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Sexual Response, Dysfunction, and Therapy
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1

Masters and Johnson were research pioneers for human sexual response.
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2

Kaplan's model includes sexual desire, excitement, orgasm, and refractory period.
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3

Sexual desire occurs in the brain.
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B)FALSE
4

Testosterone is associated with sexual desire and interest in both men and women.
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5

The sexual response cycle is closely tied to the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the ANS.
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B)FALSE
6

Male ejaculation occurs in two stages.
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B)FALSE
7

Kegel exercises strengthen the pubococcygeus muscle.
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B)FALSE
8

The sexual response cycle is intended to be divided into four specific phases and followed each time.
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9

If an individual carefully watches, grades, and compares his/her sexual performance with that of his/her partner, it is called spectatoring.
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B)FALSE
10

Both men and women have a defined refractory period.
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B)FALSE
11

To be a good partner it is essential your partner has an orgasm every time.
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B)FALSE
12

The "G" spot in all women is still questioned by scientists.
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B)FALSE
13

Vasocongestion is the filling of blood vessels in response to sexual arousal.
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B)FALSE
14

Myotonia leads to voluntary and involuntary muscle contractions.
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B)FALSE
15

The length of the refractory period varies according to age, mood, and type of stimulation method.
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16

Erectile dysfunction is the most common problem for men who seek sex therapy.
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B)FALSE
17

An erection can be "willed" or forced to happen.
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B)FALSE
18

Sexual difficulties may be related to desire, arousal, orgasm and/or painful intercourse.
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B)FALSE
19

When treating sexual problems a sex therapist should be comfortable in discussing licenses he or she holds.
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20

Vaginismus is voluntary spasms of the outer third of the vagina.
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B)FALSE
21

Vaginismus can lead to feelings of frustration and inadequacy.
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B)FALSE
22

If a person experiences painful intercourse they are said to be anorgasmic.
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B)FALSE
23

Hypoactive sexual desire disorder is one of the most commonly diagnosed sexual dysfunctions.
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B)FALSE
24

The physical and psychological aspects of arousal are critical in understanding disorders of arousal.
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B)FALSE
25

Arousal disorders in women most often have a physical origin.
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B)FALSE
26

Gender roles play a significant role in considering whether an ejaculation is premature or.
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B)FALSE
27

Premature ejaculation is usually associated with a psychological problem.
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B)FALSE
28

Premature ejaculation is usually associated with a psychological problem.
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B)FALSE
29

Vulvar Vestibulitis may cause dyspareunia in women.
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B)FALSE
30

Sexual dysfunction are classified as lifelong, acquired, situational or generalized.
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B)FALSE
31

Disorders of desire, disorders of arousal, and disorders of orgasm are listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
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B)FALSE
32

Orgasm disorders are more common in men than women.
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B)FALSE
33

Most cases of premature ejaculation have physical origins.
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B)FALSE