Self-Assessment Questions (SAQs) for Study Session 1
Now that you have completed this study session, you can assess how well you have achieved its Learning Outcomes by answering these questions. Write your answers in your Study Diary and discuss them with your Tutor at the next Study Support Meeting. You can check your answers with the Notes on the Self-Assessment Questions at the end of this Module.
First read Case Study 1.1 and then answer the questions that follow it.
Case Study 1.1 Abebe’s story
Abebe is a 17-year-old boy living with his family and siblings. Recently he has become concerned by the erratic change in his voice which has embarrassed him when he is talking to people. He has also noticed that he is developing feelings of love and affection for one of the girls in his neighbourhood. His family are worried by the fact that he prefers to spend most of his time with his friends, occasionally coming back late at night without asking permission.
SAQ 1.1 (tests Learning Outcome 1.1)
How would you classify Abebe’s age group?
Answer
Abebe is 17 years old so he is in the late adolescence period.
SAQ 1.2 (tests Learning Outcome 1.3)
Read the description of Abebe again and identify one physical change associated with adolescence and one psychosocial change.
Answer
The change in his voice is a physical change. His interest in girls is a psychosocial change.
SAQ 1.3 (tests Learning Outcome 1.4)
Explain whether Abebe is at risk of engaging in risky behaviour.
Answer
Abebe is spending more time with his friends and staying out late without parental permission. It seems he might succumb to peer pressure to experiment with substances and indulge in other reckless behaviour as his behaviour is already worrying his parents.
SAQ 1.4 (tests Learning Outcomes 1.1 and 1.5)
What kinds of information and/or counselling might be most helpful to Abebe to protect his sexual and reproductive health?
Answer
Abebe should learn about the dangers of unprotected sex. He should know how STIs including HIV are acquired and how to protect himself by using a condom.
SAQ 1.5 (tests Learning Outcomes 1.1 and 1.2)
How might the concerns of a girl of Abebe’s age be different?
Answer
In general girls have their first sexual experience earlier than boys (at 16 years old) so the concerns of a girl of the same age may centre on unwanted pregnancy. However, she should also be aware of the risks of STIs and needs to be encouraged to obtain dual protection (from pregnancy and from STIs).
Summary of Study Session 1