Question 1

What has been found to be the most effective treatment for female orgasmic disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Having the couple change positions during sexual intercourse 
B)  Teaching a woman how to masturbate to orgasm 
C)  Teaching the woman's partner how to provide better clitoral stimulation 
D)  Having the woman go to counseling toprocess past sexual problems 
A)  Having the couple change positions during sexual intercourse 
B)  Teaching a woman how to masturbate to orgasm 
C)  Teaching the woman's partner how to provide better clitoral stimulation 
D)  Having the woman go to counseling toprocess past sexual problems

Question 2

John recently experienced a heart attack. What recommendation did his doctor likely give him related to sexual activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  He should avoid orgasm as it could trigger another heart attack. 
B)  He should wait at least a year before returning to his pre‐heart attack level of sexual activity. 
C)  He should be able to return to his normal level of sexual activity as soon as he feels up to it. 
D)  He can resume sexual activity but only in the man‐on‐bottom position. 
A)  He should avoid orgasm as it could trigger another heart attack. 
B)  He should wait at least a year before returning to his pre‐heart attack level of sexual activity. 
C)  He should be able to return to his normal level of sexual activity as soon as he feels up to it. 
D)  He can resume sexual activity but only in the man‐on‐bottom position.

Question 3

In cultures in which female sexual desire is not highly valued, what would be the most common treatment approach for hypoactive female sexual desire disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  The same treatment approaches that are common in the U.S. would also be used in those cultures. 
B)  Most women would be advised no longer to engage in sexual interactions. 
C)  Most women would be advised to seek help from a local counselor. 
D)  Hypoactive sexual desire likely would not be viewed as a sexual problem that requires treatment. 
A)  The same treatment approaches that are common in the U.S. would also be used in those cultures. 
B)  Most women would be advised no longer to engage in sexual interactions. 
C)  Most women would be advised to seek help from a local counselor. 
D)  Hypoactive sexual desire likely would not be viewed as a sexual problem that requires treatment.

Question 4

According to Masters and Johnson, what is early ejaculation associated with?

Accepted Answer

A)  Early sexual experiences that were rushed for fear of being caught 
B)  Receiving harsh punishments as a child 
C)  Early exposure to pornography 
D)  Sex with partners who have a much higher sex drive 
A)  Early sexual experiences that were rushed for fear of being caught 
B)  Receiving harsh punishments as a child 
C)  Early exposure to pornography 
D)  Sex with partners who have a much higher sex drive

Question 5

A man who began having problems maintaining an erection six months ago after he told his parents that he was gay is experiencing a generalized sexual dysfunction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The majority of individuals with severe mental illness are asexual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What type of medication has been shown to be related to delayed or absent orgasm in some women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antibiotics 
B)  Birth control pills 
C)  Antidepressants 
D)  Beta blockers 
A)  Antibiotics 
B)  Birth control pills 
C)  Antidepressants 
D)  Beta blockers

Question 8

All of the following are true related to erectile dysfunction and pharmacological treatments, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  More patients prefer Cialis over Viagra or Levitra because of its longer duration. 
B)  Pharmacological treatments are considered the first line of treatment for erectile disorder. 
C)  Critics of ED drugs dislike the primary focus on erection without considering the multidimensional nature of male sexuality. 
D)  Erectile dysfunction drugs work by causing an erection without needing any additional sexual stimulation. 
A)  More patients prefer Cialis over Viagra or Levitra because of its longer duration. 
B)  Pharmacological treatments are considered the first line of treatment for erectile disorder. 
C)  Critics of ED drugs dislike the primary focus on erection without considering the multidimensional nature of male sexuality. 
D)  Erectile dysfunction drugs work by causing an erection without needing any additional sexual stimulation.

Question 9

Most men with spinal cord injuries who are able to have erections are not able to climax or ejaculate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Explain three distinctly different types of treatment for erectile dysfunction including the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Accepted Answer

1. Oral medications: One of the most com

Question 11

Which group of women is often at increased risk for developing negative outcomes after a hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women with a history of sexual abuse 
B)  Women with a history of depression 
C)  Women who have never given birth 
D)  Women who are older at the time of the hysterectomy 
A)  Women with a history of sexual abuse 
B)  Women with a history of depression 
C)  Women who have never given birth 
D)  Women who are older at the time of the hysterectomy

Question 12

Ever since giving birth to her second child, Jing is no longer able to orgasm during?intercourse. She is able to orgasm during masturbation and she used to be able to orgasm?through intercourse. How would her problem likely be classified?

Accepted Answer

A)  Situational sexual dysfunction and acquired 
B)  Sexual interest/arousal disorder and acquired 
C)  Situational sexual dysfunction and generalized 
D)  Generalized sexual dysfunction and lifelong 
A)  Situational sexual dysfunction and acquired 
B)  Sexual interest/arousal disorder and acquired 
C)  Situational sexual dysfunction and generalized 
D)  Generalized sexual dysfunction and lifelong

Question 13

Discuss the common attitudes that prevail related to sexuality and overall health. Explain why the commonly used Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) is often criticized for its approach to sexual disorders.

Accepted Answer

Common attitudes related to sexuality an

Question 14

What was a major criticism of how the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) classified sexual dysfunctions, which ultimately led to changes within the DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diagnoses were mainly related to male dysfunctions. 
B)  Diagnoses typically focused on global sexual dysfunctions. 
C)  Diagnoses were too focused on psychological factors. 
D)  Diagnoses were dependent upon where in the sexual response cycle the symptoms occurred. 
A)  Diagnoses were mainly related to male dysfunctions. 
B)  Diagnoses typically focused on global sexual dysfunctions. 
C)  Diagnoses were too focused on psychological factors. 
D)  Diagnoses were dependent upon where in the sexual response cycle the symptoms occurred.

Question 15

If a male is using the nocturnal penile tumescence test, one could suspect that he is most likely being assessed for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Early ejaculation disorder 
B)  Hypoactive desire disorder 
C)  Erectile disorder 
D)  Sexual aversion disorder 
A)  Early ejaculation disorder 
B)  Hypoactive desire disorder 
C)  Erectile disorder 
D)  Sexual aversion disorder

Question 16

Ben enters sex therapy and shares with his therapist that he is having difficulty maintaining?an erection, but only during oral sex. When he is masturbating or having vaginal?intercourse, he maintains his erection with no problems. How would his therapist likely?classify this problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Situational sexual dysfunction 
B)  Erectile dysfunction 
C)  Responsive sexual desire 
D)  Generalized sexual dysfunction 
A)  Situational sexual dysfunction 
B)  Erectile dysfunction 
C)  Responsive sexual desire 
D)  Generalized sexual dysfunction

Question 17

Vince is showing disinhibition in which he sometimes masturbates in public, makes lewd comments, and makes inappropriate sexual advances. Vince is likely recovering from what condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  A heart attack 
B)  A stroke 
C)  Hyperestrogenemia 
D)  Aphasia 
A)  A heart attack 
B)  A stroke 
C)  Hyperestrogenemia 
D)  Aphasia

Question 18

Imagine you are asked to give a presentation about challenges to sexual functioning for persons with mental illness to an audience with doctors, patients, and families. What are 3 key points you would make to your audience, and why? Be sure to include specific references to material from your text.

Accepted Answer

1. The impact of medication on sexual fu

Question 19

If a man is being treated for erectile dysfunction, a lack of nighttime erections would be a good indicator that the underlying cause is physical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In the Netherlands, if someone has a handicap and is unable to find a sexual partner, the government will pay to provide one for this individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What has been found to be the most effective treatment for female orgasmic disorder?

John recently experienced a heart attack. What recommendation did his doctor likely give him related to sexual activity?

In cultures in which female sexual desire is not highly valued, what would be the most common treatment approach for hypoactive female sexual desire disorder?

According to Masters and Johnson, what is early ejaculation associated with?

A man who began having problems maintaining an erection six months ago after he told his parents that he was gay is experiencing a generalized sexual dysfunction.

The majority of individuals with severe mental illness are asexual.

What type of medication has been shown to be related to delayed or absent orgasm in some women?

All of the following are true related to erectile dysfunction and pharmacological treatments, EXCEPT:

Most men with spinal cord injuries who are able to have erections are not able to climax or ejaculate.

Explain three distinctly different types of treatment for erectile dysfunction including the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Which group of women is often at increased risk for developing negative outcomes after a hysterectomy?

Ever since giving birth to her second child, Jing is no longer able to orgasm during?intercourse. She is able to orgasm during masturbation and she used to be able to orgasm?through intercourse. How would her problem likely be classified?

Discuss the common attitudes that prevail related to sexuality and overall health. Explain why the commonly used Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) is often criticized for its approach to sexual disorders.

What was a major criticism of how the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) classified sexual dysfunctions, which ultimately led to changes within the DSM-5?

If a male is using the nocturnal penile tumescence test, one could suspect that he is most likely being assessed for:

Ben enters sex therapy and shares with his therapist that he is having difficulty maintaining?an erection, but only during oral sex. When he is masturbating or having vaginal?intercourse, he maintains his erection with no problems. How would his therapist likely?classify this problem?

Vince is showing disinhibition in which he sometimes masturbates in public, makes lewd comments, and makes inappropriate sexual advances. Vince is likely recovering from what condition?

Imagine you are asked to give a presentation about challenges to sexual functioning for persons with mental illness to an audience with doctors, patients, and families. What are 3 key points you would make to your audience, and why? Be sure to include specific references to material from your text.

If a man is being treated for erectile dysfunction, a lack of nighttime erections would be a good indicator that the underlying cause is physical.

In the Netherlands, if someone has a handicap and is unable to find a sexual partner, the government will pay to provide one for this individual.

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Exam 14: Challenges to Sexual Functioning

What has been found to be the most effective treatment for female orgasmic disorder?

John recently experienced a heart attack. What recommendation did his doctor likely give him related to sexual activity?

In cultures in which female sexual desire is not highly valued, what would be the most common treatment approach for hypoactive female sexual desire disorder?

According to Masters and Johnson, what is early ejaculation associated with?

A man who began having problems maintaining an erection six months ago after he told his parents that he was gay is experiencing a generalized sexual dysfunction.

The majority of individuals with severe mental illness are asexual.

What type of medication has been shown to be related to delayed or absent orgasm in some women?

All of the following are true related to erectile dysfunction and pharmacological treatments, EXCEPT:

Most men with spinal cord injuries who are able to have erections are not able to climax or ejaculate.

Explain three distinctly different types of treatment for erectile dysfunction including the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Which group of women is often at increased risk for developing negative outcomes after a hysterectomy?

Ever since giving birth to her second child, Jing is no longer able to orgasm during?intercourse. She is able to orgasm during masturbation and she used to be able to orgasm?through intercourse. How would her problem likely be classified?

Discuss the common attitudes that prevail related to sexuality and overall health. Explain why the commonly used Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) is often criticized for its approach to sexual disorders.

What was a major criticism of how the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) classified sexual dysfunctions, which ultimately led to changes within the DSM-5?

If a male is using the nocturnal penile tumescence test, one could suspect that he is most likely being assessed for:

Ben enters sex therapy and shares with his therapist that he is having difficulty maintaining?an erection, but only during oral sex. When he is masturbating or having vaginal?intercourse, he maintains his erection with no problems. How would his therapist likely?classify this problem?

Vince is showing disinhibition in which he sometimes masturbates in public, makes lewd comments, and makes inappropriate sexual advances. Vince is likely recovering from what condition?

Imagine you are asked to give a presentation about challenges to sexual functioning for persons with mental illness to an audience with doctors, patients, and families. What are 3 key points you would make to your audience, and why? Be sure to include specific references to material from your text.

If a man is being treated for erectile dysfunction, a lack of nighttime erections would be a good indicator that the underlying cause is physical.

In the Netherlands, if someone has a handicap and is unable to find a sexual partner, the government will pay to provide one for this individual.

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Communication and Sexuality

Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Love and Intimacy

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Adult Sexual Relationships

Sexual Expression

Sexual Orientation

Pregnancy and Birth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hivaids

Varieties of Sexual Expression

Power and Coercion

Sexuality in the Media and the Arts

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