Question 1

It is important to consider a range of possible factors that contribute to the development of sexual dysfunction. These factors include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) psychological. 
B) social. 
C) legal. 
D) biological. 
A) psychological. 
B) social. 
C) legal. 
D) biological.

Question 2

Imagine you are a physician and one of your patients is experiencing painful vaginal contractions when she attempts sexual activity. What would you suspect your patient is experiencing and what other information would you need in order to make a diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

- Vaginismus
- Would need to know if the

Question 3

Research by Brotto and colleagues suggest that _________ show promise in treating women's sexual concerns.

Accepted Answer

A) digestive cleansing programs 
B) mindfulness techniques 
C) some Scientology techniques 
D) biofeedback programs 
A) digestive cleansing programs 
B) mindfulness techniques 
C) some Scientology techniques 
D) biofeedback programs

Question 4

Some cases of low sexual desire among men involve hormonal deficiencies. For men with low testosterone, hormone replacement therapy is effective in about

Accepted Answer

A) 25% of cases. 
B) 50% of cases. 
C) 75% of cases. 
D) 100% of cases. 
A) 25% of cases. 
B) 50% of cases. 
C) 75% of cases. 
D) 100% of cases.

Question 5

Meena does not feel aroused by sexual stimuli, nor does she experience genital arousal when stimulated by her partner. According to Basson (2004), Meena is experiencing

Accepted Answer

A) subjective arousal problems. 
B) combined arousal problems. 
C) normal sexual functioning. 
D) sexual detachment problems. 
A) subjective arousal problems. 
B) combined arousal problems. 
C) normal sexual functioning. 
D) sexual detachment problems.

Question 6

Men who exercise regularly are more likely to get erectile dysfunction than men who conserve their energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Manuel is neither interested in having sex, nor does he fantasize about sexual interactions. In order to fit the DSM-5 criteria for male hypoactive sexual desire disorder, he must

Accepted Answer

A) have attempted prescription treatments. 
B) feel very upset by his lack of desire. 
C) have experienced this problem for two years. 
D) be completely unable to achieve an erection. 
A) have attempted prescription treatments. 
B) feel very upset by his lack of desire. 
C) have experienced this problem for two years. 
D) be completely unable to achieve an erection.

Question 8

Discuss Kleinplatz and colleagues' study on the components of great sex. What lessons can be learned from the study that we can use in helping people more fully enjoy their sexual lives?

Accepted Answer

- Connection, intimacy, commun

Question 9

Rapid ejaculation is classified as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) orgasmic disorder. 
B) nervous response disorder. 
C) arousal disorder. 
D) desire disorder. 
A) orgasmic disorder. 
B) nervous response disorder. 
C) arousal disorder. 
D) desire disorder.

Question 10

In women, a prominent cause of sexual aversion disorder is

Accepted Answer

A) having a partner with a sexual aversion disorder. 
B) a history of inhibited sexual desire. 
C) depression. 
D) a history of sexual trauma. 
A) having a partner with a sexual aversion disorder. 
B) a history of inhibited sexual desire. 
C) depression. 
D) a history of sexual trauma.

Question 11

Gustav has been unable to achieve an erection during sex for a period of 6 months. He is not currently using prescription medicines and his hormone levels are normal. What is another option for Gustav?

Accepted Answer

A) Undergo surgery to repair his circulation. 
B) Test for nocturnal penile tumescence. 
C) Eliminate carbohydrates from his diet. 
D) Reduce unnecessary physical exercise. 
A) Undergo surgery to repair his circulation. 
B) Test for nocturnal penile tumescence. 
C) Eliminate carbohydrates from his diet. 
D) Reduce unnecessary physical exercise.

Question 12

A man with erectile dysfunction can only use Viagra for a maximum of 12 months before it becomes ineffective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Hill (2005) reported that some of the things women reported to be frustrating regarding sexual problems included all of the following, except

Accepted Answer

A) not experiencing an orgasm during intercourse. 
B) partner wanting sex constantly. 
C) partner not being affectionate. 
D) partner refusing to have sex. 
A) not experiencing an orgasm during intercourse. 
B) partner wanting sex constantly. 
C) partner not being affectionate. 
D) partner refusing to have sex.

Question 14

Psychosocial factors are never connected with sexual dysfunctions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to research by Rye (2001), what percentage of university women sometimes or usually required direct clitoral stimulation to have an orgasm during intercourse?

Accepted Answer

A) 33% 
B) 53% 
C) 73% 
D) 93% 
A) 33% 
B) 53% 
C) 73% 
D) 93%

Question 16

For women who are unable to have orgasms, a good suggestion is to

Accepted Answer

A) try a vibrator. 
B) limit masturbation to once a week. 
C) focus on improving cardio-vascular fitness. 
D) direct all sexual stimulation specifically on eliciting an orgasmic response. 
A) try a vibrator. 
B) limit masturbation to once a week. 
C) focus on improving cardio-vascular fitness. 
D) direct all sexual stimulation specifically on eliciting an orgasmic response.

Question 17

The development of effective biological treatments for female sexual dysfunction has lagged behind the development of biological treatments for male sexual dysfunction. Some have speculated this is because

Accepted Answer

A) pharmaceutical companies believe there would only be a small market for female sexual dysfunction drugs. 
B) sexual dysfunction is less common among women. 
C) female sexual response is more directly tied to psychosocial issues. 
D) women's reproductive systems are more complex than men's. 
A) pharmaceutical companies believe there would only be a small market for female sexual dysfunction drugs. 
B) sexual dysfunction is less common among women. 
C) female sexual response is more directly tied to psychosocial issues. 
D) women's reproductive systems are more complex than men's.

Question 18

Lucy is aware that her genitals become lubricated when stimulated by her partner, but she does not feel psychologically aroused. According to Basson (2004), Lucy is experiencing

Accepted Answer

A) subjective arousal problems. 
B) combined arousal problems. 
C) normal sexual functioning. 
D) sexual detachment problems. 
A) subjective arousal problems. 
B) combined arousal problems. 
C) normal sexual functioning. 
D) sexual detachment problems.

Question 19

List the four components of the PLISSIT model for sexual counselling. For each component give a brief hypothetical example.

Accepted Answer

- Permission, limite

Question 20

People who find it difficult to accept their sex organs as sources of pleasure likely feel this way because

Accepted Answer

A) they are misinformed about sexual function. 
B) their parents instilled in them a sense of guilt over touching their genitals. 
C) they have poor communication skills. 
D) they have a sexual dysfunction. 
A) they are misinformed about sexual function. 
B) their parents instilled in them a sense of guilt over touching their genitals. 
C) they have poor communication skills. 
D) they have a sexual dysfunction.

It is important to consider a range of possible factors that contribute to the development of sexual dysfunction. These factors include all of the following except

Imagine you are a physician and one of your patients is experiencing painful vaginal contractions when she attempts sexual activity. What would you suspect your patient is experiencing and what other information would you need in order to make a diagnosis?

Research by Brotto and colleagues suggest that _________ show promise in treating women's sexual concerns.

Some cases of low sexual desire among men involve hormonal deficiencies. For men with low testosterone, hormone replacement therapy is effective in about

Meena does not feel aroused by sexual stimuli, nor does she experience genital arousal when stimulated by her partner. According to Basson (2004), Meena is experiencing

Men who exercise regularly are more likely to get erectile dysfunction than men who conserve their energy.

Manuel is neither interested in having sex, nor does he fantasize about sexual interactions. In order to fit the DSM-5 criteria for male hypoactive sexual desire disorder, he must

Discuss Kleinplatz and colleagues' study on the components of great sex. What lessons can be learned from the study that we can use in helping people more fully enjoy their sexual lives?

Rapid ejaculation is classified as a(n)

In women, a prominent cause of sexual aversion disorder is

Gustav has been unable to achieve an erection during sex for a period of 6 months. He is not currently using prescription medicines and his hormone levels are normal. What is another option for Gustav?

A man with erectile dysfunction can only use Viagra for a maximum of 12 months before it becomes ineffective.

Hill (2005) reported that some of the things women reported to be frustrating regarding sexual problems included all of the following, except

Psychosocial factors are never connected with sexual dysfunctions.

According to research by Rye (2001), what percentage of university women sometimes or usually required direct clitoral stimulation to have an orgasm during intercourse?

For women who are unable to have orgasms, a good suggestion is to

The development of effective biological treatments for female sexual dysfunction has lagged behind the development of biological treatments for male sexual dysfunction. Some have speculated this is because

Lucy is aware that her genitals become lubricated when stimulated by her partner, but she does not feel psychologically aroused. According to Basson (2004), Lucy is experiencing

List the four components of the PLISSIT model for sexual counselling. For each component give a brief hypothetical example.

People who find it difficult to accept their sex organs as sources of pleasure likely feel this way because

What Is Human Sexuality

Research Methods

Female and Male Anatomy and Physiology

Sexual Arousal and Response

Gender Identity and Gender Roles

Attraction and Lovey

Relationships, Intimacy, and Communication

Sexual Techniques and Behaviour Patterns

Sexual Orientation

Conception, Pregnancy, and Child Birth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexuality Across the Life Span and Sexual Health Education

Sexual Dysfunction

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexual Variations

Sexual Coercionay

Commercial Sex

Filters

Exam 13: Sexual Health Education

It is important to consider a range of possible factors that contribute to the development of sexual dysfunction. These factors include all of the following except

Imagine you are a physician and one of your patients is experiencing painful vaginal contractions when she attempts sexual activity. What would you suspect your patient is experiencing and what other information would you need in order to make a diagnosis?

Research by Brotto and colleagues suggest that _________ show promise in treating women's sexual concerns.

Some cases of low sexual desire among men involve hormonal deficiencies. For men with low testosterone, hormone replacement therapy is effective in about

Meena does not feel aroused by sexual stimuli, nor does she experience genital arousal when stimulated by her partner. According to Basson (2004), Meena is experiencing

Men who exercise regularly are more likely to get erectile dysfunction than men who conserve their energy.

Manuel is neither interested in having sex, nor does he fantasize about sexual interactions. In order to fit the DSM-5 criteria for male hypoactive sexual desire disorder, he must

Discuss Kleinplatz and colleagues' study on the components of great sex. What lessons can be learned from the study that we can use in helping people more fully enjoy their sexual lives?

Rapid ejaculation is classified as a(n)

In women, a prominent cause of sexual aversion disorder is

Gustav has been unable to achieve an erection during sex for a period of 6 months. He is not currently using prescription medicines and his hormone levels are normal. What is another option for Gustav?

A man with erectile dysfunction can only use Viagra for a maximum of 12 months before it becomes ineffective.

Hill (2005) reported that some of the things women reported to be frustrating regarding sexual problems included all of the following, except

Psychosocial factors are never connected with sexual dysfunctions.

According to research by Rye (2001), what percentage of university women sometimes or usually required direct clitoral stimulation to have an orgasm during intercourse?

For women who are unable to have orgasms, a good suggestion is to

The development of effective biological treatments for female sexual dysfunction has lagged behind the development of biological treatments for male sexual dysfunction. Some have speculated this is because

Lucy is aware that her genitals become lubricated when stimulated by her partner, but she does not feel psychologically aroused. According to Basson (2004), Lucy is experiencing

List the four components of the PLISSIT model for sexual counselling. For each component give a brief hypothetical example.

People who find it difficult to accept their sex organs as sources of pleasure likely feel this way because

What Is Human Sexuality

Research Methods

Female and Male Anatomy and Physiology

Sexual Arousal and Response

Gender Identity and Gender Roles

Attraction and Lovey

Relationships, Intimacy, and Communication

Sexual Techniques and Behaviour Patterns

Sexual Orientation

Conception, Pregnancy, and Child Birth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexuality Across the Life Span and Sexual Health Education

Sexual Dysfunction

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexual Variations

Sexual Coercionay

Commercial Sex

Filters