Question 1

Based on research contained within your text book, which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  After sex reassignment surgery, transwomen (male-to-femaletransgender persons) are more likely than transmen(female-to-male transgender persons) to experience problems withsexual desire 
B)  After sex reassignment surgery, transwomen (male-to-female transgender persons) are less likely than transmen (female-to-male transgender persons) to experience problems with sexual desire 
C)  After sex reassignment surgery, transwomen (male-to-female transgender persons) and transmen (female-to-male transgender persons) experience similar problems with sexual desire. 
D)  After sex reassignment surgery, transwomen (male-to-female transgender persons) and transmen (female-to-male transgender persons) typically experience no problems with sexual desire.

Question 2

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

Question 3

Progesterone is the primary hormone responsible for sexual desire in both males and females.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

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

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)  All of these

Question 6

Which of the following is a common problem in male patients who have cardiovascular problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Erectile dysfunction 
B)  Early ejaculation 
C)  Dyspareunia 
D)  Retrograde ejaculation

Question 7

Which of the following treatment methods (used for female orgasmic disorders and male erectile disorders) involves imagining an activity that caused anxiety and then implementing a relaxation technique to decrease the anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A)  Squeeze technique 
B)  Masturbation training 
C)  Systematic desensitization 
D)  Bibliotherapy

Question 8

Julio visited a sex therapist because for as long as he can remember he has ejaculated just moments after becoming aroused. What diagnosis would a sex therapist most likely make for Julio's complaints?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dyspareunia 
B)  Retrograde ejaculation 
C)  Early ejaculation 
D)  Erectile dysfunction

Question 9

According to your text book, 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

Question 10

What symptoms are associated with sexual interest/arousal disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Absent or reduced sexual thoughts or fantasies 
B)  Reduced genital sensations during sexual activity 
C)  Absent or reduced pleasure during sexual activity 
D)  All of these

Question 11

Genital pain associated with sexual behavior is referred to as dyspareunia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Ifa friend confides in you that she is experiencing sexual functioning problems, according to your text book, which of the following recommendations would be the best advice that you can provide to her?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wait at least one year before seeking treatment to determine whether or not the issue will resolve on its own. 
B)  Seek a counselor or therapist who has received training from the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, andTherapists (AASECT). 
C)  Take testosterone supplements. 
D)  Take many different over‐the‐counter herbal remedies that have been known to enhance sexual desires.

Question 13

All of the following statements related to alcoholism and sexuality are true EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  It increases testosterone levels which lead to hyper‐masculinization. 
B)  It can cause irreversible damage even if the person stops drinking alcohol. 
C)  It can cause erectile dysfunction. 
D)  It can lead to testicular atrophy in men and infertility in women.

Question 14

Criteria for sexual interest/arousaldisorder includes all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Absent or decreased sexual interest. 
B)  Decreased or absent initiation ofsexual activity or responsiveness to a partner's?attempts to initiate sexual activity. 
C)  Absent or decreased physical sensations during sexual activity. 
D)  Marked delayin, or absence of, orgasm.

Question 15

In men, what disorder is classified as a sexual arousal disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hyperactive sexual desire disorder 
B)  Orgasmic disorder 
C)  Early ejaculatory disorder 
D)  Erectile disorder

Question 16

Historically, people with mental illness have been viewed as fully sexual beings with similar sexual needs to personswho do not have mental illness diagnoses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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 a more likely cause for his problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  He may have an STI 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 believe 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.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If the primary focus of treatment is to reduce the anxiety associated with erectile disorder, what treatment method would be most likely used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sensate focus 
B)  Viagra 
C)  Testosterone cream 
D)  Intracavernous injections

Question 20

What is the name for a substance that increases, or is believed to increase, a person's?sexual desire?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sex stimulant 
B)  Aphrodisiac 
C)  Vasodilator 
D)  Enhancer

Exam 14: Challenges to Sexual Functioning

Based on research contained within your text book, which of the following statements is true?

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

Progesterone is the primary hormone responsible for sexual desire in both males and females.

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

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

Which of the following is a common problem in male patients who have cardiovascular problems?

Which of the following treatment methods (used for female orgasmic disorders and male erectile disorders) involves imagining an activity that caused anxiety and then implementing a relaxation technique to decrease the anxiety?

Julio visited a sex therapist because for as long as he can remember he has ejaculated just moments after becoming aroused. What diagnosis would a sex therapist most likely make for Julio's complaints?

According to your text book, what sexual problem may be one of the first signs of diabetes in men?

What symptoms are associated with sexual interest/arousal disorders?

Genital pain associated with sexual behavior is referred to as dyspareunia.

Ifa friend confides in you that she is experiencing sexual functioning problems, according to your text book, which of the following recommendations would be the best advice that you can provide to her?

All of the following statements related to alcoholism and sexuality are true EXCEPT:

Criteria for sexual interest/arousaldisorder includes all of the following, EXCEPT:

In men, what disorder is classified as a sexual arousal disorder?

Historically, people with mental illness have been viewed as fully sexual beings with similar sexual needs to personswho do not have mental illness diagnoses.

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

If the primary focus of treatment is to reduce the anxiety associated with erectile disorder, what treatment method would be most likely used?

What is the name for a substance that increases, or is believed to increase, a person's?sexual desire?