Question 1

Under the DSM criteria, a person may be diagnosed with _____ whether or not they suffer impairment in functioning or distress.

Accepted Answer

Under the DSM criteria, a person may be diagnosed with pedophilia based on their sexual interests, regardless of whether they experience distress or impairment in functioning.

Question 2

Men with _____ persistently lack or have reduced interest in sex and, in turn, display little sexual activity.

Accepted Answer

Male hypoactive sexual desire disorder is characterized by a persistent lack or reduced interest in sexual activity. This is different from sexual aversion disorder (choice A), which involves a strong aversion or disgust towards sexual activity. Performance anxiety (choice C) refers to anxiety or nervousness related to sexual performance, while masturbatory focus (choice D) is not a recognized disorder.

Question 3

Which disorder primarily involves the inability to respond normally in key areas of sexual functioning, resulting in difficultly enjoying sexual intercourse?

Accepted Answer

The disorder that primarily involves the inability to respond normally in key areas of sexual functioning, resulting in difficulty enjoying sexual intercourse, is sexual dysfunction. Pedophilia, fetishism, and homosexuality are not characterized by difficulty enjoying sexual intercourse.

Question 4

Nondemand pleasuring, or _____, is often used in therapy to help couples focus on giving and receiving sexual pleasure with a reduced focus on orgasm.

Accepted Answer

Nondemand pleasuring is also called sensate focus, which is a technique used in therapy to help couples overcome sexual anxiety or difficulties by focusing on giving and receiving pleasure through non-demanding touch. This technique emphasizes the process of sensual exploration rather than achieving orgasm. The squeeze technique is used for treating premature ejaculation, Viagra is a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction, and masturbatory prohibition refers to discouraging or prohibiting masturbation as a way of treating sexual dysfunction, which is not related to sensate focus.

Question 5

People with gender identity disorder were previous called transsexuals and now are more accurately referred to as:

Accepted Answer

The term "transsexual" is no longer considered medically accurate or respectful, and has been replaced with the term "gender dysphoric." Transvestites refer to those who enjoy cross-dressing, and pedophiles refer to individuals attracted to prepubescent children. People with gender identity disorder can be either male or female, so it is incorrect to say they are always men.

Question 6

A person with _____ experiences severe pain in the genitals during sexual activity.

Accepted Answer

Dyspareunia refers to recurring genital pain during sexual activity, and can affect both men and women. Vaginismus is a condition where the vaginal muscles involuntarily contract, making penetration difficult or impossible. Nocturnal penile tumescence refers to the natural occurrence of erections during sleep. Frotteurism is a paraphilic disorder where a person gains sexual arousal from rubbing their genitals against non-consenting individuals.

Question 7

A revolution in the treatment of sexual dysfunctions occurred with the publication of _____'s landmark book Human Sexual Inadequacy.

Accepted Answer

William Masters and Virginia Johnson's landmark book Human Sexual Inadequacy revolutionized the treatment of sexual dysfunctions.

Question 8

If low levels of alcohol may enhance the sex drive by lowering a person's inhibition, high levels will:

Accepted Answer

High levels of alcohol can impair sexual function and reduce sexual desire. It can also lead to difficulty achieving and maintaining an erection or reaching orgasm. Therefore, high levels of alcohol can have a negative impact on sex drive.

Question 9

A person who is sexually aroused by inflicting physical pain on others is probably a:

Accepted Answer

A person who is sexually aroused by inflicting physical pain on others is exhibiting sadistic behavior, which points towards sexual sadism. Transvestism involves adopting the clothing of the opposite gender, transsexuality involves an individual's gender identity not aligning with their assigned gender, and sexual masochism involves being sexually aroused by receiving physical pain.

Question 10

In the United States, it is estimated that approximately one out of every _____ persons has undergone or will undergo a sexual reassignment surgical procedure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the United States, it is estimated...

Question 11

Which hormone has NOT been linked to hypoactive sexual desire?

Accepted Answer

Oxytocin has not been directly linked to hypoactive sexual desire. Testosterone deficiency, estrogen deficiency, and hyperprolactinemia are all possible causes of hypoactive sexual desire.

Question 12

Which phase of the human sexual response cycle is NOT affected by a sexual dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

The resolution phase is considered the final stage of the sexual response cycle, after orgasm, during which the body returns to its normal, pre-aroused state. Sexual dysfunctions may occur during the other phases (desire, excitement, and orgasm), but resolution is not typically affected.

Question 13

Which is NOT an accurate statement about men suffering from exhibitionism?

Accepted Answer

Exhibitionism is often linked to feelings of inadequacy and insecurity about one's masculinity, rather than confidence.

Question 14

The belief that people with voyeurism are seeking to gain power over others by their actions is a _____ perspective.

Accepted Answer

The psychodynamic perspective suggests that individuals with voyeurism are seeking to gain a sense of power or control over others through their behavior. This perspective focuses on unconscious motives and desires driving behavior, rather than social or environmental factors (sociocultural), observable actions (behavioral), or biological factors.

Question 15

Measuring _____ is useful in assessing whether physical factors are responsible for male erectile disorder.

Accepted Answer

Nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT) refers to the natural occurrence of erections during sleep. Men with physical causes of erectile dysfunction (ED) typically have normal NPT, whereas men with psychological causes of ED may have abnormal NPT. Therefore, measuring NPT can help differentiate between physical and psychological causes of ED.

Question 16

Vaginismus and dyspareunia are considered disorders of sexual:

Accepted Answer

Vaginismus and dyspareunia are both disorders that involve experiencing pain during sexual intercourse. This makes sexual activity difficult or impossible, and potentially affects sexual satisfaction. Therefore, these disorders are related to sexual pain.

Question 17

Modern sex therapy usually lasts _____ sessions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Modern sex therapy usually lasts _____ sessions.
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Question 18

Early ejaculation is defined as ejaculation within _____ minute(s) of beginning the activity and before the person wishes it.

Accepted Answer

According to the definition provided, early ejaculation occurs within one minute of beginning the activity and before the person wishes it.

Question 19

In one form of sexual masochism, _____, people strangle or smother themselves (or ask their partner to strangle them) to enhance their sexual pleasure.

Accepted Answer

Hypoxyphilia is a form of sexual masochism where individuals seek to enhance sexual pleasure by restricting their breathing, often through strangulation or smothering.

Question 20

_____ is one behavioral approach to treating fetishism.

Accepted Answer

Masturbatory satiation involves a person masturbating to the point of exhaustion while repeatedly fantasizing about the fetish object. The idea is that by overindulging in the fetish, it will become less arousing over time. This is a form of aversion therapy, which aims to reduce the association between the fetish object and sexual arousal. Sleeping with a "snap gauge" band and sensate focus are techniques used in other forms of sexual therapy, and nondemand pleasuring is a technique in couple's therapy.

Quiz 13: Disorders of Sex and Gender: Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria