In this chapter, you will be learning about responsible sexual decisions, pregnancy prevention, and teen parenthood. Before you begin reading, take the following quiz to assess your current understanding of responsible sexual behavior.

Health Concepts to Understand

1. Do you understand how sexual intercourse leads to pregnancy?

   1. Yes
   2. No
2. Can you differentiate between myths and facts about pregnancy prevention?

   1. Yes
   2. No
3. Can you explain how abstinence is the most effective form of birth control?

   1. Yes
   2. No
4. Do you know the difference between the male and female condom?

   1. Yes
   2. No
5. Can you explain how the birth control pill uses hormones to prevent pregnancy?

   1. Yes
   2. No
6. Do you know why withdrawal is an ineffective form of birth control?

   1. Yes
   2. No
7. Can you explain what options people have when contraception fails?

   1. Yes
   2. No
8. Do you know the consequences of teen pregnancy for the mother, father, and child?

   1. Yes
   2. No
9. Can you explain how teen parenthood affects parents, children, families, and society?

   1. Yes
   2. No
10. Do you understand the benefits of abstinence?

    1. Yes
    2. No
11. Count your “Yes” and “No” responses.
    
    
12. Total Yes:
    
    
13. Total No: 
    
    
14. The more “Yes” responses you have, the more you understand about making responsible sexual decisions. Now, take a closer look at the questions with which you responded “No.” Think about how you can increase your understanding of issues in this area.