Question 1

A conservative estimate of the frequency of rape in Canada is that over 75,000 women are raped in Canada every year (around 1 every 7 minutes).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Cost benefit evaluations of sexual offender treatment programs show an approximate savings of $4500, compared to no treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is hypersexuality? Discuss conceptual issues and evaluate the evidence for hypersexuality as a behavioural addiction.

Accepted Answer

Hypersexuality is sometimes called sex a

Question 4

Any sexual activity not performed solely for procreation was once considered abnormal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Rape, as a criminal offense, was replaced in Canadian law by three crimes of sexual assault, defined by different degrees of forcefulness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Not all child molesters are pedophiles, and some pedophiles may not have committed a sexual offence against a child.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which statement is true regarding the refractory period?

Accepted Answer

A)  After multiple orgasms, women are briefly unresponsive to further sexual stimulation. 
B)  Men experience a sense of orgasmic inevitability, and ejaculation cannot be prevented. 
C)  Following orgasm, the body returns to its pre-aroused state. 
D)  Men are unresponsive to sexual stimulation for a certain amount of time. 
E)  Men are responsive to further sexual stimulation, if that stimulation quickly after orgasm. 
A)  After multiple orgasms, women are briefly unresponsive to further sexual stimulation. 
B)  Men experience a sense of orgasmic inevitability, and ejaculation cannot be prevented. 
C)  Following orgasm, the body returns to its pre-aroused state. 
D)  Men are unresponsive to sexual stimulation for a certain amount of time. 
E)  Men are responsive to further sexual stimulation, if that stimulation quickly after orgasm.

Question 8

List the various paraphilic disorders and describe two of them.

Accepted Answer

Paraphilic Disorders are described in th

Question 9

The sexual offense with the highest rate of re-offending is

Accepted Answer

A)  voyeuristic. 
B)  exhibitionistic. 
C)  child molestation. 
D)  frotteuristic. 
E)  fetishistic. 
A)  voyeuristic. 
B)  exhibitionistic. 
C)  child molestation. 
D)  frotteuristic. 
E)  fetishistic.

Question 10

The ambiguous nature of the terms "recurrent" and __________ has possibly contributed to the reduced reliability of diagnosing pedophilic disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  "duration" 
B)  "excitement" 
C)  "intense" 
D)  "pleasure" 
E)  "arousal" 
A)  "duration" 
B)  "excitement" 
C)  "intense" 
D)  "pleasure" 
E)  "arousal"

Question 11

In an effort towards greater precision in diagnosing Female Orgasmic Disorder, DSM-5:

Accepted Answer

A)  identifies three stages of sexual response and provide guidelines as to how to diagnose dysfunction at each of the three stages. 
B)  requires that one of three indicators of reduced orgasmic response be present for at least six months and experienced on most occasions. 
C)  requires that orgasm be absent on most sexual occasions for at least six months. 
D)  identifies four subtypes of Orgasmic Disorder, based upon recognized etiological mechanisms. 
E)  identifies four subtypes, based upon type of impairment experienced. 
A)  identifies three stages of sexual response and provide guidelines as to how to diagnose dysfunction at each of the three stages. 
B)  requires that one of three indicators of reduced orgasmic response be present for at least six months and experienced on most occasions. 
C)  requires that orgasm be absent on most sexual occasions for at least six months. 
D)  identifies four subtypes of Orgasmic Disorder, based upon recognized etiological mechanisms. 
E)  identifies four subtypes, based upon type of impairment experienced.

Question 12

Gender dysphoria is diagnosed when

Accepted Answer

A)  society's conception of the individual is discrepant with that person's biological sex. 
B)  the individual's experienced gender identity is not consistent with his or her biological sex. 
C)  the individual shows signs of early sexual maturity. 
D)  the individual prefers to wear clothes not consistent with his or her biological sex. 
E)  the individual shows signs of hermaphroditism. 
A)  society's conception of the individual is discrepant with that person's biological sex. 
B)  the individual's experienced gender identity is not consistent with his or her biological sex. 
C)  the individual shows signs of early sexual maturity. 
D)  the individual prefers to wear clothes not consistent with his or her biological sex. 
E)  the individual shows signs of hermaphroditism.

Question 13

More recent comprehensive programs designed to treat sexual offenders involve components such as

Accepted Answer

A)  addressing the tendency to deny or minimize their offending. 
B)  eliminating the sex drive completely. 
C)  techniques for self-hypnotic control of their urges. 
D)  recognizing the unconscious roots of their problems. 
E)  engaging the offenders' family in treatment. 
A)  addressing the tendency to deny or minimize their offending. 
B)  eliminating the sex drive completely. 
C)  techniques for self-hypnotic control of their urges. 
D)  recognizing the unconscious roots of their problems. 
E)  engaging the offenders' family in treatment.

Question 14

Research on sexuality during the 20th century was greeted with __________ by most people.

Accepted Answer

A)  skepticism 
B)  shock 
C)  animosity 
D)  disinterest 
E)  interest 
A)  skepticism 
B)  shock 
C)  animosity 
D)  disinterest 
E)  interest

Question 15

Kellogg's cornflakes and graham crackers were developed to treat the ills of

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual dysfunctions. 
B)  fears of sexual intercourse. 
C)  Montezuma's revenge. 
D)  excessive sexuality. 
E)  gastrointestinal problems. 
A)  sexual dysfunctions. 
B)  fears of sexual intercourse. 
C)  Montezuma's revenge. 
D)  excessive sexuality. 
E)  gastrointestinal problems.

Question 16

Hypoactive desire disorder is mainly a __________ issue.

Accepted Answer

A)  medical 
B)  biological 
C)  psychological 
D)  genetic 
E)  physiological 
A)  medical 
B)  biological 
C)  psychological 
D)  genetic 
E)  physiological

Question 17

Describe the psychological treatments used to treat sexual dysfunctions and conclude with how effective these treatments are.

Accepted Answer

The first therapy was that of Masters an

Question 18

Voyeuristic disorder is the most frequently occurring sexual offense in Western countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Shari has come to see you at the Sexual Dysfunctions Clinic, because she is feeling very distressed over the fact that she never feels like engaging in sexual activity with her partner. Shari and her partner have had many arguments over this lack of interest, and she decided to see a therapist. In consulting the DSM-5, you would likely diagnose her with

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual aversion disorder. 
B)  female sexual interest/arousal disorder. 
C)  female sexual arousal disorder. 
D)  female orgasm problems. 
E)  dyspareunia. 
A)  sexual aversion disorder. 
B)  female sexual interest/arousal disorder. 
C)  female sexual arousal disorder. 
D)  female orgasm problems. 
E)  dyspareunia.

Question 20

Comprehensive treatments of sexual offenders commonly include a component that emphasizes positive psychology, which takes into account the offender's strengths and helps them construct a meaningful and prosocial life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A conservative estimate of the frequency of rape in Canada is that over 75,000 women are raped in Canada every year (around 1 every 7 minutes).

Cost benefit evaluations of sexual offender treatment programs show an approximate savings of $4500, compared to no treatment.

What is hypersexuality? Discuss conceptual issues and evaluate the evidence for hypersexuality as a behavioural addiction.

Any sexual activity not performed solely for procreation was once considered abnormal.

Rape, as a criminal offense, was replaced in Canadian law by three crimes of sexual assault, defined by different degrees of forcefulness.

Not all child molesters are pedophiles, and some pedophiles may not have committed a sexual offence against a child.

Which statement is true regarding the refractory period?

List the various paraphilic disorders and describe two of them.

The sexual offense with the highest rate of re-offending is

The ambiguous nature of the terms "recurrent" and __________ has possibly contributed to the reduced reliability of diagnosing pedophilic disorder.

In an effort towards greater precision in diagnosing Female Orgasmic Disorder, DSM-5:

Gender dysphoria is diagnosed when

More recent comprehensive programs designed to treat sexual offenders involve components such as

Research on sexuality during the 20th century was greeted with __________ by most people.

Kellogg's cornflakes and graham crackers were developed to treat the ills of

Hypoactive desire disorder is mainly a __________ issue.

Describe the psychological treatments used to treat sexual dysfunctions and conclude with how effective these treatments are.

Voyeuristic disorder is the most frequently occurring sexual offense in Western countries.

Comprehensive treatments of sexual offenders commonly include a component that emphasizes positive psychology, which takes into account the offender's strengths and helps them construct a meaningful and prosocial life.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma -Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorder and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Aging and Mental Health

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

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Exam 13: Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

A conservative estimate of the frequency of rape in Canada is that over 75,000 women are raped in Canada every year (around 1 every 7 minutes).

Cost benefit evaluations of sexual offender treatment programs show an approximate savings of $4500, compared to no treatment.

What is hypersexuality? Discuss conceptual issues and evaluate the evidence for hypersexuality as a behavioural addiction.

Any sexual activity not performed solely for procreation was once considered abnormal.

Rape, as a criminal offense, was replaced in Canadian law by three crimes of sexual assault, defined by different degrees of forcefulness.

Not all child molesters are pedophiles, and some pedophiles may not have committed a sexual offence against a child.

Which statement is true regarding the refractory period?

List the various paraphilic disorders and describe two of them.

The sexual offense with the highest rate of re-offending is

The ambiguous nature of the terms "recurrent" and __________ has possibly contributed to the reduced reliability of diagnosing pedophilic disorder.

In an effort towards greater precision in diagnosing Female Orgasmic Disorder, DSM-5:

Gender dysphoria is diagnosed when

More recent comprehensive programs designed to treat sexual offenders involve components such as

Research on sexuality during the 20th century was greeted with __________ by most people.

Kellogg's cornflakes and graham crackers were developed to treat the ills of

Hypoactive desire disorder is mainly a __________ issue.

Describe the psychological treatments used to treat sexual dysfunctions and conclude with how effective these treatments are.

Voyeuristic disorder is the most frequently occurring sexual offense in Western countries.

Comprehensive treatments of sexual offenders commonly include a component that emphasizes positive psychology, which takes into account the offender's strengths and helps them construct a meaningful and prosocial life.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma -Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorder and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Aging and Mental Health

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

Filters