Jim Works Shift-Work for an Automotive Plant

Multiple Choice

Jim works shift-work for an automotive plant.Because of his inconsistent hours,he often finds himself awake at times that other people are not,especially his partner.Jim started using the Internet for sexual arousal during masturbation to cope with his limited sexual time with his partner.After a while,his occasional Internet use for sexual stimuli increased in frequency.Now,he finds himself almost craving the time when he gets home and can go on the Internet to get sexual pleasure.Even when he works shifts that allows him to have sexual interactions with his partner,he continues to engage in high levels of seeking sexual stimuli on the Internet.These Internet activities have started to create conflicts in Jim's relationship.What do you think Jim's problem is?

A) He is addicted to sex.
B) He is addicted to online sexual activity.
C) He is hypersexual.
D) He has a partner who doesn't understand his needs.