Ch. 10 Sexual Dysfunctions

Question 1

Male hypoactive sexual desire disorder (MHSDD)

Answer 1

1. persistently have little, if any, desire for sexual activity or may lack sexual or erotic thoughts or fantasies
2. Ranging from about 8% to about 25% across age ranges, with greater prevalence among older men

Question 2

Female sexual interest/arousal disorder (FSIAD)

Answer 2

1. experience either a lack of, or greatly reduced level of, sexual interest, drive, or arousal.
2. About 10 to 55% across age ranges, with greater prevalence in older women

Question 3

Erectile Disorder

Answer 3

1. Varies widely with age; estimated at 1% to 10% under age 40, 20 to 40% in men in their 60s, and even higher among older men

Question 4

Female Orgasmic Disorder

Answer 4

1. 10% to 42% across studies

2. Difficult achieving orgasm in females

Question 5

Delayed Ejaculation

Answer 5

1. Less than 1 to 10% across studies

Question 6

Premature Ejaculation

Answer 6

1. Upwards of 30% of men across studies report problems with rapid ejaculation, with about 1% to 2% reporting ejaculation within one minute of penetration

Question 7

Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder

Answer 7

Varies across studies, but about 15% of women in N.A. report experiencing recurrent pain during intercourse

Question 8

5 Psychological perspectives on sexual dysfunctions

Answer 8

Anxiety, lack of social skills, irrational beliefs, perceived causes of events, and relationship problems

Question 9

Albert Ellis

Answer 9

Cognitive psychologist Albert Ellis suggested that irrational beliefs and attitudes can contribute to sexual dysfunctions.

Question 10

James Semans

Answer 10

stop-and-go technique