A young man has just learned that his partner is pregnant. Which of the following statements re-garding his reaction to the pregnancy is true?
a. His reaction often depends on the nature of the relationship before the pregnancy.
b. Most young men believe that fathering a child can make them feel manly.
c. Most young men are not interested in their partner's pregnancy.
d. His reaction often includes blaming the partner.
ANS: A
Young men's reaction to their partner being pregnant often depends on the nature of the rela-tionship before the pregnancy. A large percentage of young men will continue to accompany the young woman to some prenatal visits and may even attend the delivery. It is not usual for a young man to be excluded or even rejected by the young woman's family (usually her mother).
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