AP Psychology Practice Test

The correct answer is focused on the physiological and neurological processes involved in sexual response. During the refractory period, which follows orgasm, men experience a temporary phase where they are unable to achieve another orgasm or erection. This period can vary in length from minutes to hours, depending on various factors such as age and overall health. This biological process is attributed to hormonal and physiological changes that occur after ejaculation, specifically the release of certain neurotransmitters that inhibit arousal.

In contrast, women can often experience multiple orgasms with less of a refractory phase, allowing them the potential to achieve subsequent orgasms in a shorter time frame. Nonhuman female mammals during ovulation may also display heightened sexual receptivity, and individuals experiencing sexual disorders might face challenges in sexual functioning, but this does not specifically relate to the inability to achieve orgasm during a refractory period as seen in men.