Question 1

Research with both non-incestuous pedophiles and perpetrators of incest (Marshall et al.,1986 and Marshall,1997)suggests that

Accepted Answer

A)  non-incestuous pedophilia is generally influenced by paraphilia, where incest may be more opportunistic. 
B)  incest is generally influenced by paraphilia, where non-incestuous pedophilia may be more opportunistic. 
C)  both behaviors tend to be motivated by paraphilia. 
D)  both behaviors tend to be motivated by opportunistic individuals rather than by paraphilia. 
A)  non-incestuous pedophilia is generally influenced by paraphilia, where incest may be more opportunistic. 
B)  incest is generally influenced by paraphilia, where non-incestuous pedophilia may be more opportunistic. 
C)  both behaviors tend to be motivated by paraphilia. 
D)  both behaviors tend to be motivated by opportunistic individuals rather than by paraphilia.

Question 2

Because of the high risk involved,it is disturbing that approximately _____ of men in the United States have had 20 or more sexual partners.

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  13% 
C)  25% 
D)  50% 
A)  5% 
B)  13% 
C)  25% 
D)  50%

Question 3

The basic concept behind the covert sensitization method of treating unwanted sexual arousal is to

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

A male patient complaining of erectile dysfunction is observed to have a complete lack of nocturnal penile erections while sleeping.We can conclude that

Accepted Answer

A)  more information is needed to diagnose his problem. 
B)  his erectile dysfunction is caused by a medication side effect. 
C)  his erectile dysfunction is due to psychological difficulties. 
D)  his erectile dysfunction is caused by a medical problem. 
A)  more information is needed to diagnose his problem. 
B)  his erectile dysfunction is caused by a medication side effect. 
C)  his erectile dysfunction is due to psychological difficulties. 
D)  his erectile dysfunction is caused by a medical problem.

Question 5

Of the following,the individual most likely to receive an appropriate diagnosis of hypoactive sexual desire disorder is

Accepted Answer

A)  Sue, who fantasizes about sex often, but is so exhausted when she gets home that she only has sex about twice a month. 
B)  John, who thinks about sex, but does not have sexual relations because he thinks it is morally wrong to do so unless the goal is procreation. 
C)  Mary, whose husband wishes she thought about sex more often because she seems satisfied having sex a few times a month. 
D)  Fred, who has sex at least once a week to satisfy his wife, but would prefer to be left alone since he is rarely interested in sex. 
A)  Sue, who fantasizes about sex often, but is so exhausted when she gets home that she only has sex about twice a month. 
B)  John, who thinks about sex, but does not have sexual relations because he thinks it is morally wrong to do so unless the goal is procreation. 
C)  Mary, whose husband wishes she thought about sex more often because she seems satisfied having sex a few times a month. 
D)  Fred, who has sex at least once a week to satisfy his wife, but would prefer to be left alone since he is rarely interested in sex.

Question 6

Data from research studies on gender differences in human sexuality (Peplau,2003)reflect all of the following themes EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  men show more sexual desire and arousal than women. 
B)  men emphasize committed relationships more than women. 
C)  men's self-concept is characterized in part by power, aggression, and independence. 
D)  women's sexual beliefs are more influenced by cultural, social, and situational factors. 
A)  men show more sexual desire and arousal than women. 
B)  men emphasize committed relationships more than women. 
C)  men's self-concept is characterized in part by power, aggression, and independence. 
D)  women's sexual beliefs are more influenced by cultural, social, and situational factors.

Question 7

Approximately 80% of individuals taking ___________ medication experience some degree of sexual dysfunction.

Accepted Answer

A)  SSRI 
B)  beta blocker 
C)  tricyclic antidepressant 
D)  anti-hypertensive 
A)  SSRI 
B)  beta blocker 
C)  tricyclic antidepressant 
D)  anti-hypertensive

Question 8

Gender differences in attitudes toward premarital sex have been _____ over time.

Accepted Answer

A)  shrinking 
B)  increasing 
C)  fluctuating 
D)  unreliable 
A)  shrinking 
B)  increasing 
C)  fluctuating 
D)  unreliable

Question 9

The most common of all the male sexual dysfunctions is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which of the following is TRUE about sexual practices in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are more females than males engaged in exclusively homosexual activity. 
B)  The regular use of condoms during sexual intercourse has not increased over the last 20 years. 
C)  Sexual practices in the United States are very similar to those in Britain and France. 
D)  Masturbation is positively correlated with better sexual functioning in older age. 
A)  There are more females than males engaged in exclusively homosexual activity. 
B)  The regular use of condoms during sexual intercourse has not increased over the last 20 years. 
C)  Sexual practices in the United States are very similar to those in Britain and France. 
D)  Masturbation is positively correlated with better sexual functioning in older age.

Question 11

Among men surveyed for a CDC study,_________were sexually experienced.

Accepted Answer

A)  almost 100% 
B)  just over 40% 
C)  approximately 75% 
D)  about 12% 
A)  almost 100% 
B)  just over 40% 
C)  approximately 75% 
D)  about 12%

Question 12

The development of deviant patterns of sexual arousal may be associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  levels of "desired" arousal in consenting adults. 
B)  deficiencies in consensual adult social skills. 
C)  early sexual fantasies that are reinforced through masturbation. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  levels of "desired" arousal in consenting adults. 
B)  deficiencies in consensual adult social skills. 
C)  early sexual fantasies that are reinforced through masturbation. 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

One reason that it is difficult to provide a precise diagnosis of premature ejaculation is that

Accepted Answer

A)  the concept of "too soon" is dependent on the individual and the couple. 
B)  most men are too ashamed to admit the problem. 
C)  women generally are reluctant to tell their partners of the problem. 
D)  men are often unaware of what is considered "normal." 
A)  the concept of "too soon" is dependent on the individual and the couple. 
B)  most men are too ashamed to admit the problem. 
C)  women generally are reluctant to tell their partners of the problem. 
D)  men are often unaware of what is considered "normal."

Question 14

One reason that different diagnostic criteria are used for males and females with inhibited orgasm disorder is that

Accepted Answer

A)  the disorder is relatively rare in men. 
B)  only about 20% of women regularly experience orgasm from intercourse. 
C)  both a and b are correct 
D)  neither a nor b is correct 
A)  the disorder is relatively rare in men. 
B)  only about 20% of women regularly experience orgasm from intercourse. 
C)  both a and b are correct 
D)  neither a nor b is correct

Question 15

Vaginismus refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  painful pelvic spasms during penetration. 
B)  painful cramps during the menstrual cycle. 
C)  strong orgasms. 
D)  a disorder of male sexual responsivity. 
A)  painful pelvic spasms during penetration. 
B)  painful cramps during the menstrual cycle. 
C)  strong orgasms. 
D)  a disorder of male sexual responsivity.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is TRUE about hypoactive sexual desire disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  More than 65% of the problems who come to sexuality clinics for help complain of this disorder. 
B)  It is the most common presenting complaint of both men and women. 
C)  For women, the prevalence of this disorder decreases with age. 
D)  For men, the prevalence of this disorder decreases with age. 
A)  More than 65% of the problems who come to sexuality clinics for help complain of this disorder. 
B)  It is the most common presenting complaint of both men and women. 
C)  For women, the prevalence of this disorder decreases with age. 
D)  For men, the prevalence of this disorder decreases with age.

Question 17

A client you are treating for her sexual dysfunction relates a recent situation where a sexual encounter seemed likely.In that situation,she probably

Accepted Answer

A)  had excessively high expectations. 
B)  became totally focused on sex alone, to the exclusion of any distraction. 
C)  underestimated how physically aroused she was. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  had excessively high expectations. 
B)  became totally focused on sex alone, to the exclusion of any distraction. 
C)  underestimated how physically aroused she was. 
D)  all of the above

Question 18

Studies suggest that in comparison to other girls and boys,girls with congential adrenal hyperplasia are _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  more feminine 
B)  more masculine 
C)  smaller 
D)  smarter 
A)  more feminine 
B)  more masculine 
C)  smaller 
D)  smarter

Question 19

Therapy for sexual dysfunctions such as hypoactive sexual desire disorder can best be described as

Accepted Answer

A)  well-studied and widely available. 
B)  well-studied but only available in specialty clinics. 
C)  not well-studied and not available in all locations. 
D)  not well-studied but generally available everywhere. 
A)  well-studied and widely available. 
B)  well-studied but only available in specialty clinics. 
C)  not well-studied and not available in all locations. 
D)  not well-studied but generally available everywhere.

Question 20

Research reports have suggested that homosexuality is

Accepted Answer

A)  more likely concordant among monozygotic twins than among dizygotic twins or non-twin siblings. 
B)  associated with exposure to hormones before birth. 
C)  dependent upon certain environmental contributions. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  more likely concordant among monozygotic twins than among dizygotic twins or non-twin siblings. 
B)  associated with exposure to hormones before birth. 
C)  dependent upon certain environmental contributions. 
D)  all of the above

Research with both non-incestuous pedophiles and perpetrators of incest (Marshall et al.,1986 and Marshall,1997)suggests that

Because of the high risk involved,it is disturbing that approximately _____ of men in the United States have had 20 or more sexual partners.

The basic concept behind the covert sensitization method of treating unwanted sexual arousal is to

A male patient complaining of erectile dysfunction is observed to have a complete lack of nocturnal penile erections while sleeping.We can conclude that

Of the following,the individual most likely to receive an appropriate diagnosis of hypoactive sexual desire disorder is

Data from research studies on gender differences in human sexuality (Peplau,2003)reflect all of the following themes EXCEPT

Approximately 80% of individuals taking ___________ medication experience some degree of sexual dysfunction.

Gender differences in attitudes toward premarital sex have been _____ over time.

The most common of all the male sexual dysfunctions is ____________________.

Which of the following is TRUE about sexual practices in the United States?

Among men surveyed for a CDC study,_________were sexually experienced.

The development of deviant patterns of sexual arousal may be associated with

One reason that it is difficult to provide a precise diagnosis of premature ejaculation is that

One reason that different diagnostic criteria are used for males and females with inhibited orgasm disorder is that

Vaginismus refers to

Which of the following statements is TRUE about hypoactive sexual desire disorder?

A client you are treating for her sexual dysfunction relates a recent situation where a sexual encounter seemed likely.In that situation,she probably

Studies suggest that in comparison to other girls and boys,girls with congential adrenal hyperplasia are _____________.

Therapy for sexual dysfunctions such as hypoactive sexual desire disorder can best be described as

Research reports have suggested that homosexuality is

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Exam 10: Sexual And Gender Identity Disorders

Research with both non-incestuous pedophiles and perpetrators of incest (Marshall et al.,1986 and Marshall,1997)suggests that

Because of the high risk involved,it is disturbing that approximately _____ of men in the United States have had 20 or more sexual partners.

The basic concept behind the covert sensitization method of treating unwanted sexual arousal is to

A male patient complaining of erectile dysfunction is observed to have a complete lack of nocturnal penile erections while sleeping.We can conclude that

Of the following,the individual most likely to receive an appropriate diagnosis of hypoactive sexual desire disorder is

Data from research studies on gender differences in human sexuality (Peplau,2003)reflect all of the following themes EXCEPT

Approximately 80% of individuals taking ___________ medication experience some degree of sexual dysfunction.

Gender differences in attitudes toward premarital sex have been _____ over time.

The most common of all the male sexual dysfunctions is ____________________.

Which of the following is TRUE about sexual practices in the United States?

Among men surveyed for a CDC study,_________were sexually experienced.

The development of deviant patterns of sexual arousal may be associated with

One reason that it is difficult to provide a precise diagnosis of premature ejaculation is that

One reason that different diagnostic criteria are used for males and females with inhibited orgasm disorder is that

Vaginismus refers to

Which of the following statements is TRUE about hypoactive sexual desire disorder?

A client you are treating for her sexual dysfunction relates a recent situation where a sexual encounter seemed likely.In that situation,she probably

Studies suggest that in comparison to other girls and boys,girls with congential adrenal hyperplasia are _____________.

Therapy for sexual dysfunctions such as hypoactive sexual desire disorder can best be described as

Research reports have suggested that homosexuality is

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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