Question 1

Dyspareunia has been found, by Smith et al., (2009) to be associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  More attempts at intercourse 
B)  Greater sexual dissatisfaction 
C)  Unaffected interpersonal relationships 
D)  Suicidality 
A)  More attempts at intercourse 
B)  Greater sexual dissatisfaction 
C)  Unaffected interpersonal relationships 
D)  Suicidality

Question 2

Bryant, as part of his treatment for committing incest, was trained to experience empathy for his victims. He was likely receiving:

Accepted Answer

A)  Object-relations psychodynamic therapy 
B)  Behavioural therapy 
C)  Cognitive therapy. 
D)  Family therapy. 
A)  Object-relations psychodynamic therapy 
B)  Behavioural therapy 
C)  Cognitive therapy. 
D)  Family therapy.

Question 3

Gender identity disorder:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is the most severe sexual disorder 
B)  Is very common in childhood 
C)  Is more common in homosexual people 
D)  Is not a diagnosis in DSM-5 
A)  Is the most severe sexual disorder 
B)  Is very common in childhood 
C)  Is more common in homosexual people 
D)  Is not a diagnosis in DSM-5

Question 4

One method for measuring sexual arousal to different stimuli involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavioural observations 
B)  Placing measuring devices on the genitals 
C)  Self-report 
D)  Blood pressure assessment 
A)  Behavioural observations 
B)  Placing measuring devices on the genitals 
C)  Self-report 
D)  Blood pressure assessment

Question 5

In the early 20ᵗʰ century, it was widely believed that ___________ reduced an 'excessive' sex drive.

Accepted Answer

A)  a bland diet 
B)  reduction in physical exertion 
C)  tight, restrictive trousers 
D)  mittens 
A)  a bland diet 
B)  reduction in physical exertion 
C)  tight, restrictive trousers 
D)  mittens

Question 6

Hunter frequently enjoys having sadistic sexual fantasies while looking at hardcore pornographic magazines and videotapes. He has never actually engaged in sexually sadistic behaviour, however. Which of the following DSM-IV disorders would fit Hunter's case?

Accepted Answer

A)  Voyeurism 
B)  Sexual sadism 
C)  Fetishism 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Voyeurism 
B)  Sexual sadism 
C)  Fetishism 
D)  None of the above

Question 7

Sam and Susie are in a relationship. Sam finds it sexually arousing to be the dominant one in the relationship and enjoys subjecting Susie to physical pain and psychological humiliation. Susie prefers being submissive in the relationship, but does not enjoy or find it sexually gratifying to be subjected to pain or humiliation. If Sam and Susie came to see you for couples counseling, what would you tell them in terms of diagnosis and suggestions for improving their relationship?

Accepted Answer

As a counselor, it is important to addre

Question 8

Female orgasmic disorder is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Lack of orgasm during intercourse. 
B)  Lack of orgasm without direct clitoral stimulation. 
C)  Lack of orgasm despite normal sexual excitement and stimulation. 
D)  Orgasm during masturbation only, if at all. 
A)  Lack of orgasm during intercourse. 
B)  Lack of orgasm without direct clitoral stimulation. 
C)  Lack of orgasm despite normal sexual excitement and stimulation. 
D)  Orgasm during masturbation only, if at all.

Question 9

_________ is considered a paraphilia not otherwise specified, which involves the use of feces for sexual excitement.

Accepted Answer

A)  Coprophilia 
B)  Necrophilia 
C)  Zoophilia 
D)  Scatalogia 
A)  Coprophilia 
B)  Necrophilia 
C)  Zoophilia 
D)  Scatalogia

Question 10

In their review of the literature, Canadian researchers have found that pornography is linked to sexual offending among:

Accepted Answer

A)  Most men who are exposed to it 
B)  Men with a predisposition for sexual offending 
C)  Men and women who are exposed to it 
D)  No statistically significant link has been found 
A)  Most men who are exposed to it 
B)  Men with a predisposition for sexual offending 
C)  Men and women who are exposed to it 
D)  No statistically significant link has been found

Question 11

Peter is a self-described sexual sadist. The primary motivation for his behaviour is:

Accepted Answer

A)  The actual violence he inflicts on another person 
B)  The control over another person 
C)  The humiliation he imposes on another person 
D)  The knowledge that he has power over another person 
A)  The actual violence he inflicts on another person 
B)  The control over another person 
C)  The humiliation he imposes on another person 
D)  The knowledge that he has power over another person

Question 12

Reviews of child abuse prevention efforts have found that the programs:

Accepted Answer

A)  Share standardized curriculum content 
B)  Agree on the issue of whether the child should report the incident 
C)  Generally avoid descriptions of actual risky situations 
D)  Show clear evidence of generalizing the classroom learning to real-life situations 
A)  Share standardized curriculum content 
B)  Agree on the issue of whether the child should report the incident 
C)  Generally avoid descriptions of actual risky situations 
D)  Show clear evidence of generalizing the classroom learning to real-life situations

Question 13

Why would a baby with male genitalia have it removed in infancy? What may occur as a result of such a surgery?

Accepted Answer

There are a few reasons why a baby with

Question 14

Directed masturbation is often used:

Accepted Answer

A)  To train individuals who have difficulty achieving orgasm. 
B)  As a means for re-directing attention from inappropriate sexual stimuli. 
C)  For excessive sexual appetite. 
D)  As part of a program of treatment for sex offenders. 
A)  To train individuals who have difficulty achieving orgasm. 
B)  As a means for re-directing attention from inappropriate sexual stimuli. 
C)  For excessive sexual appetite. 
D)  As part of a program of treatment for sex offenders.

Question 15

Rape trauma syndrome can be reduced in severity by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Confronting the rapist 
B)  The rapist's conviction of the crime 
C)  Supportive spouse or friends 
D)  Denying that the event happened 
A)  Confronting the rapist 
B)  The rapist's conviction of the crime 
C)  Supportive spouse or friends 
D)  Denying that the event happened

Question 16

Ben can only become sexually aroused when he is wearing women's clothing. He especially enjoys having sexual relations with his wife while he is wearing her garments. Which of the following diagnoses would fit Ben's case?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transvestism 
B)  Transsexualism 
C)  Voyeurism 
D)  Exhibitionism 
A)  Transvestism 
B)  Transsexualism 
C)  Voyeurism 
D)  Exhibitionism

Question 17

The "para" in paraphilia refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Discomfort 
B)  Deviation 
C)  Autoerotic 
D)  Solitary 
A)  Discomfort 
B)  Deviation 
C)  Autoerotic 
D)  Solitary

Question 18

People with voyeurism are often arrested for peeping.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Sexual fantasies are usually an indication of dysfunction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The current thinking regarding the biological theory of paraphilias suggests:

Accepted Answer

A)  A strong genetic contribution. 
B)  The disposition toward paraphilias resides in the limbic system. 
C)  A minor role for hormonal dysregulation. 
D)  Biological factors are associated with alcohol use, which leads to paraphilias. 
A)  A strong genetic contribution. 
B)  The disposition toward paraphilias resides in the limbic system. 
C)  A minor role for hormonal dysregulation. 
D)  Biological factors are associated with alcohol use, which leads to paraphilias.

Dyspareunia has been found, by Smith et al., (2009) to be associated with:

Bryant, as part of his treatment for committing incest, was trained to experience empathy for his victims. He was likely receiving:

Gender identity disorder:

One method for measuring sexual arousal to different stimuli involves:

In the early 20ᵗʰ century, it was widely believed that ___________ reduced an 'excessive' sex drive.

Hunter frequently enjoys having sadistic sexual fantasies while looking at hardcore pornographic magazines and videotapes. He has never actually engaged in sexually sadistic behaviour, however. Which of the following DSM-IV disorders would fit Hunter's case?

Female orgasmic disorder is defined as:

_________ is considered a paraphilia not otherwise specified, which involves the use of feces for sexual excitement.

In their review of the literature, Canadian researchers have found that pornography is linked to sexual offending among:

Peter is a self-described sexual sadist. The primary motivation for his behaviour is:

Reviews of child abuse prevention efforts have found that the programs:

Why would a baby with male genitalia have it removed in infancy? What may occur as a result of such a surgery?

Directed masturbation is often used:

Rape trauma syndrome can be reduced in severity by:

Ben can only become sexually aroused when he is wearing women's clothing. He especially enjoys having sexual relations with his wife while he is wearing her garments. Which of the following diagnoses would fit Ben's case?

The "para" in paraphilia refers to:

People with voyeurism are often arrested for peeping.

Sexual fantasies are usually an indication of dysfunction.

The current thinking regarding the biological theory of paraphilias suggests:

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Mood Disorders and Suicide

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Exam 14: Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Dyspareunia has been found, by Smith et al., (2009) to be associated with:

Bryant, as part of his treatment for committing incest, was trained to experience empathy for his victims. He was likely receiving:

Gender identity disorder:

One method for measuring sexual arousal to different stimuli involves:

In the early 20ᵗʰ century, it was widely believed that ___________ reduced an 'excessive' sex drive.

Hunter frequently enjoys having sadistic sexual fantasies while looking at hardcore pornographic magazines and videotapes. He has never actually engaged in sexually sadistic behaviour, however. Which of the following DSM-IV disorders would fit Hunter's case?

Female orgasmic disorder is defined as:

_________ is considered a paraphilia not otherwise specified, which involves the use of feces for sexual excitement.

In their review of the literature, Canadian researchers have found that pornography is linked to sexual offending among:

Peter is a self-described sexual sadist. The primary motivation for his behaviour is:

Reviews of child abuse prevention efforts have found that the programs:

Why would a baby with male genitalia have it removed in infancy? What may occur as a result of such a surgery?

Directed masturbation is often used:

Rape trauma syndrome can be reduced in severity by:

Ben can only become sexually aroused when he is wearing women's clothing. He especially enjoys having sexual relations with his wife while he is wearing her garments. Which of the following diagnoses would fit Ben's case?

The "para" in paraphilia refers to:

People with voyeurism are often arrested for peeping.

Sexual fantasies are usually an indication of dysfunction.

The current thinking regarding the biological theory of paraphilias suggests:

Introduction Definitional And Historical Considerations, And Canada’s Mental Health System

Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Clinical Assessment

Classification and Diagnosis

Research Methods In The Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Psychophysiological Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Disorders of Childhood

Aging and Issues in Psychological Disorders

Outcomes And Issues In Psychological Intervention

Legal and Ethical Issues

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