Question 1

When the term paraphilia is used to describe the behavior of a rapist,it means that the rapist is aroused by

Accepted Answer

A)  images of forced sex. 
B)  any sexual image. 
C)  consensual sex. 
D)  nonviolent sexual imagery. 
A)  images of forced sex. 
B)  any sexual image. 
C)  consensual sex. 
D)  nonviolent sexual imagery.

Question 2

Gender identity disorders are characterized by dissatisfaction with

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual experiences. 
B)  gender role expectations. 
C)  one's biological sex. 
D)  media portrayals of gender. 
A)  sexual experiences. 
B)  gender role expectations. 
C)  one's biological sex. 
D)  media portrayals of gender.

Question 3

Sexual dysfunctions are

Accepted Answer

A)  more common in heterosexuals than homosexuals. 
B)  more common in homosexuals than heterosexuals. 
C)  equally common in heterosexuals and homosexuals. 
D)  generally not reported, so little is known about their incidence. 
A)  more common in heterosexuals than homosexuals. 
B)  more common in homosexuals than heterosexuals. 
C)  equally common in heterosexuals and homosexuals. 
D)  generally not reported, so little is known about their incidence.

Question 4

According to recent surveys (Diokno et al.,1990),the following statement is true regarding sexual activity of the elderly:

Accepted Answer

A)  very few individuals remain sexually active beyond age 70. 
B)  more than half of the individuals over age 70 remain sexually active. 
C)  80% of males and 50% of women aged 75-79 remained sexually active 
D)  50% of males and 36% of women aged 75-79 remained sexually active. 
A)  very few individuals remain sexually active beyond age 70. 
B)  more than half of the individuals over age 70 remain sexually active. 
C)  80% of males and 50% of women aged 75-79 remained sexually active 
D)  50% of males and 36% of women aged 75-79 remained sexually active.

Question 5

Roderick and his partner are seeking treatment for Roderick's premature ejaculation.The therapist encourages the couple to stimulate Roderick's penis to nearly full erection and then to squeeze the penis firmly to quickly reduce arousal.After repeating this process,insertion is to be attempted without thrusting and the penis removed if arousal proceeds too quickly.This treatment is called

Accepted Answer

A)  torture. 
B)  erotic desensitization. 
C)  stimulus removal. 
D)  the squeeze technique. 
A)  torture. 
B)  erotic desensitization. 
C)  stimulus removal. 
D)  the squeeze technique.

Question 6

The incidence of gender identity disorder

Accepted Answer

A)  is higher than that of transvestism. 
B)  occurs three times more frequently in males than females. 
C)  is based on studies in Norway, United Sates, and England. 
D)  is moderate, with about 5% or more of the population affected. 
A)  is higher than that of transvestism. 
B)  occurs three times more frequently in males than females. 
C)  is based on studies in Norway, United Sates, and England. 
D)  is moderate, with about 5% or more of the population affected.

Question 7

Papaverine and prostaglandin,vasodilating drugs used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction,are delivered to the patient

Accepted Answer

A)  in a capsule taken orally. 
B)  as a dietary supplement. 
C)  by injection directly into the penis. 
D)  by injection into the arm or hip. 
A)  in a capsule taken orally. 
B)  as a dietary supplement. 
C)  by injection directly into the penis. 
D)  by injection into the arm or hip.

Question 8

Sandra and Jim have been happily married for several years.Sandra reports that she reaches orgasm from intercourse only about half of the time and wonders if something is "wrong" with her.Sandra should

Accepted Answer

A)  seek treatment for inhibited orgasm disorder. 
B)  realize that her inhibited orgasm problem means that she doesn't really love Jim. 
C)  relax and realize that this is not unusual for women. 
D)  have a medical exam before assuming that she has a diagnosable psychological disorder. 
A)  seek treatment for inhibited orgasm disorder. 
B)  realize that her inhibited orgasm problem means that she doesn't really love Jim. 
C)  relax and realize that this is not unusual for women. 
D)  have a medical exam before assuming that she has a diagnosable psychological disorder.

Question 9

As a couple completes phase two of sensate focus therapy,they are instructed to

Accepted Answer

A)  return to full, prior sexual activity. 
B)  slowly begin sexual activity, continuing non-demand pleasuring as they progress. 
C)  take a break from sexual activity for several weeks and then slowly return to normal sexuality. 
D)  begin the "genital pleasuring" stage of the treatment. 
A)  return to full, prior sexual activity. 
B)  slowly begin sexual activity, continuing non-demand pleasuring as they progress. 
C)  take a break from sexual activity for several weeks and then slowly return to normal sexuality. 
D)  begin the "genital pleasuring" stage of the treatment.

Question 10

On the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 10,Clark is diagnosed not only with a sexual dysfunction but also with __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  obsessive-compulsive disorder 
B)  bipolar disorder 
C)  depression 
D)  social phobia 
A)  obsessive-compulsive disorder 
B)  bipolar disorder 
C)  depression 
D)  social phobia

Question 11

The main feature of sexual arousal disorders is

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of desire for sex despite normal physical sexual response. 
B)  sexual arousal to inappropriate stimuli. 
C)  the experience of pain during sex. 
D)  lack of physical sexual response despite desire for sex. 
A)  lack of desire for sex despite normal physical sexual response. 
B)  sexual arousal to inappropriate stimuli. 
C)  the experience of pain during sex. 
D)  lack of physical sexual response despite desire for sex.

Question 12

According to Dr.Csernansky in the CD-ROM "Abnormal Psychology Live," Clark meets the DSM-IV criteria for

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexual Addiction Disorder. 
B)  Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder. 
C)  Male Erectile Disorder. 
D)  both Male Erectile Disorder and Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder. 
A)  Sexual Addiction Disorder. 
B)  Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder. 
C)  Male Erectile Disorder. 
D)  both Male Erectile Disorder and Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder.

Question 13

An unusually high concern with nocturnal emissions has been reported in ___________ where there is a strong culturally held belief that loss of semen causes depletion of physical and mental energy.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ireland 
B)  Indonesia 
C)  India 
D)  Iceland 
A)  Ireland 
B)  Indonesia 
C)  India 
D)  Iceland

Question 14

The sex therapy technique designed specifically to treat premature ejaculation is ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the squeeze technique 
B)  sensate focus 
C)  non-demand pleasuring 
D)  cognitive restructuring 
A)  the squeeze technique 
B)  sensate focus 
C)  non-demand pleasuring 
D)  cognitive restructuring

Question 15

Premature ejaculations are

Accepted Answer

A)  clearly defined by the amount of time between penetration and climax. 
B)  generally a result of perception of control rather than actual time. 
C)  always a sign of serious sexual problems. 
D)  tied to sexual experience. 
A)  clearly defined by the amount of time between penetration and climax. 
B)  generally a result of perception of control rather than actual time. 
C)  always a sign of serious sexual problems. 
D)  tied to sexual experience.

Question 16

Research suggests that gender nonconformity typically results in _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  gender identity issues 
B)  homosexual preferences 
C)  bisexuality 
D)  none of the above 
A)  gender identity issues 
B)  homosexual preferences 
C)  bisexuality 
D)  none of the above

Question 17

Research studies on Viagra users indicate that

Accepted Answer

A)  most users are able to engage in intercourse and are very satisfied with the results. 
B)  approximately half of the users are able to engage in intercourse and are highly satisfied with results. 
C)  most users are able to engage in intercourse but only 32% rated the results as "good" or better. 
D)  most users were unable to engage in intercourse and were not satisfied with results. 
A)  most users are able to engage in intercourse and are very satisfied with the results. 
B)  approximately half of the users are able to engage in intercourse and are highly satisfied with results. 
C)  most users are able to engage in intercourse but only 32% rated the results as "good" or better. 
D)  most users were unable to engage in intercourse and were not satisfied with results.

Question 18

According to the text,each stage of sexual activity has disorders associated with it.These stages,in order,are

Accepted Answer

A)  desire, orgasm, arousal. 
B)  arousal, desire, orgasm. 
C)  desire, arousal, orgasm. 
D)  arousal, orgasm, desire. 
A)  desire, orgasm, arousal. 
B)  arousal, desire, orgasm. 
C)  desire, arousal, orgasm. 
D)  arousal, orgasm, desire.

Question 19

The effects of alcohol on sexual behavior were well noted by William Shakespeare and can be summarized as

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol decreases desire and performance. 
B)  alcohol may increase desire but it decreases performance. 
C)  alcohol may increase performance but it decreases desire. 
D)  alcohol may increase desire, but nobody wants to sleep with a drunk! 
A)  alcohol decreases desire and performance. 
B)  alcohol may increase desire but it decreases performance. 
C)  alcohol may increase performance but it decreases desire. 
D)  alcohol may increase desire, but nobody wants to sleep with a drunk!

Question 20

Which of the following is TRUE about most rapists?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are sexually aroused only by violence. 
B)  They are aggressive and have little regard for others. 
C)  They are either hyposexual or asexual. 
D)  They are hypersexual and generally obsessed with sex. 
A)  They are sexually aroused only by violence. 
B)  They are aggressive and have little regard for others. 
C)  They are either hyposexual or asexual. 
D)  They are hypersexual and generally obsessed with sex.

When the term paraphilia is used to describe the behavior of a rapist,it means that the rapist is aroused by

Gender identity disorders are characterized by dissatisfaction with

Sexual dysfunctions are

According to recent surveys (Diokno et al.,1990),the following statement is true regarding sexual activity of the elderly:

The incidence of gender identity disorder

Papaverine and prostaglandin,vasodilating drugs used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction,are delivered to the patient

Sandra and Jim have been happily married for several years.Sandra reports that she reaches orgasm from intercourse only about half of the time and wonders if something is "wrong" with her.Sandra should

As a couple completes phase two of sensate focus therapy,they are instructed to

On the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 10,Clark is diagnosed not only with a sexual dysfunction but also with __________________.

The main feature of sexual arousal disorders is

According to Dr.Csernansky in the CD-ROM "Abnormal Psychology Live," Clark meets the DSM-IV criteria for

An unusually high concern with nocturnal emissions has been reported in ___________ where there is a strong culturally held belief that loss of semen causes depletion of physical and mental energy.

The sex therapy technique designed specifically to treat premature ejaculation is ___________.

Premature ejaculations are

Research suggests that gender nonconformity typically results in _____________.

Research studies on Viagra users indicate that

According to the text,each stage of sexual activity has disorders associated with it.These stages,in order,are

The effects of alcohol on sexual behavior were well noted by William Shakespeare and can be summarized as

Which of the following is TRUE about most rapists?

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Exam 10: Sexual And Gender Identity Disorders

When the term paraphilia is used to describe the behavior of a rapist,it means that the rapist is aroused by

Gender identity disorders are characterized by dissatisfaction with

Sexual dysfunctions are

According to recent surveys (Diokno et al.,1990),the following statement is true regarding sexual activity of the elderly:

The incidence of gender identity disorder

Papaverine and prostaglandin,vasodilating drugs used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction,are delivered to the patient

Sandra and Jim have been happily married for several years.Sandra reports that she reaches orgasm from intercourse only about half of the time and wonders if something is "wrong" with her.Sandra should

As a couple completes phase two of sensate focus therapy,they are instructed to

On the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 10,Clark is diagnosed not only with a sexual dysfunction but also with __________________.

The main feature of sexual arousal disorders is

According to Dr.Csernansky in the CD-ROM "Abnormal Psychology Live," Clark meets the DSM-IV criteria for

An unusually high concern with nocturnal emissions has been reported in ___________ where there is a strong culturally held belief that loss of semen causes depletion of physical and mental energy.

The sex therapy technique designed specifically to treat premature ejaculation is ___________.

Premature ejaculations are

Research suggests that gender nonconformity typically results in _____________.

Research studies on Viagra users indicate that

According to the text,each stage of sexual activity has disorders associated with it.These stages,in order,are

The effects of alcohol on sexual behavior were well noted by William Shakespeare and can be summarized as

Which of the following is TRUE about most rapists?

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