Question 1

Regarding dyspareunia, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Dyspareunia is more commonly reported in women than in men. It involves pain associated with sexual intercourse and can be related to various physical and psychological factors. Vaginismus, a condition where there is involuntary spasm of the muscles around the vagina making intercourse painful or impossible, is one of the causes of dyspareunia in women. Both dyspareunia and vaginismus are considered major symptoms of genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder.

Question 2

Dyspareunia and vaginismus are examples of which type of disorder?

Accepted Answer

Dyspareunia and vaginismus are classified as sexual pain disorders, which involve significant pain during intercourse or vaginal penetration attempts.

Question 3

Dyspareunia and vaginismus constitute the major symptoms of __________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

Dyspareunia (painful intercourse) and vaginismus (involuntary spasms of the muscles of the vaginal wall that make intercourse painful or impossible) are major symptoms of genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder, not the other conditions listed.

Question 4

Regarding premature ejaculation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

The statement that the treatment for premature ejaculation is a very complex procedure that has not been highly successful is false. There are various treatment options available for premature ejaculation, including psychological therapy, behavioral techniques, and pharmacological treatments, which have shown success in many cases.

Question 5

Which of the following sexual dysfunctions appears to be a phobic response to intercourse due to experiences of painful intercourse, rape or frightening sexual encounters, fear of men, and\or misinformation about sex?

Accepted Answer

Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder is characterized by significant difficulties with vaginal penetration during intercourse, vulvovaginal or pelvic pain during intercourse or penetration attempts, fear or anxiety about pain in anticipation of, during, or as a result of vaginal penetration, and tensing or tightening of the pelvic floor muscles during attempted vaginal penetration. This condition can arise from experiences of painful intercourse, rape, frightening sexual encounters, fear of men, and/or misinformation about sex, making it a phobic response to intercourse.

Question 6

Regarding orgasms, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Orgasms are generally enhanced by letting go of control and immersing oneself in the experience rather than by controlling and intellectualizing erotic feelings. The other options describe factors that can inhibit or facilitate orgasms, making them true.

Question 7

Regarding dyspareunia, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Dyspareunia and vaginismus are distinct conditions related to pain and muscle spasms during intercourse, respectively, and do not constitute the major symptoms of sexual interest/arousal disorder, which is more about lack of sexual interest or arousal.

Question 8

Dwayne is experiencing premature ejaculation. This would be considered a type of __________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

Premature ejaculation is classified as an orgasm disorder because it involves difficulty during the orgasm phase of the sexual response cycle, where ejaculation occurs earlier than desired.

Question 9

Regarding delayed ejaculation, which of the following statements is\are TRUE?

Accepted Answer

All the statements provided about delayed ejaculation are true. Delayed ejaculation, once considered rare, is now recognized in milder forms more frequently in therapy. Psychological factors, such as a symbolic inability to give of oneself or unacknowledged homosexuality, can contribute to delayed ejaculation.

Question 10

A condition in women in which muscle spasms in the vagina prevent intercourse is called

Accepted Answer

Vaginismus is a condition where there is involuntary contraction of the vaginal muscles making penetration during intercourse painful or impossible.

Question 11

Due to commitment issues, Marcus has been experiencing delayed ejaculation. His sexual problem would be classified as a type of __________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

Delayed ejaculation falls under the category of orgasm disorders because it directly affects the timing or ability to reach orgasm.

Question 12

Regarding premature ejaculation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

The statement that approximately 10 percent or less of young adult men have problems with premature ejaculation is false. The prevalence is generally higher, with studies suggesting that it affects about 20-30% of men at some point in their lives.

Question 13

Female orgasmic disorder is most appropriately viewed as resulting from a(n)

Accepted Answer

Female orgasmic disorder is best understood as an issue that affects both partners in a relationship, rather than being solely the responsibility or fault of one individual. It involves complex interactions between physical, psychological, and relational factors, making it a shared concern that benefits from a cooperative approach to treatment and understanding.

Question 14

Pain in the genitals before, during, or after sexual intercourse is called

Accepted Answer

Dyspareunia is the medical term for pain in the genitals before, during, or after sexual intercourse.

Question 15

Dyspareunia is

Accepted Answer

Dyspareunia is defined as genital pain that occurs before, during, or after sexual intercourse.

Question 16

Which disorder exists when a specific sexual response occurs reflexively or when the man cannot tolerate high levels of excitement at the plateau stage of arousal?

Accepted Answer

Premature ejaculation is the condition where a man ejaculates earlier than desired, either shortly after sexual penetration or even before it, which can be due to an inability to tolerate high levels of excitement during the plateau phase of sexual arousal.

Question 17

Regarding delayed ejaculation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Delayed ejaculation is not a common dysfunction affecting approximately 50 percent of young adult men; this prevalence rate is significantly overstated. Delayed ejaculation is actually much less common compared to other sexual dysfunctions.

Question 18

Regarding female orgasmic disorder, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

The statement that female orgasmic disorder is usually regarded solely as the woman's problem and that her lack of responsiveness is the focus of treatment is false. Modern approaches to treating sexual dysfunctions, including female orgasmic disorder, often involve addressing relational and psychological factors, not just focusing on the individual's symptoms. Therapy may involve both partners and consider a wide range of contributing factors beyond the individual's control over their sexual response.

Question 19

Juanita has been diagnosed by her doctor with a condition called vaginismus, a condition in which

Accepted Answer

Vaginismus is characterized by involuntary muscle spasms of the vagina that can prevent vaginal penetration, making intercourse difficult or impossible. This condition is not directly related to the ability to reach orgasm, post-intercourse pain, or levels of physical arousal, which distinguishes it from the other options provided.

Question 20

Regarding genito-pelvic pain\penetration disorder, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder is not most often caused by specific physical or organic problems; psychological factors such as fear, anxiety, or traumatic experiences often play a significant role.

Quiz 11: Sex, Gender, and Sexuality

Regarding dyspareunia, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Dyspareunia and vaginismus are examples of which type of disorder?

Dyspareunia and vaginismus constitute the major symptoms of __________ disorder.

Regarding premature ejaculation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following sexual dysfunctions appears to be a phobic response to intercourse due to experiences of painful intercourse, rape or frightening sexual encounters, fear of men, and\or misinformation about sex?

Regarding orgasms, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding dyspareunia, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Dwayne is experiencing premature ejaculation. This would be considered a type of __________ disorder.

Regarding delayed ejaculation, which of the following statements is\are TRUE?

A condition in women in which muscle spasms in the vagina prevent intercourse is called

Due to commitment issues, Marcus has been experiencing delayed ejaculation. His sexual problem would be classified as a type of __________ disorder.

Regarding premature ejaculation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Female orgasmic disorder is most appropriately viewed as resulting from a(n)

Pain in the genitals before, during, or after sexual intercourse is called

Dyspareunia is

Which disorder exists when a specific sexual response occurs reflexively or when the man cannot tolerate high levels of excitement at the plateau stage of arousal?

Regarding delayed ejaculation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding female orgasmic disorder, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Juanita has been diagnosed by her doctor with a condition called vaginismus, a condition in which

Regarding genito-pelvic pain\penetration disorder, which of the following statements is FALSE?