"Keep a Stiff Upper Lip." Good Advice

question 106

Multiple Choice

"Keep a stiff upper lip." Good advice?

• A) Yes. Suppression actually reduces the negative emotions one experiences.
• B) Yes. Suppression improves cognition by removing emotional distractions.
• C) No. Suppression increases sympathetic nervous system activity, making things seem even more distressing.
• D) No. Suppression increases parasympathetic nervous system activity, making things seem even more distressing.

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Definitions:

PLISSIT Model

A conceptual model used in sex therapy and counseling that outlines a tiered strategy for intervention; it stands for Permission, Limited Information, Specific Suggestions, and Intensive Therapy.

Intervention

An act of becoming intentionally involved in a difficult situation, in order to improve it or prevent it from escalating.

Sexual Concerns

Issues related to sexual function, behavior, preferences, or health that might be a source of distress or difficulty for individuals or couples.

Vaginismus

A condition involving a muscle spasm in the pelvic floor muscles, which can make vaginal penetration for intercourse, tampon insertion, or gynecological examinations painful or impossible.