Question 1

Wolfgang is a married heterosexual man who has been having problems maintaining an erection.He decides to seek help for his problem.He goes to a cognitive-behavioral therapist.At the first meeting,which of the following will Wolfgang be asked to do?

Accepted Answer

A) commit to individual sessions for about 12 weeks 
B) bring his wife to the sessions with him 
C) be very honest and forthright about his early childhood experiences 
D) analyze his commitment to his relationship with his wife

Question 2

The PLISSIT model is a form of systematic brief sex therapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Nicole avoids intercourse with her husband at all costs.When she feels his interest increasing,she is filled with anxiety and dread.Just a kiss elicits a terrible feeling inside her.A sex therapist is likely to describe Nicole as suffering from

Accepted Answer

A) hypoactive sexual desire. 
B) sexual aversion disorder. 
C) vaginismus. 
D) anorgasmia.

Question 4

A condition in which calcium deposits and tough fibrous tissue develop in the corpora cavernosa within the penis is known as __________ __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A condition in which calcium deposits and...

Question 5

The persistent or recurring inability to attain and maintain adequate vaginal lubrication and swelling associated with sexual excitement is called __________ __________ __________ __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The persistent or recurring inability to attain...

Question 6

The term sexual dissatisfaction is a useful term because

Accepted Answer

A) dissatisfaction is a less stigmatized term than dysfunction. 
B) it acknowledges sexual scripts as individual and avoids a definition of "normal." 
C) it is a standard medical diagnosis identified in the DSM-IV-TR. 
D) dissatisfaction is more understandable than dysfunction to the general public.

Question 7

Recognizing that all individuals are unique,what are some basic "conditions for good sex" developed by Zilbergeld? How do gender roles affect these conditions?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Recognizing that all individuals are unique,what are...

Question 8

Eric enters therapy concerned about his lack of sexual interest and desire.He thinks it might be the result of being molested while he was a child.Which therapeutic approach is a sex therapist likely to use to help Eric?

Accepted Answer

A) aversion techniques 
B) social skills training 
C) cognitive-behavioral 
D) psychosexual

Exam 14: Sexual Function Difficulties, Dissatisfaction, Enhancement, and Therapy