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WhattoUnderstand · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

What are characteristics of dating relationships in early adolescence? (Select all that apply.)

a. One-on-one dating
b. Follow ritualized scripts
c. Are psychosocially intimate
d. Involve playing stereotypic roles
e. Participating in mixed-gender group activities

Question 2

What are characteristics of late adolescence (1820 years) with regard to sexuality? (Select all that apply.)

a. Exploration of self-appeal
b. Limited dating, usually group
c. Intimacy involves commitment
d. Growing capacity for mutuality and reciprocity
e. May publicly identify as gay, lesbian, or bisexual

jomama · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, D, E
Early dating relationships typically follow highly ritualized scripts in which adolescents are more likely to play stereotypic roles than to really be themselves. Participating in mixed-gender group activities, such as going to parties or other events, may have a positive impact on young teenagers' well-being. One-on-one dating during early adolescence, however, with a lot of time spent alone, may lead to sexual intimacy before a teen is ready. Although teenagers may begin dating during early adolescence, these early dating relationships are not usually psychosocially intimate.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C, D, E
Characteristics of late adolescence sexuality include intimacy involving commitment; growing capacity for mutuality and reciprocity; and publicly identifying as gay, lesbian, or bisexual. Exploration of self-appeal is a characteristic of middle adolescence sexuality. Limited dating, usually group, is a characteristic of early adolescence sexuality.