Question 1

Who will be most likely to have a sexual dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Santo, a 28-year-old, who sometimes gets overexcited and ejaculates after a couple of minutes. 
B)  Henry, who is 65 and once had a heart attack. 
C)  Imelda, who is 33 and sexually inexperienced. 
D)  Katrina, who is 65 and has sex only once a week. 
A)  Santo, a 28-year-old, who sometimes gets overexcited and ejaculates after a couple of minutes. 
B)  Henry, who is 65 and once had a heart attack. 
C)  Imelda, who is 33 and sexually inexperienced. 
D)  Katrina, who is 65 and has sex only once a week.

Question 2

What significant side effect is experienced by as many as 30% of Viagra users?

Accepted Answer

A)  Severe headache 
B)  Addiction 
C)  Groin pain 
D)  Dizziness 
A)  Severe headache 
B)  Addiction 
C)  Groin pain 
D)  Dizziness

Question 3

According to your textbook, what is the percentage of women who successfully overcome vaginismus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Less than 30% 
B)  30% to 45% 
C)  50% to 75% 
D)  80% to 100% 
A)  Less than 30% 
B)  30% to 45% 
C)  50% to 75% 
D)  80% to 100%

Question 4

Although vasodilating drugs such as papaverine and prostaglandin are effective in producing an erection for patients with erectile dysfunction, many patients discontinue use of the drugs because of

Accepted Answer

A)  The painful nature of the treatment. 
B)  the fact that these drugs eventually cure the disorder. 
C)  the expense of the drug. 
D)  the fact that the effectiveness of the drug decreases with continued use. 
A)  The painful nature of the treatment. 
B)  the fact that these drugs eventually cure the disorder. 
C)  the expense of the drug. 
D)  the fact that the effectiveness of the drug decreases with continued use.

Question 5

On the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 10, Clark describes several problems related to his diagnosis of _.

Accepted Answer

A)  erectile dysfunction 
B)  premature ejaculation 
C)  vaginismus 
D)  delayed ejaculation 
A)  erectile dysfunction 
B)  premature ejaculation 
C)  vaginismus 
D)  delayed ejaculation

Question 6

One reason that different diagnostic criteria are used for males and females with inhibited orgasm disorder is that

Accepted Answer

A)  many men who do not achieve orgasm through intercourse can reach climax through alternate forms of stimulation. 
B)  only about 20% of women regularly experience orgasm from intercourse. 
C)  both a and b are correct 
D)  neither a nor b is correct 
A)  many men who do not achieve orgasm through intercourse can reach climax through alternate forms of stimulation. 
B)  only about 20% of women regularly experience orgasm from intercourse. 
C)  both a and b are correct 
D)  neither a nor b is correct

Question 7

The most accurate description for the condition called erotophobia is

Accepted Answer

A)  negative feelings toward sexuality. 
B)  negative feelings about other people. 
C)  fear of sex. 
D)  fear of being raped. 
A)  negative feelings toward sexuality. 
B)  negative feelings about other people. 
C)  fear of sex. 
D)  fear of being raped.

Question 8

Sexual dysfunction can be a(n) condition.

Accepted Answer

A)  lifelong 
B)  acquired 
C)  situational 
D)  all of the above 
A)  lifelong 
B)  acquired 
C)  situational 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

Explain the features of the treatment options (psychosocial and surgical sex reassignment) for gender identity disorder. Why is it so important for the patient to consider treatment options very carefully?

Accepted Answer

The treatment for gender identity disord

Question 10

Recent studies on sexual practice indicate that sexual practices are

Accepted Answer

A)  consistent in many different countries. 
B)  very different in Western and Asian countries. 
C)  inconsistent no matter where they are measured. 
D)  culturally diverse. 
A)  consistent in many different countries. 
B)  very different in Western and Asian countries. 
C)  inconsistent no matter where they are measured. 
D)  culturally diverse.

Question 11

Describe and contrast male erectile disorder and female sexual arousal disorder with inhibited orgasmic disorders.

Accepted Answer

Males with erectile disorder become arou

Question 12

All of the following are factors that may play a role in gender nonconformity EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive attention on the part of the mother. 
B)  high levels of fetal testosterone. 
C)  lack of male playmates. 
D)  excessive physical contact on the part of the mother. 
A)  excessive attention on the part of the mother. 
B)  high levels of fetal testosterone. 
C)  lack of male playmates. 
D)  excessive physical contact on the part of the mother.

Question 13

Greg and Diana often begin their sexual activity with Greg putting on a striptease show for Diana. They both report great satisfaction and excitement with this activity. In fact, Greg says that he gets aroused by exposing himself, and Diana reports getting aroused when she watches him undress. Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Greg is an exhibitionist, and Diana is a voyeur. 
B)  Greg is a voyeur, and Diana is an exhibitionist. 
C)  Both Diana and Greg have nonspecific fetishes because they admit to getting sexually excited by their atypical behaviors. 
D)  Neither Greg nor Diana should be diagnosed with a fetish because these behaviors involve consenting individuals. 
A)  Greg is an exhibitionist, and Diana is a voyeur. 
B)  Greg is a voyeur, and Diana is an exhibitionist. 
C)  Both Diana and Greg have nonspecific fetishes because they admit to getting sexually excited by their atypical behaviors. 
D)  Neither Greg nor Diana should be diagnosed with a fetish because these behaviors involve consenting individuals.

Question 14

As a couple completes phase two of sensate focus therapy, they are instructed to

Accepted Answer

A)  return to full, prior sexual activity. 
B)  slowly begin sexual activity, continuing non-demand pleasuring as they progress. 
C)  take a break from sexual activity for several weeks and then slowly return to normal sexuality. 
D)  begin the "genital pleasuring" stage of the treatment. 
A)  return to full, prior sexual activity. 
B)  slowly begin sexual activity, continuing non-demand pleasuring as they progress. 
C)  take a break from sexual activity for several weeks and then slowly return to normal sexuality. 
D)  begin the "genital pleasuring" stage of the treatment.

Question 15

According to research on gender dysphoria,

Accepted Answer

A)  genetics contribute around 62% of the vulnerability to experiencing gender dysphoria. 
B)  environment and genetics contribute equally to the cause. 
C)  it cannot be determined, as yet, regarding the extent of the genetic and environmental contributions to the cause. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  genetics contribute around 62% of the vulnerability to experiencing gender dysphoria. 
B)  environment and genetics contribute equally to the cause. 
C)  it cannot be determined, as yet, regarding the extent of the genetic and environmental contributions to the cause. 
D)  None of the above

Question 16

One of the most important skills that therapists must possess when conducting an interview regarding sexual behavior is

Accepted Answer

A)  communicating their own sexual values. 
B)  using only the proper clinical terms for sexual behavior. 
C)  demonstrating that they are comfortable talking about sexual issues. 
D)  being able to diagnose medical causes of sexual dysfunction. 
A)  communicating their own sexual values. 
B)  using only the proper clinical terms for sexual behavior. 
C)  demonstrating that they are comfortable talking about sexual issues. 
D)  being able to diagnose medical causes of sexual dysfunction.

Question 17

Masters and Johnson reported that the use of sensate focus therapy for the treatment of premature ejaculation was effective in of cases treated.

Accepted Answer

A)  50% 
B)  65% 
C)  75% 
D)  almost 100% 
A)  50% 
B)  65% 
C)  75% 
D)  almost 100%

Question 18

One psychological aspect of voyeurism and exhibitionism that seems to maintain the disordered behavior is

Accepted Answer

A)  some anxiety that increases arousal. 
B)  the fact that these individuals are rarely caught. 
C)  the desire to hurt their victims. 
D)  some sense that their victims really enjoy being subjected to their fetish. 
A)  some anxiety that increases arousal. 
B)  the fact that these individuals are rarely caught. 
C)  the desire to hurt their victims. 
D)  some sense that their victims really enjoy being subjected to their fetish.

Question 19

Gender differences in attitudes toward premarital sex have been over time.

Accepted Answer

A)  shrinking 
B)  increasing 
C)  fluctuating 
D)  unreliable 
A)  shrinking 
B)  increasing 
C)  fluctuating 
D)  unreliable

Question 20

The specific treatment found effective in the treatment of female orgasmic disorder is .

Accepted Answer

A)  anti-anxiety medication 
B)  sensate focus 
C)  explicit training in masturbation procedures 
D)  increased sexual relations 
A)  anti-anxiety medication 
B)  sensate focus 
C)  explicit training in masturbation procedures 
D)  increased sexual relations

Who will be most likely to have a sexual dysfunction?

What significant side effect is experienced by as many as 30% of Viagra users?

According to your textbook, what is the percentage of women who successfully overcome vaginismus?

Although vasodilating drugs such as papaverine and prostaglandin are effective in producing an erection for patients with erectile dysfunction, many patients discontinue use of the drugs because of

On the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 10, Clark describes several problems related to his diagnosis of _.

One reason that different diagnostic criteria are used for males and females with inhibited orgasm disorder is that

The most accurate description for the condition called erotophobia is

Sexual dysfunction can be a(n) condition.

Explain the features of the treatment options (psychosocial and surgical sex reassignment) for gender identity disorder. Why is it so important for the patient to consider treatment options very carefully?

Recent studies on sexual practice indicate that sexual practices are

Describe and contrast male erectile disorder and female sexual arousal disorder with inhibited orgasmic disorders.

All of the following are factors that may play a role in gender nonconformity EXCEPT

As a couple completes phase two of sensate focus therapy, they are instructed to

According to research on gender dysphoria,

One of the most important skills that therapists must possess when conducting an interview regarding sexual behavior is

Masters and Johnson reported that the use of sensate focus therapy for the treatment of premature ejaculation was effective in of cases treated.

One psychological aspect of voyeurism and exhibitionism that seems to maintain the disordered behavior is

Gender differences in attitudes toward premarital sex have been over time.

The specific treatment found effective in the treatment of female orgasmic disorder is .

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Exam 10: Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Who will be most likely to have a sexual dysfunction?

What significant side effect is experienced by as many as 30% of Viagra users?

According to your textbook, what is the percentage of women who successfully overcome vaginismus?

Although vasodilating drugs such as papaverine and prostaglandin are effective in producing an erection for patients with erectile dysfunction, many patients discontinue use of the drugs because of

On the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 10, Clark describes several problems related to his diagnosis of _.

One reason that different diagnostic criteria are used for males and females with inhibited orgasm disorder is that

The most accurate description for the condition called erotophobia is

Sexual dysfunction can be a(n) condition.

Explain the features of the treatment options (psychosocial and surgical sex reassignment) for gender identity disorder. Why is it so important for the patient to consider treatment options very carefully?

Recent studies on sexual practice indicate that sexual practices are

Describe and contrast male erectile disorder and female sexual arousal disorder with inhibited orgasmic disorders.

All of the following are factors that may play a role in gender nonconformity EXCEPT

As a couple completes phase two of sensate focus therapy, they are instructed to

According to research on gender dysphoria,

One of the most important skills that therapists must possess when conducting an interview regarding sexual behavior is

Masters and Johnson reported that the use of sensate focus therapy for the treatment of premature ejaculation was effective in of cases treated.

One psychological aspect of voyeurism and exhibitionism that seems to maintain the disordered behavior is

Gender differences in attitudes toward premarital sex have been over time.

The specific treatment found effective in the treatment of female orgasmic disorder is .

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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