A pregnant teenage girl is considering abortion. Which of the following are reasons why she may choose abortion? (Select all that apply.)
a. She believes that being pregnant will ruin her figure and no one will want to date her.
b. She cannot afford a child now.
c. She cannot trust the father to support her and the baby.
d. She does not want anyone to know that she is pregnant.
e. She believes that she is too young to be a mother.
f. She believes that her parents will not support her if they find out that she is pregnant.
ANS: B, C, E
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