Question 1

Inappropriate sexual arousal,

Accepted Answer

A)  exposure to pornography. 
B)  masturbatory fantasies about the object. 
C)  social "scripts" that are transferred from one generation to the next. 
D)  poor social skills. 
E) g., fetishism, appears to be learned through 
A)  exposure to pornography. 
B)  masturbatory fantasies about the object. 
C)  social "scripts" that are transferred from one generation to the next. 
D)  poor social skills. 
E) g., fetishism, appears to be learned through

Question 2

Charles gets very sexually excited by women's shoes.While he used to fantasize about women wearing particular shoes,he now focuses almost exclusively on the shoes themselves.Charles has a(n)__________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual dysfunction 
B)  unusual interest but does not have a diagnosable disorder 
C)  fetish 
D)  frotteuristic obsession 
A)  sexual dysfunction 
B)  unusual interest but does not have a diagnosable disorder 
C)  fetish 
D)  frotteuristic obsession

Question 3

Paraphilia is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  a dysfunction. 
B)  an attraction to inappropriate individuals or objects. 
C)  an attraction to machines. 
D)  a desire that dominates the personality. 
A)  a dysfunction. 
B)  an attraction to inappropriate individuals or objects. 
C)  an attraction to machines. 
D)  a desire that dominates the personality.

Question 4

Of the following,the individual who should be diagnosed with gender identity disorder is

Accepted Answer

A)  Joe, who gets sexually aroused by wearing women's bras. 
B)  Lisa, who is gay and has many traditional masculine traits. 
C)  Mark, who feels like a woman trapped in a man's body. 
D)  Sid, who can only become sexually aroused while dressed like a woman. 
A)  Joe, who gets sexually aroused by wearing women's bras. 
B)  Lisa, who is gay and has many traditional masculine traits. 
C)  Mark, who feels like a woman trapped in a man's body. 
D)  Sid, who can only become sexually aroused while dressed like a woman.

Question 5

Differences in male and female attitudes toward sexuality have generally ___________ over the past 40 years.

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased 
B)  increased 
C)  remained the same 
D)  disappeared completely 
A)  decreased 
B)  increased 
C)  remained the same 
D)  disappeared completely

Question 6

You have a friend who plans to use alcohol as part of a seduction scenario.You warn of the increased risk of unprotected sex in these conditions.You also point out the following effect(s)of alcohol on sexual arousal and behavior:

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol increases arousal and facilitates performance. 
B)  alcohol suppresses central nervous system functioning, thus making it more difficult for men to achieve erection and for women to achieve lubrication. 
C)  alcohol makes one socially more inhibited. 
D)  alcohol increases central nervous system functioning, thus making it easier for men to achieve erection but more difficult for women to achieve lubrication. 
A)  alcohol increases arousal and facilitates performance. 
B)  alcohol suppresses central nervous system functioning, thus making it more difficult for men to achieve erection and for women to achieve lubrication. 
C)  alcohol makes one socially more inhibited. 
D)  alcohol increases central nervous system functioning, thus making it easier for men to achieve erection but more difficult for women to achieve lubrication.

Question 7

Before diagnosing a sexual pain disorder,it is necessary to rule out

Accepted Answer

A)  relationship issues that could be the cause of the dysfunction. 
B)  other sexual dysfunction such as sexual aversion disorder that has almost identical symptoms. 
C)  a medical cause of the pain. 
D)  vaginismus. 
A)  relationship issues that could be the cause of the dysfunction. 
B)  other sexual dysfunction such as sexual aversion disorder that has almost identical symptoms. 
C)  a medical cause of the pain. 
D)  vaginismus.

Question 8

Intersexuality refers to people who

Accepted Answer

A)  are born with the physical characteristics of both sexes. 
B)  are sexually attracted to members of both sexes. 
C)  like to dress like the opposite sex. 
D)  are no longer sexually active. 
A)  are born with the physical characteristics of both sexes. 
B)  are sexually attracted to members of both sexes. 
C)  like to dress like the opposite sex. 
D)  are no longer sexually active.

Question 9

Based on stringent criteria,research data indicate that the percentage of men between the ages of 18 and 59 with erectile dysfunction is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  1% 
B)  3% 
C)  5% 
D)  10% 
A)  1% 
B)  3% 
C)  5% 
D)  10%

Question 10

What is the percentage of men in their 70s with at least some impairment of erectile function?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  40% 
D)  60% 
A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  40% 
D)  60%

Question 11

Treatment effectiveness studies of Masters and Johnson's sensate focus therapy have indicated that

Accepted Answer

A)  certain aspects of the treatment such as two therapists and daily therapy are not necessary. 
B)  many therapists using Masters and Johnson's techniques are able to demonstrate even greater treatment effectiveness than Masters and Johnson did. 
C)  daily treatment is a critical component of the method. 
D)  sensate focus is generally only effective when administered by Masters and Johnson. 
A)  certain aspects of the treatment such as two therapists and daily therapy are not necessary. 
B)  many therapists using Masters and Johnson's techniques are able to demonstrate even greater treatment effectiveness than Masters and Johnson did. 
C)  daily treatment is a critical component of the method. 
D)  sensate focus is generally only effective when administered by Masters and Johnson.

Question 12

Describe the symptoms of three different forms of paraphilia.What do all paraphilias have in common?

Accepted Answer

Paraphilias are all characterized by sex

Question 13

Which of the following treatments is NOT currently used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vasodilating drugs 
B)  Anti-anxiety medication 
C)  Surgical prosthetic implant 
D)  Vacuum device therapy 
A)  Vasodilating drugs 
B)  Anti-anxiety medication 
C)  Surgical prosthetic implant 
D)  Vacuum device therapy

Question 14

Sex therapy for erectile dysfunction has produced a positive treatment outcome in approximately _____ of the cases treated.

Accepted Answer

A)  20-30% 
B)  40-50% 
C)  60-70% 
D)  80-90% 
A)  20-30% 
B)  40-50% 
C)  60-70% 
D)  80-90%

Question 15

The largest difference in sexual behavior for men versus women is that

Accepted Answer

A)  men are more likely to engage in premarital sex. 
B)  women are more likely to engage in premarital sex. 
C)  men are more likely to masturbate. 
D)  women are more likely to masturbate. 
A)  men are more likely to engage in premarital sex. 
B)  women are more likely to engage in premarital sex. 
C)  men are more likely to masturbate. 
D)  women are more likely to masturbate.

Question 16

The prevalence of sexual arousal disorders is

Accepted Answer

A)  much higher for men than it is for women. 
B)  much lower for men than it is for women. 
C)  about the same in both sexes. 
D)  slightly lower for men than it is for women. 
A)  much higher for men than it is for women. 
B)  much lower for men than it is for women. 
C)  about the same in both sexes. 
D)  slightly lower for men than it is for women.

Question 17

A person who reports low sexual disorder might

Accepted Answer

A)  never think about sex. 
B)  never have sex. 
C)  have sex, but not because of desire. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  never think about sex. 
B)  never have sex. 
C)  have sex, but not because of desire. 
D)  all of the above

Question 18

All of the following are factors that may play a role in gender nonconformity EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive attention on the part of the mother. 
B)  high levels of fetal testosterone. 
C)  lack of male playmates. 
D)  excessive physical contact on the part of the mother. 
A)  excessive attention on the part of the mother. 
B)  high levels of fetal testosterone. 
C)  lack of male playmates. 
D)  excessive physical contact on the part of the mother.

Question 19

All of the following are true statements regarding transvestic fetishism EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  transvestic fetishists are either homosexual or transsexual. 
B)  a significant percentage of individuals with this disorder are married. 
C)  there are cross-dressing clubs and newsletters for individuals with this fetish. 
D)  some transvestic fetishists compensate by joining macho or paramilitary organizations. 
A)  transvestic fetishists are either homosexual or transsexual. 
B)  a significant percentage of individuals with this disorder are married. 
C)  there are cross-dressing clubs and newsletters for individuals with this fetish. 
D)  some transvestic fetishists compensate by joining macho or paramilitary organizations.

Question 20

As you prepare to open your own Sexual Disorders Clinic,you need to order some specialized equipment.All of the following devices can be used to measure the ability of individuals to become sexually aroused EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  penile strain gauge. 
B)  vaginal photoplethysmograph. 
C)  sphygmomanometer. 
D)  all of the above are appropriate measures 
A)  penile strain gauge. 
B)  vaginal photoplethysmograph. 
C)  sphygmomanometer. 
D)  all of the above are appropriate measures

Inappropriate sexual arousal,

Charles gets very sexually excited by women's shoes.While he used to fantasize about women wearing particular shoes,he now focuses almost exclusively on the shoes themselves.Charles has a(n)__________________.

Paraphilia is defined as

Of the following,the individual who should be diagnosed with gender identity disorder is

Differences in male and female attitudes toward sexuality have generally ___________ over the past 40 years.

You have a friend who plans to use alcohol as part of a seduction scenario.You warn of the increased risk of unprotected sex in these conditions.You also point out the following effect(s)of alcohol on sexual arousal and behavior:

Before diagnosing a sexual pain disorder,it is necessary to rule out

Intersexuality refers to people who

Based on stringent criteria,research data indicate that the percentage of men between the ages of 18 and 59 with erectile dysfunction is ____________.

What is the percentage of men in their 70s with at least some impairment of erectile function?

Treatment effectiveness studies of Masters and Johnson's sensate focus therapy have indicated that

Describe the symptoms of three different forms of paraphilia.What do all paraphilias have in common?

Which of the following treatments is NOT currently used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction?

Sex therapy for erectile dysfunction has produced a positive treatment outcome in approximately _____ of the cases treated.

The largest difference in sexual behavior for men versus women is that

The prevalence of sexual arousal disorders is

A person who reports low sexual disorder might

All of the following are factors that may play a role in gender nonconformity EXCEPT

All of the following are true statements regarding transvestic fetishism EXCEPT

As you prepare to open your own Sexual Disorders Clinic,you need to order some specialized equipment.All of the following devices can be used to measure the ability of individuals to become sexually aroused EXCEPT

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Inappropriate sexual arousal,

Charles gets very sexually excited by women's shoes.While he used to fantasize about women wearing particular shoes,he now focuses almost exclusively on the shoes themselves.Charles has a(n)__________________.

Paraphilia is defined as

Of the following,the individual who should be diagnosed with gender identity disorder is

Differences in male and female attitudes toward sexuality have generally ___________ over the past 40 years.

You have a friend who plans to use alcohol as part of a seduction scenario.You warn of the increased risk of unprotected sex in these conditions.You also point out the following effect(s)of alcohol on sexual arousal and behavior:

Before diagnosing a sexual pain disorder,it is necessary to rule out

Intersexuality refers to people who

Based on stringent criteria,research data indicate that the percentage of men between the ages of 18 and 59 with erectile dysfunction is ____________.

What is the percentage of men in their 70s with at least some impairment of erectile function?

Treatment effectiveness studies of Masters and Johnson's sensate focus therapy have indicated that

Describe the symptoms of three different forms of paraphilia.What do all paraphilias have in common?

Which of the following treatments is NOT currently used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction?

Sex therapy for erectile dysfunction has produced a positive treatment outcome in approximately _____ of the cases treated.

The largest difference in sexual behavior for men versus women is that

The prevalence of sexual arousal disorders is

A person who reports low sexual disorder might

All of the following are factors that may play a role in gender nonconformity EXCEPT

All of the following are true statements regarding transvestic fetishism EXCEPT

As you prepare to open your own Sexual Disorders Clinic,you need to order some specialized equipment.All of the following devices can be used to measure the ability of individuals to become sexually aroused EXCEPT

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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