A Casual Sexual or Romantic Encounter Without Explicit Commitment or Exclusivity

question 12

Multiple Choice

A casual sexual or romantic encounter without explicit commitment or exclusivity is

• A) a date.
• B) going steady.
• C) hooking up.
• D) playing the field.

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Definitions:

Flooding

A psychological treatment method where an individual is exposed to a large amount of an anxiety-producing stimulus in order to extinguish the fear response.

Graduated Exposure

A therapeutic technique where individuals are gradually exposed to their fears to reduce anxiety.

Unconscious Conflicts

Deep-seated tensions and struggles within an individual that they are not fully aware of but influence behaviors and emotions.

Irrational Thinking

Thought processes characterized by illogical or unreasonable conclusions, often leading to negative emotions or behaviors.