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Anatomically Correct Dolls

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These dolls include primary and secondary sexual characteristics (such as a penis) in an effort to make it easier for children to describe abuse.

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Autogynephilic Transsexualism

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Men that are not feminine in behavior and may report sexual attraction to men, women, both, or neither, but are driven by the arousal they feel at the thought of being a woman.

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Bisexuality

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Attraction to both same- and opposite-sex sexual partners.

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Erotophobia

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Learned negative reaction to or attitude about sexual activity, perhaps developed as a result of negative or even traumatic event, such as rape.

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Exhibitionism

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Refers to intentional, inappropriate exposure of the genitalia to another, usually a stranger and often a child.

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False Memory Syndrome

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(WEB DEF) having memories that may be false: a situation in which examination, therapy, or hypnosis has elicited apparent memories, especially of childhood abuse, that are disputed by family members and often traumatic to the patient.

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Female Orgasmic Disorder

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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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Female Sexual Arousal Disorder

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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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Fetishism

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Refers to sexual activity centered on some inanimate object (e.x. women's underwear).

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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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Gender Identity Disorder

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Is present if a person's physical gender is not consistent with the person's sense of identity.

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Homosexual Transsexualism

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Feminine gay men who want to change their sex (become females who then have sex with males).

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Incest

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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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Inhibited Orgasm

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An inability to achieve an orgasm despite adequate sexual desire and arousal. More common in women, rare in men.

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Male Erectile Disorder

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Recurring inability in some men to attain or maintain adequate penile erection until completion of sexual activity.

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Male Orgasmic Disorder

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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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Masochism

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Refers to achieving sexual pleasure from experiencing pain, humiliation, or the like.

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Orgasmic Reconditioning

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Learning procedure to help clients strengthen appropriate patterns of sexual arousal by pairing appropriate stimuli with the pleasurable sensations of masturbation.

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Paraphilia

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A disorder in which an atypical object, ritual, or situation is preferred or necessary for sexual arousal.

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Pedophilia

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A pedophile is one who is aroused primarily by prepubescent children. Pedophilia requires arousal with children who have not developed secondary sexual characteristics.

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Plateau Phase

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(WEB DEF)The period of sexual excitement prior to orgasm. The phase is characterized by an increased circulation and heart rate in both sexes, increased sexual pleasure with increased stimulation, and further increased muscle tension.

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Premature Ejaculation

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Ejaculation that occurs well before the man and his partner wish it to.

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Resolution Phase

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(WEB DEF) occurs after orgasm and allows the muscles to relax, blood pressure to drop and the body to slow down from its excited state.

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Recovered Memory

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(WEB DEF) a memory of a past event that has been recalled after having been forgotten or repressed for a long time. Compare false-memory syndrome.

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Repressed Memory Syndrome

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Sadism

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Refers to achieving sexual pleasure from inflicting pain, humiliation, or cruelty on another.

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Sensate Focus

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Sex therapy in which couples concentrate on pleasurable sensations from caressing and fondling. Intercourse is forbidden to prevent focus on sexual performance and the anxiety it may provoke

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Sex Reassignment Surgery

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Surgical procedures 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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Sexual disorder in which the client finds it difficult to function adequately while having sex.

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Sexual Pain Disorder

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Aka dyspareunia; recurring genital pain in either males or females before, during, or after sexual intercourse.

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Transsexualism

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Obsolete term for "gender identity disorder."

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Transvestite

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One who engages in cross-dressing for sexual gratification, usually in his own home and unknown to others except maybe his wife.

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Vaginismus

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Recurring involuntary muscle spasms in the outer third of the vagina that interfere with sexual intercourse.

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Voyeurism

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One who achieves sexual arousal through clandestine viewing of others (aka "Peeping Tom").

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Of the various hypothesized influences of paraphilia, the ones that we know the least about involve: social influences such as inadequate development of social skills biological influences such as genetics and neurotransmitters reinforced but inappropriate masturbatory fantasies paradoxical effects of repeated attempts to suppress unwanted arousal

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biological influences such as genetics and neurotransmitters

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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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One psychological aspect of voyeurism and exhibitionism that seems to maintain the disordered behavior is:

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some anxiety about getting caught

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Charles gets very sexually excited by women's shoes. While he used to fantasize about women wearing particular shoes, he now focuses almost exclusively on the shoes themselves. Charles has a(n):

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fetish

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Which of the following is true about most rapists?

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they are aggressive and have little regard for others

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The following paring is correct based on the ages most affected by the disorders:

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young men—premature ejaculation; older men—erectile dysfunction

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"Opportunistic" rape differs from sadistic rape in that sadistic rape is committed by an individual: who rarely masturbates who meets the criteria for antisocial personality disorder Antisocial personality disorder might be present in both types. during an unplanned assault with a particular pattern of sexual arousal

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Research regarding the success of treating paraphilias with procedures such as orgasmic reconditioning and covert sensitization indicates that: treatment is generally not successful treatment is generally effective treatment is successful in only the small number of cases where the patient completes all treatment sessions the number of cases in the research studies is too small to make conclusions at this point Actually, it is reasonably well studied, as reflected in textbook coverage.

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Our current understanding of the psychological causes of sexual dysfunction suggests that the primary psychological factor in sexual dysfunction is:

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distraction

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After a couple completes stage two of sensate focus therapy, they are then instructed to:

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slowly begin sexual activity, continuing non-demand pleasuring as they progress.

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Recent surveys of sexual practices in Western countries have suggested that the percentage of men engaging in homosexual activity is:

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under 5%, which is significantly lower that the estimates of the 1953 Kinsey surveys According to data presented in the text, the figure is below 5%, perhaps well below.

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The percentage of men with erectile dysfunction who take Viagra and are then able to maintain an erection sufficient for intercourse is between:

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50% and 80%

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Of the following, which individual is most likely to receive an appropriate diagnosis of hypoactive sexual desire disorder? Fred, who has sex at least once a week to satisfy his wife, but would prefer to be left alone since he is rarely interested in sex John, who thinks about sex but does not have sexual relations because he thinks it is morally wrong to do so unless the goal is procreation Sue, who fantasizes about sex often but is so exhausted when she gets home that she only has sex about twice a month Mary, whose husband wishes she thought about sex more often because she seems satisfied having sex a few times a month Mary would not have the disorder because she has interest in sex, even if less than her husband.

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The largest difference in sexual behavior for men versus women is that:

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men are more likely to masturbate

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The incidence of sexual dysfunctions in the United States is approximately:

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43% of women and 31% of men

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Victims of incest tend to be _____ and victims of pedophilia (who are not also incest victims) tend to be _____.

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girls who are beginning to mature physically; young children

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Sandra and Jim have been happily married for several years. Sandra reports that she reaches orgasm from intercourse only about half of the time and she wonders if something is "wrong" with her. Sandra should:

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relax and realize that this is not unusual for women

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Inappropriate sexual arousal, e.g., fetishism, appears to be learned through:

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masturbatory fantasies about the object

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When one identical (monozygotic) twin is homosexual, the other twin is also homosexual about 50% of the time. This means:

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genes are only one influence for sexual orientation

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A poor prognosis associated with the treatment of paraphilia is related to all of the following factors except : continuing to live with the victim (an incestuous situation, for example) having multiple paraphilias a history of unstable social relationships having had the paraphilia for more than 10 years

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having had the paraphilia for more than 10 years

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Break before Self Check

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SMILE :)

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The most common sexual complaint reported by women is:

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inability to reach orgasm

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Describe:

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the symptoms of three different forms of paraphilia. What do all paraphilias have in common?

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Which of the following is the most likely prenatal abnormality in a boy who later develops gender identity disorder?

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excessive estrogen during the development of sexual characteristics

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Describe 2:

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the evidence for the genetic and/or biological basis for homosexuality as well as the evidence for the environmental influences on sexual preference.

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Which of the following accurately describes script theory?

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sexual behavior is guided by beliefs about sex that reflect social and cultural expectations

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Fetishistic arousal is associated with all of the following classes of objects or activities:

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sources of specific tactile stimulation inanimate objects parts of the body NOT including pornographic movies

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Which of the following is true about rape?

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certain rapists fit criteria for the paraphilia known as sadism many rapists meet criteria for antisocial personality disorder many rapes could be described as opportunistic rapists/non-rapists NOT equally aroused by sexual aggression

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Assessment of sexual behavior typically involves:

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interview and questionnaires thorough medical evaluation psychophysiological assessment

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During what phase of the sexual response cycle would a man be most likely to experience (or notice) difficulty attaining or maintaining erections?

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arousal

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Male sexual arousal is most likely to be measured by using a:

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strain gauge

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Of the following, who should be diagnosed with gender identity disorder?

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Mark, who feels like a woman trapped in a man's body

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Gender differences exist in:

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attitudes toward casual pre-marital sex

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Differences in male and female attitudes toward sexuality gave generally decreased over the past 40 years.

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decreased

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What category of sex offenders has the lowest treatment-success rate?

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rapists

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Consider:

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The impact of culture on the definition of a sexual disorder. What cross-cultural evidence suggests that "normal" sexual behavior is culturally defined?

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John is nearing the end of treatment for paraphilia. His therapist teaches him to recognize the early signs of temptation and to institute self-control procedures before the urges become too strong. This technique is known as:

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relapse prevention

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A man who feels attracted to men and feels that he wants to live his life as a woman is most likely to:

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have gender identity disorder

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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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Statistics about sexual activity have suggested that:

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the majority of people engage in heterosexual vaginal intercourse in the context of a monogamous relationship

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Based on existing research, what is the most accurate conclusion to draw about the development of sexual orientation?

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is determined by a combination of genes and environment

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Which of the following is true of pedophilia?

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most often male within family = incest victims are usually female

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Margo is interested in having sex and she becomes excited during sexual activity. However, she experiences extremely uncomfortable pain during sexual intercourse. Margo's symptoms are most consistent with:

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dyspareunia or vaginismus

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Which psychological factor plays a large role in whether an individual is capable of becoming and staying sexually aroused?

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focused and consistent attention on sexual cues

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