Question 1

Voyeuristic disorder involves sexually arousing urges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Approximately _______ percent of gay men report anodyspareunia during receptive anal sex.

Accepted Answer

A)  14 
B)  30 
C)  50 
D)  70 
A)  14 
B)  30 
C)  50 
D)  70

Question 3

The sexual dysfunction most often responsive to pharmacologic treatment is

Accepted Answer

A)  hormonal insufficiency. 
B)  erectile dysfunction. 
C)  female sexual arousal disorder. 
D)  vaginismus. 
A)  hormonal insufficiency. 
B)  erectile dysfunction. 
C)  female sexual arousal disorder. 
D)  vaginismus.

Question 4

Problems with erectile dysfunction in men and difficulty with vaginal lubrication in women appear to become more prevalent with increasing age

Accepted Answer

A)  when females are questioned in an anonymous survey, reported rates of sexual dysfunction increase. 
B)  reported rates of sexual dysfunction are always affected by a hesitation to discuss sex, even under anonymous conditions. 
C)  health differences between ethnic groups may be the result of social and environmental factors. 
D)  independent of health status, white males report higher rates of sexual dysfunction than male Hispanics. 
A)  when females are questioned in an anonymous survey, reported rates of sexual dysfunction increase. 
B)  reported rates of sexual dysfunction are always affected by a hesitation to discuss sex, even under anonymous conditions. 
C)  health differences between ethnic groups may be the result of social and environmental factors. 
D)  independent of health status, white males report higher rates of sexual dysfunction than male Hispanics.

Question 5

Pedophilic disorder is only found among men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Those who have gender dysphoria may be at comorbid risk for anxiety, depression, and

Accepted Answer

A)  schizophrenia. 
B)  personality disorders. 
C)  substance abuse. 
D)  suicide attempts. 
A)  schizophrenia. 
B)  personality disorders. 
C)  substance abuse. 
D)  suicide attempts.

Question 7

In one of the first surveys to ask young men about same-sex activities (Billy et al., 1993), _______ percent reported that they had engaged in such activities.

Accepted Answer

A)  2.3 
B)  22.4 
C)  4.6 
D)  10.7 
A)  2.3 
B)  22.4 
C)  4.6 
D)  10.7

Question 8

Sex reassignment surgery eliminates gender dysphoria, improves both body satisfaction and interpersonal relationships, and

Accepted Answer

A)  is a comparatively simple procedure. 
B)  reduces anxiety and depression. 
C)  improves sexual performance. 
D)  requires only minor alteration of the original reproductive organs. 
A)  is a comparatively simple procedure. 
B)  reduces anxiety and depression. 
C)  improves sexual performance. 
D)  requires only minor alteration of the original reproductive organs.

Question 9

Select the answer that is True regarding the sexual response cycle.

Accepted Answer

A)  The desire phase begins in response to some external cue. 
B)  The arousal phase involves purely physical signs of arousal. 
C)  In the orgasm phase, only females experience a subjective sense of pleasure based in the brain. 
D)  The resolution phase is more common in men than in women. 
A)  The desire phase begins in response to some external cue. 
B)  The arousal phase involves purely physical signs of arousal. 
C)  In the orgasm phase, only females experience a subjective sense of pleasure based in the brain. 
D)  The resolution phase is more common in men than in women.

Question 10

Present an overview of the two orgasmic disorders presented in the text: orgasmic disorder (male and female) and premature ejaculation.

Accepted Answer

The diagnostic criteria for female or ma

Question 11

Transvestic disorder is the desire to dress in clothes of the opposite sex for sexual gratification. This disorder is

Accepted Answer

A)  diagnosed in men only. 
B)  found in both men and women. 
C)  common in homosexuals. 
D)  diagnosed in transsexuals. 
A)  diagnosed in men only. 
B)  found in both men and women. 
C)  common in homosexuals. 
D)  diagnosed in transsexuals.

Question 12

Psychological approaches to the treatment of gender dysphoria in children have typically focused on reinforcing same-sex activities and friendships, spending time with the same-sex parent, and

Accepted Answer

A)  immersing the child in cultural stereotypes of male and female. 
B)  having play dates with same-sex peers. 
C)  using cartoons to teach appropriate gender roles. 
D)  providing play therapy to assess role identification. 
A)  immersing the child in cultural stereotypes of male and female. 
B)  having play dates with same-sex peers. 
C)  using cartoons to teach appropriate gender roles. 
D)  providing play therapy to assess role identification.

Question 13

Select the statement below about premature ejaculation that is False.

Accepted Answer

A)  There are many definitions of the phenomenon. 
B)  It is a common male sexual dysfunction. 
C)  It may be viewed as a dysfunction of the couple. 
D)  It is termed "secondary" when related to substance abuse. 
A)  There are many definitions of the phenomenon. 
B)  It is a common male sexual dysfunction. 
C)  It may be viewed as a dysfunction of the couple. 
D)  It is termed "secondary" when related to substance abuse.

Question 14

Under stressful conditions, erectile dysfunction may be the result of a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Until about 25 years ago, a homosexual orientation

Accepted Answer

A)  was never viewed as abnormal. 
B)  was considered to be a mental disorder. 
C)  was viewed as an orientation chosen by an individual. 
D)  was thought to be fairly prevalent in the general population. 
A)  was never viewed as abnormal. 
B)  was considered to be a mental disorder. 
C)  was viewed as an orientation chosen by an individual. 
D)  was thought to be fairly prevalent in the general population.

Question 16

One of the largest surveys assessed 27,900 people aged 40 to 80 in 29 countries. This study found that in this large group, ___% of women believed that "satisfactory sex is essential to maintain a relationship.

Accepted Answer

A)  25%. 
B)  99%. 
C)  76%. 
D)  51%. 
A)  25%. 
B)  99%. 
C)  76%. 
D)  51%.

Question 17

Although western cultures recognize only two gender categories, some other countries have more classifications. For example, in India, "hijra"

Accepted Answer

A)  are females with very masculine qualities. 
B)  are males who have undergone sex reassignment surgery. 
C)  are considered to be asexual persons. 
D)  are not viewed as male or female but possess elements of both. 
A)  are females with very masculine qualities. 
B)  are males who have undergone sex reassignment surgery. 
C)  are considered to be asexual persons. 
D)  are not viewed as male or female but possess elements of both.

Question 18

Pelvic surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation treatment have been associated with dyspareunia and hypoactive sexual desire.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Masters and Johnson's empirical work in human sexuality differed from that of earlier researchers because they also

Accepted Answer

A)  interviewed adults instead of just conducting survey-based research. 
B)  observed and recorded subjects' physical responses during sexual activity. 
C)  interviewed couples together instead of just conducting individual interviews. 
D)  conducted longitudinal research on the psychosexual development of couples. 
A)  interviewed adults instead of just conducting survey-based research. 
B)  observed and recorded subjects' physical responses during sexual activity. 
C)  interviewed couples together instead of just conducting individual interviews. 
D)  conducted longitudinal research on the psychosexual development of couples.

Question 20

Monique is seven years old and prefers wearing her older brother's clothes to the frilly dresses her mother wants her to wear. She has gone so far as to repeatedly insist that she is a boy and she chooses only male playmates at school. Most likely, Monique is showing the childhood correlates of

Accepted Answer

A)  gender dysphoria. 
B)  transvestic fetishism. 
C)  transgender behaviour disorder. 
D)  transsexual gender disorder. 
A)  gender dysphoria. 
B)  transvestic fetishism. 
C)  transgender behaviour disorder. 
D)  transsexual gender disorder.

Voyeuristic disorder involves sexually arousing urges.

Approximately _______ percent of gay men report anodyspareunia during receptive anal sex.

The sexual dysfunction most often responsive to pharmacologic treatment is

Problems with erectile dysfunction in men and difficulty with vaginal lubrication in women appear to become more prevalent with increasing age

Pedophilic disorder is only found among men.

Those who have gender dysphoria may be at comorbid risk for anxiety, depression, and

In one of the first surveys to ask young men about same-sex activities (Billy et al., 1993), _______ percent reported that they had engaged in such activities.

Sex reassignment surgery eliminates gender dysphoria, improves both body satisfaction and interpersonal relationships, and

Select the answer that is True regarding the sexual response cycle.

Present an overview of the two orgasmic disorders presented in the text: orgasmic disorder (male and female) and premature ejaculation.

Transvestic disorder is the desire to dress in clothes of the opposite sex for sexual gratification. This disorder is

Psychological approaches to the treatment of gender dysphoria in children have typically focused on reinforcing same-sex activities and friendships, spending time with the same-sex parent, and

Select the statement below about premature ejaculation that is False.

Under stressful conditions, erectile dysfunction may be the result of a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Until about 25 years ago, a homosexual orientation

One of the largest surveys assessed 27,900 people aged 40 to 80 in 29 countries. This study found that in this large group, ___% of women believed that "satisfactory sex is essential to maintain a relationship.

Although western cultures recognize only two gender categories, some other countries have more classifications. For example, in India, "hijra"

Pelvic surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation treatment have been associated with dyspareunia and hypoactive sexual desire.

Masters and Johnson's empirical work in human sexuality differed from that of earlier researchers because they also

Monique is seven years old and prefers wearing her older brother's clothes to the frilly dresses her mother wants her to wear. She has gone so far as to repeatedly insist that she is a boy and she chooses only male playmates at school. Most likely, Monique is showing the childhood correlates of

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

Voyeuristic disorder involves sexually arousing urges.

Approximately _______ percent of gay men report anodyspareunia during receptive anal sex.

The sexual dysfunction most often responsive to pharmacologic treatment is

Problems with erectile dysfunction in men and difficulty with vaginal lubrication in women appear to become more prevalent with increasing age

Pedophilic disorder is only found among men.

Those who have gender dysphoria may be at comorbid risk for anxiety, depression, and

In one of the first surveys to ask young men about same-sex activities (Billy et al., 1993), _______ percent reported that they had engaged in such activities.

Sex reassignment surgery eliminates gender dysphoria, improves both body satisfaction and interpersonal relationships, and

Select the answer that is True regarding the sexual response cycle.

Present an overview of the two orgasmic disorders presented in the text: orgasmic disorder (male and female) and premature ejaculation.

Transvestic disorder is the desire to dress in clothes of the opposite sex for sexual gratification. This disorder is

Psychological approaches to the treatment of gender dysphoria in children have typically focused on reinforcing same-sex activities and friendships, spending time with the same-sex parent, and

Select the statement below about premature ejaculation that is False.

Under stressful conditions, erectile dysfunction may be the result of a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Until about 25 years ago, a homosexual orientation

One of the largest surveys assessed 27,900 people aged 40 to 80 in 29 countries. This study found that in this large group, ___% of women believed that "satisfactory sex is essential to maintain a relationship.

Although western cultures recognize only two gender categories, some other countries have more classifications. For example, in India, "hijra"

Pelvic surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation treatment have been associated with dyspareunia and hypoactive sexual desire.

Masters and Johnson's empirical work in human sexuality differed from that of earlier researchers because they also

Monique is seven years old and prefers wearing her older brother's clothes to the frilly dresses her mother wants her to wear. She has gone so far as to repeatedly insist that she is a boy and she chooses only male playmates at school. Most likely, Monique is showing the childhood correlates of

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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