Which of These Statements About Boys' Sexual Socialization Would Researchers

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about boys' sexual socialization would researchers most likely agree with?

• A) Boys often feel anxious or uneasy about their first sexual encounter.
• B) Most boys fear negative reactions from peers when describing their first sexual encounter.
• C) Like girls, boys usually see their first sexual encounter as a chance for emotional connection.
• D) At first, boys tend to keep matters of sex and intimacy separate.

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