Exam 13: Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

John believes that he is actually a female trapped in a man's body. John wears dresses and make-up, has gotten electrolysis to remove his facial hair and insists on being called "Joan." He is sexually attracted to males and has been labeled effeminate since he was young. John would most likely receive a diagnosis of

The main finding of the Alexander and Fisher (2003) study, where participants reported their sexual behaviour under three conditions was:

Which of the following is NOT a form of paraphilic disorder?

What did Marshall and Barbaree (1988) find in their study of the effects of their community-based program?

Overall, psychological sex therapies have been quite successful in treating sexual dysfunctions, including __________, __________, and __________.

The most common physical treatment for sexual dysfunctions has been

As a behaviourist, you would likely view sexual offending as originating from

Which of the following statements concerning rape is true?

Common and well-established physical treatments for erectile dysfunction in males include __________, __________, and __________.

Treatment of gender dysphoria generally involves __________ and results in __________.

Cross-cultural research has found that, with regard to tolerance of gender-variance, other cultures:

Feelings of discomfort associated with one's biological sex is referred to as gender dysphoria.

Joe and Beth have been married for over 10 years and have a satisfying marriage. Beth finds it very arousing and pleasurable to tie Joe up, dress in a leather outfit with spikes, and verbally degrade him. Joe is required to behave submissively during these acts. Both partners find this behaviour sexually enjoyable. Beth's sexual behaviour is best described as

Research consistently finds that females report significantly less use of pornography and masturbation than do males.

Which of the following has not been identified as a complication associated with intra-cavernous therapy for erectile dysfunction?

All of the following statements are true regarding orgasmic disorders EXCEPT

Which of the following sexual activities was permissible, according to St. Augustine?

After 5 to 10 years in the community, more than ______ percent of rapists will commit another sexual assault.

Describe how Freund's (1990) courtship disorder theory might explain sexual offending.

Sensate focus is a procedure where