Jamal, a 13-Year-Old Boy, Has Just Experienced His Spermarche

Multiple Choice

Jamal, a 13-year-old boy, has just experienced his spermarche. His parents did not discuss this marker of puberty with him. Every time his mother or father try to discuss reproduction and puberty with him, they feel uneasy. Because of this interaction, Jamal's reaction to his spermarche tends to be more about ______.

A) depression
B) happiness
C) confusion
D) anxiety