The first task of a therapist asked to treat a distressed relationship includes . . .

a) Identifying the dysfunctional thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are contributing to the couple’s distress
b) Figuring out which partner is to blame for the distressing situation
c) Restoring the partners’ relationship satisfaction to its initial level
d) Speaking with family members to determine the root of the problem


a) Identifying the dysfunctional thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are contributing to the couple’s distress

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a. more tolerance of casual encounters b. more likely to masturbate c. seeing the goals of sex as physical pleasure d. focusing on the relationship aspects of sexual activities

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a. profession c. socioeconomic status b. sexual orientation d. education level

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Dan is usually enthusiastic about playing along with his partner's kinky fantasies, but he refuses to comply with her insistent demands that he urinate on her as part of the sexual act. Dan's partner seems to be exhibiting the sexual variation of

A. saliromania. B. necrophilia. C. coprophilia. D. urophilia.

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An orgasm is:

A. a feeling of psychological wellness. B. an increase in sensitivity to touch. C. simply a series of rhythmic muscle contractions. D. the reaction of the body to a specific stimulus resulting in arousal. E. a period during which a man cannot achieve an erection.

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