Masters and Johnson (1970) Originally Proposed the Concept of "Sex

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Essay

Masters and Johnson (1970) originally proposed the concept of "sex therapy" involving several psychosocial techniques as being effective in the treatment of sexual dysfunction. Explain the rationale for their approach. Select two of the techniques discussed in the text and discuss how they are used in this treatment paradigm.

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Definitions:

Elasticity

The ability of a material or body to resume its normal shape after being stretched or compressed.

Parabronchi

Minute tubular air passages within the lungs of birds through which respiratory gas exchange occurs, part of their highly efficient respiratory system.

Birds

Warm-blooded vertebrates characterized by feathers, beaks without teeth, and laying hard-shelled eggs.

Countercurrent Exchange

A mechanism in which fluids flow in opposite directions, exchanging properties (such as heat or chemical constituents) to maximize transfer rates.