Nadia and Pat Are in a Long-Term Relationship and Have

question 18

Multiple Choice

Nadia and Pat are in a long-term relationship and have had an active sex life, except that Nadia has never been able to achieve orgasm. If she went to seek treatment, it is likely that the therapist would recommend

• A) yohimbine hydrochloride
• B) Gingko biloba
• C) an in-depth examination by a gynecologist prior to any treatments
• D) hypnotherapy
• E) masturbation exercises

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Definitions:

False Consensus

The belief that one's own opinions, beliefs, or behaviors are more common in the general population than they actually are.

External Attribution

The method of assigning the reason for one's own or other people's actions to external elements or circumstances.

Illusory Correlation

The tendency to perceive a connection between variables, typically events or behaviors, where no such relationship exists.

First Instinct Fallacy

The misconception that an individual's initial answer or gut reaction is always the correct choice, especially in the context of test-taking or decision-making.