Question 1

For a diagnosis of paraphilia under the DSM-5 guidelines, a person's fantasies and urges must be recurrent for a period of at least ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 months 
B)  6 months 
C)  9 months 
D)  12 months 
A)  3 months 
B)  6 months 
C)  9 months 
D)  12 months

Question 2

Research on the postoperative adjustment of those who obtain sexual reassignment surgery finds ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  in general, neither male-to-female nor female-to-male transitioners have successful postoperative adjustment 
B)  male-to-female transitions tend to have more favorable postoperative adjustment than female-to-male transitions 
C)  female-to-male tend to have more favorable postoperative adjustment than male-to-female 
D)  both male-to-female and female-to-male transitioners have equally high rates of successful postoperative adjustment 
A)  in general, neither male-to-female nor female-to-male transitioners have successful postoperative adjustment 
B)  male-to-female transitions tend to have more favorable postoperative adjustment than female-to-male transitions 
C)  female-to-male tend to have more favorable postoperative adjustment than male-to-female 
D)  both male-to-female and female-to-male transitioners have equally high rates of successful postoperative adjustment

Question 3

Lonnie suffers from recurrent, powerful urges to expose his genitals to unsuspecting women in hopes of shocking and arousing them. He masturbates while exposing himself although he
Does not seek actual sexual contact with his victim. His paraphilia is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  exhibitionism 
B)  voyeurism 
C)  frotteurism 
D)  scatologia 
A)  exhibitionism 
B)  voyeurism 
C)  frotteurism 
D)  scatologia

Question 4

A disease that can damage nerves that serve the penis, thus causing erectile disorder is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  arthritis 
B)  osteoporosis 
C)  diabetes 
D)  tuberculosis 
A)  arthritis 
B)  osteoporosis 
C)  diabetes 
D)  tuberculosis

Question 5

Which of the following disorders applies to women who experience sexual pain and/or difficulty engaging in vaginal intercourse or penetration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder 
B)  Intercourse aversion disorder 
C)  Orgasmic disorder 
D)  Gender identity disorder 
A)  Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder 
B)  Intercourse aversion disorder 
C)  Orgasmic disorder 
D)  Gender identity disorder

Question 6

Discuss the role of learning skills in terms of sexual performance and satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

Learning skills play a crucial role in s

Question 7

Psychodynamic theorists point to which of the following as being involved with the development of gender identity disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  extremely close father-daughter relationships 
B)  absent fathers (with sons) or demanding, controlling mothers (with daughters) 
C)  gay male fathers (with sons) or lesbian mothers (with daughters) 
D)  empty relationships with one's parents 
A)  extremely close father-daughter relationships 
B)  absent fathers (with sons) or demanding, controlling mothers (with daughters) 
C)  gay male fathers (with sons) or lesbian mothers (with daughters) 
D)  empty relationships with one's parents

Question 8

Some preliterate societies in Africa and South America view ______ as deviant.

Accepted Answer

A)  kissing 
B)  masturbation 
C)  holding hands 
D)  lip piercing 
A)  kissing 
B)  masturbation 
C)  holding hands 
D)  lip piercing

Question 9

The strain of a troubled relationship can take a toll on sexual desire, as can other stressful life events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Psychodynamic theories see paraphilias as a defense against ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  toilet-training anxiety 
B)  castration anxiety 
C)  incest memories 
D)  parental rejection 
A)  toilet-training anxiety 
B)  castration anxiety 
C)  incest memories 
D)  parental rejection

Question 11

Ejaculation is controlled by the ______ branch of the autonomic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic 
B)  parasympathetic 
C)  voluntary 
D)  involuntary 
A)  sympathetic 
B)  parasympathetic 
C)  voluntary 
D)  involuntary

Question 12

Men with ________persistently have little, if any, desire for sexual activity or may lack sexual or erotic thoughts or fantasies.

Accepted Answer

A)  male hypoactive sexual desire disorder 
B)  gender dysphoria 
C)  gender identity disorder 
D)  erectile disorder 
A)  male hypoactive sexual desire disorder 
B)  gender dysphoria 
C)  gender identity disorder 
D)  erectile disorder

Question 13

Currently, researchers suspect that gender identity disorders develop as a result of the interaction between the developing brain and the release of ______ during prenatal development.

Accepted Answer

A)  virulent antibodies 
B)  stress hormones 
C)  male sex hormones 
D)  prostaglandins 
A)  virulent antibodies 
B)  stress hormones 
C)  male sex hormones 
D)  prostaglandins

Question 14

Medication which is used to treat ______ can contribute to erectile difficulties.

Accepted Answer

A)  acne 
B)  high blood pressure 
C)  thyroid problems 
D)  glaucoma 
A)  acne 
B)  high blood pressure 
C)  thyroid problems 
D)  glaucoma

Question 15

Erectile disorders are commonly found in men with which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  allergies 
B)  psoriasis 
C)  cardiovascular disorders 
D)  gastric ulcer 
A)  allergies 
B)  psoriasis 
C)  cardiovascular disorders 
D)  gastric ulcer

Question 16

Sexual dysfunctions are ______, and ______ people seek treatment for these problems.

Accepted Answer

A)  rare, few 
B)  widespread, few 
C)  rare, most 
D)  widespread, most 
A)  rare, few 
B)  widespread, few 
C)  rare, most 
D)  widespread, most

Question 17

Define and describe the features of various paraphilias.

Accepted Answer

Paraphilias are sexual interests or beha

Question 18

Investigators find a greater incidence of erectile dysfunction in cultures with which of the following types of cultural attitudes?

Accepted Answer

A)  unrestricted attitudes toward premarital sex among females 
B)  restrictive attitudes toward homosexuality 
C)  restrictive attitudes toward sex in marriage 
D)  unrestricted e attitudes toward extramarital sex 
A)  unrestricted attitudes toward premarital sex among females 
B)  restrictive attitudes toward homosexuality 
C)  restrictive attitudes toward sex in marriage 
D)  unrestricted e attitudes toward extramarital sex

Question 19

Define and describe the features of the various sexual dysfunctions.

Accepted Answer

Sexual dysfunctions are a group of disor

Question 20

The Massachusetts Male Aging Study suggests that ______ may reduce the risk of erectile dysfunction.

Accepted Answer

A)  three alcoholic drinks per day 
B)  600 mg. daily of calcium 
C)  regular exercise 
D)  daily meditation 
A)  three alcoholic drinks per day 
B)  600 mg. daily of calcium 
C)  regular exercise 
D)  daily meditation

For a diagnosis of paraphilia under the DSM-5 guidelines, a person's fantasies and urges must be recurrent for a period of at least ______.

Research on the postoperative adjustment of those who obtain sexual reassignment surgery finds ______.

Lonnie suffers from recurrent, powerful urges to expose his genitals to unsuspecting women in hopes of shocking and arousing them. He masturbates while exposing himself although he Does not seek actual sexual contact with his victim. His paraphilia is ______.

A disease that can damage nerves that serve the penis, thus causing erectile disorder is ______.

Which of the following disorders applies to women who experience sexual pain and/or difficulty engaging in vaginal intercourse or penetration?

Discuss the role of learning skills in terms of sexual performance and satisfaction.

Psychodynamic theorists point to which of the following as being involved with the development of gender identity disorder?

Some preliterate societies in Africa and South America view ______ as deviant.

The strain of a troubled relationship can take a toll on sexual desire, as can other stressful life events.

Psychodynamic theories see paraphilias as a defense against ______.

Ejaculation is controlled by the ______ branch of the autonomic nervous system.

Men with ________persistently have little, if any, desire for sexual activity or may lack sexual or erotic thoughts or fantasies.

Currently, researchers suspect that gender identity disorders develop as a result of the interaction between the developing brain and the release of ______ during prenatal development.

Medication which is used to treat ______ can contribute to erectile difficulties.

Erectile disorders are commonly found in men with which of the following conditions?

Sexual dysfunctions are , and people seek treatment for these problems.

Define and describe the features of various paraphilias.

Investigators find a greater incidence of erectile dysfunction in cultures with which of the following types of cultural attitudes?

Define and describe the features of the various sexual dysfunctions.

The Massachusetts Male Aging Study suggests that ______ may reduce the risk of erectile dysfunction.

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Mood Disorders and Suicide

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Exam 10: Disorders Involving Gender and Sexuality

For a diagnosis of paraphilia under the DSM-5 guidelines, a person's fantasies and urges must be recurrent for a period of at least ______.

Research on the postoperative adjustment of those who obtain sexual reassignment surgery finds ______.

Lonnie suffers from recurrent, powerful urges to expose his genitals to unsuspecting women in hopes of shocking and arousing them. He masturbates while exposing himself although he Does not seek actual sexual contact with his victim. His paraphilia is ______.

A disease that can damage nerves that serve the penis, thus causing erectile disorder is ______.

Which of the following disorders applies to women who experience sexual pain and/or difficulty engaging in vaginal intercourse or penetration?

Discuss the role of learning skills in terms of sexual performance and satisfaction.

Psychodynamic theorists point to which of the following as being involved with the development of gender identity disorder?

Some preliterate societies in Africa and South America view ______ as deviant.

The strain of a troubled relationship can take a toll on sexual desire, as can other stressful life events.

Psychodynamic theories see paraphilias as a defense against ______.

Ejaculation is controlled by the ______ branch of the autonomic nervous system.

Men with ________persistently have little, if any, desire for sexual activity or may lack sexual or erotic thoughts or fantasies.

Currently, researchers suspect that gender identity disorders develop as a result of the interaction between the developing brain and the release of ______ during prenatal development.

Medication which is used to treat ______ can contribute to erectile difficulties.

Erectile disorders are commonly found in men with which of the following conditions?

Sexual dysfunctions are ______, and ______ people seek treatment for these problems.

Define and describe the features of various paraphilias.

Investigators find a greater incidence of erectile dysfunction in cultures with which of the following types of cultural attitudes?

Define and describe the features of the various sexual dysfunctions.

The Massachusetts Male Aging Study suggests that ______ may reduce the risk of erectile dysfunction.

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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Sexual dysfunctions are , and people seek treatment for these problems.