A CASE STUDY OF ADOLESCENT & ADULT DISORDER
             Michael was from a lower middle class environment. He was the youngest of
             three children and the only boy. His mother was very protective and he was very
             close to her. Sex was a taboo subject in his household. His mother taught that
             premarital sexual behavior relationships were sinful. Michael could never talk to
             anyone about any type of relationships. His mother said he was too young to worry
             about girls, he should be more concerned about his career. He was not close to
             his father. His father never took up time with him with any hobbies. They hardly
             talked to each other. When his mother died, his sisters related to him in a protective
             manner and pampered and fussed over him. He was frequently the "teacher's pet".
             He was never good at any sports, so he didn't fit in with other boys. He took up
             time with a boy who also did not fit in because he wasn't good at sports, so they had
             The results discovered by Dr. T. were that Michael showed evidence of anxiety,
             depression, repetitive and bothersome thoughts. From the TAT experiment Michael
             saw persons being punished for wrongdoings. And the punishment was viewed as an
             expected and justified retribution. Another individual has a number of weaknesses
             beyond his personal control but was able to be successful and proud of himself.
             Michael's response after the tests and interviews suggested an uncertainty about
             sexual identification. Older male figures were pictured as helpful persons, but whom
             he could not get close. Females his age were unattractive. He had negative concepts
             about his own body. He sometimes wished he were a girl. He interacted with others
             Therapy was recommended to help Michael deal with his inner turmoil and
             guilt feelings about his sexual orientation choosing
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