The Time Span After Orgasm During Which a Person Cannot

question 71

Multiple Choice

The time span after orgasm during which a person cannot be aroused to another orgasm is called

• A) the plateau stage.
• B) premature ejaculation.
• C) the excitement stage.
• D) the refractory period.

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Definitions:

Unconscious Mind

Refers to the part of the mind that is not currently in focal awareness, containing thoughts, memories, and desires that are not readily accessible but influence behavior.

Pleasure Principle

A concept in psychoanalytic theory that describes the instinctual seeking of pleasure and avoiding of pain to satisfy biological and psychological needs.

Reality Principle

A psychoanalytic concept referring to the ego's management of the demands of the environment in a realistic manner, balancing them against the id's instincts.

Transference

The way the client perceives the therapist.