Question 1

Identify two physical illnesses and explain how treatment for that illness can interfere with sexuality,both psychologically and physiologically.

Accepted Answer

Two physical illnesses that can interfer

Question 2

What are the symptoms of erectile disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  unintentional ejaculation either during foreplay, during penetration, or soon after intercourse begins 
B)  a delay or absence of orgasm following a normal phase of sexual excitement 
C)  ejaculation is impossible or occurs only after strenuous efforts 
D)  a persistent inability to obtain or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance 
A)  unintentional ejaculation either during foreplay, during penetration, or soon after intercourse begins 
B)  a delay or absence of orgasm following a normal phase of sexual excitement 
C)  ejaculation is impossible or occurs only after strenuous efforts 
D)  a persistent inability to obtain or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance

Question 3

What sexual problem may be one of the first signs of diabetes in men?

Accepted Answer

A)  difficulty in getting an erection 
B)  early ejaculation 
C)  delayed ejaculation 
D)  loss of sexual desire 
A)  difficulty in getting an erection 
B)  early ejaculation 
C)  delayed ejaculation 
D)  loss of sexual desire

Question 4

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What are common treatments for early ejaculation?

Accepted Answer

A)  a form of antidepressants (SSRIs) and the stop-start technique 
B)  testosterone patches and vacuum constrictive devices 
C)  intracavernous injections and sensate focus 
D)  systematic desensitization and drugs such as Viagra or Cialis 
A)  a form of antidepressants (SSRIs) and the stop-start technique 
B)  testosterone patches and vacuum constrictive devices 
C)  intracavernous injections and sensate focus 
D)  systematic desensitization and drugs such as Viagra or Cialis

Question 7

Why is it difficult to separate sexual problems from developmental disabilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most people with developmental disabilities have no interest in sexual contact. 
B)  Factors that cause developmental disabilities also cause sexual problems. 
C)  People with developmental disabilities are more likely to be sexually abused. 
D)  Treatments for developmental disabilities typically reduce sexual desire. 
A)  Most people with developmental disabilities have no interest in sexual contact. 
B)  Factors that cause developmental disabilities also cause sexual problems. 
C)  People with developmental disabilities are more likely to be sexually abused. 
D)  Treatments for developmental disabilities typically reduce sexual desire.

Question 8

According to research done in the United States,what percentage of women report experiencing low sexual desire,decreased sexual arousal,and/or problems with reaching orgasm?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  40 
D)  50 
A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  40 
D)  50

Question 9

What is a man being assessed for if he is using the nocturnal penile tumescence test?

Accepted Answer

A)  premature ejaculation disorder 
B)  hypoactive desire disorder 
C)  erectile disorder 
D)  sexual aversion disorder 
A)  premature ejaculation disorder 
B)  hypoactive desire disorder 
C)  erectile disorder 
D)  sexual aversion disorder

Question 10

Historically people with mental illness have been viewed as fully sexual beings with similar sexual needs to persons without mental illness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What hormone is primarily responsible for male sexual desire?

Accepted Answer

A)  progesterone 
B)  testosterone 
C)  GnRH 
D)  estrogen 
A)  progesterone 
B)  testosterone 
C)  GnRH 
D)  estrogen

Question 12

What chronic illness may affect sexual functioning by making men and women hypersensitive to touch?

Accepted Answer

A)  diabetes 
B)  emphysema 
C)  HIV/AIDS 
D)  multiple sclerosis 
A)  diabetes 
B)  emphysema 
C)  HIV/AIDS 
D)  multiple sclerosis

Question 13

Patients tend to prefer the drug Cialis over Viagra because Cialis has a longer duration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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 three key points you would make to your audience.Be sure to include specific references to material from the text.

Accepted Answer

1. The impact of psychotropic medication

Identify two physical illnesses and explain how treatment for that illness can interfere with sexuality,both psychologically and physiologically.

What are the symptoms of erectile disorder?

What sexual problem may be one of the first signs of diabetes in men?

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.

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

What are common treatments for early ejaculation?

Why is it difficult to separate sexual problems from developmental disabilities?

According to research done in the United States,what percentage of women report experiencing low sexual desire,decreased sexual arousal,and/or problems with reaching orgasm?

What is a man being assessed for if he is using the nocturnal penile tumescence test?

Historically people with mental illness have been viewed as fully sexual beings with similar sexual needs to persons without mental illness.

What hormone is primarily responsible for male sexual desire?

What chronic illness may affect sexual functioning by making men and women hypersensitive to touch?

Patients tend to prefer the drug Cialis over Viagra because Cialis has a longer duration.

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 three key points you would make to your audience.Be sure to include specific references to material from the text.

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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Exam 15: Challenges to Sexual Functioning

Identify two physical illnesses and explain how treatment for that illness can interfere with sexuality,both psychologically and physiologically.

What are the symptoms of erectile disorder?

What sexual problem may be one of the first signs of diabetes in men?

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.

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

What are common treatments for early ejaculation?

Why is it difficult to separate sexual problems from developmental disabilities?

According to research done in the United States,what percentage of women report experiencing low sexual desire,decreased sexual arousal,and/or problems with reaching orgasm?

What is a man being assessed for if he is using the nocturnal penile tumescence test?

Historically people with mental illness have been viewed as fully sexual beings with similar sexual needs to persons without mental illness.

What hormone is primarily responsible for male sexual desire?

What chronic illness may affect sexual functioning by making men and women hypersensitive to touch?

Patients tend to prefer the drug Cialis over Viagra because Cialis has a longer duration.

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 three key points you would make to your audience.Be sure to include specific references to material from the text.

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

Filters