What Chronic Illness May Affect Sexual Functioning by Making Men

question 38

Multiple Choice

What chronic illness may affect sexual functioning by making men and women hypersensitive to touch?

• A) diabetes
• B) emphysema
• C) HIV/AIDS
• D) multiple sclerosis

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Definitions:

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, it represents the ethical component of the personality and provides the moral standards by which the ego operates.

Adolescent Stage

A developmental phase following childhood, during which individuals experience significant physical, psychological, and emotional changes, typically occurring between ages 13 and 19.

Incongruent Identity

A state where there is a mismatch between an individual's self-perception and the reality of their experiences or behaviors, leading to feelings of dissonance and confusion.

Positive Identity

A sense of self that is characterized by positive self-regard and a cohesive sense of personal worth.