Question 1

Although Mona constantly fantasizes about having sex with her husband and she has no problem becoming vaginally lubricated during intercourse, she is unable to reach sexual
Climax no matter how long she is sexually stimulated. Her disorder is ______.

Accepted Answer

Mona's inability to reach sexual climax despite sufficient sexual stimulation is characteristic of female orgasmic disorder. Dyspareunia refers to pain during intercourse, vaginismus is the involuntary tightening of the vaginal muscles making penetration painful, and female sexual arousal disorder refers to a lack of sexual desire or arousal.

Question 2

According to the text, conditioned anxiety resulting from ________may lead to problems with sexual arousal or achieving orgasm or lead to pain in women during penetration.

Accepted Answer

The text states that a history of sexual trauma or rape can lead to conditioned anxiety and subsequently result in sexual problems such as difficulty with arousal or achieving orgasm, as well as pain during penetration in women. None of the other answer choices are mentioned in the text as causes of conditioned anxiety impacting sexual function.

Question 3

Which of the following disorders applies to women who experience sexual pain and/or difficulty engaging in vaginal intercourse or penetration?

Accepted Answer

Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder is a disorder that specifically applies to women who experience sexual pain and/or difficulty engaging in vaginal intercourse or penetration. Intercourse aversion disorder is a general aversion to any type of sexual contact. Orgasmic disorder is the persistent difficulty or inability to achieve orgasm. Gender identity disorder is now known as gender dysphoria and is a disorder characterized by a persistent sense of unease or discomfort with one's biological sex or gender identity.

Question 4

Men suffering from delayed ejaculation ______.

Accepted Answer

Men suffering from delayed ejaculation can usually achieve orgasm through masturbation but not through sexual intercourse, indicating a specific difficulty with ejaculation in the context of sexual intercourse rather than a general inability to achieve orgasm.

Question 5

People who have an excessive concern about the ability to perform successfully during sexual activity are often troubled by ______.

Accepted Answer

Performance anxiety is a common term used to describe the excessive worry and fear of not being able to perform sexually in a satisfying way. It can lead to a range of sexual dysfunctions such as erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and delayed ejaculation among others. Castration anxiety, on the other hand, is a psychoanalytic concept that refers to the fear of losing one's genitals, while hypoactive sexual desire and sexual pain disorders are conditions that involve a decrease in sexual desire and/or pain during sexual activity, respectively.

Question 6

Janet has always enjoyed sex, but lately, every time she has intercourse she feels sharp pains. . It has rapidly taken the enjoyment out of her sexual activity. Her disorder is ______.

Accepted Answer

The symptoms mentioned in the scenario are consistent with genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder, which is characterized by pain during sexual intercourse or penetration attempts. The other disorders listed do not involve physical pain during sexual activity.

Question 7

Over the last several months, every time Lucia has attempted sexual intercourse she has experienced spasms of the muscles surrounding her vagina, making intercourse painful
Or impossible. Her disorder is ______.

Accepted Answer

The symptoms described suggest vaginismus, a condition where the muscles surrounding the vagina involuntarily spasm, making penetration painful or impossible. Dyspareunia refers to pain during intercourse, which may be caused by a variety of factors such as infection, injury, or psychological issues. Female sexual arousal disorder refers to difficulties in becoming sexually aroused or reaching orgasm. Sexual aversion disorder involves extreme aversion or disgust towards sexual activity.

Question 8

The most common form of sexual dysfunction in men is ______.

Accepted Answer

Premature ejaculation is the most common form of sexual dysfunction in men, affecting around 30% of men at some point in their lives. Sexual erectile disorder, dyspareunia, and male orgasmic disorder are also types of sexual dysfunctions, but they are less common than premature ejaculation.

Question 9

Men with delayed ejaculation usually ______ reach orgasm through masturbation and ______ achieve orgasm through sexual intercourse.

Accepted Answer

Men with delayed ejaculation can often reach orgasm through masturbation but may not be able to achieve orgasm through sexual intercourse.

Question 10

Josh can achieve orgasm through masturbation, but even though he is thoroughly aroused by his girlfriend he is unable to reach orgasm through intercourse with her. His sexual
Dysfunction is ______.

Accepted Answer

Josh's ability to achieve orgasm through masturbation but not through intercourse with his girlfriend suggests that he is experiencing delayed ejaculation, which is difficulty or inability to ejaculate during sexual activity with a partner. Male erectile disorder (A) refers to difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection. Dyspareunia (B) is pain during sexual intercourse. Male sexual desire disorder (D) refers to a lack or absence of sexual fantasies or desire for sexual activity.

Question 11

Although Clark constantly fantasizes about having sex with his wife, when he actually attempts intercourse, he cannot maintain an erection. This has been a persistent problem
For several months now. His disorder is ______.

Accepted Answer

The symptoms described in the scenario suggest that Clark is experiencing male erectile disorder, which is characterized by difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection. Dyspareunia is characterized by pain during intercourse, hypoactive sexual desire involves a lack of sexual interest or desire, and male orgasmic disorder involves difficulty achieving orgasm. None of these other conditions fit the symptoms described in the scenario as closely as male erectile disorder.

Question 12

For a diagnosis of a sexual dysfunction, the disorder must cause ________.

Accepted Answer

In order for a sexual dysfunction to be diagnosed as a disorder, it must cause significant distress or impairment in functioning, as defined in the DSM-5. This means the individual is experiencing significant negative effects as a result of their sexual difficulties. A, B, and C are all criteria used in diagnosing a sexual disorder, but only A specifically addresses the impact on the individual's well-being. D, however, is not a relevant factor in diagnosing a sexual dysfunction.

Question 13

Persistent or recurrent pain experienced during or following sexual intercourse is ______.

Accepted Answer

Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder (GPPPD) is a sexual pain disorder that involves persistent or recurrent pain experienced during or following sexual intercourse. A is incorrect as hyperactive sexual response refers to an excessive or compulsive drive for sexual activity. B is incorrect as hypoactive sexual response refers to a lack of interest or desire for sexual activity. D is incorrect as the phi phenomenon refers to the illusion of movement caused by flashing lights.

Question 14

Joe is having difficulties with his sex life because he climaxes just seconds after he enters his partner. Sometimes he climaxes even before he enters his partner. His disorder is ______.

Accepted Answer

Premature ejaculation is characterized by ejaculating within one minute of penetration or before penetration. Joe's symptoms match this definition, as he is climaxing just seconds after entering his partner or even before he enters. Male hypoactive sexual desire disorder involves a persistent lack of interest in sexual activity, while male orgasmic disorder involves difficulty reaching or maintaining an orgasm. Male erectile disorder involves difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection.

Question 15

As cited in the textbook, Laurent & Simons (2009) found that other psychological problems, such as__________, can also result in sexual dysfunctions involving impaired sexual interest, arousal, or response.

Accepted Answer

Laurent & Simons (2009) found that psychological problems such as depression and anxiety can also result in sexual dysfunctions involving impaired sexual interest, arousal, or response.

Question 16

The involuntary spasm of the muscles surrounding the vagina when vaginal penetration is attempted, making sexual intercourse difficult or impossible, is known as ______.

Accepted Answer

Vaginismus is characterized by the involuntary spasm of the muscles surrounding the vagina, making vaginal penetration uncomfortable or impossible. Dyspareunia refers to painful sexual intercourse, the phi phenomenon is an optical illusion, and congenital infarction is not a recognized term in sexology.

Question 17

In men, a sexual dysfunction characterized by an inability to achieve or maintain the physiological responses involved in sexual arousal or excitement is known as ______ disorder.

Accepted Answer

Erectile disorder, also known as erectile dysfunction, is a common sexual dysfunction in men characterized by the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual activity. This can have various underlying causes, such as medical conditions, medications, psychological factors, and lifestyle factors. The other choices listed do not match the described symptom.

Question 18

Maria does not fantasize about sex and has a lack of sexual desire, when she and her husband attempt to have intercourse. This has been a persistent problem for several months now. Her disorder is ______.

Accepted Answer

Maria's lack of sexual desire and difficulty becoming aroused during sexual activity indicates that she may be experiencing female sexual interest/arousal disorder. Dyspareunia refers to pain during sexual intercourse, vaginismus is the involuntary contraction of vaginal muscles making penetration difficult or impossible, and female orgasmic disorder refers to difficulty or inability to achieve orgasm.

Question 19

The major contemporary _______views of sexual dysfunctions emphasize the roles of anxiety, lack of sexual skills, irrational beliefs, perceived causes of events, and relationship problems.

Accepted Answer

The mention of anxiety, lack of skills, irrational beliefs, relationship problems and perceived causes of events suggest a psychological perspective on sexual dysfunctions.

Question 20

Which statement about disorders of interest and arousal is true?

Accepted Answer

Occasional problems with achieving or maintaining an erection are common in men, especially due to factors such as fatigue, alcohol consumption, and anxiety with a new partner. The other options are not true statements about disorders of interest and arousal. Women with the disorder typically experience a decreased desire for sex, sexual interest or arousal disorder is not very rare in men, and clinicians do not necessarily agree on a universal standard for what constitutes "normal" levels of sexual desire.

Quiz 10: Disorders Involving Gender and Sexuality

Although Mona constantly fantasizes about having sex with her husband and she has no problem becoming vaginally lubricated during intercourse, she is unable to reach sexual Climax no matter how long she is sexually stimulated. Her disorder is ______.