Question 1

DSM-IV-TR classifies the persistent or recurrent inability to reach or sustain an erection until completion of sexual activity as

Accepted Answer

A)  failure to ejaculate. 
B)  hypoactive sexual disorder. 
C)  male orgasmic disorder. 
D)  impotence. 
E)  male erectile disorder. 
A)  failure to ejaculate. 
B)  hypoactive sexual disorder. 
C)  male orgasmic disorder. 
D)  impotence. 
E)  male erectile disorder.

Question 2

All of the following events take place during the excitement phase EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  swelling of the genital tissues. 
B)  rapid, shallow breathing. 
C)  elevation of the testes. 
D)  muscles tense. 
E)  increased heart rate. 
A)  swelling of the genital tissues. 
B)  rapid, shallow breathing. 
C)  elevation of the testes. 
D)  muscles tense. 
E)  increased heart rate.

Question 3

Rape, as a criminal offense, was replaced in Canadian law by three crimes of sexual assault, defined by different degrees of forcefulness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Discuss the historical view of sexual behavior. In your answer, discuss the beliefs regarding appropriate/inappropriate sexual activity, as described by both religious and scientific belief.

Accepted Answer

Beliefs about appropriate and deviant se

Question 5

Research consistently finds that females report significantly less use of pornography and masturbation than males

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Nadia and Enrique are in a long-term relationship and have had an active sex life, except that Nadia has never been able to achieve orgasm. If she went to seek treatment, it is likely that the therapist would recommend

Accepted Answer

A)  yohimbine hydrochloride. 
B)  medical treatment. 
C)  an in depth examination by a gynecologist prior to any treatments. 
D)  hypnotherapy. 
E)  using private masturbatory techniques. 
A)  yohimbine hydrochloride. 
B)  medical treatment. 
C)  an in depth examination by a gynecologist prior to any treatments. 
D)  hypnotherapy. 
E)  using private masturbatory techniques.

Question 7

Voyeurism is the most frequently occurring sexual offense in Western countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All of the following statements about voyeurs are true EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  voyeurs are frequently referred to as "peeping toms." 
B)  most voyeurs will eventually begin to commit more serious sexual offenses such as sexual assault. 
C)  about half of voyeurs recognized their interest in voyeurism before the age of 15. 
D)  many voyeurs also engage in exhibitionism. 
E)  voyeurs find it sexually exciting to watch other people undress or engage in sexual activity. 
A)  voyeurs are frequently referred to as "peeping toms." 
B)  most voyeurs will eventually begin to commit more serious sexual offenses such as sexual assault. 
C)  about half of voyeurs recognized their interest in voyeurism before the age of 15. 
D)  many voyeurs also engage in exhibitionism. 
E)  voyeurs find it sexually exciting to watch other people undress or engage in sexual activity.

Question 9

DSM-IV-TR includes a Sexual Disorder - NOS pertaining to "persistent and marked distress about sexual orientation"

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Sexual arousal as a result of inflicting pain or humiliation on others is considered __________, while arousal due to one's own pain is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sadomasochism; fetishism 
B)  sexual masochism; sexual sadism 
C)  sexual sadism; sexual masochism 
D)  a sexual offense; sadomasochism 
E)  voyeurism; exhibitionism 
A)  sadomasochism; fetishism 
B)  sexual masochism; sexual sadism 
C)  sexual sadism; sexual masochism 
D)  a sexual offense; sadomasochism 
E)  voyeurism; exhibitionism

Question 11

The sexual response patterns of both males and females are highly variable and depend on many factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

All of the following statements regarding the four stages of the sexual response cycle are true EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the refractory period is the final stage of the sexual response cycle. 
B)  during the plateau phase, arousal becomes more intense. 
C)  in men, orgasm comprises two stages. 
D)  vasocongestion occurs during the excitement phase. 
E)  rhythmic, muscular contractions are experienced during orgasm. 
A)  the refractory period is the final stage of the sexual response cycle. 
B)  during the plateau phase, arousal becomes more intense. 
C)  in men, orgasm comprises two stages. 
D)  vasocongestion occurs during the excitement phase. 
E)  rhythmic, muscular contractions are experienced during orgasm.

Question 13

Treatment of gender identity disorders generally involves __________ and results in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hormonal therapy; decrease in the desired secondary sex characteristics 
B)  surgery; many problems and dissatisfaction 
C)  cognitive-behaviour therapy; poor outcomes. 
D)  psychological therapy; change in gender conceptualization among children 
E)  sexual reassignment; happiness with the results 
A)  hormonal therapy; decrease in the desired secondary sex characteristics 
B)  surgery; many problems and dissatisfaction 
C)  cognitive-behaviour therapy; poor outcomes. 
D)  psychological therapy; change in gender conceptualization among children 
E)  sexual reassignment; happiness with the results

Question 14

In future editions of the DSM, we may see a new diagnostic category involving

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive sexual drive. 
B)  low sex drive. 
C)  fear of masturbation. 
D)  non-conflicted homosexuality. 
E)  conflicted homosexuality. 
A)  excessive sexual drive. 
B)  low sex drive. 
C)  fear of masturbation. 
D)  non-conflicted homosexuality. 
E)  conflicted homosexuality.

Question 15

A DSM-5 proposal aims to objectively define Hypersexual Disorder (or equivalent) by:

Accepted Answer

A)  capturing only the 3 to 6% of individuals with the highest rates of sexual activity 
B)  capturing only on the 1% of individuals with the highest rates of sexual activity 
C)  including only persons who engage in objective definitions of sexual behaviors - that can be verified by observers, and who engage in 3 of: spending excessive time planning or engaging in sex; engage in sex in highly unusual places; try unsuccessfully to control the sexual urges and behaviors; disregard the risk of harm to self and others 
D)  including persons who display at least 4 of the following: spend excessive time planning and engaging in sex; use sex to cope with negative feelings or stressful life events; try unsuccessfully to control the urges and behaviors; and disregard the risk for harm to self and others 
E)  including only individuals who meet diagnostic criteria for one additional sexual disorder as a result of their hypersexuality 
A)  capturing only the 3 to 6% of individuals with the highest rates of sexual activity 
B)  capturing only on the 1% of individuals with the highest rates of sexual activity 
C)  including only persons who engage in objective definitions of sexual behaviors - that can be verified by observers, and who engage in 3 of: spending excessive time planning or engaging in sex; engage in sex in highly unusual places; try unsuccessfully to control the sexual urges and behaviors; disregard the risk of harm to self and others 
D)  including persons who display at least 4 of the following: spend excessive time planning and engaging in sex; use sex to cope with negative feelings or stressful life events; try unsuccessfully to control the urges and behaviors; and disregard the risk for harm to self and others 
E)  including only individuals who meet diagnostic criteria for one additional sexual disorder as a result of their hypersexuality

Question 16

All of the following statements are true regarding orgasmic disorders EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Orgasmic disorders are some of the most commonly reported sexual dysfunctions. 
B)  female orgasmic disorder is much more common than male orgasmic disorder. 
C)  women are more likely to experience orgasm through masturbation than with a partner. 
D)  orgasmic disorder in men and women is also known as anorgasmia. 
E)  DSM-IV requires a delay in or absence of orgasm following normal excitement, causing distress or interpersonal difficulty. 
A)  Orgasmic disorders are some of the most commonly reported sexual dysfunctions. 
B)  female orgasmic disorder is much more common than male orgasmic disorder. 
C)  women are more likely to experience orgasm through masturbation than with a partner. 
D)  orgasmic disorder in men and women is also known as anorgasmia. 
E)  DSM-IV requires a delay in or absence of orgasm following normal excitement, causing distress or interpersonal difficulty.

Question 17

An extremely important aspect of the feminist theory of rape is the fact that

Accepted Answer

A)  the main function of rape is to humiliate and possess power over the victim. 
B)  rapists do not know how to express their needs for intimacy. 
C)  rape is a means of sexually controlling women. 
D)  rape in an expression of anger toward the self. 
E)  rape has increased over time because women are becoming more dominant in society. 
A)  the main function of rape is to humiliate and possess power over the victim. 
B)  rapists do not know how to express their needs for intimacy. 
C)  rape is a means of sexually controlling women. 
D)  rape in an expression of anger toward the self. 
E)  rape has increased over time because women are becoming more dominant in society.

Question 18

A homosexual in the early 1970s who was conflicted about this sexual preference would have been diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

A)  homosexual gender dysphoria. 
B)  gender dysphoria. 
C)  heterosexual gender dysphoira. 
D)  egodystonic homosexuality. 
E)  gender identity disorder. 
A)  homosexual gender dysphoria. 
B)  gender dysphoria. 
C)  heterosexual gender dysphoira. 
D)  egodystonic homosexuality. 
E)  gender identity disorder.

Question 19

Transvestic fetishism is frequently related to

Accepted Answer

A)  egodystonic homosexuality. 
B)  transsexualism. 
C)  sadomasochism. 
D)  homosexual gender dysphoria. 
E)  heterosexual gender dysphoria. 
A)  egodystonic homosexuality. 
B)  transsexualism. 
C)  sadomasochism. 
D)  homosexual gender dysphoria. 
E)  heterosexual gender dysphoria.

Question 20

Shari has come to see you at the Sexual Dysfunctions Clinic, because she is feeling very distressed over the fact that she never feels like engaging in sexual activity with her partner. Shari and her partner have had many arguments over this lack of interest, and she decided to see a therapist. In consulting the DSM-IV-TR, you would likely diagnose her with

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual aversion disorder. 
B)  hypoactive sexual desire disorder. 
C)  female sexual arousal disorder. 
D)  female orgasm problems. 
E)  dyspareunia. 
A)  sexual aversion disorder. 
B)  hypoactive sexual desire disorder. 
C)  female sexual arousal disorder. 
D)  female orgasm problems. 
E)  dyspareunia.

DSM-IV-TR classifies the persistent or recurrent inability to reach or sustain an erection until completion of sexual activity as

All of the following events take place during the excitement phase EXCEPT

Rape, as a criminal offense, was replaced in Canadian law by three crimes of sexual assault, defined by different degrees of forcefulness.

Discuss the historical view of sexual behavior. In your answer, discuss the beliefs regarding appropriate/inappropriate sexual activity, as described by both religious and scientific belief.

Research consistently finds that females report significantly less use of pornography and masturbation than males

Nadia and Enrique are in a long-term relationship and have had an active sex life, except that Nadia has never been able to achieve orgasm. If she went to seek treatment, it is likely that the therapist would recommend

Voyeurism is the most frequently occurring sexual offense in Western countries.

All of the following statements about voyeurs are true EXCEPT

DSM-IV-TR includes a Sexual Disorder - NOS pertaining to "persistent and marked distress about sexual orientation"

Sexual arousal as a result of inflicting pain or humiliation on others is considered , while arousal due to one's own pain is .

The sexual response patterns of both males and females are highly variable and depend on many factors.

All of the following statements regarding the four stages of the sexual response cycle are true EXCEPT

Treatment of gender identity disorders generally involves and results in .

In future editions of the DSM, we may see a new diagnostic category involving

A DSM-5 proposal aims to objectively define Hypersexual Disorder (or equivalent) by:

All of the following statements are true regarding orgasmic disorders EXCEPT

An extremely important aspect of the feminist theory of rape is the fact that

A homosexual in the early 1970s who was conflicted about this sexual preference would have been diagnosed with

Transvestic fetishism is frequently related to

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

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Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Mental Disorders and Aging

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Exam 13: Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

DSM-IV-TR classifies the persistent or recurrent inability to reach or sustain an erection until completion of sexual activity as

All of the following events take place during the excitement phase EXCEPT

Rape, as a criminal offense, was replaced in Canadian law by three crimes of sexual assault, defined by different degrees of forcefulness.

Discuss the historical view of sexual behavior. In your answer, discuss the beliefs regarding appropriate/inappropriate sexual activity, as described by both religious and scientific belief.

Research consistently finds that females report significantly less use of pornography and masturbation than males

Nadia and Enrique are in a long-term relationship and have had an active sex life, except that Nadia has never been able to achieve orgasm. If she went to seek treatment, it is likely that the therapist would recommend

Voyeurism is the most frequently occurring sexual offense in Western countries.

All of the following statements about voyeurs are true EXCEPT

DSM-IV-TR includes a Sexual Disorder - NOS pertaining to "persistent and marked distress about sexual orientation"

Sexual arousal as a result of inflicting pain or humiliation on others is considered __________, while arousal due to one's own pain is __________.

The sexual response patterns of both males and females are highly variable and depend on many factors.

All of the following statements regarding the four stages of the sexual response cycle are true EXCEPT

Treatment of gender identity disorders generally involves __________ and results in __________.

In future editions of the DSM, we may see a new diagnostic category involving

A DSM-5 proposal aims to objectively define Hypersexual Disorder (or equivalent) by:

All of the following statements are true regarding orgasmic disorders EXCEPT

An extremely important aspect of the feminist theory of rape is the fact that

A homosexual in the early 1970s who was conflicted about this sexual preference would have been diagnosed with

Transvestic fetishism is frequently related to

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Mental Disorders and Aging

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

Filters

Sexual arousal as a result of inflicting pain or humiliation on others is considered , while arousal due to one's own pain is .

Treatment of gender identity disorders generally involves and results in .