Based on theory, which of the following are men most likely to do when

Based on theory, which of the following are men most likely to do when they become ill?

a. Ask their female partner what action might be helpful
b. Ignore symptoms or refuse to see them as symptoms of illness and act tough
c. See their physician as soon as possible
d. Talk to other men about what would be the best action

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ANS: B
Boys are socialized to ignore symptoms and “toughen up.” Men may be aware of being ill, but they make a conscious decision not to seek health care to avoid being labeled as “sick.” Brown and Bond suggest that men lack somatic awareness and are less likely to interpret symptoms as indicators of illness. Because of this ignorance and lack of recognition that a problem exists, they are not likely to ask others what action to take or to see a physician for the problem.