Question 1

As a typical male with erectile dysfunction,we can expect Bill to show

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased arousal during performance demand and an inaccurate sense of how aroused he is. 
B)  decreased arousal during performance demand and an accurate sense of how aroused he is. 
C)  increased arousal during performance demand and an inaccurate sense of how aroused he is. 
D)  increased arousal during performance demand and an accurate sense of how aroused he is. 
A)  decreased arousal during performance demand and an inaccurate sense of how aroused he is. 
B)  decreased arousal during performance demand and an accurate sense of how aroused he is. 
C)  increased arousal during performance demand and an inaccurate sense of how aroused he is. 
D)  increased arousal during performance demand and an accurate sense of how aroused he is. A

Question 2

Treatment for paraphilias is considered successful when someone had

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A)  completed all treatment session. 
B)  demonstrated no deviant sexual arousal on objective physiological testing. 
C)  had no legal record of any charges of deviant sexual activity. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  completed all treatment session. 
B)  demonstrated no deviant sexual arousal on objective physiological testing. 
C)  had no legal record of any charges of deviant sexual activity. 
D)  all of the above D

Question 3

________ is a psychosocial treatment carried out entirely in the imagination of the patient.

Accepted Answer

A)  Orgasmic reconditioning 
B)  Covert sensitization 
C)  Imaginary relapse reconditioning 
D)  Relapse prevention 
A)  Orgasmic reconditioning 
B)  Covert sensitization 
C)  Imaginary relapse reconditioning 
D)  Relapse prevention B

Question 4

According to the authors of your textbook,the concurrent existence of masochistic and sadistic fetish within the same individual is _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  very rare 
B)  impossible because the behaviors are opposite 
C)  always present 
D)  common 
A)  very rare 
B)  impossible because the behaviors are opposite 
C)  always present 
D)  common

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Cultural influences affect what people a

Question 6

The original concept of performance anxiety as a cause of sexual dysfunction has been replaced with a more modern view that performance anxiety is comprised of

Accepted Answer

A)  distraction, cognition, and depression. 
B)  arousal, anxiety, and distraction. 
C)  cognition, arousal, and distraction. 
D)  arousal, cognitive processes, and negative affect. 
A)  distraction, cognition, and depression. 
B)  arousal, anxiety, and distraction. 
C)  cognition, arousal, and distraction. 
D)  arousal, cognitive processes, and negative affect.

Question 7

The difference between hypoactive sexual desire disorder and sexual aversion disorder is that

Accepted Answer

A)  hypoactive sexual desire disorder involves excessive sexual desire. 
B)  sexual aversion disorder involves excessive sexual desire. 
C)  hypoactive sexual desire disorder involves fear, panic, or disgust brought about by the thought of sex or a brief touch. 
D)  sexual aversion disorder involves fear, panic, or disgust brought about by the thought of sex or a brief touch. 
A)  hypoactive sexual desire disorder involves excessive sexual desire. 
B)  sexual aversion disorder involves excessive sexual desire. 
C)  hypoactive sexual desire disorder involves fear, panic, or disgust brought about by the thought of sex or a brief touch. 
D)  sexual aversion disorder involves fear, panic, or disgust brought about by the thought of sex or a brief touch.

Question 8

The percentage of men with erectile dysfunction who take Viagra and are then able to maintain an erection sufficient for intercourse is between _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  5% and 40% 
B)  50% and 80% 
C)  80% and 90% 
D)  90% and 100% 
A)  5% and 40% 
B)  50% and 80% 
C)  80% and 90% 
D)  90% and 100%

Question 9

Psychophysiological assessment of sexual dysfunction is generally conducted by

Accepted Answer

A)  using a device that measures physical arousal during exposure to an erotic video or audio tape. 
B)  asking patients to keep a diary of their sexual activities. 
C)  a physician during a medical exam. 
D)  using a device that measures brain waves during exposure to an erotic video or audio tape. 
A)  using a device that measures physical arousal during exposure to an erotic video or audio tape. 
B)  asking patients to keep a diary of their sexual activities. 
C)  a physician during a medical exam. 
D)  using a device that measures brain waves during exposure to an erotic video or audio tape.

Question 10

Data from research studies on gender differences in human sexuality reflect all of the following themes EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  men masturbate more than women. 
B)  men are more permissive about casual premarital sex than women. 
C)  men are less accepting about homosexuality than women. 
D)  men and women value sexual satisfaction equally. 
A)  men masturbate more than women. 
B)  men are more permissive about casual premarital sex than women. 
C)  men are less accepting about homosexuality than women. 
D)  men and women value sexual satisfaction equally.

Question 11

Gender identity disorder is diagnosed when

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A)  a person's physical gender is inconsistent with the person's gender identity. 
B)  an individual receives sexual pleasure from cross-dressing. 
C)  an individual is born with ambiguous genitalia. 
D)  All of these are correct 
A)  a person's physical gender is inconsistent with the person's gender identity. 
B)  an individual receives sexual pleasure from cross-dressing. 
C)  an individual is born with ambiguous genitalia. 
D)  All of these are correct

Question 12

Sexual arousal disorders are diagnosed when there is an

Accepted Answer

A)  inability to achieve or maintain an erection in males and a lack of desire for sex in females. 
B)  inability to achieve or maintain an erection in males and a lack of orgasm in females. 
C)  inability to achieve orgasm for either gender despite erection in males and lubrication in females. 
D)  inability to achieve or maintain an erection in males and a lack of lubrication in females. 
A)  inability to achieve or maintain an erection in males and a lack of desire for sex in females. 
B)  inability to achieve or maintain an erection in males and a lack of orgasm in females. 
C)  inability to achieve orgasm for either gender despite erection in males and lubrication in females. 
D)  inability to achieve or maintain an erection in males and a lack of lubrication in females.

Question 13

Joe is homosexual and has an identical (monozgyotic)twin named Sam.The following statement is TRUE:

Accepted Answer

A)  Sam is more likely than the general population to be homosexual. 
B)  Sam is no more likely than the general population to be homosexual. 
C)  Sam is homosexual also. 
D)  Sam is only likely to become homosexual if Joe is a positive role model. 
A)  Sam is more likely than the general population to be homosexual. 
B)  Sam is no more likely than the general population to be homosexual. 
C)  Sam is homosexual also. 
D)  Sam is only likely to become homosexual if Joe is a positive role model.

Question 14

Although vasodilating drugs such as papaverine and prostaglandin are effective in producing an erection for patients with erectile dysfunction,many patients discontinue use of the drugs because of

Accepted Answer

A)  painful side effects. 
B)  the fact that these drugs eventually cure the disorder. 
C)  the expense of the drug. 
D)  the fact that the effectiveness of the drug decreases with continued use. 
A)  painful side effects. 
B)  the fact that these drugs eventually cure the disorder. 
C)  the expense of the drug. 
D)  the fact that the effectiveness of the drug decreases with continued use.

Question 15

The most accurate description for the condition called erotophobia is

Accepted Answer

A)  negative feelings toward sexuality. 
B)  negative feelings about other people. 
C)  fear of sex. 
D)  fear of being raped. 
A)  negative feelings toward sexuality. 
B)  negative feelings about other people. 
C)  fear of sex. 
D)  fear of being raped.

Question 16

The specific treatment found effective in the treatment of female orgasmic disorder is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  anti-anxiety medication 
B)  sensate focus 
C)  explicit training in masturbation procedures 
D)  increased sexual relations 
A)  anti-anxiety medication 
B)  sensate focus 
C)  explicit training in masturbation procedures 
D)  increased sexual relations

Question 17

Belief in common sexual myths such as "women normally reach orgasm every time they have intercourse" are more commonly held by men

Accepted Answer

A)  who do not have sexual disorders. 
B)  with conservative sexual attitudes. 
C)  who have sexual disorders. 
D)  who are homosexual. 
A)  who do not have sexual disorders. 
B)  with conservative sexual attitudes. 
C)  who have sexual disorders. 
D)  who are homosexual.

Question 18

One reason that your text suggests questionnaires be used when assessing sexual behavior is that

Accepted Answer

A)  people may provide more sexual information in writing than during an interview. 
B)  written information regarding sexuality has been shown to be more accurate than a verbal report. 
C)  therapists are often uncomfortable asking questions regarding sexual behavior. 
D)  the therapist needs a written record in the patient's own words to demonstrate progress as the patient improves. 
A)  people may provide more sexual information in writing than during an interview. 
B)  written information regarding sexuality has been shown to be more accurate than a verbal report. 
C)  therapists are often uncomfortable asking questions regarding sexual behavior. 
D)  the therapist needs a written record in the patient's own words to demonstrate progress as the patient improves.

Question 19

If a man can obtain a normal erectile response while asleep,but not while with a partner,the cause of his sexual dysfunction likely

Accepted Answer

A)  is psychological in nature. 
B)  is physiological in nature. 
C)  involves problems with his biological clock. 
D)  is still unknown. 
A)  is psychological in nature. 
B)  is physiological in nature. 
C)  involves problems with his biological clock. 
D)  is still unknown.

Question 20

Recent twin studies suggest that the majority of the vulnerability for gender identity disorder comes from

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic factors. 
B)  environmental factors. 
C)  medical accidents. 
D)  media exposure. 
A)  genetic factors. 
B)  environmental factors. 
C)  medical accidents. 
D)  media exposure.

As a typical male with erectile dysfunction,we can expect Bill to show

Treatment for paraphilias is considered successful when someone had

________ is a psychosocial treatment carried out entirely in the imagination of the patient.

According to the authors of your textbook,the concurrent existence of masochistic and sadistic fetish within the same individual is _________________.

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

The original concept of performance anxiety as a cause of sexual dysfunction has been replaced with a more modern view that performance anxiety is comprised of

The difference between hypoactive sexual desire disorder and sexual aversion disorder is that

The percentage of men with erectile dysfunction who take Viagra and are then able to maintain an erection sufficient for intercourse is between _____________.

Psychophysiological assessment of sexual dysfunction is generally conducted by

Data from research studies on gender differences in human sexuality reflect all of the following themes EXCEPT

Gender identity disorder is diagnosed when

Sexual arousal disorders are diagnosed when there is an

Joe is homosexual and has an identical (monozgyotic)twin named Sam.The following statement is TRUE:

Although vasodilating drugs such as papaverine and prostaglandin are effective in producing an erection for patients with erectile dysfunction,many patients discontinue use of the drugs because of

The most accurate description for the condition called erotophobia is

The specific treatment found effective in the treatment of female orgasmic disorder is ____________.

Belief in common sexual myths such as "women normally reach orgasm every time they have intercourse" are more commonly held by men

One reason that your text suggests questionnaires be used when assessing sexual behavior is that

If a man can obtain a normal erectile response while asleep,but not while with a partner,the cause of his sexual dysfunction likely

Recent twin studies suggest that the majority of the vulnerability for gender identity disorder comes from

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Research Methods

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Mood Disorders And Suicide

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Exam 10: Sexual And Gender Identity Disorders

As a typical male with erectile dysfunction,we can expect Bill to show

Treatment for paraphilias is considered successful when someone had

________ is a psychosocial treatment carried out entirely in the imagination of the patient.

According to the authors of your textbook,the concurrent existence of masochistic and sadistic fetish within the same individual is _________________.

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

The original concept of performance anxiety as a cause of sexual dysfunction has been replaced with a more modern view that performance anxiety is comprised of

The difference between hypoactive sexual desire disorder and sexual aversion disorder is that

The percentage of men with erectile dysfunction who take Viagra and are then able to maintain an erection sufficient for intercourse is between _____________.

Psychophysiological assessment of sexual dysfunction is generally conducted by

Data from research studies on gender differences in human sexuality reflect all of the following themes EXCEPT

Gender identity disorder is diagnosed when

Sexual arousal disorders are diagnosed when there is an

Joe is homosexual and has an identical (monozgyotic)twin named Sam.The following statement is TRUE:

Although vasodilating drugs such as papaverine and prostaglandin are effective in producing an erection for patients with erectile dysfunction,many patients discontinue use of the drugs because of

The most accurate description for the condition called erotophobia is

The specific treatment found effective in the treatment of female orgasmic disorder is ____________.

Belief in common sexual myths such as "women normally reach orgasm every time they have intercourse" are more commonly held by men

One reason that your text suggests questionnaires be used when assessing sexual behavior is that

If a man can obtain a normal erectile response while asleep,but not while with a partner,the cause of his sexual dysfunction likely

Recent twin studies suggest that the majority of the vulnerability for gender identity disorder comes from

Abnormal Behavior In Historical Context

N Integrative Approach To Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment And Diagnosis

Research Methods

Anxiety Disorders

Somatoform And Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders And Suicide

Eating And Sleep Disorders

Physical Disorders And Health Psychology

Substance-related And Impulse-control Disorders

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia And Other Psychotic Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Cognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal And Ethical Issues

Filters