PSY 470 - Exam 4: 10, 12,14 Study Guide
sexual behavior - ANSWER -arousing
-normative
-cultural considerations
-gender differences in sexual behavior and attitudes
"normal" sexual behavior - ANSWER -consensual
-mutually stimulating
-mutually gratifying
gender differences: men - ANSWER -show more sexual desire and arousal
-self concept includes power and independence
gender differences: women - ANSWER -emphasize context of committed relationship
-sexual beliefs more easily shaped by external factors
development of sexual orientation - ANSWER interaction of bio-psycho-social influences
homosexuality as example of development of sexual orientation - ANSWER genetic
component: 50% of identical twins raised together DONT share same orientation
sexual dysfunction - ANSWER problem in the mechanics
-involve desire/arousal/orgasm
-pain associated w/sex can lead to additional dysfunction
-must be present for 6+ months to make diagnosis
-must lead to impairment/distress to be considered a disorder
paraphilic disorders - ANSWER source of desire
classification for diagnosis - ANSWER -lifelong vs acquired
-generalized vs situational
-psychological factors alone
-psychological factors combined w/medical condition
male hypoactive desire disorder - ANSWER -little/no interest in sexual activity
,-masturbation, fantasies, intercourse rare
-accounts for 50% of complaints at sex clinics
-affects 5% of men
erectile disorder - ANSWER -difficulty achieving/maintaining erection
-sex desire usually intact
-most common problem
-60% of men over 60 experience
female sexual interest/arousal disorder - ANSWER -lack of/significantly reduced sexual
interest/arousal
typically manifesting in
-reduced sexual activity
-fewer sexual thoughts
-reduced arousal to sexual cues
-reduced pleasure/sensation during almost all sex encounters
female orgasmic disorder - ANSWER -marked delay/absence/decreased intensity of
orgasm in almost all sexual encounters
-not explained by relationship distress or other significant stressors
-1 In 4 women have significant difficulty achieving O
premature ejaculation - ANSWER -occurs within about 1 minute of penetration and
before it is desired
-most prevalent sexual dysfunction in adult males
-affects 21% of all adult males
-most common in younger, inexperienced males
-problem tends to decline w/age
Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder - ANSWER -formally known as vaginismus
-difficulty with vaginal penetration during intercourse, associated with one or more of:
, -pain during intercourse/penetration attempts
-fear/anxiety about pain during sexual activity
-tensing of pelvic floor muscles in anticipation of sexual activity
sexual dysfunction assessment - ANSWER -interviews: clinician must demonstrate
comfort w/topic, assess multiple dimensions
-sexual attitudes
-behaviors
-sexual response cycle
-relationship issues
-physical health
-psychological disorders
-medical evaluation
-medication side effects
biological causes of sexual dysfunctions - ANSWER -physical disease
-chronic illness
-prescription medications
-alcohol and drugs
psychological causes of sexual dysfunctions - ANSWER -anxiety
-negative image of sex
social and cultural causes of sexual dysfunction - ANSWER -erotophobia
-unpleasant/traumatic sexual experiences
-lack of communication
sexual behavior - ANSWER -arousing
-normative
-cultural considerations
-gender differences in sexual behavior and attitudes
"normal" sexual behavior - ANSWER -consensual
-mutually stimulating
-mutually gratifying
gender differences: men - ANSWER -show more sexual desire and arousal
-self concept includes power and independence
gender differences: women - ANSWER -emphasize context of committed relationship
-sexual beliefs more easily shaped by external factors
development of sexual orientation - ANSWER interaction of bio-psycho-social influences
homosexuality as example of development of sexual orientation - ANSWER genetic
component: 50% of identical twins raised together DONT share same orientation
sexual dysfunction - ANSWER problem in the mechanics
-involve desire/arousal/orgasm
-pain associated w/sex can lead to additional dysfunction
-must be present for 6+ months to make diagnosis
-must lead to impairment/distress to be considered a disorder
paraphilic disorders - ANSWER source of desire
classification for diagnosis - ANSWER -lifelong vs acquired
-generalized vs situational
-psychological factors alone
-psychological factors combined w/medical condition
male hypoactive desire disorder - ANSWER -little/no interest in sexual activity
,-masturbation, fantasies, intercourse rare
-accounts for 50% of complaints at sex clinics
-affects 5% of men
erectile disorder - ANSWER -difficulty achieving/maintaining erection
-sex desire usually intact
-most common problem
-60% of men over 60 experience
female sexual interest/arousal disorder - ANSWER -lack of/significantly reduced sexual
interest/arousal
typically manifesting in
-reduced sexual activity
-fewer sexual thoughts
-reduced arousal to sexual cues
-reduced pleasure/sensation during almost all sex encounters
female orgasmic disorder - ANSWER -marked delay/absence/decreased intensity of
orgasm in almost all sexual encounters
-not explained by relationship distress or other significant stressors
-1 In 4 women have significant difficulty achieving O
premature ejaculation - ANSWER -occurs within about 1 minute of penetration and
before it is desired
-most prevalent sexual dysfunction in adult males
-affects 21% of all adult males
-most common in younger, inexperienced males
-problem tends to decline w/age
Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder - ANSWER -formally known as vaginismus
-difficulty with vaginal penetration during intercourse, associated with one or more of:
, -pain during intercourse/penetration attempts
-fear/anxiety about pain during sexual activity
-tensing of pelvic floor muscles in anticipation of sexual activity
sexual dysfunction assessment - ANSWER -interviews: clinician must demonstrate
comfort w/topic, assess multiple dimensions
-sexual attitudes
-behaviors
-sexual response cycle
-relationship issues
-physical health
-psychological disorders
-medical evaluation
-medication side effects
biological causes of sexual dysfunctions - ANSWER -physical disease
-chronic illness
-prescription medications
-alcohol and drugs
psychological causes of sexual dysfunctions - ANSWER -anxiety
-negative image of sex
social and cultural causes of sexual dysfunction - ANSWER -erotophobia
-unpleasant/traumatic sexual experiences
-lack of communication
