The Nurse Explains to a 12-Year-Old Patient That Nocturnal Emissions

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse explains to a 12-year-old patient that nocturnal emissions (wet dreams) are characterized by:

• A) A drop in testosterone level
• B) Sexual stimulation
• C) No sperm in ejaculate
• D) Association with violent dreams

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Definitions:

Exposure Effect

The psychological phenomenon where repeated exposure to a stimulus increases an individual's preference for that stimulus.

Contrast Effect

A psychological phenomenon wherein the perception or judgment of something is influenced by the comparison with something else, often leading to exaggeration of differences.

Appeal to Fear

A persuasive technique that attempts to influence people’s behavior by making them feel afraid of the consequences of not taking a particular action.

Feared Consequence

The anticipated negative outcome that one believes will occur as a result of certain actions or events.