Sixteen-Year-Old Karl Has Recently Identified Himself as Gay

question 25

Multiple Choice

Sixteen-year-old Karl has recently identified himself as gay. Which scenario is most likely part of Karl's past or future experience?

• A) Karl will be at risk for health problems when he ages.
• B) Karl was seduced by an older man when he was a child.
• C) Karl has a weak father.
• D) Karl will be at risk for mental health problems.

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