Abnormal Ch 9 – Flashcards
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Research regarding sexual orientation suggests that homosexuality is
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influenced by biological/genetic, psychological, and social factors
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The basic concept behind the covert sensitization method of treating unwanted sexual arousal is to
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replace the immediate reinforcement of the behavior with the unpleasant consequences that ordinarily take longer to be experienced
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Gender identity disorder is diagnosed when
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a person's physical sex is inconsistent with the person's emotional and psychological identity
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Sexual dysfunctions are
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equally common in heterosexuals and homosexuals
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One of the reasons that Viagra has become so widely accepted as a treatment for erectile dysfunction is that
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an oral medication is less awkward and intrusive than other treatments.
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An unusually high concern with nocturnal emissions has been reported in ________, where there is a strong culturally held belief that loss of semen causes depletion of physical and mental energy
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India
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The authors of your textbook suggest that one of the most effective treatments for many sexual dysfunctions is
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education regarding normal sexuality
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The sex therapy technique designed specifically to treat premature ejaculation is
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the squeeze technique
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Sexual arousal disorders are diagnosed when there is an
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inability to achieve or maintain an erection in males or a lack of lubrication in females
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The condition called premature ejaculation occurs most frequently in
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younger men.
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A paraphilia is defined as
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an attraction to inappropriate individuals or objects.
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According to the DSM, the features of voyeurism include
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behaviors involving the act of observing an unsuspecting person engaging in sexual activity
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Before diagnosing a sexual pain disorder, it is necessary to rule out
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a medical cause of the pain
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One psychological aspect of voyeurism and exhibitionism that seems to contribute to maintenance of the disordered behavior is
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thrill about the risk of getting caught
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The procedure that is carried out entirely in the patient's imagination and used to reduce the inappropriate sexual arousal that exists in fetishistic behavior is called
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covert sensitization
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The most common of all the male sexual dysfunctions is
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premature ejaculation
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the individual who would most likely be diagnosed with gender identity disorder is
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Mark, who feels like a woman trapped in a man's body
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The main feature of sexual arousal disorders is
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lack of physical sexual response despite desire for sex
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The specific treatment found effective in the treatment of female orgasmic disorder is
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training in masturbatory procedure
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Drug treatments for male erectile disorder include:
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Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra
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Heterosexual Behavior
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sexual activity with members of the opposite gender
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Homosexual Behavior
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sexual activity with members of the same gender
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Gender Identity Disorder
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a psychological dissatisfaction with biological gender, or a disturbance in the sense of identity as a male or female. The primary goal is not sexual arousal but rather to live the life of the opposite gender.
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Gender Nonconformity
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Individuals expressing behavior and attitudes consistently characteristic of the opposite sex
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Sex Reassignment Surgery
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A surgical procedure to alter a person's physical anatomy to conform to that person's psychological gender identity
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Sexual Dysfunction
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a sexual disorder in which the client finds it difficult to function adequately while having sex
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Desire phase
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sexual urges occur in response to sexual cues or fantasies
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Arousal stage
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a subjective sense of sexual pleasure and physiological signs of sexual arousal; in males, penile tumescence (increased flow of blood into the penis); in females, vasocongestion (blood pools in the pelvic area) leading to vaginal lubrication and breast tumescence (erect nipples)
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Plateau phase
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brief period occurs before orgasm
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Orgasm phase
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in males, feelings of the inevitability of ejaculation, followed by ejaculation; in females, contractions of the walls of the lower third of the vagina
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Resolution phase
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decrease in arousal occurs after orgasm (particularly in men)
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What type of sexual desire disorders occur in men?
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Hypoactive sexual desire disorder, sexual aversion disorder
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What type of sexual desire disorders occur in women?
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Hypoactive sexual desire disorder, sexual aversion disorder
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What type of sexual arousal disorders occur in men?
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Male erectile disorder
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What type of sexual arousal disorders occur in women?
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Female sexual arousal disorder (difficulty attaining or maintaining lubrication or swelling response)
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What type of sexual orgasm disorders occur in men?
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Inhibited male orgasm, premature ejaculation
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What type of sexual orgasm disorders occur in women?
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Inhibited female orgasm
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What type of sexual pain disorders occur in men?
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Dyspareunia (pain with sexual activity)
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What type of sexual pain disorders occur in women?
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Dyspareunia, vaginismus (muscle spasms in the vagina that interfere with penetration)
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Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
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an apparent lack of interest in sexual activity or fantasy that would not be expected considering the person's age and life situation
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Sexual Aversion Disorder
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an extreme and persistent dislike of sexual contact or similar activities
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Male Erectile Disorder
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the recurring inability in some men to attain or maintain adequate penile erection until completion of sexual activity
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Female Sexual Arousal Disorder
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the recurrent inability in some women to attain or maintain adequate lubrication and sexual excitement swelling responses until completion of sexual activity.
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Inhibited Orgasm
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an inability to achieve orgasm despite adequate sexual desire and arousal; commonly seen in women but relatively rare in men
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Female Orgasmic Disorder
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the recurring delay or absence of orgasm in some women following a normal sexual excitement phase, relative to their prior experience and current stimulation. Also known as inhibited orgasm (female).
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Male Orgasmic Disorder
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the recurring delay in or absence of orgasm in some men following a normal sexual excitement phase, relative to age and current stimulation. Also known as inhibited orgasm (male).
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Premature Ejaculation
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a recurring ejaculation before the person wishes it, with minimal sexual stimulation
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Sexual Pain Disorders (Dyspareunia)
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a recurring genital pain in either males or females before ,during, or after sexual intercourse.
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Vaginismus
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a recurring involuntary muscle spasms in the outer third of the vagina that interfere with sexual intercourse
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Paraphilias
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a sexual disorder in which sexual arousal occurs almost exclusively in the context of inappropriate objects or individuals
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Frotteurism
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paraphilia in which the person gains sexual gratification by rubbing against unwilling victims in crowds from which they cannot escape
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Fetishism
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long-term, recurring, intense sexually arousing urges, fantasies, or behavior involving the use of nonliving, unusual objects, which cause distress or impairment in life functioning
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Voyeurism
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paraphilia in which sexual arousal is derived from observing unsuspecting individuals undressing or naked
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Exhibitionism
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a sexual gratification attained by exposing genitals to unsuspecting strangers
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Transvestic Fetishism
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Paraphilia in which individuals, usually males, are sexually aroused or receive gratification by wearing clothing of the opposite sex
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Sexual Sadism
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Paraphilia in which sexual arousal is associated with inflicting pain or humiliation
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Sexual Masochism
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paraphilia in which sexual arousal is associated with experiencing pain or humiliation
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Pedophilia
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paraphilia involving sexual attraction toward children
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Incest
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A deviant sexual attraction (pedophilia) directed toward a family member; often the attraction of a father toward a daughter who is maturing physically
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Covert Sensitization
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a cognitive-behavioral intervention to reduce unwanted behaviors by having clients imagine the extremely aversive consequences of the behaviors and establish negative rather than positive associations with them.
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Orgasmic Reconditioning
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the learning procedure to help clients strengthen appropriate patterns of sexual arousal by pairing appropriate stimuli with the pleasurable sensations of masturbation
