Question 1

Sex reassignment surgery

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A)  involves only medical procedures. 
B)  includes both medical and behavioural procedures. 
C)  has not been demonstrated to be an effective intervention for gender dysphoria. 
D)  is often chosen by transvestites. 
A)  involves only medical procedures. 
B)  includes both medical and behavioural procedures. 
C)  has not been demonstrated to be an effective intervention for gender dysphoria. 
D)  is often chosen by transvestites. B

Question 2

The case of David, whose parents decided to raise him as a girl after a circumcision injury, is presented in your text. Despite hormone replacement therapy and his parents' efforts to raise him as a girl, David never felt like a girl. This case shows that

Accepted Answer

A)  environmental efforts alone cannot overcome biology. 
B)  sex reassignment surgery is not an appropriate intervention for gender dysphoria. 
C)  environmental factors influence a person's decision to accept a new sexual identity. 
D)  the biosociological theory of gender dysphoria is incorrect. 
A)  environmental efforts alone cannot overcome biology. 
B)  sex reassignment surgery is not an appropriate intervention for gender dysphoria. 
C)  environmental factors influence a person's decision to accept a new sexual identity. 
D)  the biosociological theory of gender dysphoria is incorrect. A

Question 3

Given the low incidence of gender dysphoria, there are no controlled trials for treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Of the following statements, which accurately depicts our current state of knowledge about the development of sexual orientation?

Accepted Answer

A)  In cultures that frown on same-sex behaviour, homosexual orientation is rare. 
B)  Five percent of men and women develop same-sex orientation worldwide. 
C)  It appears that sexual orientation is biologically based. 
D)  There is greater erotic plasticity among men than among women. 
A)  In cultures that frown on same-sex behaviour, homosexual orientation is rare. 
B)  Five percent of men and women develop same-sex orientation worldwide. 
C)  It appears that sexual orientation is biologically based. 
D)  There is greater erotic plasticity among men than among women.

Question 5

Which of the following sex differences might reflect greater erotic plasticity in women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women are more likely than men to be attracted to the same sex. 
B)  Most women prefer monogamy in long-term relationships. 
C)  Women are more likely than men to describe themselves as attracted to both sexes. 
D)  In short-term relationships, women are less selective in choosing mates. 
A)  Women are more likely than men to be attracted to the same sex. 
B)  Most women prefer monogamy in long-term relationships. 
C)  Women are more likely than men to describe themselves as attracted to both sexes. 
D)  In short-term relationships, women are less selective in choosing mates.

Question 6

An absence or impairment of some aspect of sexual response is called

Accepted Answer

A)  organismic disorder. 
B)  gender dysphoria. 
C)  male hypoactive sexual desire disorder. 
D)  sexual dysfunction. 
A)  organismic disorder. 
B)  gender dysphoria. 
C)  male hypoactive sexual desire disorder. 
D)  sexual dysfunction.

Question 7

According to the Research Hot Topic box, The Internet and Cybersex, what is known about people at risk for overuse of cybersex?

Accepted Answer

A)  They tend to be unemployed males between the ages of 18 and 30. 
B)  No empirical data are available addressing this issue. 
C)  Persons who have obsessive-compulsive disorder are at higher risk. 
D)  Females who are single and live alone are at slightly higher risk. 
A)  They tend to be unemployed males between the ages of 18 and 30. 
B)  No empirical data are available addressing this issue. 
C)  Persons who have obsessive-compulsive disorder are at higher risk. 
D)  Females who are single and live alone are at slightly higher risk.

Question 8

In men, the effects of age on sexual functioning may be seen in

Accepted Answer

A)  an increased focus on sexual activity with one person only. 
B)  an increased need for intimacy. 
C)  a change in genital response. 
D)  a decline in sexual interest. 
A)  an increased focus on sexual activity with one person only. 
B)  an increased need for intimacy. 
C)  a change in genital response. 
D)  a decline in sexual interest.

Question 9

Atypical levels or timing of androgens present during fetal development

Accepted Answer

A)  may alter genital anatomy but do not influence sexual orientation. 
B)  may affect a person's sexual orientation. 
C)  always create differences in secondary sex characteristics. 
D)  have no influence on genital anatomy or sexual orientation. 
A)  may alter genital anatomy but do not influence sexual orientation. 
B)  may affect a person's sexual orientation. 
C)  always create differences in secondary sex characteristics. 
D)  have no influence on genital anatomy or sexual orientation.

Question 10

In a study of males ages 18 to 30 and females 18 to 22, it was found that the least reported sexual activity was

Accepted Answer

A)  oral sexual stimulation by a partner. 
B)  oral sexual stimulation of a partner. 
C)  vaginal intercourse. 
D)  anal intercourse. 
A)  oral sexual stimulation by a partner. 
B)  oral sexual stimulation of a partner. 
C)  vaginal intercourse. 
D)  anal intercourse.

Question 11

Exhibitionistic disorder may not be diagnosed in cultures

Accepted Answer

A)  where clothing is not traditionally worn. 
B)  that do not use the DSM-IV-TR. 
C)  who have open attitudes toward sex. 
D)  where group sex is considered normal. 
A)  where clothing is not traditionally worn. 
B)  that do not use the DSM-IV-TR. 
C)  who have open attitudes toward sex. 
D)  where group sex is considered normal.

Question 12

Treatments for paraphilic disorders that eliminate or decrease inappropriate sexual arousal include

Accepted Answer

A)  satiation, covert sensitization, and olfactory aversion. 
B)  rational emotive and cognitive-behavioural therapy. 
C)  social skills training and sex education. 
D)  couples' therapy and sensate focus. 
A)  satiation, covert sensitization, and olfactory aversion. 
B)  rational emotive and cognitive-behavioural therapy. 
C)  social skills training and sex education. 
D)  couples' therapy and sensate focus.

Question 13

Homosexual or same-sex orientation

Accepted Answer

A)  has heritability estimates of approximately 95%. 
B)  appears to be at least in part genetically determined. 
C)  has heritability estimates of less than 1%. 
D)  does not appear to have a genetic basis. 
A)  has heritability estimates of approximately 95%. 
B)  appears to be at least in part genetically determined. 
C)  has heritability estimates of less than 1%. 
D)  does not appear to have a genetic basis.

Question 14

In general, the assessment and treatment of paraphilic disorders such as pedophilic disorder, may be especially challenging in light of ethical, medical, and social concerns. Describe the technique of penile plethysmography and its associated concerns.

Accepted Answer

The penile plethysmograph measures chang

Question 15

How does the influence of culture affect our definition of sexuality and sexual behaviour?

Accepted Answer

What constitutes sexuality and sexual be

Question 16

Masters and Johnson (1970) originally proposed the concept of "sex therapy" involving several psychosocial techniques as being effective in the treatment of sexual dysfunction. Explain the rationale for their approach. Select two of the techniques discussed in the text and discuss how they are used in this treatment paradigm.

Accepted Answer

Sex therapy consists of teaching couples

Question 17

Provide an overview of pedophilic disorder. In your discussion, address the issue of pedophiles as child molesters.

Accepted Answer

Pedophilic Disorder is characterized by

Question 18

Sexual sadism disorder involves the infliction of pain or humiliation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

As noted in the text, psychological factors such as ___________________ may be associated with sexual dysfunction in both men and women.

Accepted Answer

A)  negative mood states 
B)  communication skills 
C)  birth order 
D)  assertiveness 
A)  negative mood states 
B)  communication skills 
C)  birth order 
D)  assertiveness

Question 20

Across cultures, prevalence of erectile dysfunction is higher in Eastern Asia and Southeastern Asia than in Western countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Sex reassignment surgery

The case of David, whose parents decided to raise him as a girl after a circumcision injury, is presented in your text. Despite hormone replacement therapy and his parents' efforts to raise him as a girl, David never felt like a girl. This case shows that

Given the low incidence of gender dysphoria, there are no controlled trials for treatment.

Of the following statements, which accurately depicts our current state of knowledge about the development of sexual orientation?

Which of the following sex differences might reflect greater erotic plasticity in women?

An absence or impairment of some aspect of sexual response is called

According to the Research Hot Topic box, The Internet and Cybersex, what is known about people at risk for overuse of cybersex?

In men, the effects of age on sexual functioning may be seen in

Atypical levels or timing of androgens present during fetal development

In a study of males ages 18 to 30 and females 18 to 22, it was found that the least reported sexual activity was

Exhibitionistic disorder may not be diagnosed in cultures

Treatments for paraphilic disorders that eliminate or decrease inappropriate sexual arousal include

Homosexual or same-sex orientation

In general, the assessment and treatment of paraphilic disorders such as pedophilic disorder, may be especially challenging in light of ethical, medical, and social concerns. Describe the technique of penile plethysmography and its associated concerns.

How does the influence of culture affect our definition of sexuality and sexual behaviour?

Provide an overview of pedophilic disorder. In your discussion, address the issue of pedophiles as child molesters.

Sexual sadism disorder involves the infliction of pain or humiliation.

As noted in the text, psychological factors such as ___________________ may be associated with sexual dysfunction in both men and women.

Across cultures, prevalence of erectile dysfunction is higher in Eastern Asia and Southeastern Asia than in Western countries.

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Exam 8: Gender Dysphoria, Sexual Dysfunctions, and Paraphilic Disorders

Sex reassignment surgery

The case of David, whose parents decided to raise him as a girl after a circumcision injury, is presented in your text. Despite hormone replacement therapy and his parents' efforts to raise him as a girl, David never felt like a girl. This case shows that

Given the low incidence of gender dysphoria, there are no controlled trials for treatment.

Of the following statements, which accurately depicts our current state of knowledge about the development of sexual orientation?

Which of the following sex differences might reflect greater erotic plasticity in women?

An absence or impairment of some aspect of sexual response is called

According to the Research Hot Topic box, The Internet and Cybersex, what is known about people at risk for overuse of cybersex?

In men, the effects of age on sexual functioning may be seen in

Atypical levels or timing of androgens present during fetal development

In a study of males ages 18 to 30 and females 18 to 22, it was found that the least reported sexual activity was

Exhibitionistic disorder may not be diagnosed in cultures

Treatments for paraphilic disorders that eliminate or decrease inappropriate sexual arousal include

Homosexual or same-sex orientation

In general, the assessment and treatment of paraphilic disorders such as pedophilic disorder, may be especially challenging in light of ethical, medical, and social concerns. Describe the technique of penile plethysmography and its associated concerns.

How does the influence of culture affect our definition of sexuality and sexual behaviour?

Provide an overview of pedophilic disorder. In your discussion, address the issue of pedophiles as child molesters.

Sexual sadism disorder involves the infliction of pain or humiliation.

As noted in the text, psychological factors such as ___________________ may be associated with sexual dysfunction in both men and women.

Across cultures, prevalence of erectile dysfunction is higher in Eastern Asia and Southeastern Asia than in Western countries.

Abnormal Psychology: Historical and Modern Perspectives

Research Methods in Abnormal Psychology

Assessment and Diagnosis

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

Somatic Symptom, Dissociative, and Factitious Disorders

Bipolar and Depressive Disorders

Feeding and Eating Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Personality Disorders

Neurodevelopmental, Disruptive, Conduct, and Elimination Disorders

Aging and Neurocognitive Disorders

Health Psychology

Abnormal Psychology: Legal and Ethical Issues

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