Question 1

Describe the overall category of sexual desire problems and differentiate how these problems are often different for men and women.

Accepted Answer

The overall category of sexual desire problems refers to difficulties in experiencing sexual arousal or interest in sexual activity. These problems can manifest in various ways, such as low libido, lack of sexual fantasies, or aversion to sexual activity.

When it comes to men, sexual desire problems are often associated with erectile dysfunction, performance anxiety, or concerns about sexual performance. Men may also experience a decrease in testosterone levels as they age, which can contribute to a decline in sexual desire.

On the other hand, women may experience sexual desire problems related to hormonal changes, such as menopause or pregnancy, which can affect their libido. Additionally, women may also struggle with issues related to body image, self-esteem, or past trauma, which can impact their sexual desire.

Overall, while both men and women can experience sexual desire problems, the underlying causes and manifestations of these issues can differ based on biological, psychological, and social factors. It's important for individuals experiencing these problems to seek support from healthcare professionals to address their specific concerns and find appropriate treatment options.

Question 2

Brad is able to maintain an erection and ejaculate during masturbation.Before his breakup with his previous partner,he was also able to maintain an erection and ejaculate during sex.He now has a new partner and has not been able to maintain an erection during sex.What is most likely the cause for his problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  He may have caught an STI from his previous partner that is causing medical problems. 
B)  He may need to have his heart checked out because problems maintaining an erection are related to cardiovascular problems. 
C)  He may be experiencing performance fears with his new partner or comparing their encounters to his previous partner. 
D)  He may be experiencing that his penis is not the right size or shape in relation to his new partner's genitals and this is impacting his sexual satisfaction. 
A)  He may have caught an STI from his previous partner that is causing medical problems. 
B)  He may need to have his heart checked out because problems maintaining an erection are related to cardiovascular problems. 
C)  He may be experiencing performance fears with his new partner or comparing their encounters to his previous partner. 
D)  He may be experiencing that his penis is not the right size or shape in relation to his new partner's genitals and this is impacting his sexual satisfaction. C

Question 3

Most men with spinal cord injuries are unable to climax or ejaculate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Trent has decided to seek treatment because he has never been able to ejaculate through masturbation,even as a young boy.He thought the problem might have been from the lack of a partner,but now he has a partner and is still not able to ejaculate.What type of sexual problem would this likely be classified as?

Accepted Answer

A)  primary and situational 
B)  primary and generalizable 
C)  secondary and situational 
D)  secondary and generalizable 
A)  primary and situational 
B)  primary and generalizable 
C)  secondary and situational 
D)  secondary and generalizable

Question 5

In men,which of the following is classified as a sexual arousal disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypoactive sexual desire disorder 
B)  orgasmic disorder 
C)  premature ejaculatory disorder 
D)  erectile disorder 
A)  hypoactive sexual desire disorder 
B)  orgasmic disorder 
C)  premature ejaculatory disorder 
D)  erectile disorder

Question 6

What is the most common sexual problem affecting men?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypersexuality 
B)  erectile disorder 
C)  priapism 
D)  early (premature) ejaculation 
A)  hypersexuality 
B)  erectile disorder 
C)  priapism 
D)  early (premature) ejaculation

Question 7

What is the first thing that most sex therapists do when beginning treatment of most sexual problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask the client to bring in his/her partner. 
B)  Take a medical history. 
C)  Tell the client to masturbate more frequently to get a baseline for the problem. 
D)  Help the client process his/her past sexual history. 
A)  Ask the client to bring in his/her partner. 
B)  Take a medical history. 
C)  Tell the client to masturbate more frequently to get a baseline for the problem. 
D)  Help the client process his/her past sexual history.

Question 8

Which statement best describes spinal cord injuries and sexuality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men with spinal cord injuries almost always experience sexuality problems whereas women rarely do. 
B)  Most men who experience spinal cord injuries go on to experience normal levels of erection and orgasm. 
C)  Prosthesis implantation in men with spinal cord injuries have shown high satisfaction and low complication rates. 
D)  Men and women who experience spinal cord injuries typically do not retain a desire for sexual activities. 
A)  Men with spinal cord injuries almost always experience sexuality problems whereas women rarely do. 
B)  Most men who experience spinal cord injuries go on to experience normal levels of erection and orgasm. 
C)  Prosthesis implantation in men with spinal cord injuries have shown high satisfaction and low complication rates. 
D)  Men and women who experience spinal cord injuries typically do not retain a desire for sexual activities.

Question 9

What term refers to the treatment in which the penis is gently stretched and medication to increase blood flow to the penis is introduced?

Accepted Answer

A)  sensate focus 
B)  vacuum constriction 
C)  intracavernous injections 
D)  squeeze technique 
A)  sensate focus 
B)  vacuum constriction 
C)  intracavernous injections 
D)  squeeze technique

Question 10

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 11

Bill comments to his doctor that whenever he has an orgasm,there is little or no ejaculate.What is a possible diagnosis the doctor should check out?

Accepted Answer

A)  early ejaculation 
B)  retrograde ejaculation 
C)  hyposexual desire disorder 
D)  dyspareunia 
A)  early ejaculation 
B)  retrograde ejaculation 
C)  hyposexual desire disorder 
D)  dyspareunia

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  heart attack 
B)  stroke 
C)  prostate cancer 
D)  alcoholism 
A)  heart attack 
B)  stroke 
C)  prostate cancer 
D)  alcoholism

Question 13

The majority of individuals with severe mental illness are asexual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Identify and define the different ejaculatory disorders and one possible treatment for each.

Accepted Answer

There are several different ejaculatory

Question 15

Deepak lives in India and has an erectile disorder.What is he most likely to blame the erectile disorder on?

Accepted Answer

A)  genetically modified foods 
B)  a curse 
C)  his wife 
D)  fate 
A)  genetically modified foods 
B)  a curse 
C)  his wife 
D)  fate

Question 16

It is common for both partners in a relationship to be diagnosed simultaneously with a sexual problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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 18

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 counselling to process 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 counselling to process past sexual problems

Question 19

Even though it is easier to reach orgasm through masturbation,why do many heterosexual women report increased pleasure with vaginal intercourse over masturbation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Orgasms through vaginal intercourse tend to be more intense. 
B)  Intercourse provides more intimacy and closeness. 
C)  Most women prefer to delay their orgasms as long as possible for heightened pleasure. 
D)  Their partners are more adept at stimulating them than they are themselves. 
A)  Orgasms through vaginal intercourse tend to be more intense. 
B)  Intercourse provides more intimacy and closeness. 
C)  Most women prefer to delay their orgasms as long as possible for heightened pleasure. 
D)  Their partners are more adept at stimulating them than they are themselves.

Question 20

What is a criticism of how the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)classifies sexual problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  It overly emphasizes male problems. 
B)  It only focuses on global sexual problems. 
C)  It does not put enough emphasis on relationships, culture, and gender issues. 
D)  It is too focused on psychological factors and doesn't account for physiology. 
A)  It overly emphasizes male problems. 
B)  It only focuses on global sexual problems. 
C)  It does not put enough emphasis on relationships, culture, and gender issues. 
D)  It is too focused on psychological factors and doesn't account for physiology.

Describe the overall category of sexual desire problems and differentiate how these problems are often different for men and women.

Most men with spinal cord injuries are unable to climax or ejaculate.

In men,which of the following is classified as a sexual arousal disorder?

What is the most common sexual problem affecting men?

What is the first thing that most sex therapists do when beginning treatment of most sexual problems?

Which statement best describes spinal cord injuries and sexuality?

What term refers to the treatment in which the penis is gently stretched and medication to increase blood flow to the penis is introduced?

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

Bill comments to his doctor that whenever he has an orgasm,there is little or no ejaculate.What is a possible diagnosis the doctor should check out?

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

The majority of individuals with severe mental illness are asexual.

Identify and define the different ejaculatory disorders and one possible treatment for each.

Deepak lives in India and has an erectile disorder.What is he most likely to blame the erectile disorder on?

It is common for both partners in a relationship to be diagnosed simultaneously with a sexual problem.

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

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

Even though it is easier to reach orgasm through masturbation,why do many heterosexual women report increased pleasure with vaginal intercourse over masturbation?

What is a criticism of how the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)classifies sexual problems?

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Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

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Male Sexual Anatomy, Development, and Health

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Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Sexual Orientation

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

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Adult Sexual Relationships

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Harmful and Antisocial Sexual Expression

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Exam 15: Challenges to Sexual Functioning

Describe the overall category of sexual desire problems and differentiate how these problems are often different for men and women.

Most men with spinal cord injuries are unable to climax or ejaculate.

In men,which of the following is classified as a sexual arousal disorder?

What is the most common sexual problem affecting men?

What is the first thing that most sex therapists do when beginning treatment of most sexual problems?

Which statement best describes spinal cord injuries and sexuality?

What term refers to the treatment in which the penis is gently stretched and medication to increase blood flow to the penis is introduced?

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

Bill comments to his doctor that whenever he has an orgasm,there is little or no ejaculate.What is a possible diagnosis the doctor should check out?

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

The majority of individuals with severe mental illness are asexual.

Identify and define the different ejaculatory disorders and one possible treatment for each.

Deepak lives in India and has an erectile disorder.What is he most likely to blame the erectile disorder on?

It is common for both partners in a relationship to be diagnosed simultaneously with a sexual problem.

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

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

Even though it is easier to reach orgasm through masturbation,why do many heterosexual women report increased pleasure with vaginal intercourse over masturbation?

What is a criticism of how the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)classifies sexual problems?

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Female Sexual Anatomy, Development, and Health

Male Sexual Anatomy, Development, and Health

The Biology of Sex, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hivaids

Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Sexual Orientation

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Communication and Sexuality

Love and Intimacy

Adult Sexual Relationships

Variations of Sexual Expression

Harmful and Antisocial Sexual Expression

Power and Sexual Coercion

Sexual Imagery and Selling Sex

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