Question 1

The disorder frotteurism gradually decreases and often disappears by age _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The disorder frotteurism gradually decreases and often...

Question 2

According to Masters and Johnson, the resolution phase of the sexual response cycle is more gradual and less sudden in women when they:

Accepted Answer

The resolution phase is more gradual and less sudden in women when they do not experience orgasm.

Question 3

If a man is 90 years old and healthy, what is the chance, expressed as a percentage, that he still masturbates at least occasionally?

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that a significant portion of elderly men, including those around 90 years old, continue to engage in sexual activities, including masturbation, with estimates around 40 percent.

Question 4

In a person who has an unusually long resolution phase of the sexual response cycle, which of the following is MOST likely?

Accepted Answer

The resolution phase is the period after orgasm where the body returns to its unaroused state. If a person did not have an orgasm, the resolution phase may be prolonged as the body gradually returns to baseline without the rapid changes that occur post-orgasm.

Question 5

If a woman had never experienced normal sexual functioning with her husband and had a problem with becoming aroused with him but found she could be aroused with other men, the type of dysfunction would be called:

Accepted Answer

This is considered lifelong because it has been present since she became sexually active with her husband, and situational because it only occurs with her husband and not with other men.

Question 6

A man who has never been able to achieve or maintain an erection for sexual intercourse would MOST likely be diagnosed with which type of erectile disorder?

Accepted Answer

Lifelong erectile disorder is characterized by a persistent inability to achieve or maintain an erection suitable for sexual intercourse throughout an individual's life, starting from their first sexual experiences. This contrasts with acquired erectile disorder, which develops after a period of normal sexual function. Situational and generalized refer to the context in which the dysfunction occurs, not the duration or onset.

Question 7

Research shows that sexual dysfunctions among homosexual couples:

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that sexual dysfunctions among homosexual couples are generally similar to those seen in heterosexual couples, as they can experience similar types of sexual issues.

Question 8

What percentage of 17-year-old boys have had heterosexual intercourse?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is D) 44 percent. This statistic is based on surveys and studies that have been conducted on sexual behavior among teenagers. It's important to note that such statistics can vary depending on the population studied, the methodology of the study, and changes over time.

Question 9

What percentage of 16-year-old males masturbate at least occasionally?

Accepted Answer

Studies and surveys on sexual behavior, including those conducted by reputable organizations such as the Kinsey Institute, indicate that the vast majority of 16-year-old males masturbate at least occasionally, with figures often exceeding 70%. Therefore, the closest and most accurate choice given is 75 percent.

Question 10

A person who once experienced normal to above-normal levels of sexual desire recently has begun to feel much less sexual desire than normal. A sexual dysfunction following this pattern would be called:

Accepted Answer

Acquired sexual dysfunction refers to sexual problems that develop after a period of normal sexual function, matching the scenario described.

Question 11

A person's gender at the time of birth, based on the genitals the person has, is referred to as that person's _____ gender.

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The answer of A person's gender at the time of...

Question 12

A woman is perfectly capable of masturbating to orgasm, yet she is unable to reach orgasm with a partner, either through sexual intercourse or through the partner's manual stimulation of her. MOST likely, this type of orgasmic disorder would be called:

Accepted Answer

This type of orgasmic disorder is classified as "situational" because the woman is able to reach orgasm alone (masturbating) but not with a partner, indicating the issue occurs only in specific situations.

Question 13

If an individual had experienced normal sexual functioning for years and then had a problem with becoming aroused only when with her husband as a partner, the type of dysfunction would be called:

Accepted Answer

This is considered acquired because the individual previously had normal sexual functioning, and situational because the problem only occurs in a specific situation (with her husband as a partner).

Question 14

When people nearly strangle themselves to achieve arousal, they are practicing _____.

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The answer of When people nearly strangle themselves to achieve...

Question 15

If someone had a sexual dysfunction, we know that this person would NOT be having difficulty in which phase of the sexual response cycle?

Accepted Answer

The resolution phase is the period after orgasm where the body returns to its normal state. It is not a phase where sexual dysfunction typically occurs, as dysfunctions are more commonly associated with the phases of excitement, plateau, orgasm, and desire, which involve the processes of becoming sexually aroused, maintaining arousal, achieving orgasm, and having sexual desire, respectively.

Question 16

A person who has _____ may rub his genitals against an unsuspecting person in a crowded theater.

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The answer of A person who has _____ may rub...

Question 17

If an individual had experienced normal sexual functioning for years and gradually developed a problem with becoming aroused under any condition, the type of dysfunction would be called:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is "acquired and generalized" because the individual had normal sexual functioning for years before developing arousal problems, indicating the dysfunction was acquired over time, not lifelong. Additionally, the problem occurs "under any condition," suggesting it is generalized, not limited to specific situations.

Question 18

Individuals who feel that their actual gender identity is different from the gender they were born with would be diagnosed as having _____.

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The answer of Individuals who feel that their actual gender...

Question 19

If a woman is 90 years old and healthy, what is the chance, expressed as a percentage, that she still masturbates at least occasionally?

Accepted Answer

Studies and surveys on sexual activity in older adults suggest that a significant number of healthy individuals continue to engage in sexual activities, including masturbation, well into their later years. While specific percentages can vary, research indicates that the percentage of older adults, including those who are 90 years old and healthy, who continue to masturbate at least occasionally is greater than 20 percent. This reflects a broader understanding of human sexuality as a lifelong aspect of human health and well-being.

Question 20

During the young adult years, which experience is LEAST common among women?

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The answer of During the young adult years, which experience...

Quiz 13: Sexual Disorders and Gender Variations