Some weeks ago, Rachel told her counselor that her husband is very happy with their nonexistent sex life, and that they both agree that sex is not that important. During today’s session, she tells her counselor that she was shocked and horribly saddened to learn that her husband was having an affair. When she asked her husband about it, he told her that he missed having sex in his life
Rachel’s earlier assumption about her husband and their lack of interest in sex reflects which of the following?
A. Dysfunctional external behavior
B. Self-defeating expressions of feelings and emotions
C. Distorted understanding of the world
D. Unused strengths and resources
ANS: C
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