Question 1

Which of the following treatments is NOT currently used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vasodilating drugs 
B)  Anti-anxiety medication 
C)  Surgical prosthetic implant 
D)  Vacuum device therapy 
A)  Vasodilating drugs 
B)  Anti-anxiety medication 
C)  Surgical prosthetic implant 
D)  Vacuum device therapy B

Question 2

Papaverine and prostaglandin, vasodilating drugs used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction, are delivered to the patient

Accepted Answer

A)  in a capsule taken orally. 
B)  as a dietary supplement. 
C)  by injection directly into the penis. 
D)  by injection into the arm or hip. 
A)  in a capsule taken orally. 
B)  as a dietary supplement. 
C)  by injection directly into the penis. 
D)  by injection into the arm or hip. C

Question 3

Sexual arousal disorders are diagnosed when there is an

Accepted Answer

A)  inability to achieve or maintain an erection in males and a lack of desire for sex in females. 
B)  inability to achieve or maintain an erection in males and a lack of orgasm in females. 
C)  inability to achieve orgasm for either gender despite erection in males and lubrication in females. 
D)  inability to achieve or maintain an erection in males and a lack of lubrication in females. 
A)  inability to achieve or maintain an erection in males and a lack of desire for sex in females. 
B)  inability to achieve or maintain an erection in males and a lack of orgasm in females. 
C)  inability to achieve orgasm for either gender despite erection in males and lubrication in females. 
D)  inability to achieve or maintain an erection in males and a lack of lubrication in females. D

Question 4

Vaginismus refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  painful pelvic spasms during penetration. 
B)  painful cramps during the menstrual cycle. 
C)  strong orgasms. 
D)  a disorder of male sexual responsivity. 
A)  painful pelvic spasms during penetration. 
B)  painful cramps during the menstrual cycle. 
C)  strong orgasms. 
D)  a disorder of male sexual responsivity.

Question 5

Sexual dysfunctions are

Accepted Answer

A)  more common in heterosexuals than homosexuals. 
B)  more common in homosexuals than heterosexuals. 
C)  equally common in heterosexuals and homosexuals. 
D)  generally not reported, so little is known about their incidence. 
A)  more common in heterosexuals than homosexuals. 
B)  more common in homosexuals than heterosexuals. 
C)  equally common in heterosexuals and homosexuals. 
D)  generally not reported, so little is known about their incidence.

Question 6

The authors of your textbook suggest that one of the most effective treatments for many sexual dysfunctions is

Accepted Answer

A)  exploration of the patient's sexual orientation. 
B)  improving the relationship with the patient's partner. 
C)  education regarding normal sexuality. 
D)  anti-anxiety medication. 
A)  exploration of the patient's sexual orientation. 
B)  improving the relationship with the patient's partner. 
C)  education regarding normal sexuality. 
D)  anti-anxiety medication.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is TRUE about desires of sexual disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  More than 65% of the problems who come to sexuality clinics for help complain of this disorder. 
B)  It is the most common presenting complaint of both men and women. 
C)  For women, the prevalence of this disorder (female sexual interest/arousal disorder) decreases with age. 
D)  For men, the prevalence of this disorder (male hypoactive sexual desire disorder) decreases with age. 
A)  More than 65% of the problems who come to sexuality clinics for help complain of this disorder. 
B)  It is the most common presenting complaint of both men and women. 
C)  For women, the prevalence of this disorder (female sexual interest/arousal disorder) decreases with age. 
D)  For men, the prevalence of this disorder (male hypoactive sexual desire disorder) decreases with age.

Question 8

In Sweden, where attitudes toward sexuality are somewhat more permissive than they are in the United States, the percentage of Swedish women reporting use of contraception during their first sexual intercourse was

Accepted Answer

A)  significantly higher than it was for American women. 
B)  significantly lower than it was for American women. 
C)  approximately the same as it was for American women. 
D)  just about 100%. 
A)  significantly higher than it was for American women. 
B)  significantly lower than it was for American women. 
C)  approximately the same as it was for American women. 
D)  just about 100%.

Question 9

Of the following, the individual who should be diagnosed with gender dysphoria is

Accepted Answer

A)  Joe, who gets sexually aroused by wearing women's bras. 
B)  Lisa, who is gay and has many traditional masculine traits. 
C)  Mark, who feels like a woman trapped in a man's body. 
D)  Sid, who can only become sexually aroused while dressed like a woman. 
A)  Joe, who gets sexually aroused by wearing women's bras. 
B)  Lisa, who is gay and has many traditional masculine traits. 
C)  Mark, who feels like a woman trapped in a man's body. 
D)  Sid, who can only become sexually aroused while dressed like a woman.

Question 10

According to recent surveys, the following statement is true regarding sexual activity of the elderly:

Accepted Answer

A)  very few individuals remain sexually active beyond age 70. 
B)  more than half of the individuals over age 70 remain sexually active. 
C)  80% of males and 50% of women aged 75-79 remained sexually active 
D)  38.5% of males and 16.7% of women aged 75-85 remained sexually active. 
A)  very few individuals remain sexually active beyond age 70. 
B)  more than half of the individuals over age 70 remain sexually active. 
C)  80% of males and 50% of women aged 75-79 remained sexually active 
D)  38.5% of males and 16.7% of women aged 75-85 remained sexually active.

Question 11

An instrument that is used to assess physical changes in a woman's vagina as she experiences sexual arousal and is smaller than a tampon is called a vaginal .

Accepted Answer

A)  photoplethysmograph 
B)  strain gauge 
C)  EMG device 
D)  snap gauge 
A)  photoplethysmograph 
B)  strain gauge 
C)  EMG device 
D)  snap gauge

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT one of the three stages of sexual response?

Accepted Answer

A)  Desire 
B)  Arousal 
C)  Orgasm 
D)  Refractory period 
A)  Desire 
B)  Arousal 
C)  Orgasm 
D)  Refractory period

Question 13

Sex therapy for erectile dysfunction has produced a positive treatment outcome in approximately of the cases treated.

Accepted Answer

A)  20-30% 
B)  40-50% 
C)  60-70% 
D)  80-90% 
A)  20-30% 
B)  40-50% 
C)  60-70% 
D)  80-90%

Question 14

Research suggests that gender nonconformity typically results in .

Accepted Answer

A)  gender identity issues 
B)  homosexual preferences 
C)  bisexuality 
D)  none of the above 
A)  gender identity issues 
B)  homosexual preferences 
C)  bisexuality 
D)  none of the above

Question 15

Greg often has problems with premature ejaculation. As he becomes more anxious about his problem, the amount of time between initiating intercourse and ejaculation will most likely .

Accepted Answer

A)  increase 
B)  decrease 
C)  remain the same 
D)  depend upon what is making him anxious 
A)  increase 
B)  decrease 
C)  remain the same 
D)  depend upon what is making him anxious

Question 16

Sherri and Leo have been having some sexual difficulties lately. Both have experienced some symptoms of sexual arousal disorders. They decide to have a few glasses of wine before engaging in sex tonight. Is this a good idea or a bad idea?

Accepted Answer

A)  It's a good idea since wine could increase desire. 
B)  It's a good idea since wine could help performance. 
C)  It's a bad idea since wine could further impair arousal. 
D)  It's a bad idea since wine tends to decrease desire. 
A)  It's a good idea since wine could increase desire. 
B)  It's a good idea since wine could help performance. 
C)  It's a bad idea since wine could further impair arousal. 
D)  It's a bad idea since wine tends to decrease desire.

Question 17

Which of the following does NOT support the fact that homosexuality is related to differential hormone exposure in utero?

Accepted Answer

A)  Homosexual males are more likely to be left handed or mixed handed than right handed. 
B)  Males and masculine lesbians often have a longer fourth ring finger than index finger. 
C)  Homosexual males have smaller feet than heterosexual males. 
D)  Actual structure of the brain might be different in homosexuals than heterosexuals. 
A)  Homosexual males are more likely to be left handed or mixed handed than right handed. 
B)  Males and masculine lesbians often have a longer fourth ring finger than index finger. 
C)  Homosexual males have smaller feet than heterosexual males. 
D)  Actual structure of the brain might be different in homosexuals than heterosexuals.

Question 18

Research regarding sexual orientation suggests that homosexuality is

Accepted Answer

A)  purely genetic. 
B)  that sexual orientation has an exclusively biological cause. 
C)  based on learning and choice only. 
D)  influenced by biological/genetic, psychological, and social factors. 
A)  purely genetic. 
B)  that sexual orientation has an exclusively biological cause. 
C)  based on learning and choice only. 
D)  influenced by biological/genetic, psychological, and social factors.

Question 19

All of the following statements about sex reassignment surgery are true EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  2% attempt suicide after surgery. 
B)  15% later regret surgery. 
C)  transmen generally report better post-surgical adjustment than transwomen. 
D)  all of the above are true. 
A)  2% attempt suicide after surgery. 
B)  15% later regret surgery. 
C)  transmen generally report better post-surgical adjustment than transwomen. 
D)  all of the above are true.

Question 20

Sexual problems are difficult to diagnose when

Accepted Answer

A)  dysfunction is present and the person is distressed about it. 
B)  dysfunction is present but the person is not distressed about it. 
C)  the couple has been together a long time. 
D)  the couple is sexually inexperienced. 
A)  dysfunction is present and the person is distressed about it. 
B)  dysfunction is present but the person is not distressed about it. 
C)  the couple has been together a long time. 
D)  the couple is sexually inexperienced.

Which of the following treatments is NOT currently used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction?

Papaverine and prostaglandin, vasodilating drugs used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction, are delivered to the patient

Sexual arousal disorders are diagnosed when there is an

Vaginismus refers to

Sexual dysfunctions are

The authors of your textbook suggest that one of the most effective treatments for many sexual dysfunctions is

Which of the following statements is TRUE about desires of sexual disorder?

In Sweden, where attitudes toward sexuality are somewhat more permissive than they are in the United States, the percentage of Swedish women reporting use of contraception during their first sexual intercourse was

Of the following, the individual who should be diagnosed with gender dysphoria is

According to recent surveys, the following statement is true regarding sexual activity of the elderly:

An instrument that is used to assess physical changes in a woman's vagina as she experiences sexual arousal and is smaller than a tampon is called a vaginal .

Which of the following is NOT one of the three stages of sexual response?

Sex therapy for erectile dysfunction has produced a positive treatment outcome in approximately of the cases treated.

Research suggests that gender nonconformity typically results in .

Greg often has problems with premature ejaculation. As he becomes more anxious about his problem, the amount of time between initiating intercourse and ejaculation will most likely .

Sherri and Leo have been having some sexual difficulties lately. Both have experienced some symptoms of sexual arousal disorders. They decide to have a few glasses of wine before engaging in sex tonight. Is this a good idea or a bad idea?

Which of the following does NOT support the fact that homosexuality is related to differential hormone exposure in utero?

Research regarding sexual orientation suggests that homosexuality is

All of the following statements about sex reassignment surgery are true EXCEPT

Sexual problems are difficult to diagnose when

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Exam 10: Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Which of the following treatments is NOT currently used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction?

Papaverine and prostaglandin, vasodilating drugs used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction, are delivered to the patient

Sexual arousal disorders are diagnosed when there is an

Vaginismus refers to

Sexual dysfunctions are

The authors of your textbook suggest that one of the most effective treatments for many sexual dysfunctions is

Which of the following statements is TRUE about desires of sexual disorder?

In Sweden, where attitudes toward sexuality are somewhat more permissive than they are in the United States, the percentage of Swedish women reporting use of contraception during their first sexual intercourse was

Of the following, the individual who should be diagnosed with gender dysphoria is

According to recent surveys, the following statement is true regarding sexual activity of the elderly:

An instrument that is used to assess physical changes in a woman's vagina as she experiences sexual arousal and is smaller than a tampon is called a vaginal .

Which of the following is NOT one of the three stages of sexual response?

Sex therapy for erectile dysfunction has produced a positive treatment outcome in approximately of the cases treated.

Research suggests that gender nonconformity typically results in .

Greg often has problems with premature ejaculation. As he becomes more anxious about his problem, the amount of time between initiating intercourse and ejaculation will most likely .

Sherri and Leo have been having some sexual difficulties lately. Both have experienced some symptoms of sexual arousal disorders. They decide to have a few glasses of wine before engaging in sex tonight. Is this a good idea or a bad idea?

Which of the following does NOT support the fact that homosexuality is related to differential hormone exposure in utero?

Research regarding sexual orientation suggests that homosexuality is

All of the following statements about sex reassignment surgery are true EXCEPT

Sexual problems are difficult to diagnose when

Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Research Methods

Anxiety, Trauma, and Stressor-Related and Obsessive-Compulsive Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Substance-Related, Addictive and Impulse-Control Disorders

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues

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