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An advantage of the term "sexual function dissatisfaction" over the previously used term "sexual dysfunction" is that it: |
| | A) | is the term that is used in the DSM-IV-TR. |
| | B) | acknowledges sexual scripts as individual. |
| | C) | provides an overarching definition of what is "normal" versus what is dysfunctional. |
| | D) | is politically correct, and thus does not offend anyone. |
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The primary manual used by health-care providers to diagnose psychological disorders, including sexual disorders, is the: |
| | A) | ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, 10th edition). |
| | B) | Merck Manual. |
| | C) | PDR (Physicians' Desk Reference) |
| | D) | DSM-IV-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th ed., Temporary Revision) |
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As defined by the International Definitions Committee, "complaints of absent or impaired genital sexual arousal from any type of sexual stimulation" describes which female sexual problem? |
| | A) | women's sexual interest/desire disorder |
| | B) | subjective sexual arousal disorder |
| | C) | genital sexual arousal disorder |
| | D) | dyspareunia |
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Which of the following is a subtype that is used by the DSM-IV-TR to describe the onset of the dysfunction and context in which it occurs? |
| | A) | acquired dysfunctions |
| | B) | subjective disorders |
| | C) | genital disorders |
| | D) | persistent disorders |
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A women-centered definition of sexual problems: |
| | A) | focuses on the medical issues that impact sexual satisfaction. |
| | B) | emphasizes the importance of foreplay to help women achieve orgasm. |
| | C) | includes contextual factors that may be related to sexual dysfunction. |
| | D) | encourages women to seek female sex therapists for help. |
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A finding specific to men's sexual dysfunction from the National Health and Social Life Survey is that: |
| | A) | the prevalence of sexual dysfunction problems decreases with age. |
| | B) | men who have graduated from college are considerably more likely to enjoy sex than those who have lower educational attainment. |
| | C) | rates of difficulties are the same for men who report same-sex activity and those who do not. |
| | D) | men who are not married report higher rates of sexual dysfunction than those who are married. |
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An interesting finding of the Natsal study in the United Kingdom was that: |
| | A) | while married and cohabiting men were less likely to report sexual problems than single men, the opposite finding was true for women. |
| | B) | persistent sexual function problems decreased with age. |
| | C) | women with young children at home reported fewer sexual problems than other women. |
| | D) | heavy alcohol consumption was associated with sexual problems for both men and women. |
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When Sam and Maria are engaged in sexual activity, Sam is unable to get an erection. If this occurs frequently, he may have the dysfunction known as: |
| | A) | male erectile disorder. |
| | B) | priapism. |
| | C) | inhibited ejaculation. |
| | D) | persistent sexual arousal syndrome. |
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Many sex therapists believe that sexual arousal is more of a: |
| | A) | psychological than a biological process in men and women. |
| | B) | psychological process in women than in men. |
| | C) | psychological process in men than in women. |
| | D) | biological than a psychological process in men and women. |
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The DSM-IV-TR describes premature ejaculation as the man ejaculating: |
| | A) | after only two minutes of intercourse. |
| | B) | after fewer than eight pelvic thrusts. |
| | C) | with minimal sexual stimulation. |
| | D) | before his partner has her orgasm. |
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Mario and Julia want to have intercourse but when they try the muscles around Julia's vaginal entrance go into contractions so Mario can't insert his penis. Julia probably has the condition known as: |
| | A) | anorgasmia. |
| | B) | dyspareunia. |
| | C) | sexual aversion. |
| | D) | vaginismus. |
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Sexual function enhancement: |
| | A) | is the same as sex therapy and is used to treat couples with sexual function dissatisfaction. |
| | B) | deals mainly with the mechanics of sex. |
| | C) | refers to programs for people who function well sexually, but feel they can improve the quality of their sexual interactions and relationships. |
| | D) | is used to increase the size of the penis. |
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The squeeze technique is used to treat: |
| | A) | early ejaculation. |
| | B) | male orgasmic disorder. |
| | C) | vaginismus. |
| | D) | erectile difficulties. |
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Treatment of erectile difficulties was made more practical and more pleasant by the introduction of: |
| | A) | medications that can be injected into the penis. |
| | B) | oral drugs that can be taken an hour before the man wants an erection. |
| | C) | suction devices. |
| | D) | penile implants. |
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Which of the following is a way in which homophobia affects gay and lesbian people and their sexual relationships? |
| | A) | Their overt expressions of sexuality make gay and lesbian people easy targets for people who are homophobic. |
| | B) | Fear of violence inhibits their public expression of affection, which may carry over into their private interactions. |
| | C) | Lesbian women have a more difficult time reaching orgasm. |
| | D) | There are no effective therapeutic options for gay and lesbian people. |
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