Question 1

Masturbation is an expression of immaturity and low self-esteem and can lead to sterility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Most people who seek counseling for sexual problems

Accepted Answer

A)  usually have one or more of the four types of sexual dysfunctions. 
B)  may be helped by medical treatment or drugs if the sexual problem has a clear physical cause. 
C)  may be helped by psychotherapy. 
D)  are characterized by all of these. 
A)  usually have one or more of the four types of sexual dysfunctions. 
B)  may be helped by medical treatment or drugs if the sexual problem has a clear physical cause. 
C)  may be helped by psychotherapy. 
D)  are characterized by all of these.

Question 3

Sensate focus is to erectile disorders as the squeeze technique is to

Accepted Answer

A)  retarded ejaculation. 
B)  premature ejaculation. 
C)  dyspareunia. 
D)  vaginismus. 
A)  retarded ejaculation. 
B)  premature ejaculation. 
C)  dyspareunia. 
D)  vaginismus.

Question 4

Based on averages,men as a group tend to score higher than women on tests of language ability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Dyspareunia and vaginismus are types of

Accepted Answer

A)  desire disorders. 
B)  sexual arousal disorders. 
C)  orgasm disorders. 
D)  sexual pain disorders. 
A)  desire disorders. 
B)  sexual arousal disorders. 
C)  orgasm disorders. 
D)  sexual pain disorders.

Question 6

Dyspareunia is

Accepted Answer

A)  a muscle spasm of the uterus. 
B)  a method of inhibiting ejaculation. 
C)  a persistent inability to reach orgasm. 
D)  genital pain before, during, or after sexual intercourse. 
A)  a muscle spasm of the uterus. 
B)  a method of inhibiting ejaculation. 
C)  a persistent inability to reach orgasm. 
D)  genital pain before, during, or after sexual intercourse.

Question 7

Briana is seven-years-old and has been competing in beauty pageants for young girls since she was two.She has posters on her wall of beautiful models that she hopes to be like one day. According to recent studies,which of the following is Briana LEAST likely to exhibit?

Accepted Answer

A)  low self-esteem and problems, such as depression and eating disorders 
B)  a higher performance on intellectual activities at school 
C)  an increasing tendency to engage in risky sexual behaviors at a younger age 
D)  being oversexualized 
A)  low self-esteem and problems, such as depression and eating disorders 
B)  a higher performance on intellectual activities at school 
C)  an increasing tendency to engage in risky sexual behaviors at a younger age 
D)  being oversexualized

Question 8

According to proposed changes to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)of the American Psychiatric Association,female sexual arousal disorder may be renamed as

Accepted Answer

A)  anorgasmic disorder. 
B)  female impotence. 
C)  sexual dysfunction not otherwise specified. 
D)  sexual interest/arousal disorder in women. 
A)  anorgasmic disorder. 
B)  female impotence. 
C)  sexual dysfunction not otherwise specified. 
D)  sexual interest/arousal disorder in women.

Question 9

Which of the following describes how AIDS kills its victims?

Accepted Answer

A)  The virus prevents new cell growth. 
B)  The virus weakens the body to other diseases. 
C)  The virus attacks the brain. 
D)  The virus poisons the blood. 
A)  The virus prevents new cell growth. 
B)  The virus weakens the body to other diseases. 
C)  The virus attacks the brain. 
D)  The virus poisons the blood.

Question 10

Based on the frequency of orgasm from masturbation or sexual intercourse,the peak of male sexual activity is age 18,while the peak for female sexual activity occurs a little later.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Ian was arrested for "peeping" into his next door neighbor's bedroom as she was undressing,which describes the paraphilia known as frotteurism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Premature ejaculation in the male is quite successfully treated using

Accepted Answer

A)  the squeeze technique. 
B)  the remission procedure. 
C)  sensory awareness training. 
D)  sensate focus. 
A)  the squeeze technique. 
B)  the remission procedure. 
C)  sensory awareness training. 
D)  sensate focus.

Question 13

According to McCarthy,which of the following is NOT one of the four elements necessary for a continuing healthy sexual relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual anticipation 
B)  the feeling of each partner that they deserve sexual pleasure 
C)  valuing a sense of closeness with one's partner 
D)  placing a greater emphasis on a partner's needs than on one's own 
A)  sexual anticipation 
B)  the feeling of each partner that they deserve sexual pleasure 
C)  valuing a sense of closeness with one's partner 
D)  placing a greater emphasis on a partner's needs than on one's own

Question 14

Sexual aversion is considered a(n)__________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  desire 
B)  arousal 
C)  orgasm 
D)  sexual pain 
A)  desire 
B)  arousal 
C)  orgasm 
D)  sexual pain

Question 15

Which of the following causes symptoms that include prolonged fatigue,swollen lymph nodes,fever lasting more than ten days,night sweats,unexplained weight loss,purplish lesions on the skin,persistent cough or sore throat,persistent colds,persistent diarrhea,easy bruising or unexplained bleeding?

Accepted Answer

A)  chlamydia 
B)  HIV/AIDS 
C)  hepatitis B 
D)  pelvic inflammatory disease 
A)  chlamydia 
B)  HIV/AIDS 
C)  hepatitis B 
D)  pelvic inflammatory disease

Question 16

Regarding rape and rapists,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men can be victims of rape, especially homosexual rape. 
B)  Most psychologists believe that rape is strictly a sexual act. 
C)  Even years later, rape survivors are more likely to suffer from depression, alcohol or drug abuse, and other emotional problems. 
D)  Date rape is coercive, but not necessarily violent, while forcible rape is carried out under the threat of bodily injury. 
A)  Men can be victims of rape, especially homosexual rape. 
B)  Most psychologists believe that rape is strictly a sexual act. 
C)  Even years later, rape survivors are more likely to suffer from depression, alcohol or drug abuse, and other emotional problems. 
D)  Date rape is coercive, but not necessarily violent, while forcible rape is carried out under the threat of bodily injury.

Question 17

A person who desires sexual activity but does not become sexually excited is suffering from a(n)__________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  desire 
B)  arousal 
C)  orgasm 
D)  sexual pain 
A)  desire 
B)  arousal 
C)  orgasm 
D)  sexual pain

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT considered a sexual dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

A)  paraphilias 
B)  sexual pain 
C)  orgasm disorders 
D)  desire disorders 
A)  paraphilias 
B)  sexual pain 
C)  orgasm disorders 
D)  desire disorders

Question 19

Regarding sexual desire,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lack of desire is often related to a person's expectations or issues with their partner. 
B)  In order for a lack of desire to qualify as a disorder, the person must be troubled by the loss of desire. 
C)  Age and gender are irrelevant factors when diagnosing a problem with sexual desire. 
D)  Temporary losses of sexual desire are fairly common in both men and women, while hypoactive sexual desire disorder is somewhat more common in women. 
A)  Lack of desire is often related to a person's expectations or issues with their partner. 
B)  In order for a lack of desire to qualify as a disorder, the person must be troubled by the loss of desire. 
C)  Age and gender are irrelevant factors when diagnosing a problem with sexual desire. 
D)  Temporary losses of sexual desire are fairly common in both men and women, while hypoactive sexual desire disorder is somewhat more common in women.

Question 20

Regarding rape facts and statistics,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Twenty to twenty-five percent of all female college students are victims of rape or attempted rape during their time at college with roughly one half of these rapes being date rapes. 
B)  From 10 to 14 percent of all married women have experienced marital rape, which is usually includes being beaten by their husbands. 
C)  Seventy-five percent of American women who have been sexually or physically assaulted reported that the perpetrator was a husband, intimate partner, or acquaintance. 
D)  Approximately four rapes out of five are typically reported to the police. 
A)  Twenty to twenty-five percent of all female college students are victims of rape or attempted rape during their time at college with roughly one half of these rapes being date rapes. 
B)  From 10 to 14 percent of all married women have experienced marital rape, which is usually includes being beaten by their husbands. 
C)  Seventy-five percent of American women who have been sexually or physically assaulted reported that the perpetrator was a husband, intimate partner, or acquaintance. 
D)  Approximately four rapes out of five are typically reported to the police.

Exam 11: C: Gender and Sexuality

Masturbation is an expression of immaturity and low self-esteem and can lead to sterility.

Most people who seek counseling for sexual problems

Sensate focus is to erectile disorders as the squeeze technique is to

Based on averages,men as a group tend to score higher than women on tests of language ability.

Dyspareunia and vaginismus are types of

Dyspareunia is

Briana is seven-years-old and has been competing in beauty pageants for young girls since she was two.She has posters on her wall of beautiful models that she hopes to be like one day. According to recent studies,which of the following is Briana LEAST likely to exhibit?

According to proposed changes to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)of the American Psychiatric Association,female sexual arousal disorder may be renamed as

Which of the following describes how AIDS kills its victims?

Based on the frequency of orgasm from masturbation or sexual intercourse,the peak of male sexual activity is age 18,while the peak for female sexual activity occurs a little later.

Ian was arrested for "peeping" into his next door neighbor's bedroom as she was undressing,which describes the paraphilia known as frotteurism.

Premature ejaculation in the male is quite successfully treated using

According to McCarthy,which of the following is NOT one of the four elements necessary for a continuing healthy sexual relationship?

Sexual aversion is considered a(n)__________ disorder.

Which of the following causes symptoms that include prolonged fatigue,swollen lymph nodes,fever lasting more than ten days,night sweats,unexplained weight loss,purplish lesions on the skin,persistent cough or sore throat,persistent colds,persistent diarrhea,easy bruising or unexplained bleeding?

Regarding rape and rapists,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A person who desires sexual activity but does not become sexually excited is suffering from a(n)__________ disorder.

Which of the following is NOT considered a sexual dysfunction?

Regarding sexual desire,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding rape facts and statistics,which of the following statements is FALSE?

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