A Devoted Athlete Works Out Several Hours a Day, Leaving

question 7

Multiple Choice

A devoted athlete works out several hours a day, leaving little time for a social life or quiet contemplation. Many people are surprised when someone in such great shape falls ill. However, the illness makes sense from a traditional Navajo perspective because:

• A) Health is about harmony and balance. Emphasizing physical activity and neglecting relationships and social interaction is not healthy.
• B) We naturally experience patterns of good health and ill health, no matter how strong our bodies are.
• C) Physical exertion is unhealthy because it strains the body and heart.

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Definitions:

Infertility

The inability to conceive a child after one year of regular, unprotected intercourse.

PLISSIT Model

A framework used in sexual health counseling that stands for Permission, Limited Information, Specific Suggestions, and Intensive Therapy.

Sexual Dysfunction

Disorders related to any phase of the sexual response cycle that prevent the individual or couple from experiencing satisfaction from sexual activity.

Somatic Sexual Difficulties

Physical or bodily issues that impact sexual function or satisfaction.