John Doe: Sexually Promiscuous Behaviors

Definition: Sexually Promiscuous Behaviors - John Doe’s sexually promiscuous behaviors include engaging in unprotected sex with several different partners. John does not have an issue with committing these acts in public, which is a sign of his promiscuity. Settings: John Doe reported that his risky sexual encounters occur in public places such as libraries, bathrooms, shopping malls, and his partner’s homes. John is willing to engage in risky sexual behaviors in any setting.
Antecedents events: The lack of acceptance from his family has led John to act negatively. His negative behaviors and actions have ultimately led to his promiscuity. A lack of support for his sexual orientation has led John to have low self-esteem, which triggers his sexual behaviors. There is no direct event that causes this behavior.
His grandmother, Ms. Johnson, reports that she believes John is receiving money for prostituting himself. Ms. Johnson believes this because she does not give him an allowance.
Intervention: John’s grandmother does not know much about her grandson’s promiscuous lifestyle nor does she want to acknowledge it. John’s mother does not allow John to live in her house while committing these acts.
Exception data: John reports that he does not care where the sexual acts are occurring, but lists many places where they do occur. He does not report places where the target behavior has not taken place.
Initial hypothesis: Due to John’s family and other’s lack of acceptance, John engages in sexually promiscuous and risky sexual encounters and behaviors. This is also due to a low sense of