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SAVANNAHHOOPER23

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A common emotional reaction to pregnancy is
 
  a. the realization that there is a tremendous discrepancy between idealized views of pregnancy and the reality of pregnancy.
  b. a feeling of transition into adulthood.
  c. pleasure at watching one's body grow larger.
  d. a feeling of emptiness and lack of purpose.

Question 2

According to the discussion of sexual interest during pregnancy,
 
  a. the majority of women report less interest in sex when they are pregnant, but individual differences are prominent.
  b. contrary to public opinion, most women report greater interest in sex than prior to their pregnancy.
  c. although the majority of women say that they are less interested in sex when they are pregnant, the frequency of sexual intercourse is actually higher during pregnancy.
  d. we do not have useful data on this topic, because psychologists have paid so little attention to research on pregnancy.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A



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