Dimensions of Human Sexuality |

Dimensions of Human Sexuality, 6/e

Sexuality in Disability and Illness


1	Society has tended to desexualize disabled people by seeing them as asexual.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


2	Women with spinal cord injuries are capable of having children.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


3	People with a disability can reach their individual potential for maximum sexual fulfillment.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


4	Women are generally more physically affected by a spinal cord injury than men.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


5	Due to neurological injury, the majority of men with spinal cord injuries are unable to have an erection.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


6	People with sensory impairments have unique difficulties in initiating and maintaining relationships.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


7	Blindisms may alienate non-blind people.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


8	Cerebral palsy negatively affects both sexual functioning and sexual desire.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


9	Both intellectual and physical development is diminished in persons with mental retardation.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


10	Some people view persons with mental retardation as asexual.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


11	People with multiple sclerosis generally report a reduction or loss of sexual interest and sexual arousal.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


12	A significant change in sexual behavior is one of the major symptoms of depression.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


13	Diabetes affects sexual functioning by causing vasocongestion problems.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


14	Cancers and cancer treatments do not effect sexual functioning in men and/or women.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


15	In relating to a person with a disability, offer help when requested.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE

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