Nicole Avoids Intercourse with Her Husband at All Costs

question 103

Multiple Choice

Nicole avoids intercourse with her husband at all costs.When she feels his interest increasing,she is filled with anxiety and dread.Just a kiss elicits a terrible feeling inside her.A sex therapist is likely to describe Nicole as suffering from

• A)hypoactive sexual desire.
• B)sexual aversion disorder.
• C)vaginismus.
• D)anorgasmia.

Understand the specialization areas within psychology and career paths related to personal adjustment and career planning.

Differentiate between psychological concepts linked and not linked to psychoanalysis.

Compare and contrast the psychodynamic perspective with other psychological perspectives.

Recognize the influence of cognitive and sociocultural factors on human behavior.

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Definitions:

Delusions

false beliefs firmly held despite clear or contradictory evidence, often seen in psychiatric conditions.

Delusions

Fixed false beliefs that are resistant to reason or confrontation with actual fact, often observed in psychiatric conditions.

Unfounded Beliefs

Ideas or opinions adopted without sound evidence or rational justification.

Schizophrenia

A chronic mental disorder characterized by distorted thoughts, perceptions, emotions, speech, and behavior.