Thabo Has Always Wanted to Be a Father, but Has

question 85

Multiple Choice

Thabo has always wanted to be a father, but has not yet found an acceptable partner. He is now 35 years old, healthy, and beginning to be concerned about how much longer he will remain fertile. When he asks his doctor about this, his doctor tells him that he will probably be capable of fathering a child

• A)until he is about 45 years old.
• B)until he is about 65 years old.
• C)until he is about 85 years old.
• D)for the rest of his life.

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Definitions:

Psychological Theories

Frameworks or models that offer explanations for human thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, based on empirical evidence and observation.

Scientific Evidence

Information, data, or findings obtained through systematic observation, experimentation, or research that serves as a basis for making conclusions or judgments in science.

Social Interest

Involves the inclination of individuals to seek social connections, the welfare of others, and the desire to contribute to society.

Adler

Refers to Alfred Adler, an Austrian medical doctor and psychotherapist, known for founding the school of individual psychology which emphasizes the importance of feelings of inferiority and the creative self.