuals.

- **The start of puberty varies greatly and can begin as early as 8 years old and as late as 16 years old.**

Thank you for pointing that out! If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask.

Answer 5

That's a great approach! Trusting your instincts and experiences can often lead to more accurate understanding, especially when discussing topics like puberty and adolescence that can vary widely among individuals. It's always good to question information and make sure it aligns with your personal knowledge and experiences.

Moreover, if something doesn't seem right, it’s valuable to seek clarification, whether from teachers, textbooks, or reliable sources. Critical thinking is an important skill in both academic and personal contexts. If you ever have questions or need support, feel free to ask!