Non-western cultures-important determinant of adult status

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1. It is estimated that about ____ of high school students in the United States go on to college.
55%
65%
75%
85%

2. In most non-Western cultures, ____ is the most important determinant of adult status.
completing college
marriage
getting a job
having a child

3. Nicola is 18-years-old, and engages in many risky behaviors. For example, she drives very fast and recklessly, and does not use any protection when having sex. If Nicola is a typical adolescent, these behaviors will ____ when she gets older.
significantly increase in frequency
slightly increase in frequency
remain at the same frequency level
decrease in frequency

4. If you were asked to list the most common causes of death in young adults (ages 25-44) in the United States, you should avoid saying ______________.
cancer
AIDS
automobile accident
homicide

5. In the United States, more than _____________ people abuse or are dependent on alcohol. (Points : 2)
15 million
25 million
30 million
35 million.

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