Question 1

________ desire disorder is characterized by males having little desire for sex.

Accepted Answer

Male hypoactive sexual desire disorder is characterized by a persistent lack of interest in sexual activity or fantasies. This can cause significant distress and can affect relationships.

Question 2

Sarah no longer has desire for sex and has barely had any sexual relations with her husband since her daughter, Amy, was born.Before her daughter's birth, Sarah had a healthy sexual appetite.Sarah is most likely experiencing ________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

Sarah's lack of sexual desire and reduced sexual activity after giving birth suggests that she may be experiencing acquired female sexual interest/arousal disorder. This disorder is characterized by a decrease or lack of sexual interest or arousal that develops after a period of normal sexual functioning. It is common for this disorder to occur after childbirth due to physical and emotional changes. The other options, including generalized sexual desire disorder, female orgasmic disorder, and lifetime female sexual interest/arousal disorder, do not fit Sarah's symptoms as well.

Question 3

Which of the following is not a cognition typical of men with sexual dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Men with sexual dysfunction may experience frustration or disappointment over not being able to achieve or maintain an erection, difficulties with penetration or premature ejaculation. However, the sense of despair over not having orgasm is not a cognition typical of men with sexual dysfunction. In fact, some men with sexual dysfunction may still be able to achieve orgasm through other forms of sexual stimulation.

Question 4

Ethan has been having trouble attaining an erection lately.In the past, he had no such difficulty, and he can't seem to figure out the cause for his sudden impotence.Ethan will most likely receive a diagnosis of

Accepted Answer

Acquired erectile disorder refers to difficulty getting or maintaining an erection that occurs after a period of normal sexual functioning. As Ethan previously had no such difficulty, this diagnosis fits his situation. Option A (lifelong erectile disorder) would not fit as Ethan had previously had normal sexual functioning. Option B (temporary delayed ejaculation) and D (chronic delayed ejaculation) do not fit with the symptoms described in the scenario.

Question 5

Women with low sexual desire are:

Accepted Answer

Women with low sexual desire are more likely than men to report anxiety, depression, and life stress. This may be due to the fact that women's sexuality is more complex and multifaceted than men's, and can be influenced by a variety of factors including emotional intimacy, body image, and relationship issues. Additionally, cultural and societal factors may contribute to women feeling shame or guilt around their sexuality, which can exacerbate feelings of anxiety and depression.

Question 6

Men with the ________ form of erectile disorder have never been able to sustain an erection for a desired period of time.

Accepted Answer

Lifelong erectile disorder refers to a man who has never been able to sustain an erection for a desired period of time, starting from his first sexual experience. Recurrent erectile disorder refers to a man who has had the ability to sustain an erection in the past, but is now experiencing difficulty. Situational erectile disorder refers to a man who is able to sustain an erection in certain situations but not in others. Acquired erectile disorder refers to a man who previously had no difficulty sustaining an erection, but now is experiencing difficulty.

Question 7

Researchers estimate a prevalence rate of women between 45 and 64 years of age to be ________ percent.

Accepted Answer

The prevalence rate of women between 45 and 64 years of age is 12.3%.

Question 8

"I either satisfy my partner or I don't," is an example of ________ in relation to male sexual dysfunction.

Accepted Answer

This statement represents a negative cognition, specifically the belief that a man's sexual performance determines his worth as a sexual partner or as a person in general. This type of thinking can contribute to sexual dysfunction and be a barrier to seeking treatment or improving sexual function.

Question 9

Some men report never having had much interest in sex, either with other people or privately, as in the viewing of erotic films, masturbation, or fantasy.According to the DSM-5, these men are most likely diagnosed with ________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

This disorder is characterized by a persistent and recurrent lack of sexual fantasies or desire for sexual activity, causing significant distress or interpersonal difficulty. The fact that these men report never having had much interest in sex, even privately, suggests a lifelong pattern of hypoactive sexual desire. The other options, situational sexual desire disorder, acquired male hypoactive sexual desire disorder, and generalized sexual desire disorder, may not be as fitting as they do not match the presented symptoms.

Question 10

________ is the discharge of the neuromuscular tension built up during the excitement and plateau phases.

Accepted Answer

Orgasm is the release of the neuromuscular tension built up during the excitement and plateau phases. Arousal refers to the initial stage of sexual response, desire refers to the psychological yearning for sexual activity, and plateau is the phase of sexual response before orgasm where tension continues to build.

Question 11

A criterion for female orgasmic disorder is that a woman must have difficulty reaching orgasm in at least ________ percent of sexual encounters.

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 criteria for female orgasmic disorder require that a woman experiences difficulty reaching orgasm in at least 75% of sexual encounters.

Question 12

A female who does not experience the normal physiological changes that make up the excitement or arousal phase of the sexual response cycle is most likely exhibiting symptoms of ________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

The arousal phase of the sexual response cycle is characterized by physiological changes such as vaginal lubrication and clitoral engorgement in females. If a female does not experience these changes, she may be exhibiting symptoms of female sexual interest/arousal disorder. Sexual aversion disorder is characterized by a strong aversion or fear of sexual activity. Female orgasmic disorder is characterized by difficulty reaching orgasm despite adequate sexual stimulation, and generalized sexual desire disorder is characterized by a lack of sexual desire in general. None of these disorders specifically involve a lack of physiological arousal in response to sexual stimuli.

Question 13

What is the prevalence rate ror diagnosable levels of low desire in women between 18 and 44 years of age?

Accepted Answer

According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), the prevalence rate for diagnosable levels of low desire in women between 18 and 44 years of age is 8.2 percent.

Question 14

The ________ phase of the sexual response cycle combines a psychological experience of pleasure and the physiological changes known as vasocongestion and myotonia.

Accepted Answer

The arousal phase of the sexual response cycle combines a psychological experience of pleasure and the physiological changes known as vasocongestion and myotonia. This phase involves an increase in heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate, as well as the engorgement of blood vessels in certain areas of the body.

Question 15

The recurrent inability of a man to attain or maintain an erection until the completion of sexual activity is referred to as

Accepted Answer

The definition given matches the diagnostic criteria for Erectile Disorder in the DSM-5, making it the correct choice. Choice A is not a recognized disorder, choice B refers to a different issue where a man may have difficulty ejaculating or may take a long time to do so, and choice C refers to a lack of or diminished sexual interest or arousal.

Question 16

Erectile disorder is sometimes referred to as

Accepted Answer

While all of the options may be associated with erectile disorder to some extent, "impotence" is the term most commonly used to refer to this difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection.

Question 17

Claudia finds that she reaches the sexual excitement phase of the sexual response cycle but has difficulty moving past that stage.She is most likely experiencing

Accepted Answer

Anorgasmia refers to difficulty or inability to reach orgasm despite sexual arousal and stimulation, which is consistent with Claudia's experience of reaching the sexual excitement phase but having difficulty moving past it. The other options do not accurately describe Claudia's experience. Aversion disorder involves a dislike or avoidance of sexual activity, arousal disorder refers to difficulties with sexual interest or arousal, and impotence refers specifically to erectile dysfunction in males.

Question 18

A diagnosis of male hypoactive sexual desire would be made when a male:

Accepted Answer

Male hypoactive sexual desire is characterized by a persistent and recurrent lack or absence of sexual fantasies and desire for sexual activity, as well as decreased initiation of sexual activity and/or receptiveness to sexual activity when it is initiated by a partner. Option A refers to difficulty having an orgasm, which is not necessarily related to a lack of desire. Option B refers to exhaustion and overexertion, which can cause physical fatigue but is not related to a lack of sexual desire. Option C refers to sexual obsession, which is not the same as hypoactive sexual desire disorder.

Question 19

Women with ________ disorder report absent or significantly reduced interest in sexual activity, in initiation of sex, and in sexual responsiveness to erotic cues.

Accepted Answer

The symptoms described match the criteria for Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder, which involves a lack of sexual interest, initiation, and responsiveness in women. Options A, C, and D have different sets of symptoms, which do not match the description provided.

Question 20

During the ________ phase of the sexual response cycle, excitement remains at a high but stable level.

Accepted Answer

During the plateau phase, sexual excitement reaches a high level and remains relatively stable before progressing to orgasm. The desire phase precedes plateau and the resolution phase follows orgasm.

Quiz 13: Sexual Disorders