Question 1

Researchers have found subtle differences in the brains of transgender people but do not yet know the implications of those differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The meaning of the arousing stimulus is not important in the development of sexual fetishes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A transsexual is someone who enjoys cross-dressing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

There was no effective treatment for most sexual dysfunctions until ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the development of psychodynamic theory by Sigmund Freud 
B)  the development of behavioral techniques by B.F. Skinner 
C)  the development of rational-emotive behavior therapy by Albert Ellis 
D)  the publication of research by Masters and Johnson 
A)  the development of psychodynamic theory by Sigmund Freud 
B)  the development of behavioral techniques by B.F. Skinner 
C)  the development of rational-emotive behavior therapy by Albert Ellis 
D)  the publication of research by Masters and Johnson

Question 5

Which technique is used by cognitive-behavioral therapists to help eliminate paraphiliac behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  the empty chair technique 
B)  flooding 
C)  cognitive monitoring 
D)  covert sensitization 
A)  the empty chair technique 
B)  flooding 
C)  cognitive monitoring 
D)  covert sensitization

Question 6

The word "fetish" is derived from the Portuguese word meaning ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  bizarre 
B)  magic charm 
C)  odd or unusual 
D)  sex object 
A)  bizarre 
B)  magic charm 
C)  odd or unusual 
D)  sex object

Question 7

According to the U.S. Department of Justice (2006), More than four out of five rapes in the United States are ______ rapes.

Accepted Answer

A)  stranger 
B)  gang 
C)  acquaintance 
D)  violent 
A)  stranger 
B)  gang 
C)  acquaintance 
D)  violent

Question 8

Treatment for low sexual desire might include all but which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  insight-oriented therapy 
B)  self-stimulation exercises 
C)  stop-and-go technique 
D)  testosterone replacement, if indicated 
A)  insight-oriented therapy 
B)  self-stimulation exercises 
C)  stop-and-go technique 
D)  testosterone replacement, if indicated

Question 9

Flagellation refers to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  masturbation 
B)  oral sex 
C)  being fondled 
D)  being whipped or beaten 
A)  masturbation 
B)  oral sex 
C)  being fondled 
D)  being whipped or beaten

Question 10

Persistent or recurrent pain experienced during or following sexual intercourse is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperactive sexual response 
B)  hypoactive sexual response 
C)  genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder 
D)  the phi phenomenon 
A)  hyperactive sexual response 
B)  hypoactive sexual response 
C)  genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder 
D)  the phi phenomenon

Question 11

The term "mashing" refers to what psychologists call ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  pedophilia 
B)  transvestic fetishism 
C)  frotteurism 
D)  sadism 
A)  pedophilia 
B)  transvestic fetishism 
C)  frotteurism 
D)  sadism

Question 12

Researchers have found that testosterone ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  is actually not very important in the sexual interest or functioning of men and women 
B)  plays a key role in the sexual interest and functioning of men but not women 
C)  plays a key role in the sexual interest and functioning of women but not men 
D)  plays a key role in the sexual interest and functioning of both men and women 
A)  is actually not very important in the sexual interest or functioning of men and women 
B)  plays a key role in the sexual interest and functioning of men but not women 
C)  plays a key role in the sexual interest and functioning of women but not men 
D)  plays a key role in the sexual interest and functioning of both men and women

Question 13

For most people, gender identity is consistent with their physical or genetic sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Exhibitionism is almost exclusively limited to males.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Fetishism and transvestic fetishism are usually harmless and victimless.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is the common thread in alcohol, heroin, and morphine that reduces sexual desire and impairs sexual arousal?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are central nervous system depressants. 
B)  Addicts prefer to use these drugs alone rather than in the company of another person. 
C)  Users are ashamed of the physical side effects of these drugs and will not allow another person to become intimate with them. 
D)  They regularly lead to premature ejaculation. 
A)  They are central nervous system depressants. 
B)  Addicts prefer to use these drugs alone rather than in the company of another person. 
C)  Users are ashamed of the physical side effects of these drugs and will not allow another person to become intimate with them. 
D)  They regularly lead to premature ejaculation.

Question 17

Summarize the characteristics of and research findings on disorders involving problems with orgasmic response.

Accepted Answer

Disorders involving problems with orgasm

Question 18

Evidence links high levels of _______during prenatal development to more masculinized play in children.

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen 
B)  mercury 
C)  testosterone 
D)  calcium 
A)  estrogen 
B)  mercury 
C)  testosterone 
D)  calcium

Question 19

Evidence based on case studies shows that men with pedophilia tend to have ____________ and the relationships ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  fewer romantic relationships than other men; they do have tend to be less satisfying 
B)  as many relationships as normal males; are without notable problems 
C)  more romantic relationships than other men; they do have tend to be less satisfying 
D)  little use for other adults; they do have tend to be less satisfying 
A)  fewer romantic relationships than other men; they do have tend to be less satisfying 
B)  as many relationships as normal males; are without notable problems 
C)  more romantic relationships than other men; they do have tend to be less satisfying 
D)  little use for other adults; they do have tend to be less satisfying

Question 20

Statistically, which of the following males is MOST likely to exhibit transvestic fetishism?

Accepted Answer

A)  a single, openly gay male who cross dresses to attract a partner 
B)  a single, heterosexual male who is shy, inhibited, and sexually inactive 
C)  a married male who is shy, inhibited, and sexually inactive with his wife 
D)  a married male who is sexually active with his wife 
A)  a single, openly gay male who cross dresses to attract a partner 
B)  a single, heterosexual male who is shy, inhibited, and sexually inactive 
C)  a married male who is shy, inhibited, and sexually inactive with his wife 
D)  a married male who is sexually active with his wife

Researchers have found subtle differences in the brains of transgender people but do not yet know the implications of those differences.

The meaning of the arousing stimulus is not important in the development of sexual fetishes.

A transsexual is someone who enjoys cross-dressing.

There was no effective treatment for most sexual dysfunctions until ______.

Which technique is used by cognitive-behavioral therapists to help eliminate paraphiliac behaviors?

The word "fetish" is derived from the Portuguese word meaning ______.

According to the U.S. Department of Justice (2006), More than four out of five rapes in the United States are ______ rapes.

Treatment for low sexual desire might include all but which one of the following?

Flagellation refers to ______.

Persistent or recurrent pain experienced during or following sexual intercourse is ______.

The term "mashing" refers to what psychologists call ______.

Researchers have found that testosterone ______.

For most people, gender identity is consistent with their physical or genetic sex.

Exhibitionism is almost exclusively limited to males.

Fetishism and transvestic fetishism are usually harmless and victimless.

What is the common thread in alcohol, heroin, and morphine that reduces sexual desire and impairs sexual arousal?

Summarize the characteristics of and research findings on disorders involving problems with orgasmic response.

Evidence links high levels of _______during prenatal development to more masculinized play in children.

Evidence based on case studies shows that men with pedophilia tend to have __ and the relationships _.

Statistically, which of the following males is MOST likely to exhibit transvestic fetishism?

Introduction and Methods of Research

Contemporary Perspectives on Abnormal Behavior

Classification and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior

Stress-Related Disorders

Anxiety Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorders, Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders, and Psychological Factors Affecting Physical Health

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Eating Disorders and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders

Personality Disorders and Impulse Control Disorders

Abnormal Behavior in Childhood and Adolescence

Neurocognitive Disorders and Disorders Related to Aging

Abnormal Psychology and the Law

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Exam 10: Disorders Involving Gender and Sexuality

Researchers have found subtle differences in the brains of transgender people but do not yet know the implications of those differences.

The meaning of the arousing stimulus is not important in the development of sexual fetishes.

A transsexual is someone who enjoys cross-dressing.

There was no effective treatment for most sexual dysfunctions until ______.

Which technique is used by cognitive-behavioral therapists to help eliminate paraphiliac behaviors?

The word "fetish" is derived from the Portuguese word meaning ______.

According to the U.S. Department of Justice (2006), More than four out of five rapes in the United States are ______ rapes.

Treatment for low sexual desire might include all but which one of the following?

Flagellation refers to ______.

Persistent or recurrent pain experienced during or following sexual intercourse is ______.

The term "mashing" refers to what psychologists call ______.

Researchers have found that testosterone ______.

For most people, gender identity is consistent with their physical or genetic sex.

Exhibitionism is almost exclusively limited to males.

Fetishism and transvestic fetishism are usually harmless and victimless.

What is the common thread in alcohol, heroin, and morphine that reduces sexual desire and impairs sexual arousal?

Summarize the characteristics of and research findings on disorders involving problems with orgasmic response.

Evidence links high levels of _______during prenatal development to more masculinized play in children.

Evidence based on case studies shows that men with pedophilia tend to have ____________ and the relationships ___________.

Statistically, which of the following males is MOST likely to exhibit transvestic fetishism?

Introduction and Methods of Research

Contemporary Perspectives on Abnormal Behavior

Classification and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior

Stress-Related Disorders

Anxiety Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorders, Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders, and Psychological Factors Affecting Physical Health

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Eating Disorders and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders

Personality Disorders and Impulse Control Disorders

Abnormal Behavior in Childhood and Adolescence

Neurocognitive Disorders and Disorders Related to Aging

Abnormal Psychology and the Law

Filters

Evidence based on case studies shows that men with pedophilia tend to have __ and the relationships _.