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52 Deja Review: <strong>Behavioral</strong> <strong>Science</strong><br />

What characteristics of the excitement<br />

stage are common to men and women?<br />

What are characteristics of the recovery<br />

stage in men?<br />

What happens to the refractory period<br />

of men as they age?<br />

What is the primary characteristic<br />

of the recovery stage in women?<br />

What are characteristics of the refractory<br />

period that are common to both men<br />

and women?<br />

Nipple erection<br />

Elevation of blood pressure, pulse, and<br />

respiration<br />

Refractory period in which stimulation<br />

is not possible<br />

Increases<br />

Minimal or no refractory period<br />

Physiological systems return to their<br />

prestimulated states (eg, cardiovascular,<br />

respiratory)<br />

Muscle relaxation<br />

SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION<br />

Which term(s) describe problems in<br />

stages of the sexual response cycle?<br />

Which disorder is characterized by<br />

pain associated with sexual intercourse?<br />

Which gender is most likely to<br />

experience dyspareunia?<br />

Which disorder is characterized by<br />

inability to maintain vaginal lubrication<br />

throughout the duration of a sexual act?<br />

Which disorder is characterized by<br />

decreased interest in sexual activity?<br />

Which disorder is characterized by<br />

problems with maintaining erections?<br />

Which disorder is characterized by an<br />

inability to achieve an orgasm?<br />

Which disorder is characterized by<br />

anxiety and ejaculation before<br />

a man desires?<br />

Which stage of the sexual response<br />

cycle is affected by premature<br />

ejaculation?<br />

Sexual dysfunction<br />

Dyspareunia<br />

Females<br />

Female sexual arousal disorder → occurs<br />

in approximately 20% of women<br />

Hypoactive sexual desire<br />

Male erectile disorder also called<br />

impotence<br />

Orgasmic disorder → this disorder can<br />

be lifelong or acquired.<br />

Premature ejaculation<br />

Plateau phase → absent or reduced

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