Chapter 13

Question 1

Psychoanalysis

Answer 1

long-term, intensive exploration of childhood causes for adult problems. Not commonly used today.

Question 2

Cognitive

Answer 2

behavioral therapy—short-term, focusing on attitudes, beliefs, and how they affect our behaviors.

Question 3

Biopsychosocial therapy

Answer 3

multidiscipline insight into causes of the problems.

Question 4

Medical model

Answer 4

looking for and treating organic causes for sexual problems.

Question 5

Sensate Focus

Answer 5

exercises were developed by sex therapists Masters & Johnson. They can be used by any couple seeking to explore a new kind of intimacy.

Question 6

Female Orgasmic Disorder

Answer 6

persistent or recurrent inability of a woman to have an orgasm (climax or sexual release) after adequate sexual arousal, and sexual stimulation, which causes personal distress

Question 7

Female Orgasmic Disorder Causes

Answer 7

Medical conditions. 
Medications. 
Sexual inexperience. 
Guilty feelings about sex. 
Anxiety and depression.
Relationship issues. 
Past abuse.