Question 1

Which of the following is TRUE regarding drugs currently available for the treatment of paraphilias?

Accepted Answer

A)  The drugs eliminate sexual desire but are only effective while they are being taken. 
B)  The drugs reduce sex drive and continue to be effective long after the patient stops the medication. 
C)  The drugs dramatically reduce sex drive but have side effects that make them harmful to many patients. 
D)  They produce a "chemical castration" that effectively eliminates all sex drive permanently so that the patient will never desire sex even after discontinuing the medication. 
A)  The drugs eliminate sexual desire but are only effective while they are being taken. 
B)  The drugs reduce sex drive and continue to be effective long after the patient stops the medication. 
C)  The drugs dramatically reduce sex drive but have side effects that make them harmful to many patients. 
D)  They produce a "chemical castration" that effectively eliminates all sex drive permanently so that the patient will never desire sex even after discontinuing the medication.

Question 2

Which of the following is TRUE regarding sexuality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women desire demonstrations of love and intimacy during sex, while men focus on arousal. 
B)  Men and women focus mostly on sexual arousal during sex. 
C)  Men tend to be aroused by both males and female sexual stimuli, while women respond only to male sexual stimuli. 
D)  Men and women focus equally on the romantic aspects of their sexual experiences. 
A)  Women desire demonstrations of love and intimacy during sex, while men focus on arousal. 
B)  Men and women focus mostly on sexual arousal during sex. 
C)  Men tend to be aroused by both males and female sexual stimuli, while women respond only to male sexual stimuli. 
D)  Men and women focus equally on the romantic aspects of their sexual experiences.

Question 3

Of those identical (monozygotic)twins where one twin is homosexual,the other twin is also homosexual in 50% of cases.This means

Accepted Answer

A)  homosexuality is determined by genetics. 
B)  genes are only one influence for sexual orientation. 
C)  the environment determines sexual orientation. 
D)  genes are not an influence for sexual orientation. 
A)  homosexuality is determined by genetics. 
B)  genes are only one influence for sexual orientation. 
C)  the environment determines sexual orientation. 
D)  genes are not an influence for sexual orientation.

Question 4

Sexual dysfunction is often related to _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  dislike for partner 
B)  perception of self as less attractive than before 
C)  guilt about sex 
D)  all of the above 
A)  dislike for partner 
B)  perception of self as less attractive than before 
C)  guilt about sex 
D)  all of the above

Question 5

Which of the following does NOT support the fact that homosexuality is related to differential hormone exposure in utero?

Accepted Answer

A)  Homosexual males are more likely to be left handed or mixed handed than right handed. 
B)  Males and masculine lesbians often have a longer fourth ring finger than index finger. 
C)  Homosexual males have smaller feet than heterosexual males. 
D)  Actual structure of the brain might be different in homosexuals than heterosexuals. 
A)  Homosexual males are more likely to be left handed or mixed handed than right handed. 
B)  Males and masculine lesbians often have a longer fourth ring finger than index finger. 
C)  Homosexual males have smaller feet than heterosexual males. 
D)  Actual structure of the brain might be different in homosexuals than heterosexuals.

Question 6

Just the thought of sex makes Harry anxious.When exposed to sexual images,he reports feeling disgust.Harry would most likely be diagnosed with _______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypoactive sexual desire disorder 
B)  hyperactive sexual desire disorder 
C)  sexual aversion disorder 
D)  gender identity disorder 
A)  hypoactive sexual desire disorder 
B)  hyperactive sexual desire disorder 
C)  sexual aversion disorder 
D)  gender identity disorder

Question 7

Phase two of sensate focus involves "genital pleasuring" but prohibits intercourse or orgasm.The main purpose of this stage is to

Accepted Answer

A)  allow an individual to communicate his or her desires to the partner. 
B)  change the usual ways that the couple has tried to have sex. 
C)  allow sexual experience without the anxiety of performance. 
D)  provide increased anticipation of intercourse. 
A)  allow an individual to communicate his or her desires to the partner. 
B)  change the usual ways that the couple has tried to have sex. 
C)  allow sexual experience without the anxiety of performance. 
D)  provide increased anticipation of intercourse.

Question 8

____________ are individuals who receive a sexual thrill from inflicting pain on others,and ____________ are individuals who receive a sexual thrill from receiving physical pain.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sadists; masochists 
B)  Masochists; sadists 
C)  Transvestites; paraphiliacs 
D)  Paraphiliacs; transvestites 
A)  Sadists; masochists 
B)  Masochists; sadists 
C)  Transvestites; paraphiliacs 
D)  Paraphiliacs; transvestites

Question 9

Which of the following statements characterize men with sexual dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

A)  They show decreased arousal under "performance demand" conditions. 
B)  They are distracted by nonsexual stimuli. 
C)  They experience negative affect. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  They show decreased arousal under "performance demand" conditions. 
B)  They are distracted by nonsexual stimuli. 
C)  They experience negative affect. 
D)  all of the above

Question 10

Statistically,homosexual males are more likely to have grown up with

Accepted Answer

A)  older brothers. 
B)  older sisters. 
C)  younger brothers. 
D)  younger sisters. 
A)  older brothers. 
B)  older sisters. 
C)  younger brothers. 
D)  younger sisters.

Question 11

Dilators of gradually increasing sizes are used in the treatment of ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  female orgasmic disorder 
B)  vaginismus 
C)  hypoactive sexual desire disorder 
D)  all of these 
A)  female orgasmic disorder 
B)  vaginismus 
C)  hypoactive sexual desire disorder 
D)  all of these

Question 12

Sexual behavior surveys suggest that

Accepted Answer

A)  almost all men have more than 20 sexual partners. 
B)  most men have very little sexual experience. 
C)  about 23% of men have had more than 20 sexual partners. 
D)  about 11% of men have had more than 20 sexual partners. 
A)  almost all men have more than 20 sexual partners. 
B)  most men have very little sexual experience. 
C)  about 23% of men have had more than 20 sexual partners. 
D)  about 11% of men have had more than 20 sexual partners.

Question 13

A boy who consistently behaves in feminine ways is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

A)  gender non-activation. 
B)  gender experimentation. 
C)  gender crises. 
D)  gender nonconformity. 
A)  gender non-activation. 
B)  gender experimentation. 
C)  gender crises. 
D)  gender nonconformity.

Question 14

Research regarding the success of treating paraphilias with procedures such as orgasmic reconditioning and covert sensitization indicates that

Accepted Answer

A)  treatment is generally not successful. 
B)  treatment is successful in only the small number of cases where the patient completes all treatment sessions. 
C)  the number of cases in the research studies is too small to make conclusions at this point. 
D)  treatment is generally effective. 
A)  treatment is generally not successful. 
B)  treatment is successful in only the small number of cases where the patient completes all treatment sessions. 
C)  the number of cases in the research studies is too small to make conclusions at this point. 
D)  treatment is generally effective.

Question 15

What significant side effect is experienced by as many as 30% of Viagra users?

Accepted Answer

A)  Severe headache 
B)  Addiction 
C)  Groin pain 
D)  Dizziness 
A)  Severe headache 
B)  Addiction 
C)  Groin pain 
D)  Dizziness

Question 16

Jody and Howard have been happily married for several years.Howard reports that in spite of being sexually aroused and having an erection,he only reaches orgasm from intercourse about half of the time.Howard wonders if something is "wrong" with him.Howard should

Accepted Answer

A)  seek treatment for inhibited orgasm disorder. 
B)  realize that this problem means that he does not really love his wife. 
C)  relax and realize that this is normal. 
D)  seek treatment for sexual aversion disorder. 
A)  seek treatment for inhibited orgasm disorder. 
B)  realize that this problem means that he does not really love his wife. 
C)  relax and realize that this is normal. 
D)  seek treatment for sexual aversion disorder.

Question 17

Greg often has problems with premature ejaculation.As he becomes more anxious about his problem,the amount of time between initiating intercourse and ejaculation will most likely ___________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase 
B)  decrease 
C)  remain the same 
D)  depend upon what is making him anxious 
A)  increase 
B)  decrease 
C)  remain the same 
D)  depend upon what is making him anxious

Question 18

Patients undergoing the procedure called orgasmic reconditioning are instructed to

Accepted Answer

A)  masturbate to their usual fantasies but to substitute more desirable ones just before ejaculation. 
B)  masturbate to their usual fantasies but substitute images of the consequences associated with their behavior (such as getting caught, hurting someone else, etc.) just before ejaculation. 
C)  substitute images of the consequences associated with their behavior (such as getting caught, hurting someone else, etc.) every time they feel aroused by thoughts of their inappropriate desires. 
D)  watch video tapes of normal adult sexuality repeatedly until such images result in arousal. 
A)  masturbate to their usual fantasies but to substitute more desirable ones just before ejaculation. 
B)  masturbate to their usual fantasies but substitute images of the consequences associated with their behavior (such as getting caught, hurting someone else, etc.) just before ejaculation. 
C)  substitute images of the consequences associated with their behavior (such as getting caught, hurting someone else, etc.) every time they feel aroused by thoughts of their inappropriate desires. 
D)  watch video tapes of normal adult sexuality repeatedly until such images result in arousal.

Question 19

Development of sexual dysfunction can be viewed as a "vicious circle" since the typical case progresses in the following manner:

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)  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. 
C)  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. 
D)  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. 
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)  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. 
C)  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. 
D)  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.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a paraphilia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sadistic rape 
B)  Fetishism 
C)  Exhibitionism 
D)  Sexual sadism 
A)  Sadistic rape 
B)  Fetishism 
C)  Exhibitionism 
D)  Sexual sadism

Which of the following is TRUE regarding drugs currently available for the treatment of paraphilias?

Which of the following is TRUE regarding sexuality?

Of those identical (monozygotic)twins where one twin is homosexual,the other twin is also homosexual in 50% of cases.This means

Sexual dysfunction is often related to _________________.

Which of the following does NOT support the fact that homosexuality is related to differential hormone exposure in utero?

Just the thought of sex makes Harry anxious.When exposed to sexual images,he reports feeling disgust.Harry would most likely be diagnosed with _______________________.

Phase two of sensate focus involves "genital pleasuring" but prohibits intercourse or orgasm.The main purpose of this stage is to

are individuals who receive a sexual thrill from inflicting pain on others,and are individuals who receive a sexual thrill from receiving physical pain.

Which of the following statements characterize men with sexual dysfunction?

Statistically,homosexual males are more likely to have grown up with

Dilators of gradually increasing sizes are used in the treatment of ______________.

Sexual behavior surveys suggest that

A boy who consistently behaves in feminine ways is exhibiting

Research regarding the success of treating paraphilias with procedures such as orgasmic reconditioning and covert sensitization indicates that

What significant side effect is experienced by as many as 30% of Viagra users?

Jody and Howard have been happily married for several years.Howard reports that in spite of being sexually aroused and having an erection,he only reaches orgasm from intercourse about half of the time.Howard wonders if something is "wrong" with him.Howard should

Greg often has problems with premature ejaculation.As he becomes more anxious about his problem,the amount of time between initiating intercourse and ejaculation will most likely ___________________.

Patients undergoing the procedure called orgasmic reconditioning are instructed to

Development of sexual dysfunction can be viewed as a "vicious circle" since the typical case progresses in the following manner:

Which of the following is NOT a paraphilia?

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Exam 10: Sexual And Gender Identity Disorders

Which of the following is TRUE regarding drugs currently available for the treatment of paraphilias?

Which of the following is TRUE regarding sexuality?

Of those identical (monozygotic)twins where one twin is homosexual,the other twin is also homosexual in 50% of cases.This means

Sexual dysfunction is often related to _________________.

Which of the following does NOT support the fact that homosexuality is related to differential hormone exposure in utero?

Just the thought of sex makes Harry anxious.When exposed to sexual images,he reports feeling disgust.Harry would most likely be diagnosed with _______________________.

Phase two of sensate focus involves "genital pleasuring" but prohibits intercourse or orgasm.The main purpose of this stage is to

____________ are individuals who receive a sexual thrill from inflicting pain on others,and ____________ are individuals who receive a sexual thrill from receiving physical pain.

Which of the following statements characterize men with sexual dysfunction?

Statistically,homosexual males are more likely to have grown up with

Dilators of gradually increasing sizes are used in the treatment of ______________.

Sexual behavior surveys suggest that

A boy who consistently behaves in feminine ways is exhibiting

Research regarding the success of treating paraphilias with procedures such as orgasmic reconditioning and covert sensitization indicates that

What significant side effect is experienced by as many as 30% of Viagra users?

Jody and Howard have been happily married for several years.Howard reports that in spite of being sexually aroused and having an erection,he only reaches orgasm from intercourse about half of the time.Howard wonders if something is "wrong" with him.Howard should

Greg often has problems with premature ejaculation.As he becomes more anxious about his problem,the amount of time between initiating intercourse and ejaculation will most likely ___________________.

Patients undergoing the procedure called orgasmic reconditioning are instructed to

Development of sexual dysfunction can be viewed as a "vicious circle" since the typical case progresses in the following manner:

Which of the following is NOT a paraphilia?

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

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are individuals who receive a sexual thrill from inflicting pain on others,and are individuals who receive a sexual thrill from receiving physical pain.