Question 1

According to Freud,premature ejaculation represents ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Freud,premature ejaculation represents ________.
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Question 2

Carols is having difficulties with his sex life because he climaxes as soon as he enters his partner.Sometimes he climaxes even before he enters his partner.His disorder is ________.

Accepted Answer

Carols is experiencing premature ejaculation, which is when a man ejaculates within one minute of penetration or before he wishes to. This is not a disorder of sexual interest or desire, nor is it a problem with achieving or maintaining an erection (erectile dysfunction). It also is not male orgasmic disorder because he is able to achieve orgasm, but too quickly.

Question 3

Over the past several months,every time Chantal has attempted sexual intercourse,she has experienced spasms of the muscles surrounding her vagina,making intercourse painful or impossible.Her disorder is ________.

Accepted Answer

The symptoms described are consistent with genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder, which is characterized by persistent difficulty with vaginal penetration and/or significant genital pain in anticipation of, during, or after vaginal penetration. Dyspareunia is a related condition that specifically refers to pain during sex, while female sexual arousal/interest disorder and sexual aversion disorder are not as closely related to Chantal's symptoms.

Question 4

Although Mona constantly fantasizes about having sex with her husband and she has no problem becoming vaginally lubricated during intercourse,she is unable to reach sexual climax no matter how long she is sexually stimulated.Her disorder is ________.

Accepted Answer

Mona's inability to reach sexual climax despite adequate sexual stimulation indicates female orgasmic disorder. Dyspareunia is characterized by pain during intercourse, genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder involves pain or fear of pain during penetration, and female sexual arousal/interest disorder involves difficulty in becoming sexually aroused or maintaining arousal during sexual activity.

Question 5

Each of the following can lessen sexual response EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

Stimulants such as caffeine can actually increase sexual response, whereas alcohol, tranquilizers, and narcotics are known to decrease sexual response.

Question 6

Grant has always enjoyed sex,but lately,every time he has intercourse he feels sharp pains in his genitals.It has rapidly taken the enjoyment out of his sexual activity.His disorder is ________.

Accepted Answer

The description of Grant's symptoms matches the criteria for genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder, which is characterized by recurrent and persistent genital pain during or prior to intercourse, marked fear or avoidance of sexual activity, and significant distress or impairment in daily functioning. This disorder can affect both men and women.

Question 7

About ________ % of diabetic men eventually suffer some degree of erectile dysfunction.

Accepted Answer

Approximately 50% of diabetic men eventually experience some degree of erectile dysfunction due to complications related to diabetes affecting blood flow and nerve function.

Question 8

Testosterone is produced __________.

Accepted Answer

Testosterone is produced not only in the testes of males but also in the ovaries of females and the adrenal gland in both sexes.

Question 9

It is now believed that biological factors may account for about ________ % of cases of erectile dysfunction.

Accepted Answer

It is now widely accepted that biological factors are responsible for about 70-80% of cases of erectile dysfunction, indicating that the majority of cases have a physiological rather than psychological basis.

Question 10

The "New View" classification system is based on __________ theory.

Accepted Answer

The "New View" classification system is based on feminist theory, which acknowledges that sexual problems can arise due to societal and cultural factors, as well as power imbalances between genders. The New View emphasizes an expanded understanding of sexuality beyond just the physiological aspects, and looks at the larger social, cultural, and psychological context in which sexual experiences occur.

Question 11

Researchers have found that the hormone ________ plays a key role in sexual interest/arousal and functioning in both men and women.

Accepted Answer

Testosterone is a hormone that plays a crucial role in sexual interest/arousal and functioning in both men and women. In men, it is primarily produced in the testes and is responsible for the development of male sex organs and secondary sexual characteristics. In women, it is produced in smaller amounts in the ovaries and adrenal glands and is involved in maintaining sexual desire and function.

Question 12

Men suffering from male orgasmic disorder ________.

Accepted Answer

Men with male orgasmic disorder typically have difficulty achieving orgasm during sexual intercourse but can often achieve it through masturbation.

Question 13

According to Freud,genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder represents ________.

Accepted Answer

Freud's psychoanalytic theory often interprets sexual dysfunctions as manifestations of deeper unconscious conflicts, such as castration anxiety or desires.

Question 14

Researchers have found that testosterone ________.

Accepted Answer

Testosterone plays a key role in the sexual interest/arousal and functioning of both men and women. While it is commonly associated with male sexual functioning, research has shown that it also plays an important role in female sexual health and functioning, including desire and arousal.

Question 15

The most common organic cause of erectile dysfunction in men is ________.

Accepted Answer

Diabetes is a common organic cause of erectile dysfunction in men as it affects the blood vessels and nerves that are essential for achieving and maintaining an erection. Age, smoking, and hernia may also contribute to erectile dysfunction but they are not the most common organic cause.

Question 16

Most men and women with sexual dysfunctions have ________ hormone levels.

Accepted Answer

Most sexual dysfunctions are not caused by hormonal imbalances, so hormone levels are typically normal in individuals with sexual dysfunctions.

Question 17

_______,or sexual climax,is an involuntary reflex that results in rhythmic contractions of the pelvic muscles and is usually accompanied by feelings of intense pleasure.

Accepted Answer

Orgasm is the correct choice because it describes the involuntary reflex that results in rhythmic contractions of the pelvic muscles and intense pleasure. Erection refers to the process of the penis becoming firm, while ejaculation refers to the release of semen from the penis. Resolution is the final stage of the sexual response cycle, which occurs after orgasm and involves the body returning to its normal state.

Question 18

Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder can occur in both men and women,but it is more common in ________.

Accepted Answer

Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder is more common in women, with a prevalence estimated between 1% and 24%. While it can also occur in men, it is much rarer, with estimates ranging from 0.06% to 3%. Age is not a determining factor for the occurrence of this disorder.

Question 19

About 1 in ________ men experience premature ejaculation.

Accepted Answer

About 1 in 3 men experience premature ejaculation, making it a common sexual complaint among men.

Question 20

Psychodynamic hypotheses about sexual dysfunctions generally revolve around presumed conflicts of the ________ stage.

Accepted Answer

Psychodynamic hypotheses often suggest that conflicts during the phallic stage of psychosexual development, which is characterized by the child exploring their own genitals and developing a sense of sexual identity, can lead to sexual dysfunctions later in life. These conflicts may involve anxiety, guilt, or shame surrounding sexual desires or behaviors, or unresolved unconscious conflicts related to psychosexual development.

Quiz 9: Gender Dysphoria,paraphilic Disorders,and Sexual Dysfunctions