Deck 17: Sexual Disorders and Sex Therapy

Question 1

Which of the following disorders makes a man unable to have an orgasm?

A)priapism
B)satyriasis
C)male orgasmic disorder
D)premature ejaculation

Answer 1

C

Question 2

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

A)rapid ejaculation
B)male orgasmic disorder
C)impotence
D)impotence

Answer 2

B

Question 3

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

Answer 3

D

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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

A)They have a short erection that gets terminated by orgasm.
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 7

Barry is unable to have an orgasm through intercourse.He is only able to climax after prolonged oral stimulation.This problem faced by Barry is a common version of _____.

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

Question 8

Which of the following disorders is the most common among men who seek sex therapy?

A)retrograde ejaculation
B)inhibited ejaculation
C)erectile disorder
D)ejaculatory disorder

Question 9

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 10

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

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

Question 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

In lifelong erectile disorder,the man has

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

Question 15

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

Question 16

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 penile-vaginal intercourse.

Question 17

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 18

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 19

_____ 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

Question 20

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

Question 21

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 22

Some women may only attain an orgasm through masturbation or 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 23

Which of the following patterns of disorders is believed to be so common that experts consider it to be well within the normal range of female sexual response?

A)premature ejaculation
B)situational orgasmic disorder
C)persistent dyspareunia
D)erectile disorder

Question 24

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 25

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 26

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 anorgasmia effect
B)the restraint effect
C)the expectancy effect
D)the short-term pharmacological effect

Question 27

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

A)nymphomaniA.
B)dyspareunia.
C)dyslipidemia.
D)hypersexuality.

Question 28

Which of the following causes an enhancement of one's libido in low quantities but acts as a performance depressant when had in high quantities?

A)nicotine
B)alcohol
C)Viagra
D)heroin

Question 29

_____ 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 30

_____ 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 31

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 no such problems.This scenario highlights the role of _____ in causing dyspareunia.

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

Question 32

_____ 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)Satyriasis
D)Vaginismus

Question 33

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.Which of the following conditions does Ashley suffer from?

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

Question 34

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 35

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 36

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

A)disorders of the vaginal entrance
B)sexual aversion disorder
C)premature ejaculation
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

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

A)lifelong orgasmic disorder
B)dyspareunia
C)situational orgasmic disorder
D)anorgasmia

Question 39

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)necrophilia
B)satyriasis
C)anorgasmia
D)vaginismus

Question 40

_____ refers to genital pain experienced during intercourse.

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

Question 41

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 42

_____ 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)Antecedent factors

Question 43

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

A)Martina develops 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 fails to effectively stimulate Jane's clitoris during intercourse

Question 44

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 45

Which of the following illustrates the form of spectatoring that men are most likely to engage in during sex?

A)Fred,who worries if he is visually appealing to his partner
B)Tim,who feels he is not emotionally appealing to his partner
C)Jude,who decides to enhance his physical appeal through surgical methods
D)Steven,who feels he must exercise in order to last longer in bed than the previous time

Question 46

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 47

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)behavioral
C)prior learning
D)current

Question 48

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

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

Question 49

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 50

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 51

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

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

Question 52

Which of the following drugs leads to increased sexual desire and arousal in some studies?

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

Question 53

Which of the following immediate causes 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 54

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 55

In Barlow's experiment,anxiety induced by the threat of being shocked

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 56

The various factors that occur 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 57

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 58

Which of the following is 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 59

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

A)emotional problem.
B)cognitive interference.
C)social bias.
D)prior learning

Question 60

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 61

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 62

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 63

Which of the following is a disadvantage of online sex therapy?

A)the cost being more expensive than in-person therapy
B)the threat of public exposure
C)the sense of isolation
D)the lack of license systems

Question 64

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.

Question 65

In couple therapy,the focus of the therapy is on

A)the couple's relationship itself.
B)ignoring the antagonism and tension between the partners.
C)the use of sensate focus exercises.
D)the use of sex surrogates early in the treatment process.

Question 66

Which of the following statements is true about treatments for sexual disorders?

A)Vaginismus is treated most successfully with sensate focus exercises.
B)The squeeze technique has high failure rates for treating premature orgasm.
C)Directed masturbation is quite successful for primary orgasmic dysfunction.
D)Various treatments for secondary orgasmic dysfunctions appear to be more successful than those for primary orgasmic

Question 67

A pill that serves a similar purpose to that of intracavernosal injections and has been favorably received by users is

A)Gardasil.
B)Girosa.
C)Viagra.
D)Prozac.

Question 68

A relapse prevention training is required when

A)a sexual disorder occurs following therapy.
B)a sexual disorder affects an older individual.
C)a sexual disorder occurs in a young child.
D)a sexual disorder has no other method of being cureD.

Question 69

Which of the following approaches rests on the assumption that there is a reciprocal relationship between interpersonal difficulties and sex problems?

A)behavioral therapy
B)desensitization
C)cognitive restructuring
D)couple therapy

Question 70

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 71

One of the most effective programs for women with primary orgasmic dysfunction is the

A)squeeze technique.
B)stop-start technique.
C)psychotherapeutic approach.
D)directed masturbation technique.

Question 72

A very effective form of sexual therapy for women who may have had the vagina stretched in childbirth and now have an orgasmic disorder is

A)using the Freudian vaginal orgasm technique.
B)using the stop-start technique.
C)doing Kegel exercises daily.
D)taking intracavernosal injection.

Question 73

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 74

Which of the following is a key advantage of online sex therapy?

A)It includes websites that are not misleading and can be easily located.
B)It is a transparent form of therapy that reveals client information to the public.
C)It allows partners to obtain information about the other who is seeking therapy online.
D)It is more affordable than traditional in-person therapy.

Question 75

Kegel exercises are designed to

A)treat men with orgasmic disorders.
B)strengthen the pubococcygeal muscle.
C)allow women to masturbate to orgasm.
D)enhance vaginal lubrication in postmenopausal women.

Question 76

Which of the following is a specific technique developed for the correction of premature ejaculation?

A)solitary masturbation prior to sex
B)the stop-start technique
C)the Kegel exercise
D)the mirror exercise

Question 77

The use of a self-help book to treat a disorder is known as

A)bibliotherapy.
B)psychotherapy.
C)schema therapy.
D)logotherapy.

Question 78

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 79

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 80

An effective therapy for women with primary sexual disorder or who may involuntarily urinate as they orgasm is

A)regular sexual intercourse with the partner.
B)sexual intercourse with a teaching sex surrogate.
C)sensate focus using the spectator role.
D)the regular performance of Kegel exercises.