The DSM-IV-TR Identifies Sexual Dysfunction as

question 56

Multiple Choice

The DSM-IV-TR identifies sexual dysfunction as

• A)a pathological inability to regulate arousal states,to delay or achieve ejaculation,and/or to control orgasms.
• B)a disturbance in desire and changes characterizing the sexual response cycle that causes marked distress and interpersonal difficulty.
• C)psychological or physical impairments to achieving sexual fulfillment.
• D)a diminution of sexual functioning in one of the four phases of sexual response.

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