Human Sexuality - Chapter 7 Quiz
Which of the following researchers wrote Human Sexual Inadequacy?
Masters and Johnson
Lena feels that she is the only person in the world who has a sexual problem. Given the information discussed in the textbook about sexual problems, what would you tell Lena?
Sexual difficulties are very common.
According to research, which of the following demographic categories appears to be linked to orgasm?
age
Louis is seeking therapy for hypoactive sexual desire. His therapist is using an intervention technique that is designed to gradually eliminate his self-defeating beliefs and attitudes that underlie his sexual problems. What technique is Louis' therapist using?
cognitive-behavioral therapy
Masters and Johnson estimated that half of all married couples experience a ______ sexual problem at some point in their marriage.
diagnosable
Erica and Manny's therapist gave them masturbation activities to help them overcome a sexual problem. Their therapist is using which of the following strategies?
directed masturbation
Marissa and Milo are seeing a counselor because they would like to improve their already satisfying sexual relationship. Which of the following would their counselor most likely recommend?
discuss openly their sexual likes, dislikes, and desires
One approach to treating erectile problems that are caused by psychological factors is to encourage a couple to _________.
engage in kissing and caressig for pleasure rather tha as preludes to intercourse
Garth is a heavy cigarette smoker. What types of sexual problems can he possibly experience due to smoking?
erectile problems
Which of the following statements is true about our understanding of low sexual desire?
fear of an unwanted pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases can lead to low sexual desire.
Matt and Fran have been partners for several years. Over the past year, Matt has lost his desire for sex with Fran, even though they say they still love each other. Matt is experiencing _______.
hypoactive sexual desire
Linda is taking SSRIs to treat depression. Which of the following might she experience as a result of these medications?
inhibited orgasm
The most common cause for vaginal pain is ________.
lack of adequate lubrication prior to and during intercourse
Which of the following is a cause of female orgasmic disorder?
lack of desired stimulation
Complete the following sentence. Sexual pain in men is ____________.
less common and less well-researched than sexual pain in women
Alyssa is a 40-year-old woman who has never achieved orgasm with a partner, but has done so during masturbation. According to the three-dimensional model of sexual problems, Alyssa would be classified as having a _______ and _______ sexual problem, respectively.
lifelong; secondary
Morris has difficulty reaching orgasm after long periods of stimulation. He most likely has _______.
male orgasmic disorder
Luke has experienced erectile difficulty on several occasions. As a result, he developed a fear of not being able to achieve an erection. Luke has _______.
performance anxiety
Wolfgang tends to have orgasms before he attempts to penetrate his girlfriend's vagina. This is an example of __________.
premature ejaculation
Elsa is currently in a satisfying marriage. However, she has anxiety about getting pregnant that is manifesting in her inability to become sexually aroused. Her sexual problem is the result of _______ causes.
psychological
Which of the following is a cause of male orgasmic disorder?
psychological issues
Sensate focus_________.
redirects emphaisis away from intercourse and focuses on mutual sensuality
The beginning stages of the Masters and Johnson technique of sensate focus involve__________.
removal of all clothing and caressign all non-genital body parts without reaching orgasm.
Low levels of ______ are linked with low levels of arousal.
testosterone
Which of the following is the best way to communicate sexual preferences and desires to one's partner?
verbally express sexual needs, likes, dislikes, and feelings
