Which of the Following Statements About Domination and Submission Is

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about domination and submission is false?

• A) These activities involve consenting adults and normally do not result in psychological distress.
• B) The term "sadomasochism" is used by psychiatrists and psychologists to refer to domination and submission.
• C) The dominant partner is perceived as all-powerful and the submissive partner as powerless.
• D) The majority of people who engage in domination and submission do so as a form of sexual enhancement.

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Definitions:

Caudate Nucleus

A nucleus located within the brain that plays important roles in various neural functions, including the regulation of voluntary movement.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, affecting heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

Anorexia Nervosa

A serious eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to self-imposed starvation and excessive weight loss.

Hypothalamus

Component of the brain that regulates eating, drinking, sex, and basic emotions; abnormal behaviors involving any of these activities may be the result of dysfunction in the hypothalamus.