Ted experiences a severe disruption in his personal life. He is reprimanded at his job, he is in debt, and his wife has threatened to leave him. Ted commits a rape, which Rada would classify as a ______.

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Rada would classify Ted's actions as a "situation stress rape" because the rape occurs in the context of severe disruptions and stress in Ted's personal life, such as job issues, debt, and marital problems, rather than stemming from psychotic tendencies, issues with masculine identity, or sadistic desires.

Ted Experiences a Severe Disruption in His Personal Life