Michael and Kayla Are Concerned Because They Noticed Their 10-Year-Old

question 56

Multiple Choice

Michael and Kayla are concerned because they noticed their 10-year-old son, Tom, engaging in sex play with a male friend. They ask a psychologist what she thinks. What did she probably say?

• A) "Tom is probably homosexual."
• B) "It is likely that Tom has been sexually abused."
• C) "Same-sex play among young adolescents is more common than many would think and nothing to worry about."
• D) "Tom needs to get counseling as this is a symptom of a larger psychological issue."

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