Question 1

Which of the following sexual disorders are gender specific?

Accepted Answer

A)  vaginismus and sexual arousal disorder 
B)  hypoactive sexual desire disorder and dyspareunia 
C)  vaginismus and premature ejaculation 
D)  dyspareunia and premature ejaculation 
A)  vaginismus and sexual arousal disorder 
B)  hypoactive sexual desire disorder and dyspareunia 
C)  vaginismus and premature ejaculation 
D)  dyspareunia and premature ejaculation

Question 2

Describe the impact of culture on the definition of a sexual disorder.What cross-cultural evidence suggests that "normal" sexual behaviour is culturally defined?

Accepted Answer

The impact of culture on the definition

Question 3

Mary is convinced she has a sexual pain disorder.What must her doctor rule out before confirming this diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  other sexual dysfunctions, such as sexual aversion disorder, which has almost identical symptoms 
B)  relationship issues that could be the cause of the dysfunction 
C)  a medical cause of the pain 
D)  vaginismus 
A)  other sexual dysfunctions, such as sexual aversion disorder, which has almost identical symptoms 
B)  relationship issues that could be the cause of the dysfunction 
C)  a medical cause of the pain 
D)  vaginismus

Question 4

What is a paraphilia?

Accepted Answer

A)  a sexual attraction to a wide variety of abnormal stimuli 
B)  an abnormal sexual fantasy 
C)  an abnormally high level of sexual activity 
D)  a sexual attraction to inappropriate individuals or objects 
A)  a sexual attraction to a wide variety of abnormal stimuli 
B)  an abnormal sexual fantasy 
C)  an abnormally high level of sexual activity 
D)  a sexual attraction to inappropriate individuals or objects

Question 5

Although Mark constantly fantasizes about having sex with his wife,when he actually attempts intercourse,he cannot maintain an erection.This has been a persistent problem for several months now.What problem does Mark appear to have?

Accepted Answer

A)  male orgasmic disorder 
B)  hypoactive sexual desire 
C)  dyspareunia 
D)  male erectile disorder 
A)  male orgasmic disorder 
B)  hypoactive sexual desire 
C)  dyspareunia 
D)  male erectile disorder

Question 6

What is the most common of all the male sexual dysfunctions?

Accepted Answer

A)  inhibited orgasm 
B)  erectile dysfunction 
C)  premature (early) ejaculation 
D)  sexual aversion 
A)  inhibited orgasm 
B)  erectile dysfunction 
C)  premature (early) ejaculation 
D)  sexual aversion

Question 7

How is an intersex condition (hermaphrodite)distinct from gender dysphoria?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intersex individuals receive sexual pleasure from cross-dressing. 
B)  Intersex individuals are born with ambiguous genitalia. 
C)  Intersex individuals are born with the complete genitalia of both a male and a female. 
D)  Intersex individuals are bisexual. 
A)  Intersex individuals receive sexual pleasure from cross-dressing. 
B)  Intersex individuals are born with ambiguous genitalia. 
C)  Intersex individuals are born with the complete genitalia of both a male and a female. 
D)  Intersex individuals are bisexual.

Question 8

What is the basic concept behind the covert desensitization method of treating unwanted sexual arousal?

Accepted Answer

A)  to replace the immediate reinforcement of the behaviour with the unpleasant consequences that ordinarily take longer to be experienced 
B)  to improve family functioning, social skills, and overall effectiveness of appropriate adult relations 
C)  to create empathy and sensitivity for the victim of the behaviour 
D)  to create a physically painful experience to replace the immediate reinforcement that the unwanted behaviour has previously produced 
A)  to replace the immediate reinforcement of the behaviour with the unpleasant consequences that ordinarily take longer to be experienced 
B)  to improve family functioning, social skills, and overall effectiveness of appropriate adult relations 
C)  to create empathy and sensitivity for the victim of the behaviour 
D)  to create a physically painful experience to replace the immediate reinforcement that the unwanted behaviour has previously produced

Question 9

Why is sadistic rape NOT classified as a paraphilia?

Accepted Answer

A)  because most rapes are committed by a male whose patterns of sexual arousal do not fit the diagnostic criteria for a paraphilia 
B)  because rape is a crime and not a disorder 
C)  because the behaviour does not involve consenting parties 
D)  because rapists usually are diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder 
A)  because most rapes are committed by a male whose patterns of sexual arousal do not fit the diagnostic criteria for a paraphilia 
B)  because rape is a crime and not a disorder 
C)  because the behaviour does not involve consenting parties 
D)  because rapists usually are diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder

Question 10

Andrew is just beginning to show signs of a consolidated gender identity.How old is Andrew likely to be?

Accepted Answer

A)  between 18 months and 3 years 
B)  between 24 months and 4 years 
C)  between 3 years and 5 years 
D)  between 4 years and 6 years 
A)  between 18 months and 3 years 
B)  between 24 months and 4 years 
C)  between 3 years and 5 years 
D)  between 4 years and 6 years

Question 11

Ben went to his doctor complaining of erectile dysfunction.A subsequent sleep study found that Ben does not have penile erections while sleeping.Which of the following can be concluded by Ben's doctor

Accepted Answer

A)  His erectile dysfunction is not simply the result of worrying about sexual performance while in a sexual setting 
B)  A side effect of a prescribed medication is the cause of his erectile dysfunction. 
C)  His erectile dysfunction is caused by a medical problem. 
D)  A psychological difficulty may be the cause of his erectile dysfunction. 
A)  His erectile dysfunction is not simply the result of worrying about sexual performance while in a sexual setting 
B)  A side effect of a prescribed medication is the cause of his erectile dysfunction. 
C)  His erectile dysfunction is caused by a medical problem. 
D)  A psychological difficulty may be the cause of his erectile dysfunction.

Question 12

How does the interaction of psychological and physical factors unfold with the typical development of sexual dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Initial dysfunction may be triggered by an event such as substance use; concern about the dysfunction then leads to more dysfunction, and sex itself becomes associated with negative feelings. 
B)  A general medical condition triggers the first dysfunction, which is followed by increased anxiety; as the anxiety increases, the sexual dysfunction becomes more severe over time and causes loss of interest in sex. 
C)  Initial dysfunction may be triggered by an event such as substance use; this causes a strain on the relationship and reduces the intimacy in the relationship, which then leads to anxiety about one's desirability. 
D)  Initial dysfunction occurs through slow and gradual deterioration, possibly due to a medical condition; as the medical condition develops, the individual's concern with failing sexuality increases, resulting in relationship problems. 
A)  Initial dysfunction may be triggered by an event such as substance use; concern about the dysfunction then leads to more dysfunction, and sex itself becomes associated with negative feelings. 
B)  A general medical condition triggers the first dysfunction, which is followed by increased anxiety; as the anxiety increases, the sexual dysfunction becomes more severe over time and causes loss of interest in sex. 
C)  Initial dysfunction may be triggered by an event such as substance use; this causes a strain on the relationship and reduces the intimacy in the relationship, which then leads to anxiety about one's desirability. 
D)  Initial dysfunction occurs through slow and gradual deterioration, possibly due to a medical condition; as the medical condition develops, the individual's concern with failing sexuality increases, resulting in relationship problems.

Question 13

Tom thinks he shows his love and worthiness as a sex partner by working hard at the office and keeping the house in good repair.His wife Maria can't feel sexy unless he woos her with gifts and loving words.According to theorist John Gagnon,in what way do Tom and Maria differ?

Accepted Answer

A)  in their cognitive structuring 
B)  in their irrational beliefs 
C)  in their texts 
D)  in their scripts 
A)  in their cognitive structuring 
B)  in their irrational beliefs 
C)  in their texts 
D)  in their scripts

Question 14

Which of the following individuals should be diagnosed with gender dysphoria?

Accepted Answer

A)  Christian, who gets sexually aroused by wearing women's bras 
B)  Sid, who can only become sexually aroused while fantasizing that he is a woman 
C)  Mark, who feels like a woman trapped in a man's body 
D)  Kersti, who is gay and has many traditionally masculine traits 
A)  Christian, who gets sexually aroused by wearing women's bras 
B)  Sid, who can only become sexually aroused while fantasizing that he is a woman 
C)  Mark, who feels like a woman trapped in a man's body 
D)  Kersti, who is gay and has many traditionally masculine traits

Question 15

What treatment is found to be most effective in the treatment of female orgasmic disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  directed imagery and relaxation exercises 
B)  the regular use of vibrators 
C)  explicit training in masturbation procedures 
D)  sensate focus 
A)  directed imagery and relaxation exercises 
B)  the regular use of vibrators 
C)  explicit training in masturbation procedures 
D)  sensate focus

Question 16

Which of the following procedures are carried out entirely in the patient's imagination and are used to reduce the inappropriate sexual arousal that exists in fetishistic behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  covert desensitization 
B)  sensate focus 
C)  classical conditioning 
D)  sexual retraining 
A)  covert desensitization 
B)  sensate focus 
C)  classical conditioning 
D)  sexual retraining

Question 17

Which of the following principles does orgasmic reconditioning use?

Accepted Answer

A)  reinforcement of appropriate arousal 
B)  extinction of inappropriate arousal 
C)  reinforcement of self-control 
D)  punishment of inappropriate arousal 
A)  reinforcement of appropriate arousal 
B)  extinction of inappropriate arousal 
C)  reinforcement of self-control 
D)  punishment of inappropriate arousal

Question 18

Charles gets very sexually excited by women's shoes.While he used to fantasize about women wearing particular shoes,he now focuses almost exclusively on the shoes themselves.What does Charles have?

Accepted Answer

A)  a sexual arousal disorder 
B)  a frotteuristic obsession 
C)  an unusual interest but not a diagnosable disorder 
D)  a fetish 
A)  a sexual arousal disorder 
B)  a frotteuristic obsession 
C)  an unusual interest but not a diagnosable disorder 
D)  a fetish

Question 19

How do sexual dysfunctions compare across cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexual dysfunctions in women are common across all cultures; sexual dysfunctions in men are more culture specific. 
B)  Sexual dysfunctions of arousal are common across all cultures; sexual dysfunctions of performance are culture specific. 
C)  Sexual dysfunctions related to pain are common across all cultures; other sexual dysfunctions are culture specific. 
D)  Sexual dysfunctions reflect moral disapproval of a given culture. 
A)  Sexual dysfunctions in women are common across all cultures; sexual dysfunctions in men are more culture specific. 
B)  Sexual dysfunctions of arousal are common across all cultures; sexual dysfunctions of performance are culture specific. 
C)  Sexual dysfunctions related to pain are common across all cultures; other sexual dysfunctions are culture specific. 
D)  Sexual dysfunctions reflect moral disapproval of a given culture.

Question 20

What percentage of married women who have had occasional trouble with orgasm reported the issue to be problematic?

Accepted Answer

A)  25 percent 
B)  35 percent 
C)  45 percent 
D)  55 percent 
A)  25 percent 
B)  35 percent 
C)  45 percent 
D)  55 percent

Which of the following sexual disorders are gender specific?

Describe the impact of culture on the definition of a sexual disorder.What cross-cultural evidence suggests that "normal" sexual behaviour is culturally defined?

Mary is convinced she has a sexual pain disorder.What must her doctor rule out before confirming this diagnosis?

What is a paraphilia?

Although Mark constantly fantasizes about having sex with his wife,when he actually attempts intercourse,he cannot maintain an erection.This has been a persistent problem for several months now.What problem does Mark appear to have?

What is the most common of all the male sexual dysfunctions?

How is an intersex condition (hermaphrodite)distinct from gender dysphoria?

What is the basic concept behind the covert desensitization method of treating unwanted sexual arousal?

Why is sadistic rape NOT classified as a paraphilia?

Andrew is just beginning to show signs of a consolidated gender identity.How old is Andrew likely to be?

Ben went to his doctor complaining of erectile dysfunction.A subsequent sleep study found that Ben does not have penile erections while sleeping.Which of the following can be concluded by Ben's doctor

How does the interaction of psychological and physical factors unfold with the typical development of sexual dysfunction?

Tom thinks he shows his love and worthiness as a sex partner by working hard at the office and keeping the house in good repair.His wife Maria can't feel sexy unless he woos her with gifts and loving words.According to theorist John Gagnon,in what way do Tom and Maria differ?

Which of the following individuals should be diagnosed with gender dysphoria?

What treatment is found to be most effective in the treatment of female orgasmic disorder?

Which of the following procedures are carried out entirely in the patient's imagination and are used to reduce the inappropriate sexual arousal that exists in fetishistic behaviour?

Which of the following principles does orgasmic reconditioning use?

Charles gets very sexually excited by women's shoes.While he used to fantasize about women wearing particular shoes,he now focuses almost exclusively on the shoes themselves.What does Charles have?

How do sexual dysfunctions compare across cultures?

What percentage of married women who have had occasional trouble with orgasm reported the issue to be problematic?

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Exam 10: Sexual Dysfunctions,Paraphilic Disorders,and Gender Dysphoria

Which of the following sexual disorders are gender specific?

Describe the impact of culture on the definition of a sexual disorder.What cross-cultural evidence suggests that "normal" sexual behaviour is culturally defined?

Mary is convinced she has a sexual pain disorder.What must her doctor rule out before confirming this diagnosis?

What is a paraphilia?

Although Mark constantly fantasizes about having sex with his wife,when he actually attempts intercourse,he cannot maintain an erection.This has been a persistent problem for several months now.What problem does Mark appear to have?

What is the most common of all the male sexual dysfunctions?

How is an intersex condition (hermaphrodite)distinct from gender dysphoria?

What is the basic concept behind the covert desensitization method of treating unwanted sexual arousal?

Why is sadistic rape NOT classified as a paraphilia?

Andrew is just beginning to show signs of a consolidated gender identity.How old is Andrew likely to be?

Ben went to his doctor complaining of erectile dysfunction.A subsequent sleep study found that Ben does not have penile erections while sleeping.Which of the following can be concluded by Ben's doctor

How does the interaction of psychological and physical factors unfold with the typical development of sexual dysfunction?

Tom thinks he shows his love and worthiness as a sex partner by working hard at the office and keeping the house in good repair.His wife Maria can't feel sexy unless he woos her with gifts and loving words.According to theorist John Gagnon,in what way do Tom and Maria differ?

Which of the following individuals should be diagnosed with gender dysphoria?

What treatment is found to be most effective in the treatment of female orgasmic disorder?

Which of the following procedures are carried out entirely in the patient's imagination and are used to reduce the inappropriate sexual arousal that exists in fetishistic behaviour?

Which of the following principles does orgasmic reconditioning use?

Charles gets very sexually excited by women's shoes.While he used to fantasize about women wearing particular shoes,he now focuses almost exclusively on the shoes themselves.What does Charles have?

How do sexual dysfunctions compare across cultures?

What percentage of married women who have had occasional trouble with orgasm reported the issue to be problematic?

Abnormal Behaviour in Historical Context

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Research Methods

Anxiety,Trauma-Related,and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders

Somatic Symptom 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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