Question 1

Barlow's research suggests that when men with sexual disorders are in a sexual situation, the increased activity of the autonomic nervous system is:

Accepted Answer

A) perceived as sexual arousal. 
B) perceived as anxiety. 
C) unaffected by the diagnosis of erectile disorder. 
D) present, but not at a level sufficient to produce adequate physiological responses. 
A) perceived as sexual arousal. 
B) perceived as anxiety. 
C) unaffected by the diagnosis of erectile disorder. 
D) present, but not at a level sufficient to produce adequate physiological responses.

Question 2

Bob initiates sex with his wife Karen.Although she is not very interested at first, as they begin kissing and petting each other, she becomes aroused.This pattern of sexual behavior is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A) anorgasmia 
B) sexual aversion disorder 
C) hypoactive sexual desire 
D) responsive desire 
A) anorgasmia 
B) sexual aversion disorder 
C) hypoactive sexual desire 
D) responsive desire

Question 3

Kegel exercises are designed to:

Accepted Answer

A) treat men with orgasmic disorders. 
B) strengthen the pubococcygeal muscle. 
C) allow women to masturbate to orgasm. 
D) enhance vaginal lubrication in postmenopausal women. 
A) treat men with orgasmic disorders. 
B) strengthen the pubococcygeal muscle. 
C) allow women to masturbate to orgasm. 
D) enhance vaginal lubrication in postmenopausal women.

Question 4

Other than the scientific criticisms of sex therapy, what is the major criticism leveled by psychiatrist Thomas Szasz?

Accepted Answer

A) Sex therapists have created a lot of illnesses by creating arbitrary diagnostic categories. 
B) Therapies focus on the individual and not on the social systems needed to support healing. 
C) Women are marginalized in the diagnosis and treatment of sexual disorders. 
D) The studies have been biased in terms of selection of the samples. 
A) Sex therapists have created a lot of illnesses by creating arbitrary diagnostic categories. 
B) Therapies focus on the individual and not on the social systems needed to support healing. 
C) Women are marginalized in the diagnosis and treatment of sexual disorders. 
D) The studies have been biased in terms of selection of the samples.

Question 5

Factors such as rape and seductive behavior by parents that contribute to the development of a sexual disorder are classified under the category of _____ factors.

Accepted Answer

A) immediate 
B) situational 
C) prior learning 
D) current 
A) immediate 
B) situational 
C) prior learning 
D) current

Question 6

Whenever Kelly engages in vaginal intercourse, she experiences pain in the vagina and around the vaginal entrance.This condition is defined as _____.

Accepted Answer

A) anorgasmia 
B) chlamydia 
C) dyspareunia 
D) frigidity 
A) anorgasmia 
B) chlamydia 
C) dyspareunia 
D) frigidity

Question 7

Which of the following will contribute to avoiding sexual dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

A) Being choosy about when, where, and with whom you have sex. 
B) Setting up clear, well-defined goals for each other's sexual performance. 
C) Immersing yourself in the spectator role to discern what you are doing. 
D) Avoiding failures in the act of sex. 
A) Being choosy about when, where, and with whom you have sex. 
B) Setting up clear, well-defined goals for each other's sexual performance. 
C) Immersing yourself in the spectator role to discern what you are doing. 
D) Avoiding failures in the act of sex.

Question 8

Discuss couple therapy by describing the five-part model used in treating men with erectile disorder.

Accepted Answer

Couple therapy rests on the assumption t

Question 9

_____ is the sexual disorder in men that is most likely caused by psychological rather than physical factors.

Accepted Answer

A) Premature ejaculation 
B) Retrograde ejaculation 
C) Male orgasmic disorder 
D) Dyspareunia 
A) Premature ejaculation 
B) Retrograde ejaculation 
C) Male orgasmic disorder 
D) Dyspareunia

Question 10

In Barlow's experiment, respondents were threatened with electric shocks if they failed to have an erection.This threat _____.

Accepted Answer

A) decreased the arousal of the functional men in the study 
B) produced an equal increment in the level of sexual arousal in both functionals and dysfunctionals 
C) increased the arousal for the functional group, while it led to anxiety among the dysfunctionals 
D) increased the chances of the functional men developing sexual disorders 
A) decreased the arousal of the functional men in the study 
B) produced an equal increment in the level of sexual arousal in both functionals and dysfunctionals 
C) increased the arousal for the functional group, while it led to anxiety among the dysfunctionals 
D) increased the chances of the functional men developing sexual disorders

Question 11

In lifelong erectile disorder, the man:

Accepted Answer

A) has severe genital pain during intercourse. 
B) has never been able to have an erection that is satisfactory for intercourse. 
C) had once been able to have satisfactory erection but can no longer do so. 
D) has been unable to orgasm even after prolonged sexual intercourse. 
A) has severe genital pain during intercourse. 
B) has never been able to have an erection that is satisfactory for intercourse. 
C) had once been able to have satisfactory erection but can no longer do so. 
D) has been unable to orgasm even after prolonged sexual intercourse.

Question 12

Barry is unable to have an orgasm through intercourse.He is only able to climax after prolonged oral stimulation.This can be characterized as _____.

Accepted Answer

A) sexual aversion disorder 
B) acquired erectile disorder 
C) premature ejaculation 
D) retarded ejaculation 
A) sexual aversion disorder 
B) acquired erectile disorder 
C) premature ejaculation 
D) retarded ejaculation

Question 13

Vaginismus is successfully treated with progressive _____.

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive-behavioral therapy 
B) vaginal lubricants 
C) vaginal dilators 
D) sexual roleplay 
A) cognitive-behavioral therapy 
B) vaginal lubricants 
C) vaginal dilators 
D) sexual roleplay

Question 14

A turning point in the understanding and treatment of sexual disorders occurred with:

Accepted Answer

A) the publication of the first volume of the Kinsey studies right after World War II in 1948. 
B) the trend toward greater openness about sexuality that came about during the 1960s. 
C) the launch of Viagra in 1998. 
D) the publication of "Human Sexual Inadequacy" by Masters and Johnson in 1970. 
A) the publication of the first volume of the Kinsey studies right after World War II in 1948. 
B) the trend toward greater openness about sexuality that came about during the 1960s. 
C) the launch of Viagra in 1998. 
D) the publication of "Human Sexual Inadequacy" by Masters and Johnson in 1970.

Question 15

Cathy has female sexual arousal disorder which results in insufficient vaginal lubrication.Which of the following is an effective way to deal with this problem?

Accepted Answer

A) By administering antidepressants 
B) By administering Viagra 
C) By using start-stop technique 
D) By sing sterile lubrication 
A) By administering antidepressants 
B) By administering Viagra 
C) By using start-stop technique 
D) By sing sterile lubrication

Question 16

Which of the following is a cause of dyspareunia in women?

Accepted Answer

A) Disorders of the vaginal entrance 
B) Sexual aversion disorder 
C) Hypersexuality 
D) Female orgasmic disorder 
A) Disorders of the vaginal entrance 
B) Sexual aversion disorder 
C) Hypersexuality 
D) Female orgasmic disorder

Question 17

The use of a self-help book to treat a disorder is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) bibliotherapy. 
B) psychotherapy. 
C) schema therapy. 
D) logotherapy. 
A) bibliotherapy. 
B) psychotherapy. 
C) schema therapy. 
D) logotherapy.

Question 18

Describe the use and effectiveness of penile prostheses.

Accepted Answer

Penile prosthesis is a surgical treatmen

Question 19

Which of the following approaches rests on the assumption that there is a reciprocal relationship between interpersonal difficulties and sex problems?

Accepted Answer

A) Behavioral therapy 
B) Desensitization 
C) Cognitive restructuring 
D) Couple therapy 
A) Behavioral therapy 
B) Desensitization 
C) Cognitive restructuring 
D) Couple therapy

Question 20

Which of the following is true about the use of intracavernosal injection of vasodilators into the penis?

Accepted Answer

A) The injection results in erections which last on average for about 2 hours. 
B) This treatment is used when the erectile problem has an organic cause. 
C) The injection is recommended for men who have no erectile problems so that they can "last" up to 5 hours. 
D) The injection therapy is combined with the use of a suction device and rubber band for an effective erection. 
A) The injection results in erections which last on average for about 2 hours. 
B) This treatment is used when the erectile problem has an organic cause. 
C) The injection is recommended for men who have no erectile problems so that they can "last" up to 5 hours. 
D) The injection therapy is combined with the use of a suction device and rubber band for an effective erection.

Barlow's research suggests that when men with sexual disorders are in a sexual situation, the increased activity of the autonomic nervous system is:

Bob initiates sex with his wife Karen.Although she is not very interested at first, as they begin kissing and petting each other, she becomes aroused.This pattern of sexual behavior is known as _____.

Kegel exercises are designed to:

Other than the scientific criticisms of sex therapy, what is the major criticism leveled by psychiatrist Thomas Szasz?

Factors such as rape and seductive behavior by parents that contribute to the development of a sexual disorder are classified under the category of _____ factors.

Whenever Kelly engages in vaginal intercourse, she experiences pain in the vagina and around the vaginal entrance.This condition is defined as _____.

Which of the following will contribute to avoiding sexual dysfunction?

Discuss couple therapy by describing the five-part model used in treating men with erectile disorder.

_____ is the sexual disorder in men that is most likely caused by psychological rather than physical factors.

In Barlow's experiment, respondents were threatened with electric shocks if they failed to have an erection.This threat _____.

In lifelong erectile disorder, the man:

Barry is unable to have an orgasm through intercourse.He is only able to climax after prolonged oral stimulation.This can be characterized as _____.

Vaginismus is successfully treated with progressive _____.

A turning point in the understanding and treatment of sexual disorders occurred with:

Cathy has female sexual arousal disorder which results in insufficient vaginal lubrication.Which of the following is an effective way to deal with this problem?

Which of the following is a cause of dyspareunia in women?

The use of a self-help book to treat a disorder is known as:

Describe the use and effectiveness of penile prostheses.

Which of the following approaches rests on the assumption that there is a reciprocal relationship between interpersonal difficulties and sex problems?

Which of the following is true about the use of intracavernosal injection of vasodilators into the penis?

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Exam 17: Sexual Disorders and Sex Therapy

Barlow's research suggests that when men with sexual disorders are in a sexual situation, the increased activity of the autonomic nervous system is:

Bob initiates sex with his wife Karen.Although she is not very interested at first, as they begin kissing and petting each other, she becomes aroused.This pattern of sexual behavior is known as _____.

Kegel exercises are designed to:

Other than the scientific criticisms of sex therapy, what is the major criticism leveled by psychiatrist Thomas Szasz?

Factors such as rape and seductive behavior by parents that contribute to the development of a sexual disorder are classified under the category of _____ factors.

Whenever Kelly engages in vaginal intercourse, she experiences pain in the vagina and around the vaginal entrance.This condition is defined as _____.

Which of the following will contribute to avoiding sexual dysfunction?

Discuss couple therapy by describing the five-part model used in treating men with erectile disorder.

_____ is the sexual disorder in men that is most likely caused by psychological rather than physical factors.

In Barlow's experiment, respondents were threatened with electric shocks if they failed to have an erection.This threat _____.

In lifelong erectile disorder, the man:

Barry is unable to have an orgasm through intercourse.He is only able to climax after prolonged oral stimulation.This can be characterized as _____.

Vaginismus is successfully treated with progressive _____.

A turning point in the understanding and treatment of sexual disorders occurred with:

Cathy has female sexual arousal disorder which results in insufficient vaginal lubrication.Which of the following is an effective way to deal with this problem?

Which of the following is a cause of dyspareunia in women?

The use of a self-help book to treat a disorder is known as:

Describe the use and effectiveness of penile prostheses.

Which of the following approaches rests on the assumption that there is a reciprocal relationship between interpersonal difficulties and sex problems?

Which of the following is true about the use of intracavernosal injection of vasodilators into the penis?

Sexuality in Perspective

Theoretical Perspectives on Sexuality

Sex Research

Sexual Anatomy

Sex Hormones, Sexual Diff Erentiation, and the Menstrual Cycle

Conception, Pregnancy, Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexual Arousal

Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Adulthood

Attraction, Love, and Communication

Gender and Sexuality

Sexual Orientation: Gay, Straight, or BI

Variations in Sexual Behavior

Sexual Coercion

Sex for Sale

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Ethics, Religion, and Sexuality

Sex and the Law

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