Deck 17: Sexual Disorders and Sex Therapy

Question 1

Which of the following is the physiological component involved in female sexual arousal disorders?

A)Discrepancy of sexual desire
B)Difficulties with lubrication
C)Hypoactive sexual desire
D)Lifelong female orgasmic disorder

Answer 1

B

Question 2

_____ refers to a lack of response to sexual stimulation, including a lack of lubrication.

A)Female sexual arousal disorder
B)Premature ejaculation
C)Sexual aversion disorder
D)Female orgasmic disorder

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following is true of the lack of interest in sex?

A)It is the most common sexual issue reported by women.
B)The percentage of women reporting no sexual interest peaks at the age of 30.
C)Men and women experience this problem equally.
D)Throughout their lifespan, the levels of libido for women are generally higher than those in men.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Although Julia has been sexually active for five years, she has never had an orgasm.She is also unable to climax through masturbation.Which of the following kinds of sexual disorders does Julia have?

A)Lifelong sexual disorder
B)Hypersexuality
C)Sexual aversion disorder
D)Acquired sexual disorder

Question 5

James is a 30-year-old man who has never engaged in sexual intercourse.Even the thought of intimate contact with a partner fills him with anxiety and disgust.He, therefore, avoids forming close relationships that might lead to sexual interactions.The condition that James has can be classified as a(n) _____.

A)discrepancy of sexual desire
B)sexual aversion disorder
C)inhibited sexual excitement
D)hypoactive sexual desire

Question 6

_____ refers to a sexual disorder in which the partners have considerably different levels of sexual desire.

A)Latency of sexual response
B)Lifelong sexual disorder
C)Discrepancy of sexual desire
D)Acquired sexual disorder

Question 7

A turning point in the understanding and treatment of sexual disorders occurred with:

A)the publication of the first volume of the Kinsey studies right after World War II in 1948.
B)the trend toward greater openness about sexuality that came about during the 1960s.
C)the launch of Viagra in 1998.
D)the publication of "Human Sexual Inadequacy" by Masters and Johnson in 1970.

Question 8

A(n) _____ sexual disorder is one that has been present ever since the person became sexual.

A)acute
B)acquired
C)lifelong
D)immediate cause

Question 9

Which disorder is the most common among men who seek sex therapy?

A)Retrograde ejaculation
B)Inhibited ejaculation
C)Erectile disorder
D)Ejaculatory disorder

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true of sexual disorders?

A)Sexual disorders in a population occur in a continuum, much like Kinsey's scale of gradations in sexual orientation.
B)A given population can be divided into two categories: those who have sexual disorders and those who are "normal."
C)Once a sexual problem appears, it does not go away without proper treatment.
D)All sexual disorders are acquired only after a certain period of normal sexual functioning.

Question 11

Cathy has female sexual arousal disorder which results in insufficient vaginal lubrication.Which of the following is an effective way to deal with this problem?

A)By administering antidepressants
B)By administering Viagra
C)By using start-stop technique
D)By sing sterile lubrication

Question 12

Which of the following leads to a decrease in vaginal lubrication?

A)An increase in prolactin levels
B)An increase in testosterone levels
C)A decline in inhibin levels
D)A decline in estrogen levels

Question 13

Bob initiates sex with his wife Karen.Although she is not very interested at first, as they begin kissing and petting each other, she becomes aroused.This pattern of sexual behavior is known as _____.

A)anorgasmia
B)sexual aversion disorder
C)hypoactive sexual desire
D)responsive desire

Question 14

_____ refers to an interest in sexual activity that leads the individual to seek out sexual activity or to be pleasurably receptive to it.

A)Frigidity
B)Libido
C)Dyspareunia
D)Nymphomania

Question 15

When a person experiences anxiety, fear, or disgust toward sexual interaction and actively avoids any kind of genital contact with a partner, he or she may be experiencing:

A)sexual arousal disorder.
B)premature ejaculation.
C)sexual aversion disorder.
D)acquired erectile disorder.

Question 16

People who begin to feel sexual desire as sexual activity starts are said to have a pattern called _____ desire.

A)erectile
B)responsive
C)experiential
D)premature

Question 17

Max and his girlfriend Paige have been dating for four years and are happy with each other.However, in the past six months, Max has seldom initiated sex and has stopped responding to Paige's advances.When Paige asks him if there is a problem, he simply states, "I'm just not that interested in sex anymore." Which of the following disorders does he most likely have?

A)Hyperactive sexual desire
B)Satyriasis
C)Lifelong sexual disorder
D)Hypoactive sexual desire

Question 18

Clive and Mary have sex approximately once every week.Although Clive is happy with their sex life, Mary wishes to have intercourse more often.This can be characterized as _____.

A)hypoactive sexual desire
B)sexual aversion disorder
C)inhibited sexual excitement
D)discrepancy of sexual desire

Question 19

Janet has always had an active sex life, but for the past few months she has been experiencing pain during intercourse.Her doctor tells her that this is due to the lack of sufficient vaginal lubrication.Which of the following kinds of sexual disorders does Janet have?

A)Sexual aversion disorder
B)Hypersexuality
C)Lifelong sexual disorder
D)Acquired sexual disorder

Question 20

A(n) _____ sexual disorder is a dysfunction that develops after a period of normal functioning.

A)chronic
B)acquired
C)lifelong
D)immediate cause

Question 21

Which of the following often occurs with men who suffer from male orgasmic disorder?

A)They feel pain in their epididymis during ejaculation.
B)They adopt the practice of "faking" an orgasm.
C)They suffer from severe migraine headaches.
D)They are more likely to experience rapid ejaculation.

Question 22

In the most common version of male orgasmic disorder, the man:

A)orgasms with hand or mouth stimulation, but not during intercourse.
B)cannot experience an orgasm as a result of oral stimulation.
C)cannot experience an orgasm as a result of hand stimulation.
D)has orgasms only during intercourse.

Question 23

In _____, the man has difficulty getting or maintaining an erection but has had erections sufficient for intercourse at other times.

A)premature ejaculation
B)orgasmic dysfunction
C)acquired erectile disorder
D)lifelong erectile disorder

Question 24

Lately, John has difficulty in "achieving" an erection.He had no such difficulty a year ago.John most likely has a sexual problem known as:

A)dyspareunia.
B)lifelong erectile disorder.
C)acquired erectile disorder.
D)premature aging of the penis.

Question 25

Laypersons may refer to female orgasmic disorder as _____, but sex therapists reject this term because it has derogatory connotations and is imprecise.

A)anorgasmia
B)frigidity
C)dyspareunia
D)libido

Question 26

One result of _____ is that the man cannot engage in sexual intercourse.

A)priaprism
B)erectile disorder
C)male orgasmic disorder
D)anorgasmia

Question 27

Which of the following can be considered the opposite of premature ejaculation?

A)Rapid ejaculation
B)Male orgasmic disorder
C)Impotence
D)Sexual aversion disorder

Question 28

Ray has never been able to have a satisfactory erection.As a result, he has never engaged in vaginal intercourse.This scenario represents a sexual disorder known as _____.

A)situational orgasmic disorder
B)orgasmic dysfunction
C)acquired erectile disorder
D)lifelong erectile disorder

Question 29

Holly cannot orgasm through sexual intercourse.In fact, she has never had an orgasm in her life.Medically, Holly's condition is known as _____.

A)nymphomania
B)satyriasis
C)anorgasmia
D)vaginismus

Question 30

Barry is unable to have an orgasm through intercourse.He is only able to climax after prolonged oral stimulation.This can be characterized as _____.

A)sexual aversion disorder
B)acquired erectile disorder
C)premature ejaculation
D)retarded ejaculation

Question 31

There is some debate about whether _____ is a disorder at all and a corresponding doubt about whether it requires therapy.

A)premature ejaculation
B)situational orgasmic disorder
C)vaginismus
D)erectile disorder

Question 32

_____ refers to genital pain experienced during intercourse.

A)Chlamydia
B)Dyspareunia
C)Anorgasmia
D)Frigidity

Question 33

Some women may only attain an orgasm through hand or mouth stimulation by the partner.The notion that this is a disorder can be linked to the:

A)sexual scripts and beliefs that there is a "right" way to have sex.
B)definition of orgasm by modern scientific thought.
C)fact that it does not consider the other partner's need to orgasm.
D)physiological changes that accompany an orgasm.

Question 34

In lifelong erectile disorder, the man:

A)has severe genital pain during intercourse.
B)has never been able to have an erection that is satisfactory for intercourse.
C)had once been able to have satisfactory erection but can no longer do so.
D)has been unable to orgasm even after prolonged sexual intercourse.

Question 35

A great majority of men never seek therapy for the problem of premature ejaculation because:

A)they do not consider it to be a problem at all.
B)of the high costs of therapy.
C)it goes away by itself.
D)of the potential negative outcomes of the therapy.

Question 36

Although Maria can orgasm through masturbation, she has never had an orgasm through vaginal intercourse.Maria's case is an example of _____.

A)vaginismus
B)dyspareunia
C)situational orgasmic disorder
D)female orgasmic disorder

Question 37

The case where a woman is able to have an orgasm during some kinds of sexual activity such as masturbation, but not during sexual intercourse, is defined as _____ orgasmic disorder.

A)chronic
B)lifelong
C)pervasive
D)situational

Question 38

_____ is defined as the inability of a woman to have an orgasm.

A)Dyspareunia
B)Vaginitis
C)Vaginismus
D)Anorgasmia

Question 39

Which of the following occurs in male orgasmic disorder?

A)The man is not able to maintain an erection.
B)The man orgasms but no ejaculate is present.
C)The semen is more acidic than is typical causing sperm motility to decrease.
D)The man cannot orgasm even if he has had more than adequate stimulation.

Question 40

Psychiatrist and sex therapist Helen Singer Kaplan believed that the key to defining the premature ejaculator is the:

A)absence of voluntary control of orgasm.
B)absence of ejaculate during an orgasm.
C)inability to have an erection that is satisfactory for intercourse.
D)inability to orgasm through vaginal intercourse.

Question 41

Which of the following forms of cocaine use produces the most negative effects on sexual functioning?

A)When the drug is taken in its less distilled form
B)When the drug is smoked
C)When the drug is inhaled
D)When the drug is regularly injected

Question 42

In studies of the general population, higher levels of marijuana use have been associated with:

A)erectile dysfunction.
B)orgasmic disorder.
C)greater orgasm frequency.
D)multiple orgasms in females.

Question 43

_____ refers to the things that people learned earlier-for example, in childhood-that now inhibit their sexual response.

A)Immediate cause
B)Prior learning
C)Latent libido
D)Infantile repression

Question 44

Which of the following is a cause of dyspareunia in women?

A)Disorders of the vaginal entrance
B)Sexual aversion disorder
C)Hypersexuality
D)Female orgasmic disorder

Question 45

The various things that happen in the act of lovemaking that inhibit the sexual response are defined as:

A)contingent distractors.
B)antecedent factors.
C)immediate causes.
D)precedent factors.

Question 46

When Maureen was in labor, the doctor had to make an incision between her vagina and anus to increase the vaginal opening in order to prevent vaginal tears.After recovering from pregnancy, whenever Maureen and her husband tried to have sex, Maureen experienced severe pain.Before pregnancy, she had so such problems.This scenario highlights the role of _____ in causing dyspareunia.

A)pelvic inflammatory disease
B)endometriosis
C)episiotomy
D)hysterectomy

Question 47

_____ is the sexual disorder in men that is most likely caused by psychological rather than physical factors.

A)Premature ejaculation
B)Retrograde ejaculation
C)Male orgasmic disorder
D)Dyspareunia

Question 48

Opiates such as morphine, heroin, and methadone have:

A)strong sexual-arousal properties.
B)strong suppression effects on sexual desire.
C)testosterone-increasing properties.
D)therapeutic effect on sexual dysfunctions.

Question 49

_____ is a sexual disorder in which there is a spastic contraction of the muscles surrounding the vagina, which may even make intercourse impossible.

A)Anorgasmia
B)Preorgasmia
C)Dyspareunia
D)Vaginismus

Question 50

It appears that when you have a little of this intoxicant, there is often an enhancement of your libido; but when you have a great deal, it acts as a performance depressant.Identify the intoxicant.

A)Nicotine
B)Alcohol
C)Valium
D)Heroin

Question 51

Whenever Kelly engages in vaginal intercourse, she experiences pain in the vagina and around the vaginal entrance.This condition is defined as _____.

A)anorgasmia
B)chlamydia
C)dyspareunia
D)frigidity

Question 52

Endometriosis, cysts, pelvic infections, and allergic reactions can all cause:

A)vaginismus.
B)dyspareunia.
C)anorgasmia.
D)orgasmic disorder.

Question 53

Which of the following would be an immediate psychological cause of sexual dysfunction?

A)Failure of the partners to communicate in matters relating to sex
B)Failing to get an erection the first time one attempted to have sex
C)Having experienced a parent's seductive behavior while growing up
D)Having experienced severe punishment by one's parents for masturbating when growing up

Question 54

Ashley is suffering from a condition where spastic contractions near the entrance of her vagina have made intercourse with her husband impossible.She has sought therapeutic help to resolve the condition.Identify the condition that Ashley is suffering from.

A)Satyriasis
B)Vaginismus
C)Anorgasmia
D)Frigidity

Question 55

Among drug users, _____ is reported to be the drug of choice for enhancing sexual experiences.

A)heroin
B)morphine
C)methadone
D)cocaine

Question 56

Scarring of the roof of the vagina, which can occur after a hysterectomy, is one of the causes of _____.

A)dyslipidemia
B)satyriasis
C)gonorrhea
D)dyspareunia

Question 57

Long-term use of heroin leads to:

A)decreased testosterone levels in males.
B)increased progesterone levels in females.
C)increased sexual arousal in males.
D)increased chances of sterility in females.

Question 58

_____ is associated with erectile disorder and results from an underfunctioning of the testes so that testosterone levels are very low.

A)Hypogonadism
B)Hyperthyroidism
C)Lipodystrophy
D)Hydrocele testis

Question 59

A sociobiologist could argue that _____ is a sexual disorder that served as an asset for procreation and survival in the process of evolution.

A)erectile dysfunction
B)premature ejaculation
C)vaginismus
D)dyspareunia

Question 60

Frank drinks only occasionally at parties with his friends.He thinks that alcohol would loosen him up, make him more sociable, and reduce sexual inhibitions.Which effect of alcohol is being discussed here?

A)The libido effect
B)The restraint effect
C)The expectancy effect
D)The short-term pharmacological effect

Question 61

A therapist who helps a client modify existing attitudes and thought patterns about sexual behavior is using a technique called:

A)behavioral therapy.
B)desensitization.
C)cognitive restructuring.
D)aversive conditioning.

Question 62

According to the New View of the nature of women's sexual problems, which of the following is a sexual problem relating to partner and relationship?

A)Side effects of medications taken to avoid unwanted consequences of sex.
B)Personality problems with attachment or rejection.
C)Sexual inhibition due to the fear of sexual acts or their consequences like fear of pregnancy.
D)Ignorance or inhibition about sexual communication.

Question 63

During intercourse, Linda constantly worries whether her partner thinks she is attractive enough.Which form of cognitive interference is Linda experiencing?

A)Learning
B)Factoring
C)Spectatoring
D)Discounting

Question 64

According to Masters and Johnson, sexual disorders are:

A)congenital defects that require intensive medical intervention.
B)symptoms of psychiatric disorders.
C)learned behaviors that can be unlearned.
D)rooted essentially in physiological malfunctioning.

Question 65

When compared to men, which of the following forms of spectatoring are women more likely to engage in during sex?

A)Checking if one is able to last longer in bed than the previous time
B)Checking to see if one looks appealing enough to arouse one's partner
C)Checking if one is able to bring one's partner to climax
D)Checking how many counts of intercourse one can have in a single night

Question 66

According to Masters and Johnson, which of the following statements about their sex therapy is true?

A)It is successful only with heterosexual couples.
B)It has a low failure rate for premature ejaculation.
C)It focuses only on pharmacological therapy.
D)It focuses on exercises to increase positive anxiety.

Question 67

Sensate focus exercises:

A)involve a high sexual component right from the start.
B)restrict the amount of verbal communication during sex to focus on the sensual nature of touching.
C)focus on touching as a means of expressing affection, desire, and understanding.
D)negate the need for partners to switch their accustomed roles as givers and receivers.

Question 68

An interpersonal factor that can interfere or cause problems with sex is:

A)sharing intimate feelings in the context of a sexual relationship.
B)becoming very sexual but not sharing intimate feelings.
C)engaging in a wide range of sexual behaviors for the other person.
D)being equalitarian and not being concerned about who is in control.

Question 69

The phenomenon of spectatoring is most accurately described as a type of:

A)emotional problem.
B)cognitive interference.
C)social bias.
D)sexual disorder.

Question 70

Which immediate cause of sexual disorders refers to the thoughts that distract a person from focusing on the erotic experience?

A)Childhood trauma
B)Prior learning
C)Cognitive interference
D)Unexpressed communication

Question 71

Barlow's research suggests that when men with sexual disorders are in a sexual situation, the increased activity of the autonomic nervous system is:

A)perceived as sexual arousal.
B)perceived as anxiety.
C)unaffected by the diagnosis of erectile disorder.
D)present, but not at a level sufficient to produce adequate physiological responses.

Question 72

Factors such as rape and seductive behavior by parents that contribute to the development of a sexual disorder are classified under the category of _____ factors.

A)immediate
B)situational
C)prior learning
D)current

Question 73

Which of the following statements is correct according to the cognitive-physiological model of sexual functioning and dysfunction?

A)Interpreting arousal as anxiety increases one's arousal further.
B)Higher levels of anxiety increase one's sexual arousal proportionately.
C)Interpreting arousal as sexual arousal increases one's arousal further.
D)Physiological arousal does not lead to effective sexual functioning.

Question 74

Learning exercises that are based on touching and being touched are what Masters and Johnson termed _____ exercises.

A)script assessment
B)free expression
C)sensate focus
D)Kegel

Question 75

Which of the following can be considered an immediate psychological cause of sexual dysfunction?

A)Martina developed a fear of intimacy that prevents her from forming close relationships.
B)Karen was taught at an early age that sex is dirty and that good girls never enjoy it.
C)Henry was sexually-molested by his uncle when he was six-years-old.
D)George failed to effectively stimulate Jane's clitoris during intercourse.

Question 76

Which of the following statements is true with regard to the role of emotional factors in sexual disorders?

A)Research has failed to look into the role of emotional factors in the development and maintenance of sexual disorders.
B)Anxiety is the sole emotion that has been studied with respect to sexual disorders.
C)Sadness, anger, and depression can exert a significant effect in how we express our sexuality.
D)Barlow's model of sexual dysfunction focuses exclusively on the cognitive components leading to sexual disorders, while ignoring the emotional factors.

Question 77

In behavior therapy, popularized by Masters and Johnson, which of the following activities is provided along with sensate focus exercises?

A)Psychological counseling
B)Psychoactive medication
C)Kegel exercises
D)Education on anatomy

Question 78

Which of the following events would most likely have a negative effect on the sexual functioning of a person and result in a sexual disorder?

A)Growing up in a religious family and being taught that sex is dirty and sinful.
B)Having an enjoyable first act of intercourse with a peer but at a young age.
C)Using contraceptives during the first act of intercourse.
D)Having a very strong libido and being paired for a short period with a person who has a very low libido.

Question 79

In Barlow's experiment, respondents were threatened with electric shocks if they failed to have an erection.This threat _____.

A)decreased the arousal of the functional men in the study
B)produced an equal increment in the level of sexual arousal in both functionals and dysfunctionals
C)increased the arousal for the functional group, while it led to anxiety among the dysfunctionals
D)increased the chances of the functional men developing sexual disorders

Question 80

One of the basic goals of Masters and Johnson's therapy was to:

A)eliminate goal-oriented sexual behavior.
B)identify physiological triggers of sexual dysfunction.
C)involve the family in the reconditioning process.
D)review childhood traumas that could have caused sexual dysfunction.