human sexuality chapter 14?
Which of the following hormone supplements would be most useful in the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire in women? a. Oxytocin and GABA b. Oxytocin and serotonin c. Progesterone and GABA d. Estrogen and testosterone
d. Estrogen and testosterone
Generally speaking, avoiding the use of ____ will contribute to healthy sexual functioning. a. alcohol b. tobacco c. marijuana d. All of the above.
d. All of the above.
The stop-start technique involves a. communicating the level of stimulation one is experiencing to the partner. b. applying the technique using oral or manual stimulation first. c. stopping stimulation until preejaculatory sensations are reduced. d. All of the above.
d. All of the above.
When his vehicle was blown up by an IED in Afghanistan, Juan suffered a spinal cord injury that affects his sexual functioning. Juan may benefit from treatment involving . . . a. Viagra. b. sensory amplification. c. redefining and expanding sexual expression to focus more on parts of the body unaffected by his injury. d. All of the above.
d. All of the above.
According to the DSM 5, in order to be considered a sexual disorder, a sexual difficulty must . . . a. occur in 75-100% of sexual encounters. b. persist for at least six months. c. cause significant distress. d. All of the above.
d. All of the above.
According to your text, which of the following is LEAST affected in the person who has multiple sclerosis? a. Vision b. Voluntary movement c. Sensation d. Cognitive functioning
d. Cognitive functioning
Which of the following is NOT a desire phase difficulty? a. HSDD b. Sexual aversion disorder c. Desire discrepancy d. Female sexual arousal disorder
d. Female sexual arousal disorder
Which of the following is NOT true about stimulation of the clitoris? a. This can be done manually by the female. b. This can be done manually by the male. c. This may be done by using a vibrator. d. One goal of therapy is to eliminate the need to do this.
d. One goal of therapy is to eliminate the need to do this.
Which one is NOT true of Viagra and other medications used to treat erectile dysfunction? a. Viagra has emerged among college students and others as a party drug for recreational and casual sex. b. Many studies have shown significant improvement in the partner's feelings of sexual desirability and satisfaction as well as her own sexual functioning when the man uses erection-enhancing medications. c. Viagra has greatly increased general conversation and awareness about erectile problems. d. Viagra was originally developed for diabetes
d. Viagra was originally developed for diabetes
Which of the following statements concerning multiple sclerosis is FALSE? a. MS is a neurological disease of the brain and spinal cord. b. Approximately 50% of MS patients experience sexual problems. c. MS patients may experience uncomfortable hypersensitivity to genital stimulation. d. While men with MS often experience sexual dysfunction, women with the disease do not.
d. While men with MS often experience sexual dysfunction, women with the disease do not.
The most frequently performed cosmetic surgery in ____, called the "hitch and stitch," creates a fold above each eye to make a woman's eyes look more Causasian. a. Asia b. Latin America c. Africa d. the Middle East
a. Asia
The feelings and beliefs we have about ourselves are referred to as a. self-awareness. b. self-confidence. c. self-concept. d. self-esteem.
c. self-concept.
Diabetes is a disease of the ____ system. a. Endocrine b. neurological c. hormonal d. muscular
a. Endocrine
Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of deep pelvic pain? a. Endometriosis b. Inadequate stimulation c. Insufficient lubrication d. Vestibulodynia
a. Endometriosis
____ is characterized by strong involuntary contractions of the muscles in the outer third of the vagina. a. Vaginismus b. Vestibulodynia c. Vaginitis d. Peyronie's disease
a. Vaginismus
The most common male sexual difficulty is a. premature ejaculation. b. male orgasmic disorder. c. dyspareunia. d. erectile disorder.
a. premature ejaculation.
Francois has been diagnosed with male orgasmic disorder. Francois may benefit from treatment involving . . . a. sensate focus. b. the stop-start technique. c. a barbiturate. d. orgasmic reconditioning.
a. sensate focus.
In cultures in which sexuality is primarily focused on male potency and couple fertility, women are most likely to seek sex therapy for treatment of . . . a. vaginismus. b. orgasmic disorder. c. hypoactive sexual desire disorder. d. female genital sexual arousal disorder.
a. vaginismus.
Many categories and labels for diagnosing sexual dysfunctions come from the a. Physicians Desk Reference. b. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the APA. c. NHSLS Diagnostic Index. d. Kinsey reports.
b. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the APA.
Which of the following is TRUE concerning the origins of sexual difficulty? a. Finding a specific cause for a sexual difficulty is fairly straightforward. b. Experiences that help bring about sexual difficulty in one person may not affect another. c. Psychological factors should be ruled out before examining physiological causes. d. One should assume that psychological and physiological factors do not interact with determining the cause of a sexual difficulty.
b. Experiences that help bring about sexual difficulty in one person may not affect another.
Which of the following is a cultural factor associated with reduced sexual desire for women? a. Perceiving that their parents had positive attitudes towards each other. b. Feeling guilty about sex. c. Lack of a religious affiliation. d. Perceiving that their parents had positive attitudes toward sex.
b. Feeling guilty about sex.
Which of the following is NOT true about sex therapy? a. A first session usually identifies the problem and sets goals. b. Sex therapy is generally conducted in just one session. c. Therapy clients will usually be given homework assignments to do between sessions. d. A medical history will usually be taken.
b. Sex therapy is generally conducted in just one session.
Among women, difficulties with orgasm are . . . a. increasing in frequency. b. more common in younger than in older women. c. less common in unmarried vs. married women. d. more common in educated rather than less educated women.
b. more common in younger than in older women.
Treatments for vaginismus include all of the following EXCEPT: a. biofeedback and physical therapy. b. opioid pain medications. c. relaxation and self-awareness exercises. d. insertion of dilators of varying sizes, including fingers, into the vagina.
b. opioid pain medications.
Treatments for premature ejaculation include all of the following EXCEPT: a. small doses of SSRIs. b. opioid pain relievers. c. the stop-start technique. d. condoms containing numbing agents such as lidocaine.
b. opioid pain relievers.
Joel is bothered and embarrassed by his tendency to ejaculate very soon after achieving an erection. Joel is likely suffering from . . . a. erectile dysfunction. b. premature ejaculation. c. coital anorgasmia. d. male orgasmic disorder.
b. premature ejaculation.
Whenever a man makes a sexually suggestive remark to her, Susan begins trembling, sweating, and feels dizzy and nauseated. She is probably experiencing a. hypoactive sexual desire. b. sexual aversion. c. female sexual arousal disorder. d. anorgasmia.
b. sexual aversion.
Peyronie's disease refers to a. accumulation of smegma under the foreskin of a man's penis. b. the fibrous tissue and calcium deposits that develop in the space between the cavernous bodies of the penis. c. a severe penile urethral infection. d. a condition in which the foreskin of the penis is abnormally tight.
b. the fibrous tissue and calcium deposits that develop in the space between the cavernous bodies of the penis.
All of the following are suggested as ways to increase the possibility of orgasm during intercourse for a woman EXCEPT a. direct manual stimulation of the clitoris during intercourse. b. the man-above intercourse position. c. female-initiated movements. d. use of a vibrator.
b. the man-above intercourse position.
Seth smokes marijuana daily with his girlfriend Meredith. Which of the following is true? a. Seth may experience a decrease in his level of sexual desire, but Meredith likely will not. b. Meredith may experience a decrease in her level of sexual desire, but Seth likely will not. c. Both Seth and Meredith may experience reduced sexual desire. d. Both Seth and Meredith will likely experience enhanced sexual performance
c. Both Seth and Meredith may experience reduced sexual desire.
All of the following medications may have undesirable effects on sexual functioning EXCEPT a. antidepressants. b. tranquilizers. c. Wellbutrin. d. antihistamines.
c. Wellbutrin.
Marwan is filling a prescription for Cialis. Marwan should know that this medication . . . a. will cause an erection as soon as he takes it regardless of sexual stimulation. b. only works for a small percentage of men with erectile issues. c. can cause flushing, headaches, and blurred vision. d. could cause priapism, which can be startling but is not a cause of concern.
c. can cause flushing, headaches, and blurred vision.
Jack is having problems maintaining an erection, and it has been determined that there is no physiological basis for this problem. His partner may be most helpful to him if he/she a. persuades him to have intercourse with him/her as soon as he begins to have an erection. b. is able to increase his blood pressure and thus the vascular flow to his penis. c. can help reduce his anxiety over sexual performance. d. shares with him specific ways in which he can stimulate him/her and bring him/her to an orgasm.
c. can help reduce his anxiety over sexual performance.
Performance anxiety a. primarily affects gay men. b. primarily affects lesbian women. c. can produce enough anxiety for the problem to occur in the next sexual encounter as well. d. oftentimes helps increase the pleasure by first increasing the overall arousal level.
c. can produce enough anxiety for the problem to occur in the next sexual encounter as well.
The medical term for painful intercourse is a. pelvic inflammatory disease. b. coital anorgasmia. c. dyspareunia. d. vulvar vestibulitis.
c. dyspareunia.
Geri has cerebral palsy, which affects her sexual functioning. Geri may benefit from all of the following EXCEPT . . . a. propping her legs up on pillows to ease spasms. b. trying different positions to see which are easier and/or less painful for her to maintain. c. engaging only in solitary sexual activities. d. exploring nongenital forms of lovemaking.
c. engaging only in solitary sexual activities.
A ____ can help anorgasmic women experience sexual climax for the first time. a. ribbed dildo b. hotwife c. vibrator d. cock ring
c. vibrator
Which of the following is MOST likely to cause vaginal discomfort and pain related to penetration? a. Intense arousal b. Lubricating jelly c. An overabundance of estrogen d. A yeast infection
d. A yeast infection
Which of the following can have an adverse effect on erectile capacity? a. Barbiturates b. Tobacco c. Cocaine d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Strategies for delaying ejaculation . . . a. are recommended only for men who experience premature ejaculation in 75% or more of their sexual encounters. b. are generally viewed as a treatment of last resort after medical techniques have failed. c. have not been found useful in addressing premature ejaculation. d. may be useful for men who do not experience premature ejaculation, but who would just like sexual encounters to last longer.
d. may be useful for men who do not experience premature ejaculation, but who would just like sexual encounters to last longer.
Alfonso is self-conscious about the size of his penis, although it is actually averaged-sized. Alfonso . . . a. most likely will not experience any reduction in his enjoyment of sex due to his concerns about his penis. b. is right to be concerned, because penis size is directly related to sexual prowess. c. may have developed this concern due to negative comments by his girlfriend, because women are more likely than men to have unrealistic expectations for penis size. d. may have developed unrealistic expectations about penis size from watching pornography.
d. may have developed unrealistic expectations about penis size from watching pornography.
All of the following are relationship factors that might contribute to sexual difficulties EXCEPT a. ineffective communication. b. not being true to one's sexual orientation. c. fears about getting pregnant. d. not knowing a partner well enough to be able to anticipate what the partner finds pleasurable without asking.
d. not knowing a partner well enough to be able to anticipate what the partner finds pleasurable without asking.
Nick drinks about a case of beer per day. Nick may experience . . . a. an increase in the size of his testicles. b. improved sexual functioning due to an increase in his hormone levels. c. reduced risk of diabetes. d. permanent damage to his circulatory and nervous systems, with an adverse effect on his sexual functioning.
d. permanent damage to his circulatory and nervous systems, with an adverse effect on his sexual functioning.
Spontaneous, intrusive, and unwanted genital arousal is known as a. combined genital and subjective sexual arousal disorder. b. female subjective sexual arousal disorder. c. female genital sexual arousal disorder. d. persistent genital arousal disorder.
d. persistent genital arousal disorder.
Western sex therapy techniques, such as masturbation exercises to treat orgasmic difficulties, would be likely to contradict the cultural values of all of the following groups EXCEPT: a. Orthodox Jews. b. fundamentalist Christians. c. fundamentalist Muslims. d. reform Jews.
d. reform Jews.
Sexual satisfaction in a relationship is best defined in terms of . . . a. frequency of sexual contact. b. frequency of orgasm. c. the absence of sexual dysfunction. d. the mutual experience of pleasure.
d. the mutual experience of pleasure.
Which of the following statements concerning male orgasmic disorder is FALSE? a. Approximately 20% of males are affected by this disorder. b. Males with this disorder most often prefer to experience orgasm through masturbation. c. This disorder might also be called partner anorgasmia. d. This disorder is also referred to as inhibited ejaculation.
a. Approximately 20% of males are affected by this disorder.
Which of the following is NOT true regarding faking orgasms? a. Men nearly always can tell when women fake orgasms. b. Faking orgasm often leads to a vicious cycle in which a woman's partner does not realize that she is not becoming sufficiently sexually stimulated. c. Faking orgasms is a conscious decision. d. One of the most common reasons given by women for faking orgasm is to avoid disappointing or hurting their partners.
a. Men nearly always can tell when women fake orgasms.
After a sexual encounter in which his penis was bent accidently, Johnny notices his penis develops a strange and painful curvature when it becomes erect. Johnny's doctor tells him that bending during the sexual encounter has caused a buildup of fibrous tissues in the cavernous bodies of Johnny's penis. Johnny is suffering from . . . a. Peyronie's disease. b. male orgasmic disorder. c. premature ejaculation. d. erectile disorder.
a. Peyronie's disease.
A treatment program for erectile dysfunction would likely include which of the following? a. Sensate focus exercises. b. Viewing erotic films. c. Using manual or genital stimulation to first cause an erection, then beginning penetration immediately to prevent loss of the erection. d. Using the EROS treatment device to produce an erection.
a. Sensate focus exercises.
Sexual problems a. are common. b. are mostly seen in those who have had some traumatic experience either in childhood or adulthood. c. tend to be overdiagnosed because of our society's emphasis on sexuality. d. occur more often in people who have taken human sexuality courses in college.
a. are common.
Compared to the more egalitarian countries in the West, people in male-dominated cultures . . . a. are significantly less likely to report that they have satisfying sex lives. b. are significantly more likely to report that they have satisfying sex lives. c. are less likely to view sexual interactions as a performance. d. report a greater focus on female pleasure during sexual encounters.
a. are significantly less likely to report that they have satisfying sex lives.
It appears that small doses of medication used to treat ____ may also help men who wish to delay ejaculation. a. depression b. hypogonadism c. anxiety d. Peyronie's disease
a. depression
Lack of sexual interest and response is a common symptom of a. depression. b. anxiety. c. psychosis. d. substance abuse.
a. depression.
The ability to identify, feel comfortable with, and manage one's emotions is known as a. emotional intelligence. b. self-confidence. c. empathy. d. self-concept.
a. emotional intelligence.
Shonda is bothered by a lack of sexual excitement and pleasure when she tries to be intimate with her husband, although she does experience vaginal lubrication and swelling. Shonda appears to be suffering from . . . a. female subjective sexual arousal disorder. b. vaginismus. c. Peyronie's disease. d. female genital sexual arousal disorder.
a. female subjective sexual arousal disorder.
Risa often experiences significant pain in her abdomen after engaging in intercourse. Risa appears to be suffering from . . . a. genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder. b. relaxing and remitting nonspecific coital anorgasmia. c. female orgasmic disorder. d. Peyronie's disease.
a. genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder.
Fatima suffers from vaginismus. Fatima might benefit from treatment involving . . . a. insertion of dilators of varying sizes into her vagina. b. injected vasodilating medications. c. the stop-start technique. d. a clitoral implant.
a. insertion of dilators of varying sizes into her vagina.
Tests using MRI and transvaginal ultrasonography have found pelvic varicose veins among women with a. persistent genital arousal disorder. b. female subjective sexual arousal disorder. c. female genital sexual arousal disorder. d. combined genital and subjective sexual arousal disorder.
a. persistent genital arousal disorder.
Victoria can achieve orgasm when she masturbates, but not when she is stimulated by a partner. Victoria . . . a. would be diagnosed with situational female orgasmic disorder. b. would not be diagnosed with a sexual disorder because the large majority of women can only orgasm during solitary masturbation. c. would be diagnosed with pervasive female orgasmic disorder. d. appears to be suffering from PGAD.
a. would be diagnosed with situational female orgasmic disorder.
Which of the following INCREASES the possibility of premature ejaculation? a. Ejaculating more frequently b. Using the man-above intercourse position c. Starting and stopping stimulation d. Communicating during coitus
b. Using the man-above intercourse position
The National Health and Social Life survey found all but which one of the following? a. Women are more likely than men to have a lack of interest in sex. b. Women are more likely to have pain during sex as they grow older. c. Women with a college degree report fewer sexual problems than those without one. d. Women in their 40s and 50s are slightly less likely to have trouble reaching orgasm than those in their 20s and 30s.
b. Women are more likely to have pain during sex as they grow older.
Sensate focus is BEST described as a. a series of self-pleasuring exercises that an individual does alone. b. a series of touching exercises experienced with a partner. c. a cognitive retraining technique. d. a series of active listening and feedback exercises.
b. a series of touching exercises experienced with a partner.
Phil is a 54-year-old male diagnosed with diabetes. Phil is at increased risk of experiencing . . . a. premature ejaculation. b. erectile disorder. c. Peyronie's disease. d. hyposexual disorder.
b. erectile disorder.
Sally has been having difficulty achieving orgasm during intercourse. If she wants to increase her orgasmic capacity, Sally should . . . a. engage in vaginal-penile intercourse more frequently, since this is the only way women reliably achieve intercourse. b. explore how her genitals respond to various types of touch, including manual stimulation and vibrators. c. avoid any activity that could cause stimulation of the clitoris. d. have a vacuum pump surgically implanted in her clitoris.
b. explore how her genitals respond to various types of touch, including manual stimulation and vibrators.
Ever since her twins were born, Seung has experienced reduced vaginal lubrication, making sex very uncomfortable for her. Seung appears to be suffering from . . . a. female subjective sexual arousal disorder. b. female genital sexual arousal disorder. c. hypoactive sexual desire disorder. d. disrupted plateau syndrome.
b. female genital sexual arousal disorder.
For the last several years, Bruno, a 58-year-old male, has experienced reduced interest in and desire for sex. Bruno could be diagnosed with . . . a. sexual satyrism. b. hypoactive sexual desire. c. erectile disorder. d. sexual arousal disorder.
b. hypoactive sexual desire.
Readiness is a vaginal sensation of wanting a. nongenital body exploration. b. intercourse. c. oral stimulation. d. manual stimulation.
b. intercourse.
For women who would like to experience orgasm with a partner, vibrators are . . . a. strongly recommended to make up for the fact that a partner is only rarely able to bring a woman to orgasm without some type of assistance. b. sometimes useful so a woman knows she can have this response, but then manual stimulation is recommended because this can be replicated by a partner. c. not recommended because the response they produce is not a real orgasm. d. never recommended because they can cause nerve damage in the genital area.
b. sometimes useful so a woman knows she can have this response, but then manual stimulation is recommended because this can be replicated by a partner.
Jose experiences premature ejaculation. Jose and Neil, Jose's husband, engage in sexual contact until Jose feels he is about to ejaculate. They then stop all sexual touching until Jose's feeling of ejaculatory inevitability subsides. They do this several more times, and then Jose finally allows himself to ejaculate. This type treatment is called . . . a. Kegel exercises. b. the stop-start technique. c. masturbatory satiation. d. ejaculatory enhancement.
b. the stop-start technique.
Research indicates that compared to men who do not have problems with rapid ejaculation, men with premature ejaculation a. report more enjoyment of orgasm. b. underestimate the intensity of their physical arousal. c. experience low arousal to penile stimulation. d. ejaculate upon reaching full sexual arousal.
b. underestimate the intensity of their physical arousal.
For the last several years, Carrie, who is 54, has experienced reduced interest in sex. Carrie may benefit from all of the following EXCEPT: a. therapy focused on enhancing insight regarding her views of sexuality and resolving any relationship issues. b. using exclusively the man-above position for intercourse. c. encouraging her to engage in self-stimulation and arousing fantasies. d. expanding the repertoire of affectionate and sexual activities she engages in with her partner.
b. using exclusively the man-above position for intercourse.
Which of the following is NOT true regarding the effects of childhood sexual abuse on adult sexual functioning? a. Male sexual abuse survivors often have deep-seated concerns about their masculinity from having been victimized. b. Women with a history of childhood sexual abuse have more negative feelings about sex, report less sexual satisfaction, and are more likely to experience chronic pelvic pain. c. All sexual abuse survivors experience sexual problems in adulthood. d. Abuse survivors may have flashbacks during sex that dramatically interrupt any positive feelings and sexual pleasure.
c. All sexual abuse survivors experience sexual problems in adulthood.
Darius, who is 52, comments to Manijeh, a pharmacist, that he has experienced a sudden drop in his sexual desire and a dramatic decrease in erectile function. Manijeh suspects that Darius' sexual difficulties could be due to the fact that he is taking . . . a. Sildenafil. b. Acetaminophen. c. Finasteride. d. Wellbutrin.
c. Finasteride.
Max is worried that his wife, Chava, may be suffering from some type of physical problem because she is less interested in sex than she used to be. Chava asserts she enjoys sex as much as before, just not quite every day, which is what Max would prefer. Which of the following is true? a. Chava could be diagnosed with hypoactive sexual desire disorder. b. Chava likely has significant anxiety about sex. c. Max and Chava may be experiencing a desire discrepancy. d. Max could be diagnosed with hypersexual disorder.
c. Max and Chava may be experiencing a desire discrepancy.
Which of the following statements concerning cerebral palsy is TRUE? a. Most people with CP are mentally disabled. b. Genital sensation is lost as the result of CP. c. Motor issues caused by CP may affect ability to engage in sexual behavior. d. CP actually tends to make it less likely that women will experience pain during intercourse.
c. Motor issues caused by CP may affect ability to engage in sexual behavior.
Which of the following is FALSE regarding sensate focus exercises? a. Sensate focus is intended to foster open communication, emotional intimacy, and physical pleasure for both partners. b. Sensate focus is designed to improve sexual functioning by reducing anxiety associated with sex. c. Sensate focus has not been found useful in the treatment of sexual dysfunctions. d. Sensate focus begins with on member of the couple exploring the other's body without the goal of causing arousal.
c. Sensate focus has not been found useful in the treatment of sexual dysfunctions.
Which one is NOT true about sex therapists? a. Sex therapists should have at least a master's degree. b. Good sex therapists will help you improve the marital communication and satisfaction. c. Sex therapists should ideally be of the opposite sex. d. Sex therapists should have participated in sex therapy training, supervision, and workshops.
c. Sex therapists should ideally be of the opposite sex.
Which of the following would be the BEST source to find a therapist to help with sexual problems? a. The NSVRC b. The American Pharmacists Association c. The American Association of Sex Educators, Therapists, and Counselors d. Sex Addicts Anonymous
c. The American Association of Sex Educators, Therapists, and Counselors
Regarding self-treatment of sexual dysfunctions, your text suggests all EXCEPT which one of the following? a. Self-awareness may involve becoming familiar with one's own genitals. b. We need to be aware of our own body responses to share this information with a partner. c. We should be careful of sharing too much emotionally because it will take away some of the essential mystery in sex. d. All of us have the potential for self-help.
c. We should be careful of sharing too much emotionally because it will take away some of the essential mystery in sex.
Marwan, who is 56 and about 60 pounds overweight, tells his doctor he recently began having difficulty sustaining an erection until orgasm. Marwan's doctor most likely will . . . a. prescribe a SSRI for Marwan. b. educate Marwan about the stop-start technique. c. advise Marwan to lose weight and increase exercise. d. refer Marwan to a surgeon to have a vacuum pump implanted in his penis.
c. advise Marwan to lose weight and increase exercise.
Premature ejaculation is defined a. as an orgasm that occurs in less than three minutes. b. differently depending upon the age of the male. c. as a pattern of ejaculating within one minute and an inability to delay ejaculation. d. most accurately by laboratory testing.
c. as a pattern of ejaculating within one minute and an inability to delay ejaculation.
Bob can achieve an erection at the beginning of a sexual encounter, but the erection subsides after just a couple minutes. Bob appears to be suffering from . . . a. premature ejaculation. b. male orgasmic disorder. c. erectile disorder. d. hyposexual disorder.
c. erectile disorder.
Maria rarely thinks or fantasizes about sex. When not in a relationship, she rarely masturbates. When in a relationship, she never initiates sex, but if her partner initiates, she is able to lubricate and become orgasmic. Her problem would BEST be described as a. dyspareunia. b. female sexual arousal disorder. c. hypoactive sexual desire. d. sexual aversion disorder.
c. hypoactive sexual desire.
Tuan can ejaculate when he masturbates, yet when he has vaginal intercourse, he is unable to ejaculate. Tuan would be MOST likely diagnosed with a. priapism. b. hyposexual disorder. c. male orgasmic disorder. d. erectile dysfunction.
c. male orgasmic disorder.
Nevaeh suffered a partial separation of her spinal cord when she was injured in a car accident at age 20. Nevaeh . . . a. most likely is unable to participate in any form of sexual activity. b. is very unlikely to experience any sexual response. c. may experience orgasm. d. most likely experiences little to no sexual desire.
c. may experience orgasm.
All of the following may happen in sex therapy EXCEPT for a. identifying the client's goals for the therapy. b. screening for major psychological problems. c. sexual relations with the therapist. d. gathering extensive sexual, personal, and relationship histories.
c. sexual relations with the therapist.
All of the following techniques may delay ejaculation EXCEPT a. having more frequent orgasms. b. continuing sexual activity after a first ejaculation. c. using energetic pelvic movements. d. using the woman-above position during intercourse.
c. using energetic pelvic movements.
Treatments for male orgasmic disorder includes all of the following EXCEPT: a. sensate focus. b. self-stimulation with partner present. c. vacuum pumps. d. psychotherapy to understand and resolve any personal or couple problems.
c. vacuum pumps.
Zainab experiences painful contractions in her vagina if she attempts intercourse or even tries to use a tampon. Zainab appears to be suffering from . . . a. orgasmic disorder. b. vagus oscillation syndrome. c. vaginismus. d. female sexual interest/arousal disorder.
c. vaginismus.
Cancer and its treatment can interfere with sexual functioning in which of the following ways? a. Negative body image due to scars, hair loss, etc. b. Physical pain c. Changes in hormonal, vascular, and neurological functions d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Maylin, who is 36, comments to Manijeh, a pharmacist, that she has experienced a reduction in her sexual desire and response. Manijeh suspects that Maylin's sexual difficulties could be due to the fact that she is taking . . . a. fluoxetine, which is a SSRI. b. hormonal birth control. c. an antihypertensive. d. All of the above could be causing or contributing to Maylin's sexual issues.
d. All of the above could be causing or contributing to Maylin's sexual issues.
Mai never orgasms during vaginal-penile intercourse, although she does orgasm from stimulation of her clitoris. Mai . . . a. is suffering from female orgasmic disorder. b. is experiencing a very rare condition, because 85% of cases of orgasmic disorder involve males. c. most likely is over the age of 40. d. does not meet criteria for a sexual dysfunction.
d. does not meet criteria for a sexual dysfunction.
The major purpose of doing sensate focus exercises is to a. experience orgasmic release. b. reestablish the male in his role as the primary instigator of sexual contact . c. increase the possibility of having multiple orgasms. d. enhance sexual pleasure and reduce performance pressure.
d. enhance sexual pleasure and reduce performance pressure.
A high waist circumference and low levels of physical activity are associated with an increased likelihood of having a. male orgasmic disorder. b. dyspareunia. c. vestibulodynia. d. erectile disorder.
d. erectile disorder.
In cultures in which sexuality is primarily focused on male potency and couple fertility, men are most likely to seek sex therapy for treatment of . . . a. hypersexual disorder. b. vaginismus. c. dyspareunia. d. erectile disorder.
d. erectile disorder.
Penile implants . . . a. are considered a first-line treatment for erectile dysfunction. b. do not diminish or alter sensation of arousal and ejaculation. c. have been banned by the FDA due to their high rate of significant postoperative complications, such as infection. d. improve sexual activity and quality of life for the majority of men who receive them.
d. improve sexual activity and quality of life for the majority of men who receive them.
A sexual relationship between a therapist and his or her client a. is sometimes therapeutic. b. rarely if ever occurs. c. is considered acceptable by some counseling professional associations. d. is considered highly unethical and may cause harm to clients.
d. is considered highly unethical and may cause harm to clients.
Masturbating with a partner present a. begins with the expectation that the partner will quickly be able to bring you to orgasm. b. is generally not recommended as this is better done in private. c. should be performed only as a remedy for differential desire. d. may be a good way to inform your partner what kind of touch you find arousing.
d. may be a good way to inform your partner what kind of touch you find arousing.
Marwan has been diagnosed with erectile disorder. Marwan . . . a. most likely is younger than 40. b. is suffering from a very rare disorder c. is more likely to experience this difficulty during masturbation than during intercourse. d. may be suffering from a problem with his vascular system.
d. may be suffering from a problem with his vascular system.
