Question 1

According to research by Brotto and colleagues, what is one cultural difference between Euro-Canadian women and Asian women regarding sexual attitudes?

Accepted Answer

According to research by Brotto and colleagues, Asian women tend to have greater sexual anxiety when compared to Euro-Canadian women.

Question 2

What is the most likely adult outcome for a young boy who shows gender-nonconforming behaviours?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that boys who exhibit gender-nonconforming behaviors in childhood are more likely to have an exclusively homosexual orientation in adulthood. However, it's important to note that not all gender-nonconforming children will grow up to identify as homosexual, and sexual orientation can be fluid.

Question 3

Matthew is undergoing the procedure called orgasmic reconditioning.What will Matthew's therapist instruct him to do?

Accepted Answer

Orgasmic reconditioning involves instructing individuals to masturbate to their usual fantasies but to substitute these with more socially desirable ones just before ejaculation, aiming to condition sexual arousal to more appropriate stimuli.

Question 4

What percentage of women with female orgasmic disorder is estimated to benefit from some form of treatment?

Accepted Answer

Estimates suggest that 70-90% of women with female orgasmic disorder can benefit from some form of treatment, indicating a high potential for improvement with appropriate therapeutic interventions.

Question 5

Which group of men is most likely to believe common sexual myths, such as "women normally reach orgasm every time they have intercourse"?

Accepted Answer

Men who have sexual disorders are more likely to believe in common sexual myths, possibly due to their own insecurities or misconceptions about sexual norms and expectations.

Question 6

Frank is upset because he thinks he may have more than one sexual dysfunction and he thinks that this makes his case very unusual.How is Frank's doctor likely to respond to Frank's concern?

Accepted Answer

It is true that sexual dysfunctions often overlap or occur together, so Frank's doctor is likely to reassure him that this is not unusual.

Question 7

A therapist is thinking about holding a seminar about erectile dysfunction at an adult living centre.There are 200 men over 70 who use this facility.How many men could this therapist expect would be affected by erectile dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Erectile dysfunction affects about 70% of men over the age of 70. Therefore, out of 200 men, approximately 140 (70% of 200) could be expected to be affected.

Question 8

What is the goal of autoerotic asphyxia?

Accepted Answer

The goal of autoerotic asphyxia is to reduce the flow of oxygen to the brain and enhance the sensation of orgasm. This can be accomplished through various methods such as hanging oneself, using a noose or ligature around the neck, or using a plastic bag over the head. However, this practice can be dangerous and even deadly if not done properly. It is important to seek safe and consensual ways of achieving sexual pleasure.

Question 9

Although most sexual abuse survivors do not commit sexual crimes, males who do commit sexual crimes are how many times more likely to have experienced sexual abuse as a child?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Sven's fetish can also be referred to as partialism.Based on this information, what is his source of attraction?

Accepted Answer

Sven's fetish is partialism, which means he is attracted to a specific part of the body.

Question 11

Roderick and his partner are seeking treatment for Roderick's premature ejaculation.The therapist encourages the couple to stimulate Roderick's penis to nearly full erection and then to compress the penis firmly to quickly reduce arousal.After repeating this process, insertion is to be attempted without thrusting, and the penis removed if arousal proceeds too quickly.What is this treatment called?

Accepted Answer

The treatment described is known as the squeeze technique, which is a type of behavioral therapy commonly used to treat premature ejaculation.

Question 12

How is an intersex condition (hermaphroditism) distinct from gender dysphoria?

Accepted Answer

Intersex individuals are born with ambiguous genitalia, meaning their genitalia does not fit typical male or female definitions. Gender dysphoria, on the other hand, is a condition where an individual experiences stress and discomfort with the gender they were assigned at birth and may seek to transition to the opposite gender. While there may be some overlap in experiences for individuals with intersex conditions and those with gender dysphoria, they are distinct conditions with different etiologies.

Question 13

How can psychological factors, particularly cognitive and emotional factors, play a powerful role in sexual arousal?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive and emotional factors can influence sexual arousal by affecting the brain regions involved in regulating sexual response, which in turn can impact the physiological processes involved in sexual arousal, such as blood flow to the genitals. For example, positive emotions such as feelings of love or desire can increase blood flow to the genitals, while negative emotions such as anxiety or stress can decrease it. Similarly, cognitive factors such as sexual fantasies or mental images can also increase blood flow and contribute to sexual arousal.

Question 14

Dr.Mukherjee teaches a class with 100 adult women in it.About how many women in the class are likely to have some sort of sexual dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

What is the basic concept behind the covert sensitization method of treating unwanted sexual arousal?

Accepted Answer

The basic concept behind the covert sensitization method of treating unwanted sexual arousal is to replace the immediate reinforcement of the behavior with the unpleasant consequences that ordinarily take longer to be experienced. This is done by having the individual vividly imagine engaging in the unwanted behavior and then experiencing an aversive consequence (such as vomiting or being ridiculed) in their imagination, which helps to decrease the reinforcement value of the behavior.

Question 16

When are sexual arousal disorders most likely to be diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Sexual arousal disorders are most likely to be diagnosed when there is an inability to achieve or maintain an erection in males and a lack of lubrication in females, as this indicates a difficulty in experiencing physical arousal during sexual activity. Other factors, such as a lack of desire, may also contribute to the diagnosis but are not specific to sexual arousal disorders. The inability to achieve or maintain an erection in males and a lack of orgasm in females are also important symptoms to consider, but do not necessarily indicate a disorder of sexual arousal.

Question 17

What is required for a paraphilia to be considered disordered?

Accepted Answer

For a paraphilia to be considered disordered, it must cause distress and impairment or harm or the threat of harm to others. This is the criteria established in the DSM-5 for a diagnosis of a paraphilic disorder. While some paraphilias may involve abnormal sexual fantasies or attraction to unusual stimuli, it is the potential harm caused by the behavior that makes it a disorder.

Question 18

What is one of the most effective treatments for many sexual dysfunctions?

Accepted Answer

Education regarding normal sexuality is one of the most effective treatments for many sexual dysfunctions because it can help individuals to understand their own sexuality and to develop more realistic expectations about sexual activity.

Question 19

Tori has "erotophobia." What does this mean for Tori?

Accepted Answer

Erotophobia is a fear or aversion towards sexuality or sexual activity. This can manifest in a variety of ways, such as feeling uncomfortable with sexual topics or avoiding sexual experiences altogether. It is different from a fear of emotional intimacy (A), reoccurring thoughts of being raped (C), or experiencing physical symptoms like vomiting (D).

Question 20

Which type of sexual pain is related to pelvic muscle tension?

Accepted Answer

Pelvic muscle tension is a characteristic symptom of vaginismus, which is an involuntary spasm of the vaginal muscles that can cause pain during intercourse. Erectile dysfunction, anorgasmia, and sexual arousal disorder are all related to different aspects of sexual functioning, but not directly related to pelvic muscle tension.

Quiz 11: Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders