Unit 12 sexual problems and dysfunctions

Question 1

Sexual problems are rare. T / F?

Answer 1

false

Question 2

The most common cause of painful intercourse in women is vaginal infection.  T / F?

Answer 2

false
its lack of lubrication

Question 3

Sex therapy teaches a man with erectile disorder how to “will” an erection.  T / F?

Answer 3

false

Question 4

Many sex therapists recommend masturbation as the treatment for women who have never been able to reach orgasm. T / F?

Answer 4

true

Question 5

A man can prevent ejaculation by squeezing his penis when he feels that he is about to ejaculate. T / F?

Answer 5

true

Question 6

sexual dysfunction

Answer 6

A persistent or recurrent ­difficulty with a lack of sexual desire or arousal, or difficulty reaching orgasm.

Question 7

vasocongestion

Answer 7

Engorgement of blood vessels with blood, which swells the genitals and breasts during sexual arousal.

Question 8

erectile disorder

Answer 8

Persistent difficulty getting or maintaining an erection sufficient to allow the man to engage in or complete sexual activity. Also termed erectile dysfunction.

Question 9

performance anxiety

Answer 9

Feelings of worry about being able to function successfully with respect to sexual activity (or any other activity that might be judged by another person).

Question 10

female sexual interest/arousal disorder

Answer 10

An American Psychiatric Association diagnosis that combines problems in sexual desire and becoming sexually aroused in women. These problems cause clinically significant distress.

Question 11

delayed ejaculation

Answer 11

A sexual problem in which a male persistently and recurrently has difficulty reaching orgasm, causing clinically significant distress.

Question 11

female orgasmic disorder

Answer 11

An American Psychiatric Association diagnosis describing ­persistent or recurrent problems in women reaching orgasm.

Question 11

anorgasmic

Answer 11

Unable to reach orgasm, through any means.

Question 12

premature ejaculation (PE)

Answer 12

A sexual dysfunction in which ejaculation occurs with minimal sexual stimulation, and before the man desires it. It’s also called “rapid” ejaculation.

within one minute of penetration

Question 13

genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder

Answer 13

An American Psychiatric ­Association diagnosis referring to a number of sexual pain problems in women and men.

Question 14

dyspareunia

Answer 14

Persistent or recurrent pain during sexual activity.

Question 15

vulvodyinia

Answer 15

A problem characterized by symptoms such as severe vulval pain, burning, and itching.

Question 16

vaginismus

Answer 16

Vaginal pain accompanied by heightened muscle tension and fear of penetration.

Question 17

biopsychosocial model

Answer 17

An approach to explaining sexual problems and dysfunction that looks at the interactions of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors.

Question 18

hypogonadism

Answer 18

A condition marked by abnormally low levels of testosterone production.

Question 19

sex therapy

Answer 19

A collective term for behavioural models for treating sexual dysfunctions.

Question 20

PLISSIT model

Answer 20

sex therapy model
Permission
Limited information
Specific suggestions
Intensive therapy

Question 21

Masters and Johnson approach - sex therapy

Answer 21

approach where male and female therapist works with a heterosexual couple on their sexual dysfunction as a unit.

Question 22

Sensate-focus excercises

Answer 22

Exercises in which sexual partners take turns giving and receiving pleasurable stimulation in non-genital areas.

takes place in nude

Question 23

In order to qualify as a sexual dysfunction, a sexual problem must .

be caused by a medical condition

reduce the sexual pleasure of the person and their partner(s)

persist over time and cause the person distress

prevent the person from reproducing

Answer 23

c

Question 24

According to the study of Canadian adults by Brock et al. (2006)., what percentage of people with sexual function problems sought help from health professionals?

0

25

50

75

Answer 24

b 25

Question 25

Permission and specific suggestions are components of .

an insight-oriented approach to treating low desire

the Masters and Johnson approach to sex therapy

the biological treatment of sexual dysfunction

the PLISSIT model

Answer 25

d

Question 26

According to a study by Kleinplatz and colleagues (2009), which of the following was not found to be a key component of great sex?

expertise in performing oral sex

erotic intimacy

communication

exploration and interpersonal risk-taking

Answer 26

a

Question 27

is a common cause of erectile difficulties.

Orgasm anxiety

Ejaculatory incompetence

Performance anxiety

Hyposensitivity of the penis

Answer 27

c

Question 28

Heightened muscle tension and fear of penetration that makes intercourse painful or impossible is known as .

dyspareunia

vaginismus

phimosis

anorgasmia

Answer 28

b

Question 29

A low level of can lessen sexual desire.

testosterone

sildenafil

Depo-Provera

alprostadil

Answer 29

a

Question 30

Which of the following is not one of the psychosocial factors associated with sexual dysfunction?

dissatisfaction with the relationship

lack of sexual skills

anxiety due to a previous negative experience

side effects of prescription drugs

Answer 30

d

Question 31

A behavioural approach to treating sexual disorders might include all of the following except .

adjusting hormone balance to improve sexual functioning

changing self-defeating beliefs and attitudes

enhancing sexual knowledge

improving communication skillsa

Answer 31

a

Question 32

Sex therapists are most likely to recommend masturbation as a treatment for .

premature ejaculation

female orgasmic disorder

vaginismus

delayed ejaculation

Answer 32

b