Perceived gender roles often result in

A) men seeking help for mental illness less frequently than women.
B) women seeking help for mental illness less frequently than men.
C) men experiencing more severe symptoms of mental illness than women.
D) women experiencing more severe symptoms of mental illness than men.


Answer: A
Rationale: Masculine gender roles emphasize emotional strength—which is in conflict with acknowledging and talking through emotions and interpersonal problems. These gender roles also emphasize independence, so even if a problem is acknowledged, males would be more likely to believe they should just "get over it."

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