Question 1

How can chronic illness indirectly affect sexual functioning?

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Question 2

When assessing individuals with paraphilic disorder, along with the presence of paraphilic arousal what is another factor that is assessed in these individuals?

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Question 3

What is the main feature of sexual arousal disorders?

Accepted Answer

The main feature of sexual arousal disorders is a lack of physical sexual response despite a desire for sex. This can include an inability to achieve or maintain an erection, vaginal lubrication, or sexual sensations. It may be caused by physical, psychological, or relationship factors.

Question 4

Charles gets very sexually excited by women's shoes.While he used to fantasize about women wearing particular shoes, he now focuses almost exclusively on the shoes themselves.What does Charles have?

Accepted Answer

Charles has a fetish, which is a form of sexual arousal that involves fixation on a particular object or body part. In this case, his focus on women's shoes qualifies as a fetish.

Question 5

What is a paraphilia?

Accepted Answer

A paraphilia is a sexual attraction to inappropriate individuals or objects.

Question 6

Oliver can ejaculate while masturbating but not with his partner.What disorder does he likely have?

Accepted Answer

Male orgasmic disorder is characterized by a delay or absence of orgasm during sexual activity, including masturbation or partnered sex. As Oliver is able to achieve orgasm during masturbation but not with a partner, male orgasmic disorder is the likely diagnosis.

Question 7

What percentage of men with erectile dysfunction who take Viagra are then able to maintain an erection sufficient for intercourse?

Accepted Answer

Studies show that approximately 50-80% of men with erectile dysfunction who take Viagra are able to maintain an erection sufficient for intercourse. However, the success rate can depend on various factors such as age, underlying health conditions, and dosage of the medication.

Question 8

Although Mark constantly fantasizes about having sex with his wife, when he actually attempts intercourse, he cannot maintain an erection.This has been a persistent problem for several months now.What problem does Mark appear to have?

Accepted Answer

Mark appears to have erectile disorder, as he is unable to maintain an erection during attempted intercourse. This has been a persistent problem for several months, indicating a potential diagnosis of erectile disorder.

Question 9

Which statement best describes sexual dysfunction?

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Sexual dysfunction can be either lifelong, meaning it has been present since the individual first started engaging in sexual activity, or acquired, meaning it develops after a period of normal sexual functioning. A is incorrect because sexual dysfunction can occur in both other-sex and same-sex relationships. B is incorrect because while males and females can both experience sexual dysfunction, the specific disorders and their presentations can differ between the sexes. C is incorrect because sexual dysfunction is relatively common and affects a significant portion of the population.

Question 10

Reissing and colleagues (1999) have been critical of the focus on the achievement of penile-vaginal intercourse as the sole indicator of sex therapy "success." What do they argue that additional outcomes should include?

Accepted Answer

Reissing and colleagues (1999) argue that additional outcomes of sex therapy should include whether the couple is experiencing greater sexual satisfaction (A).

Question 11

Which medication causes some degree of sexual dysfunction in approximately 80 percent of individuals taking them?

Accepted Answer

SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) are a commonly prescribed class of antidepressants, and approximately 80 percent of individuals taking them will experience some degree of sexual dysfunction, such as a decrease in sex drive or difficulty achieving orgasm. Other medications, such as beta blockers and tricyclic antidepressants, can also cause sexual dysfunction, but not to the same extent as SSRIs. Anti-hypertensives (medications to lower blood pressure) can also cause sexual dysfunction in some individuals, but not necessarily in 80 percent of users.

Question 12

Which of the following is an inexpensive but crude way to monitor nocturnal erections?

Accepted Answer

Snap gauge is an inexpensive but crude way to monitor nocturnal erections. It consists of a thin loop of plastic or aluminum that is placed around the flaccid penis before going to bed. When an erection occurs during the night, the gauge will break at the point of maximum tumescence, indicating the occurrence and duration of the erection. The only downside of snap gauge is that it cannot measure the rigidity or quality of the erection, only the occurrence and timing of it.

Question 13

Basson and Brotto (2004) suggest that the current definition of female arousal disorder focuses too much on "genital events" and not enough on subjective arousal.Which statement summarizes their argument?

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that women with arousal disorder often show normal vaginal responding to erotic movies despite reporting low subjective arousal.

Question 14

How can biological males with gender dysphoria be distinguished from biological males with transvestic fetishism (TF)?

Accepted Answer

Biological males with gender dysphoria typically do not experience sexual arousal from wearing clothing associated with the other sex; their experience is more about a mismatch between their gender identity and biological sex.

Question 15

In Masters and Johnson's (1970) therapy for erectile dysfunction, approximately what percentage of cases did they claim to have a positive treatment outcome?

Accepted Answer

Masters and Johnson claimed to have a positive treatment outcome in approximately 60% of cases in their therapy for erectile dysfunction.

Question 16

Although Maria fantasizes about sex and has no lack of sexual desire, when she and her husband attempt to have intercourse, she has difficulty becoming vaginally lubricated.This has been a persistent problem for several months now.What problem does Maria appear to have?

Accepted Answer

Maria's difficulty in becoming vaginally lubricated despite having sexual desire and fantasies indicates a problem with sexual arousal, which is characteristic of female sexual interest/arousal disorder. This condition involves issues with sexual interest as well as physiological responses to sexual activity, such as lubrication.

Question 17

In diagnosing orgasm disorder in women, why is it necessary to determine whether the woman "never or almost never" reaches orgasm?

Accepted Answer

It is important to determine whether the woman "never or almost never" reaches orgasm because only 50 percent of all women regularly experience orgasm from intercourse. This means that not reaching orgasm every time may not necessarily indicate a disorder.

Question 18

Sarah was sent home from sex therapy with an assignment to purchase a vibrator and practice masturbating.What disorder is Sarah most likely being treated for?

Accepted Answer

Sarah's assignment to purchase a vibrator and practice masturbating suggests that she is experiencing difficulties in achieving orgasm, which is characteristic of female orgasmic disorder.

Question 19

Justin likes to take the subway during very busy times with the goal of touching and rubbing himself against nonconsenting individuals.What would a psychologist say about this behaviour?

Accepted Answer

Justin's behavior of rubbing himself against nonconsenting individuals suggests that he is experiencing sexual arousal from non-consensual physical contact, which is a hallmark symptom of frotteuristic disorder. Frotteuristic disorder involves recurrent and intense sexual arousal from touching or rubbing against a non-consenting person. It is important to note that this behavior is illegal and unethical, and can cause serious harm to others.

Question 20

What side effect do approximately 30 percent of Viagra users experience?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 30 percent of Viagra users experience a headache as a side effect, and for some, it can be severe.

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