Question 1

An interpersonal factor that can interfere with sexual functioning or cause sexual problems is

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A) becoming very close to one another by sharing intimate feelings in the context of a sexual relationship. 
B) becoming very sexual,but not sharing intimate feelings. 
C) performing all kinds of sexual behaviours for the other person. 
D) not withholding sex nor using it as a weapon. 
A) becoming very close to one another by sharing intimate feelings in the context of a sexual relationship. 
B) becoming very sexual,but not sharing intimate feelings. 
C) performing all kinds of sexual behaviours for the other person. 
D) not withholding sex nor using it as a weapon.

Question 2

Which maintaining cause of sexual disorders refers to thoughts that distract the person from focusing on the erotic experience?

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A) anxiety 
B) fear of failure 
C) cognitive interference 
D) unexpressed communication 
A) anxiety 
B) fear of failure 
C) cognitive interference 
D) unexpressed communication

Question 3

Discuss how cognitive interference can cause a sexual dysfunction.

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Cognitive interference can cause sexual

Question 4

Kaplan's (1974)definition of rapid ejaculation is

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A) dependent upon self-definition. 
B) absence of voluntary control over ejaculation. 
C) ejaculation before 10 pelvic thrusts. 
D) ejaculation before the penis has been inserted into the vagina. 
A) dependent upon self-definition. 
B) absence of voluntary control over ejaculation. 
C) ejaculation before 10 pelvic thrusts. 
D) ejaculation before the penis has been inserted into the vagina.

Question 5

What are sensate focus exercises? How do they demonstrate the effectiveness of behaviour therapy?

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Sensate focus exercises are a type of be

Question 6

Masters and Johnson reported their lowest failure rate in treating:

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A) primary erectile disorder 
B) masturbation failure 
C) dyspareunia 
D) rapid ejaculation 
A) primary erectile disorder 
B) masturbation failure 
C) dyspareunia 
D) rapid ejaculation

Question 7

The New View of Women's Sexual Problems is against the idea that sexual difficulties can be caused by medical issues.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In the most common version of male orgasmic disorder,the man

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A) orgasms as a result of hand or mouth stimulation but not during intercourse. 
B) cannot orgasm as a result of oral stimulation. 
C) cannot orgasm with hand stimulation. 
D) orgasms during intercourse only. 
A) orgasms as a result of hand or mouth stimulation but not during intercourse. 
B) cannot orgasm as a result of oral stimulation. 
C) cannot orgasm with hand stimulation. 
D) orgasms during intercourse only.

Question 9

Discuss how a person would go about finding a good,qualified sex therapist.

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Finding a good, qualified sex therapist

Question 10

Male orgasmic disorder may be caused by all of the following physical problems EXCEPT

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A) multiple sclerosis 
B) spinal cord injury 
C) prostate surgery 
D) glaucoma 
A) multiple sclerosis 
B) spinal cord injury 
C) prostate surgery 
D) glaucoma

Question 11

Compare the effects of alcohol and marijuana on the development of disordered sexual behaviours.

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Alcohol and marijuana can both have an i

Question 12

Which of the following is a correct statement about a treatment for certain sexual disorders?

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A) Rapid ejaculation is treated most often with Kegel exercises. 
B) The start-stop technique is effective for rapid ejaculation. 
C) Directed masturbation has been shown to be not successful for primary orgasmic dysfunction. 
D) Vacuum pump treatments for secondary orgasmic dysfunctions appear to be more successful than are treatments for primary orgasmic dysfunctions. 
A) Rapid ejaculation is treated most often with Kegel exercises. 
B) The start-stop technique is effective for rapid ejaculation. 
C) Directed masturbation has been shown to be not successful for primary orgasmic dysfunction. 
D) Vacuum pump treatments for secondary orgasmic dysfunctions appear to be more successful than are treatments for primary orgasmic dysfunctions.

Question 13

June is seeking therapy because she does not feel like she becomes sexually aroused during sexual activity.However,physiological measures of arousal indicate that she does actually become sexually aroused as demonstrated in an ability to lubricate.Annie is also seeking therapy for problems with sexual arousal.For Annie,she feels like she is sexually aroused but she does not seem to produce enough vaginal lubrication to make sexual intercourse pleasurable.These women are

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A) experiencing different sexual disorders given their reported problems. 
B) both experiencing sexual arousal disorder despite their differences. 
C) engaging in sexual activity with partners who are not responsive to their needs. 
D) going to struggle with sexual activity their entire lives. 
A) experiencing different sexual disorders given their reported problems. 
B) both experiencing sexual arousal disorder despite their differences. 
C) engaging in sexual activity with partners who are not responsive to their needs. 
D) going to struggle with sexual activity their entire lives.

Question 14

The most common of the disorders among men who seek sex therapy is

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A) erectile disorder. 
B) inhibited ejaculation. 
C) being sexually challenged as a result of libido decline. 
D) rapid ejaculation. 
A) erectile disorder. 
B) inhibited ejaculation. 
C) being sexually challenged as a result of libido decline. 
D) rapid ejaculation.

Question 15

Barlow's (1986)research suggests that when men with sexual disorders are in a sexual situation,the increased activity of the autonomic nervous system

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A) is perceived as sexual arousal. 
B) is perceived as anxiety. 
C) that typically occurs does not occur. 
D) occurs,but does not reach a level sufficient to produce appropriate physiological responses. 
A) is perceived as sexual arousal. 
B) is perceived as anxiety. 
C) that typically occurs does not occur. 
D) occurs,but does not reach a level sufficient to produce appropriate physiological responses.

Question 16

The implantation of an inflatable penis

Accepted Answer

A) is a common treatment for erectile disorder but with no side effects since no drugs are required. 
B) makes it possible to experience an erection with the aid of a pump. 
C) increases the possibility of erection to approximately 60%. 
D) results in almost 100 percent of the men being satisfied with this procedure. 
A) is a common treatment for erectile disorder but with no side effects since no drugs are required. 
B) makes it possible to experience an erection with the aid of a pump. 
C) increases the possibility of erection to approximately 60%. 
D) results in almost 100 percent of the men being satisfied with this procedure.

Question 17

A relatively large number of individuals in middle and old age have this disease,which causes an erectile disorder in about 1/3 of men.What is the disease?

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A) Male-pattern baldness. 
B) Nearsightedness. 
C) Farsightedness. 
D) Diabetes. 
A) Male-pattern baldness. 
B) Nearsightedness. 
C) Farsightedness. 
D) Diabetes.

Question 18

Which one is TRUE concerning the use of self-help books to treat a sexual disorder? It is

Accepted Answer

A) never advisable. 
B) called bibliotherapy. 
C) highly recommended by Masters. 
D) a popular alternative in the Canadian Arctic. 
A) never advisable. 
B) called bibliotherapy. 
C) highly recommended by Masters. 
D) a popular alternative in the Canadian Arctic.

Question 19

What is the sexual dysfunction in females that is most often caused by physical factors?

Accepted Answer

A) dyspareunia 
B) vaginismus 
C) inhibited sexual desire 
D) orgasmic dysfunction 
A) dyspareunia 
B) vaginismus 
C) inhibited sexual desire 
D) orgasmic dysfunction

Question 20

What is the most commonly cause of male orgasmic disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Psychological factors. 
B) Spinal cord injury. 
C) Prostate surgery. 
D) Mitral valve prolapse. 
A) Psychological factors. 
B) Spinal cord injury. 
C) Prostate surgery. 
D) Mitral valve prolapse.

An interpersonal factor that can interfere with sexual functioning or cause sexual problems is

Which maintaining cause of sexual disorders refers to thoughts that distract the person from focusing on the erotic experience?

Discuss how cognitive interference can cause a sexual dysfunction.

Kaplan's (1974)definition of rapid ejaculation is

What are sensate focus exercises? How do they demonstrate the effectiveness of behaviour therapy?

Masters and Johnson reported their lowest failure rate in treating:

The New View of Women's Sexual Problems is against the idea that sexual difficulties can be caused by medical issues.

In the most common version of male orgasmic disorder,the man

Discuss how a person would go about finding a good,qualified sex therapist.

Male orgasmic disorder may be caused by all of the following physical problems EXCEPT

Compare the effects of alcohol and marijuana on the development of disordered sexual behaviours.

Which of the following is a correct statement about a treatment for certain sexual disorders?

The most common of the disorders among men who seek sex therapy is

Barlow's (1986)research suggests that when men with sexual disorders are in a sexual situation,the increased activity of the autonomic nervous system

The implantation of an inflatable penis

A relatively large number of individuals in middle and old age have this disease,which causes an erectile disorder in about 1/3 of men.What is the disease?

Which one is TRUE concerning the use of self-help books to treat a sexual disorder? It is

What is the sexual dysfunction in females that is most often caused by physical factors?

What is the most commonly cause of male orgasmic disorder?

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Exam 18: Sexual Disorders and Sex Therapy

An interpersonal factor that can interfere with sexual functioning or cause sexual problems is

Which maintaining cause of sexual disorders refers to thoughts that distract the person from focusing on the erotic experience?

Discuss how cognitive interference can cause a sexual dysfunction.

Kaplan's (1974)definition of rapid ejaculation is

What are sensate focus exercises? How do they demonstrate the effectiveness of behaviour therapy?

Masters and Johnson reported their lowest failure rate in treating:

The New View of Women's Sexual Problems is against the idea that sexual difficulties can be caused by medical issues.

In the most common version of male orgasmic disorder,the man

Discuss how a person would go about finding a good,qualified sex therapist.

Male orgasmic disorder may be caused by all of the following physical problems EXCEPT

Compare the effects of alcohol and marijuana on the development of disordered sexual behaviours.

Which of the following is a correct statement about a treatment for certain sexual disorders?

The most common of the disorders among men who seek sex therapy is

Barlow's (1986)research suggests that when men with sexual disorders are in a sexual situation,the increased activity of the autonomic nervous system

The implantation of an inflatable penis

A relatively large number of individuals in middle and old age have this disease,which causes an erectile disorder in about 1/3 of men.What is the disease?

Which one is TRUE concerning the use of self-help books to treat a sexual disorder? It is

What is the sexual dysfunction in females that is most often caused by physical factors?

What is the most commonly cause of male orgasmic disorder?

Sexuality in Perspective

Theoretical Perspectives on Sexuality

Sex Research

Sexual Anatomy

Sex Hormones, Sexual Differentiation, and Menstruation

Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexually Transmitted Infections

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 and Identity: Gay, Lesbian, BI, Straight, or Asexual

Variations in Sexual Behaviour

Sexual Coercion

Sex for Sale

Sexuality Education

Ethics, Religion, and Sexuality

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