According to the textbook, why are some men less likely to seek annual checkups?

a. They are socialized to believe that men should be strong and self-sufficient.
b. Because of their work, men generally have more responsibilities than women and thus have less time for regular medical checkups.
c. Men are more likely to feel physically threatened by health-care personnel than women.
d. Men become ill less often and therefore believe that they do not need checkups as often as women.


Answer: a. They are socialized to believe that men should be strong and self-sufficient.

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