Human Sexuality Study Questions From Chapter 15 Of Human Sexuality In A World Of Diversity

Front 1

A woman who is anorasmic:

Back 1

b. Has never reached orgasm.

Hint 1

a. Is able to achieve orgasm through self-stimulation but not from intercourse.
b. Has never reached orgasm.
c. Takes so long to reach orgasm that she usually becomes discourages and frustrated during sex.
d. Experiences multiple, intense orgasms during a single sexual encounter.

Front 2

The most common male sexual dysfunction reported in the NHSLS study was:

Back 2

d.Premature ejaculation.

Hint 2

a. Impotence.
b. Dyspareunia.
c. Delayeed ejaculation.
d. Premature ejaculation.

Front 3

The physiological process involving the engorgment of blood vessles with blood, an important component of sexual arousal for both mena nd women, is called:

Back 3

c.Vasocongestion.

Hint 3

a. Vaginismus.
b. Hypogonadism.
c. Vasocongestion.
d. Masturbation.

Front 4

Hypoactive sexual desire is often accompanied by:

Back 4

d.Absence of sexual fantasies.

Hint 4

a. Infertility.
b. Severe PMS.
c. Excessive lubrication.
d. Absence of sexual fantasies.

Front 5

Women who experience complete aversion to sexual contact are classified as having a(n):

Back 5

b.Desire disorder.

Hint 5

a. Pain disorder.
b. Desire disorder.
c. Arousal disorder.
d. Orgasmic disorder.

Front 6

The most common cause of coital pain is women is:

Back 6

a.Inadequate lubrication.

Hint 6

a. Inadequate lubrication.
b. Penile contact with the cervix.
c. An allergic reaction to latex condoms or spermicide.
d. Involuntary contractions of the vaginal musculature.

Front 7

US culture places certain expectations on men and women. Many times these expectations contribute to sexual dysfunctions. Which statement(s) is (are) true?

Back 7

d.All of the above are true.

Hint 7

a. Our culture expects sexual competence of both men and women. Outcomes of not meeting the expectation include diminished self-esteem, guilt, anxiety, and shame for both sexes.
b. Men are expected to always be eager and ready for sex in the US. When on fails to have or sustain an erection, even occasionally when expected, it can lead to dysfucntion.
c. Repressive social attitudes interfere withw omen's ability to learn of the sexual potentials.
d. All of the above are true.
e. Only A and B are true.

Front 8

Which of these groups reported the highest incidence of the sexual proble, "lack of interest in sex," in the NHSLS study?

Back 8

a.African American women

Hint 8

a. African American women
b. African American men
c. European American women
d. European American men

Front 9

The root cause of the sexual pain disorder, vaginismus, is:

Back 9

a.Psychological fear of penetration due to emotional trauma.

Hint 9

a. Psychological fear of penetration due to emotional trauma.
b. Injury to the vagina sustained during strenuous physical activities.
c. Development of scar tissue from a problematic childbirth experience.
d. A structural disorder of the reproductive organs due to genetic factors.

Front 10

One of the least frequently diagnosed sexual disorders, male _____ disorder tends to appear in men when there are feelings of performance anxiety, sexual guilt, and hostility toward one's partner.

Back 10

d. orgasmic

Hint 10

a. pain
b. desire
c. arousal
d. orgasmic

Front 11

The common biological condition underlying erectile dysfunction in men with large waists, low levels of physical activity, and:

Back 11

c. Insufficient flow of blood to the penis due to high cholesterol levels.

Hint 11

a. A high degree of performance anxiety due to poor body image.
b. Insufficient production of testosterone due to an endocrine disorder.
c. Insufficient flow of blood to the penis due to high cholesterol levels.
d. Impaired sensation due to depression of the central nervous system.

Front 12

Laumann and colleagues found that whereas poor physical health can contribute to a wide variety of sexual dysfunctions in men, it contributes mostly to _____ in women.

Back 12

d. sexual pain

Hint 12

a. performance anxiety
b. poor body image
c. delayed orgasm
d. sexual pain

Front 13

Consumption of which of the following substances tends to impair genital blood flow, thus impairing erectile function in men and reducing lubrication in women?

Back 13

d. All of the following substances may impair genital blood flow for men and women.

Hint 13

a. Cocaine
b. Diuretics
c. Prescription tranquilizers
d. All of the following substances may impair genital blood flow for men and women.

Front 14

The following way(s) are good at locating qualified sex therapists EXCEPT:

Back 14

a. The telephone yellow pages

Hint 14

a. The telephone yellow pages
b. Local university counseling department
c. American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists
d. All of the above are good ways

Front 15

All the below are true about Viagra, Levitra, and Cialis EXCEPT:

Back 15

c. They can directly contribute to HIV infection by immune system suppression

Hint 15

a. They increase arterial blood flow in the penis
b. They are called PDE5 inhibitors
c. They can directly contribute to HIV infection by immune system suppression
d. They can cause migraine headaches

Front 16

According to Leiblum and Rosen, which of the following couples is unlikely to dervice much benefit from consulting a sex therapist about their sexual problems that manifest in the bedroom?

Back 16

c. Mark and Lori, who quitly but deeply resents her husband Mark for having an affair last year

Hint 16

a. Sam and his wife Pam, who believes that "losing control" is unfeminine
b. Lynn an dher boyfriend Dan, whose limited knowledge about female anatomy prevents him from experimenting with different sexual techniques
c. Mark and Lori, who quitly but deeply resents her husband Mark for having an affair last year
d. Donna and her fiance, Bill, who limits foreplay to a few minutes before coitus

Front 17

Sex therapists note that individuals who experience sexual dysfuntion due to performance anxiety often adopt a _____ role in sexual relationships.

Back 17

b.spectator

Hint 17

a. performer
b. spectator
c. dominant
d. victim

Front 18

Learning theorists suggest that women who have experienced sexual trauma such as rape or incest are conditioned to experience _____ when exposed to sexual stimuli.

Back 18

c. heightened anxiety

Hint 18

a. anger
b. social stigma
c. heightened anxiety
d. excessive lubrication

Front 19

Laumann and his colleagues identified what notable relationship between alcohol consumption and sexual dysfuntion?

Back 19

d. None of the above is accurate, because Laumann found no general relationship between alcohol consumption and sexual dysfuntion

Hint 19

a. The consumption of alcohol consistently increases sexual arousal in women by promoting vasocongestion
b. The consumption of alcohol significantly depresses testosterone production and frequently leads to erectile failure in men
c. Although the consumption of alcohol increases sexual desire and fosters arousal in men, alcohol consumption dampens both desire and arousal in women
d. None of the above is accurate, because Laumann found no general relationship between alcohol consumption and sexual dysfuntion

Front 20

Some drugs used to treat depression (called SSRIs) have the following attributes:

Back 20

d. Unlike some medications, once they are stopped, the negative effect on sexual functioning may not disappear

Hint 20

a. They can cause priapism (sustained erections causing physical harm) in some people
b. Used by people needing blood pressure control too
c. Often used for diabetes in regulating the metabolizing of glucose
d. Unlike some medications, once they are stopped, the negative effect on sexual functioning may not disappear

Front 21

Which perspective on sexual dysfunction assumed that the only way to treat sexual problems was for an individual to resolve unconscious psychological conflicts through long-term therapy?

Back 21

c. Psychoanalysis model

Hint 21

a. Direct behavioral intervention model
b. Cognitive behavioral intervention model
c. Psychoanalysis model
d. Skill-building model

Front 22

Masters and Johnson introduced all of the following components to the field of sex therapy EXCEPT:

Back 22

d. Assigning female therapists to men, and male therapists to women, to give patients insight into their partner's perspective on sexuality

Hint 22

a. Using direct behavioral approaches to treat sexual dysfuntion
b. Having patients reside at a clinic for the duration of their treatment
c. Focusing treatment on the couple instead of the individual reporting the problem
d. Assigning female therapists to men, and male therapists to women, to give patients insight into their partner's perspective on sexuality

Front 23

When Rob and Leslie meet with their sex therapist, she instructs them to go home, take off their clothes, create a relaxing atmosphere, and take turns giving and receiving non-genital stimulation. Therapists refer to this treatment technique as:

Back 23

b. Sensate focus exercise

Hint 23

a. Intimacy orientation
b. Sensate focus exercise
c. Squeeze technique
d. Cognitive reevaluation

Front 24

Administering the drug alprostadil treats erectile disorders by:

Back 24

d. Relaxing the muscles around the arteries in the penis to increase blood flow

Hint 24

a. Reducing men's anxiety about performing sexually
b. Artificially increasing the level of testosterone produced
c. Increasing sexual interst by first addressing clinical depression
d. Relaxing the muscles around the arteries in the penis to increase blood flow

Front 25

In what way does getting penile implants affect a man's sexuality?

Back 25

a.Implants direct fluid into the penis to create an erection in cases where normal blood flow into the penis is physically blocked

Hint 25

a. Implants direct fluid into the penis to create an erection in cases where normal blood flow into the penis is physically blocked
b. Implants enhance a man's sex drive by increasing the production of testosterone
c. Implants promote sexual arousal by increasing sensitivity to touch in men who have genital nerve damage
d. Penile implants affect men's sexuality in all of the above ways

Front 26

All of the following are tools used in effective biological treatments for erectile dysfuntion EXCEPT:

Back 26

b. Psychotherapy

Hint 26

a. Vacuum pump(s)
b. Psychotherapy
c. Medication(s)
d. Surgery

Front 27

Which of the following medical treatments currently used to address men's problems with sexual arousal are now being adapted and tested for use inw omen?

Back 27

d. All of the above medical treatments are under investigation for use in women

Hint 27

a. Medications such as Viagra and alprostadil
b. Testosterone skin patches
c. Vacuum pumps
d. All of the above medical treatments are under investigation for use in women

Front 28

Which of the following positions did Masters and Johnson recommend heterosexual couples use for intercourse in cases where the woman experiences an ogrgasmic disorder?

Back 28

b. Female-superior (woman on top)

Hint 28

a. Male-superior (man on top)
b. Female-superior (woman on top)
c. Parallel (laying face-to-face on their sides)
d. Rear-entry (laying stomach-to-back on their sides)

Front 29

Urologist James Semans introduced what popular method of helping men tolerate longer periods of sexual stimulation, thereby reducing the likelihood of premature ejaculation?

Back 29

b. Squeeze technique

Hint 29

a. Intimacy orientation
b. Squeeze technique
c. Sensate focus exercise
d. Cognitive reevaluation

Front 30

Healthcare providers generally treat female _____ disorders by instructing a woman to insert dilators into the vagina as a way to help relax the vaginal musculature

Back 30

d. pain

Hint 30

a. desire
b. arousal
c. orgasmic
d. pain

Front 31

True/False: Masters and Johnson are considered pioneers in the treatment of sexual dysfuntion because they taught, and had couples practice, sexual techniques in large group settings.

Back 31

False

Front 32

True/False: The reason why drugs used to treat psychological problems such as depression often help with premature ejaculation is that both problems are connected with insufficient levels of testosterone.

Back 32

False

Front 33

True/False: Recent research indicates that Viagra is an effective biological treatment for both men and women who experience sexual desire and arousal disorders

Back 33

True

Front 34

True/False: The reslts of the NHSLS study indicate that men are more likely than women to report lack of sexual desire and arousal disorders

Back 34

False

Front 35

True/False: Sexual arousal disorder in women is more likely to be causd by psychological factors such as anger, guilt, and anxiety than by biological causes such as hormonal imbalances.

Back 35

True

Front 36

True/False: The most common cause of sexual pain disorders in men is genital infection

Back 36

True

Front 37

True/False: The text authors assert that female orgasmic disorders are so prevalent among the Mangaians because women's sexual experiences arel imited by the socieety's repressive belief system.

Back 37

False

Front 38

True/False: Based on findings from both Rimm's study and the Massachusetts Male Aging Study , the best thing men can do to prevent erectile dysfuntion is exercise regularly

Back 38

True