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A supervisor frequently places his arm around an employeeÂ's shoulder when giving her instructions. He makes suggestive comments about her clothing and grooming. Such behavior may be considered

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sexual harassment, aggressive or outrageous acts complaint

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In professional/client relationships, who has the responsibility to maintain appropriate boundaries?

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The professional

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Sexual coercion and persistence is relatively common among college students.

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True

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Only one biology project can win the department prize. Sarita makes extra appointments with her biology professor, Dr. Jones, to explain how "important" he and the class subject matter have become to her. She sits a little too close to Dr. Jones and wears revealing clothing. Such behavior may constitute

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sexual harassment.

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Sandy has just been promoted to manage a branch office of his travel agency and wants to be sure he discourages sexual harassment. Key steps he should take are to

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create a professional environment and publicize clear, simple grievance procedures.

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After having a long dinner with her boss, Susan is suddenly promoted to a higher position. Her boss now insists on more "affection." Researchers have found that Susan is likely to respond with

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self-blame for allowing this situation to develop.

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Serious head injury prior to the age of 13 has been studied as a common experience among male pedophiles.

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True

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According to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the number of priests accused of sexually molesting children since 1950 is over 4,000.

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True

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Children are most likely to be molested by

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relatives or acquaintances.

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Teenagers who have been sexually abused are more likely than other teenagers to engage in unsafe sexual practices that may lead to disease or pregnancy.

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true

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One of the best approaches to ending sexual harassment is to

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seek mediation services offered in the work place, or write a clear letter to the harasser.

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How have most colleges and universities sought to deal with romantic and sexual relationships between faculty and students?

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most prohibit relationships between professors and any students they supervise.

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An attorney hints to a client that legal fees are lower for "close friends." Such behavior between a professional and a client may constitute

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a sexual boundary violation.

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Sexual relationships between therapists and their clients are often helpful to those clients.

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false

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To protect both staff and students, colleges and universities need to

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institute well-thought-out sexual harassment policies.

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A professor hints to a student that a better grade hinges on a "more personal relationship." This type of harassment is called

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quid pro quo harassment.

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Robert, age 18, has sexual intercourse with Ellen, who is 16. In many states, Robert could be

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charged with statutory rape.

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Sexual harassment of men

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is often perpetrated by other men.

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Which of the following is NOT a tactic identified for obtaining sex coercively?

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Flirting in social settings

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A common response to sexual harassment is

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shock, disbelief, and emotional upset.

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Chlamydia will pose an immediate and serious health risk to which of the following individuals?

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Anna, who was just born.

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As a strategy to prevent HIV infection, microbicides

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are intended for topical application in gel or cream prior to intercourse.

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HSV-2 usually appears as

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genital lesions.

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STDs are associated with

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infertility and cancers

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A new vaccine can prevent all herpes infections, and a new drug can eradicate the virus from the body of those already infected.

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False

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In about 70 percent of all cases of chlamydia there are no early symptoms.

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True

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A symptom of primary HIV disease is

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swollen glands

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Rates of infection and death from AIDS are much higher than average in countries with a

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high level of poverty

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Outbreaks of genital herpes sores are associated with

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stress, illness, or exhaustion.

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stress, illness, or exhaustion.

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NSU

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The STD whose first symptom is a chancre at the site of infection is called

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syphilis.

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Marty has been diagnosed with gonorrhea. In its treatment, it is vital that

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all of his sexual partners are treated as well.

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In earlier times, sexually transmitted diseases were called

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venereal diseases.

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In regard to STDs in the U S, the National Health and Social Life Survey (NHSLS) found that

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about one person in six has had at least one STD.

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The genital herpes virus is particularly contagious when

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it is in its first stage of itchy, painful blisters.

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Flagyl and other antibiotics are commonly used to treat

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bacterial vaginosis.

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Proper treatment of some vulvovaginal infections often requires the simultaneous treatment of sexual partners.

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True

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Why would women be less likely than men to be aware of a syphilitic chancre?

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It is painless and often occurs on the vaginal wall or cervix.

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HPV is the most common sexually transmitted viral disease in the U. S.

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True

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Men are more likely to experience symptoms with gonorrhea than are women.

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true

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Which of the following statements about gonorrhea is NOT accurate?

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Only vaginal intercourse can transmit the gonorrhea bacterium.

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In regard to STDs, the NHSLS found that

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transmission of STDs is twice as easy from a male to a female as it is from a female to a male.

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Which of the following statements about chlamydia is accurate?

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It can result in blindness and pneumonia in infants.

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The traditional treatment for syphilis is

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penicillin.

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It has been suggested that past policymakers were ambivalent about eradicating STDs because

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the threat of such diseases discouraged illicit sexual behavior.

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In about 70 percent of all cases of chlamydia there are no early symptoms.

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True

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Why is it difficult to gauge the true prevalence of STDs in the U. S?

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There are deficiencies in how statistical data are collected.

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Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of untreated gonorrhea?

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Tuberculosis

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"Clap" and "the drip" refer to

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gonorrhea.

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An interesting historical fact about sexually transmitted diseases is that they were

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often blamed on some outside national or ethnic group.

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UNAIDS estimates that 40 million people worldwide are infected with HIV. About 75 percent are thought to have acquired the infection through

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heterosexual contact.

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Syphilis that is transmitted from the mother to the fetus is called

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congenital syphilis.

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Why are women at greater risk for gonorrhea after a single exposure than men?

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Bacteria have a more hospitable environment in the vulva than in the male urethra.

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Lenore has been diagnosed with pubic lice. Most likely, she will be treated with

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Kwell.

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An asymptomatic person who is HIV-positive cannot transmit the virus.

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False

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Erectile dysfunction is often associated with

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All of these

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Performance anxiety can

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generate sexual dysfunction.

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The imposition of labels such as orgasmic dysfunction and hypoactive sexual desire disorder is problematic because

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individual sexual responsiveness varies greatly.

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Frequent or severe childhood punishment, rigid religious backgrounds, or a history of sexual abuse are all associated with

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sexual aversion disorder.

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The technical term for impotence is

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erectile disorder.

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one of the complaints very frequently brought to sex therapists is

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partner discrepancies in level of sexual desire.

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The problem known as spectatoring

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may be especially common among people with panic disorder or social phobia.

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Traditionally, women have been considered

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sexually passive and nonperforming.

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Missy and Brett seek help with premature ejaculation that is psychotherapeutic. The most effective approach a sex therapist is likely to offer involves

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behavior therapy.

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The reduction of performance pressures is one of the basic principles of sex therapy.

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true

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There are well-accepted definitions of sexual dysfunction that include

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All of these

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Studies of the incidence of sexual dysfunction

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have yielded an extremely wide range of estimates.

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A person's first experience with problems in sexual arousal often happens

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after excessive use of alcohol.

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Nick and Nora are seeking a qualified sex therapist. They would be wise to

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call or write AASECT or SIECUS.

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The major cause of unconsummated marriages is

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vaginismus.

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Ethan wants lovemaking with Diane to be pleasurable for both of them. However, he finds that as soon as he enters her vagina, he reaches orgasm almost instantly. This is frustrating for both Ethan and Diane. Kaplan would describe this as a problem of

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orgasm.

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A clue that a sexual dysfunction may be caused by physical factors is that

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the problem began only after a long period of good functioning.

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Which of the following is true in U.S. culture today?

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sexual failure is equated with a failure of manhood or womanhood.

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Which of the following questions reflects an ongoing issue in sex therapy?

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When should a particular pattern of sexual response be labeled a disorder or dysfunction?

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Which of the following does NOT accurately describe a gender difference in HSDD?

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Women with this problem tend to have more education than similarly diagnosed men.

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Bonnie really cares for her husband, Bill. Whenever they have intercourse, it is painful because of insufficient lubrication. No matter what they try, an artificial lubricant is necessary. Kaplan would describe Bonnie's problem as one of

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arousal.

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Which of the following is NOT a mythical performance standard for men?

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A female partner must be brought to the point of multiple orgasms.

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Which of the following is NOT a mythical performance standard for women?

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Successful sex requires initiating the sexual encounter.

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Tim, age 25, often experiences an inability to have or keep an erection. He would be classified as having a disorder of

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arousal

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The painful and involuntary contraction of the outer vaginal muscles during attempted penetration is called

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vaginismus.

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According to the NHSLS, among women who reported that they did not have orgasms,

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up to one-third did not consider this a problem and found sex satisfying.

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Vaginismus is considered a(n)

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sexual pain disorder.

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Thomas has always ejaculated almost immediately after having an erection. His difficulty is referred to as a

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lifelong dysfunction.

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frank and Martha seem happily married and share many activities. Their sexual activity is almost nonexistent. Their way of life may be described as illustrating

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normal asexuality.

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High blood pressure can cause

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desire and arousal difficulties in men and women.

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A rare sexual dysfunction that occurs among men is

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postejaculatory pain.

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What therapy or treatment focuses on the functioning of the pubococcygeus muscle?

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Kegel exercises

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Which of the following therapeutic interventions has NOT been found useful in the treatment of sexual dysfunctions?

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All of the above are useful interventions.

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Studies of the incidence of sexual dysfunction Correct!

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have yielded an extremely wide range of estimates.

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Frequent masturbation is associated with postejaculatory pain.

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False

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One of the complaints very frequently brought to sex therapists is

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partner discrepancies in level of sexual desire.

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Persistent genital pain that occurs during sexual activities is called

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dyspareunia.

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