What is abortion? Illustrate the reasons a woman may consider abortive procedures.

What will be an ideal response?


Abortion, the elective termination of a pregnancy, is one of the most difficult topics when it comes to reproductive and family life, and sexual health and well-being; and it has become an important social question in the United States today. Many women think that abortion is their best possible option to end a pregnancy. They may seek an abortion for many reasons, but chief among them are that they feel too young or unprepared to have children or that they are pregnant because of sexual violence, such as rape or incest. These are important factors in considering abortion and its safety for a woman and her family.
Women choose to have an abortion for many different reasons. One study by Jones and colleagues reported that some women choose abortion because the cost of raising a child and providing an education is beyond them. Other women cite parenting characteristics such as the desire to create a "good home," which means wanting the child to grow up in a stable family environment with financial security. One quarter of the women claimed they had considered the option of adoption, but felt that the emotional consequences would be too distressing.

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What was the primary difference between the methodology used by Freud and that used by 20th century sex researchers?

A. The 20th century sex researchers observed their patients only in laboratories. B. The 20th century sex researchers saw sex as a disease to be treated. C. The 20th century sex researchers believed that sexual development started only after childhood. D. The 20th century sex researchers believed that sexual development ceases after childhood. E. The 20th century sex researchers saw sex as a measure of social progress.

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Describe stages of birth.

What will be an ideal response?

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A. ludus B. traditional C. storge D. pragma E. eros

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