Chapter 10 Flashcards
Although vasodilating drugs such as papaverine and prostaglandin are effective in producing an erection for patients with erectile dysfunction, many patients discontinue use of the drugs because of
The painful nature of the treatment.
the fact that these drugs eventually cure the disorder.
the expense of the drug.
the fact that the effectiveness of the drug decreases with continued use.
The painful nature of the treatment.
All of the following are factors that may play a role in gender nonconformity EXCEPT
excessive attention on the part of the mother.
high levels of fetal testosterone.
lack of male playmates.
excessive physical contact on the part of the mother.
lack of male playmates.
According to research on gender dysphoria,
genetics contribute around 62% of the vulnerability to experiencing gender dysphoria.
environment and genetics contribute equally to the cause.
it cannot be determined, as yet, regarding the extent of the genetic and environmental contributions to the cause.
None of the above
genetics contribute around 62% of the vulnerability to experiencing gender dysphoria.
Dilators of gradually increasing sizes are used in the treatment of ______________.
female orgasmic disorder
vaginismus
hypoactive sexual desire disorder
all of these
vaginismus
Recent twin studies suggest that the majority of the vulnerability for gender dysphoria comes from
genetic factors.
environmental factors.
medical accidents.
media exposure.
genetic factors.
ne reason that it is difficult to provide a precise diagnosis of premature ejaculation is that
the concept of “too soon” is dependent on the individual and the couple.
most men are too ashamed to admit the problem.
women generally are reluctant to tell their partners of the problem.
men are often unaware of what is considered “normal.”
the concept of “too soon” is dependent on the individual and the couple.
Our current understanding of the psychological causes of sexual dysfunction suggests that the primary psychological factor in sexual dysfunction is ________________.
anxiety
distraction
relationship issues
unreasonable expectations
distraction.
Sexual behavior surveys suggest that
almost all men have more than 20 sexual partners.
most men have very little sexual experience.
about 23% of men have had more than 20 sexual partners.
about 11% of men have had more than 20 sexual partners.
about 23% of men have had more than 20 sexual partners.
Premature ejaculations are
clearly defined by the amount of time between penetration and climax.
generally a result of perception of control rather than actual time.
always a sign of serious sexual problems.
more likely in men with a higher level of sexual experience.
generally a result of perception of control rather than actual time.
Of the following, the individual who should be diagnosed with gender dysphoria is
Joe, who gets sexually aroused by wearing women’s bras.
Lisa, who is gay and has many traditional masculine traits.
Mark, who feels like a woman trapped in a man’s body.
Sid, who can only become sexually aroused while dressed like a woman.
Mark, who feels like a woman trapped in a man’s body.
