SEXUAL DISORDERS Flashcards Preview

BLEPP 2017 Abnormal Psychology > SEXUAL DISORDERS > Flashcards

Flashcards in SEXUAL DISORDERS Deck (35)
Loading flashcards...
1
Q

3 Sexual interest, desire, and arousal disorders

A
  1. Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder
  2. Male Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
  3. Erectile Disorder
2
Q

3 Orgasmic Disorders

A
  1. Female Orgasmic Disorder
  2. Delayed Ejaculation
  3. Premature Ejaculation
3
Q

2 Sexual Pain Disorders

A
  1. Genito-Pelvic Pain

2. Penetration Disorder

4
Q

A disorder in MEN involving the DELAY in reaching orgasm or INABILITY to reach orgasm

A

Delayed Ejaculation

5
Q

The first stage of Sexual Response Cycle, characterized by sexual INTEREST or DESIRE, often associated with sexuality arousing fantasies

A

Desire Phase

6
Q

DSM-IV-TR diagnosis for persistent or recurrent PAIN during SEXUAL INTERCOURSE attributable to a medical problem

A

Dyspareunia

7
Q

A recurrent and persistent INABILITY TO ATTAIN an erection or MAINTAIN IT until completion of sexual activity

A

Erectile Disorder

8
Q

The SECOND stage of SEXUAL RESPONSE CYCLE characterized by pleasure associated with increased blood flow to the genitalia

A

Excitement Phase

9
Q

A persistent or recurrent DELAY or ABSENCE of orgasm in women during sexual activity

A

Female Organismic Disorder

10
Q

Formerly called “Frigidity” the inability of a female to reach or maintain the lubrication - swelling stage of sexual excitement

A

Female Sexual Arousal Disorder

11
Q

A sexual dysfunction characterized by a loss of sexual interest or lack of physiological or subjective arousal to sexual cues

A

Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder

12
Q

A disorder in which a woman persistently experiences pain or vaginal muscle spasms when intercourse is attempted

A

Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder

13
Q

A sexual dysfunction disorder defined by the absence of or deficiency in sexual fantasies and urges in men

A

Male Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder

14
Q

A recurrent and persistent delay or absence of ejaculation after an adequate phase of sexual excitement

A

Male Orgasmic Disorder

15
Q

The THIRD STAGE of SEXUAL RESPONSE CYCLE characterized by a peak of sexual pleasure, generally including ejaculation in men and contraction of the outer vaginal walls in women

A

Orgasm Phase

16
Q

Inability of male to inhibit his orgasm long enough for mutually satisfying sexual relations

A

Premature (Early) Ejaculation

17
Q

The FOURTH and FINAL stage of the SEXUAL RESPONSE CYCLE characterized by an abatement of muscle tension, relaxation, and a sense of well-being

A

Resolution Phase

18
Q

Dysfunctions in which the appetitive or psychophysiological changes of the normal sexual response cycle are inhibited

A

Sexual Dysfunctions

19
Q

The general pattern of sexual physical processes and feelings

A

Sexual Response Cycle

20
Q

DSM-IV-TR diagnosis defined by painful, spasmodic contractions of the outer third of the vagina, making penetration impossible or extremely difficult

A

Vaginismus

21
Q

A device for detecting BLOOD FLOW and thus for recording changes in the SIZE of the Penis

A

Penile Plethysmograph

22
Q

A pattern of behavior in which the individual’s focus on and concern with sexual performance cause him or her to be an observer rather than participant and thus impeded natural sexual responses

A

Spectator Role

23
Q

A device for measuring physiological signs of sexual arousal in women; this device is shaped like a tampon and is inserted into the vagina to measure increases in blood flow

A

Vaginal Plethysmograph

24
Q

A term applied to exercises prescribed at the beginning of the MASTERS and JOHNSON Sex Therapy Program, in which partners are instructed to fondle each other to give pleasure but to refrain from intercourse, thus REDUCING anxiety about sexual performance

A

Sensate Focus

25
Q

Defined by sexual attraction to an unusual sexual object or activity that lasts at least 6 months and causes significant distress or impairment

A

Paraphilic Disorders

26
Q

Preference for obtaining sexual gratification by EXPOSING one’s genitals to an UNWILLING observer

A

Exhibitionistic Disorder

27
Q

Involves reliance on an inanimate object for sexual arousal

A

Fetishistic Disorder

28
Q

Involves sexually oriented touching of an unsuspecting person, typically in public places that provides an easy means of escape

A

Frotteuristic Disorder

29
Q

A paraphilia defined by a marked preference for obtaining sexual gratification through contact with people defined as legally under age

A

Pedophilia

30
Q

Preference for obtaining or increasing sexual gratification by INFLICTING pain or HUMILIATION on another person

A

Sexual Sadism Disorder

31
Q

The practice of dressing in the clothing of an opposite sex, for the purpose of sexual arousal

A

Transvestic Fetishism

32
Q

A disorder defined by a marked preference for obtaining sexual gratification by WATCHING others in a state of nakedness or having sexual relations

A

Voyeuristic Disorder

33
Q

Sexual relations between close relatives, most often between daughter and father or between brother and sister

A

Incest

34
Q

A tampon shaped device inserted into a woman’s vagina that records the changes accompanying vascocongestion, the rush of blood into the vagina during arousal

A

Photoplethysmograph

35
Q

The breasts become enlarged

A

Gynecomastia