Abnormal Psychology: Chapter 13 Sexual Dysfunctions and Gender Dysphoria

Question 1

A category of disorders involving problems with sexual response or sexual pleasure.

Answer 1

sexual dysfunctions

Question 2

A sequence of psychological changes and physiological reactions, consisting of desire, excitement, orgasm , and resolution.

Answer 2

sexual response cycle

Question 3

An excessive accumulation of blood in tissue

Answer 3

vasocongestion

Question 4

The phase of sexual response when sexual pleasure peaks with involuntary rhythmic muscle contractions and a release of sexual tension; in males, this typically involves ejaculation, whereas in females, this involves contractions of the labia minora, vagina, and uterus.

Answer 4

orgasm

Question 5

A modifier used to describe a sexual dysfunction that has always occurred since one’s first sexual experiences.

Answer 5

lifelong

Question 6

A modifier used to describe a sexual dysfunction that develops after a period of normal sexual functioning.

Answer 6

acquired

Question 7

A modifier used to describe a sexual dysfunction that develops after a period of normal sexual functioning.

Answer 7

generalized

Question 8

A modifier used to describe a sexual dysfunction that occurs only in certain sexual situations.

Answer 8

situational

Question 9

A sexual dysfunction in women marked by low or sexual interest or arousal

Answer 9

female sexual interest/arousal disorder (FSI/AD)

Question 10

A sexual dysfunction in which a woman cannot experience orgasm, takes an inordinately long time to reach orgasm, or experience diminished intensity of orgasm.

Answer 10

female orgasmic disorder

Question 11

A sexual dysfunction in women that describes tension or that describes tension or pain during intercourse or penetration, or fear of pain or penetration.

Answer 11

genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder ( GPPD)

Question 12

A sexual disorder characterized by a man’s lack of sexual thoughts and desire for sexual activity.

Answer 12

male hypoactive sexual desire disorder (MHSDD)

Question 13

A sexual dysfunction characterized by a recurrent failure to obtain or maintain an erection adequate for sexual activity.

Answer 13

erectile disorder

Question 14

A sexual dysfunction in which a man is unable to ejaculate or experiences an inordinately long delay before ejaculating during sexual activity.

Answer 14

delayed ejaculation

Question 15

A sexual dysfunction in which a man ejaculates after very little sexual stimulation, usually before or almost immediately after penetrating a partner.

Answer 15

premature (early) ejaculation

Question 16

A method of increasing sensuality and the ability to experience physical pleasure by focusing on kissing, massage, or touch without attempting direct genital stimulation of a partner.

Answer 16

sensate focus

Question 17

A method of treating premature (early) ejaculation by firmly squeezing the head of the penis as sexual excitement begins to peak but before the point of ejaculatory inevitability, thus prolonging the time to ejaculation.

Answer 17

squeeze technique