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anjilletteb

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List at least three reasons for the high rate of STI infection in the U.S., especially among adolescents. (3 points)
 
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Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons cited in the book for the continuing decrease in the divorce rate?
 
  a. The number of abusive relationships is decreasing.
  b. People are realizing that divorce often creates a whole new set of problems.
  c. People are waiting longer to get married.
  d. People are realizing that divorce rarely solves the problem that it was intended to solve.



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Answer to Question 1

List at least three reasons for the high rate of STI infection in the U.S., especially among adolescents. 3 points, 1 each for any 3 of the following:
- Adolescents tend to have multiple partners
- Adolescents tend to engage in more risk-taking behavior
- Adolescents tend to drink and party more which decreases inhibitions and attention to safe sex
- The increased use of birth control pills has decreased the use of condoms
- People don't realize that STIs can be transmitted even when symptoms are not present
- Increased drug use, especially IV drug use

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