Question

covers: birth control, healthy & unhealthy relationships, decision making, and online safety
part a – short answer (15 questions)

1. what is the only 100% effective way to prevent both pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (stis)?
2. name two hormonal methods of birth control and explain how they work.
3. give one example of a barrier method of birth control.
4. what is one step a person should take if they suspect they have an sti?
5. define a healthy relationship in your own words.
6. list three warning signs of an unhealthy or abusive relationship.
7. why is communication important in maintaining healthy relationships?
8. give two examples of healthy decision - making skills.
9. how can peer pressure affect decision making in relationships?
10. what does consent mean in a relationship?
11. why is it important to set personal boundaries in relationships?
12. list two ways teens can stay safe while using social media.
13. what should you do if someone you dont know online asks for personal information?
14. how can decision - making skills help avoid risky behaviors online and offline?
15. give one resource available to teens for help with relationship or safety concerns (school, community, or online).

part b – multiple choice (5 questions)

1. which of the following is a barrier method of birth control?

a) birth control pill
b) condom
c) hormonal iud
d) implant

1. which of the following is a sign of a healthy relationship?

a) jealousy and control
b) respect and trust

Explanation:

1. Abstinence is the only 100% effective way to prevent both pregnancy and STIs as it avoids sexual contact which is the mode of transmission for STIs and fertilization for pregnancy.
2. Two hormonal birth - control methods are the birth - control pill and the hormonal IUD. The birth - control pill contains hormones (estrogen and progestin or just progestin) that prevent ovulation, thicken cervical mucus to block sperm, and thin the uterine lining. A hormonal IUD releases progestin which thickens cervical mucus, thins the uterine lining, and may also prevent ovulation in some cases.
3. A condom is a barrier method of birth control. It physically blocks sperm from reaching the egg.
4. If a person suspects they have an STI, they should get tested as soon as possible at a healthcare facility. Early detection allows for prompt treatment.
5. A healthy relationship is one where both partners communicate openly, respect each other's boundaries, support each other's goals, and treat each other with kindness and equality.
6. Three warning signs of an unhealthy or abusive relationship are excessive jealousy, controlling behavior (like monitoring a partner's every move), and frequent verbal abuse.
7. Communication is important in maintaining healthy relationships as it allows partners to express their needs, feelings, and concerns, resolve conflicts, and build trust.
8. Two examples of healthy decision - making skills are considering the consequences of actions and seeking advice from trusted sources.
9. Peer pressure can affect decision - making in relationships by causing a person to make choices they may not otherwise make, such as engaging in sexual activity before they are ready or staying in an unhealthy relationship to fit in.
10. Consent in a relationship means that both partners freely and enthusiastically agree to engage in any activity, whether it's sexual or non - sexual, and have the right to change their minds at any time.
11. It is important to set personal boundaries in relationships to protect one's emotional and physical well - being, maintain self - respect, and ensure that one's needs are met.
12. Two ways teens can stay safe while using social media are not sharing personal information (like address, phone number) and being cautious about accepting friend requests from strangers.
13. If someone you don't know online asks for personal information, you should not share it and consider blocking or reporting the person.
14. Decision - making skills can help avoid risky behaviors online and offline by enabling a person to evaluate the potential risks and benefits of an action and make a more informed choice.
15. One resource available to teens for help with relationship or safety concerns is a school counselor who can provide advice and support.
16. The answer is b) Condom. Condoms are a physical barrier that prevent sperm from reaching the egg.
17. The answer is b) Respect and trust. These are fundamental elements of a healthy relationship, while jealousy and control are signs of an unhealthy relationship.

Answer:

1. Abstinence
2. Birth - control pill, Hormonal IUD
3. Condom
4. Get tested at a healthcare facility
5. A relationship with open communication, respect for boundaries, support for goals, and kindness/equality
6. Excessive jealousy, controlling behavior, frequent verbal abuse
7. Allows expression of needs, feelings, and conflict resolution
8. Considering consequences, seeking advice
9. Can lead to making unwise choices
10. Freely and enthusiastically agreeing to an activity with the right to change one's mind
11. Protect well - being, maintain self - respect, meet needs
12. Don't share personal info, be cautious with friend requests
13. Don't share info, block/report
14. Evaluate risks and benefits for informed choices
15. School counselor
16. b) Condom
17. b) Respect and trust