Chapter 16 Student Quiz

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. In the DSM, sexual problems are referred to as _________.

sexual dysfunctions correct incorrect

sexual disorders correct incorrect

psychopathological correct incorrect

All of the above are correct. correct incorrect

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. Stephen has worried for many years about his ability to get an erection when he is with a sex partner. He is now in a new sexual relationship and during the last two sexual encounters, not only was he unable to maintain an erection, he felt little sexual desire for his partner. This is an example of ________.

performance anxiety correct incorrect

Iatrogenic anxiety correct incorrect

anorgasmia correct incorrect

dyspareunia correct incorrect

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. A couple find it difficult to talk about their waning sex life because they have unresolved conflict regarding their childrearing practices. This is an example of a _______ factor in the development of sexual problems.

intrapsychic correct incorrect

psychosocial correct incorrect

interpersonal correct incorrect

organic correct incorrect

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. Erectile dysfunction can be an indicator of what serious health concern?

Cardiovascular disease correct incorrect

Bladder cancer correct incorrect

Cerebral blockage correct incorrect

All of the above have been linked to erectile dysfunction. correct incorrect

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. Which of the following statements about sexual desire and the use of cyproterone acetate and Depo-Provera is false?

Both drugs have been linked to a reduction in sexual desire. correct incorrect

Both drugs were originally designed and are still used for chemical castration in convicted serial rapists. correct incorrect

Depo-Provera is often provided to new mothers because it does not interfere with breastfeeding. correct incorrect

Research has shown most medical health professionals warn their patients about the sexual desire reducing effects of some contraceptives. correct incorrect

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. What is one of the problems with treating sexual pain in women simply by prescribing a vaginal lubricant?

It ignores factors related to her age. correct incorrect

It ignores information on how sexually aroused she becomes during sex. correct incorrect

It does not factor her partner and their arousal into the discussion. correct incorrect

All of the above are correct. correct incorrect

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. Which of the following best describes sexual desire discrepancy?

Sexual desire discrepancy occurs when one partner wants to have more sex than the other partner. correct incorrect

Sexual desire discrepancy occurs as people age. Their interest in sex decreases over the years. correct incorrect

Sexual desire discrepancy is the differences in sexual desire seen between men and women. correct incorrect

Sexual desire discrepancy is the differences seen in sexual interest and response between female porn stars and real women. correct incorrect

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. Which of the following was rejected by the APA and was not been included in the DSM-5?

Hypersexual disorder correct incorrect

Hypoactive sexual desire disorder correct incorrect

Orgasmic disorder correct incorrect

Delayed ejaculation correct incorrect

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. Which of the following is known to cause of erectile dysfunction in men?

Cardiovascular disease correct incorrect

Diabetes correct incorrect

The side effects of some prescription medications correct incorrect

All of the above have been shown to cause erectile dysfunction in men. correct incorrect

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. Intra-vaginal ejaculatory latency (IELT) is an important measure when considering which sexual concern?

Vaginal dryness correct incorrect

Premature ejaculation correct incorrect

Delayed ejaculation correct incorrect

Anorgasmia correct incorrect

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. Dyspareunia is defined as ________.

the inability to achieve an orgasm with suitable stimulation correct incorrect

persistent arousal in the absence of sexual stimulus correct incorrect

pain during intercourse correct incorrect

penetration disorder correct incorrect

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. What are the major elements of Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder (GPPPD)?

Pain correct incorrect

Fear of pain correct incorrect

Genital muscular tensing and tightening correct incorrect

All of the above are major elements of GPPPD. correct incorrect

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. Which of the following techniques involves simply paying attention to touching and being touched?

Non-demand genital pleasuring correct incorrect

Spectatoring correct incorrect

Botox correct incorrect

Sensate focus exercises correct incorrect

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. Which of the following has become a growing concern regarding sex therapy in the new millennium?

There is a chronic shortage of sex therapists. correct incorrect

Online pornography is increasingly being used as self-help sex therapy. correct incorrect

Physicians do not get the training they need to treat sexual dysfunctions. correct incorrect

There is a significant lack of prescription medications to treat sexual dysfunctions. correct incorrect