Question 1

Why would a baby with male genitalia have it removed in infancy? What may occur as a result of such a surgery?

Accepted Answer

There are a few reasons why a baby with

Question 2

Ray Blanchard at the Clarke Institute in Toronto coined the term autogynephilia which refers to a man's tendency to become sexually aroused at the thought of or image of:

Accepted Answer

A) Himself as a woman 
B) Himself having sex with an inanimate object 
C) Himself as a child 
D) Himself having sex with multiple women simultaneously 
A) Himself as a woman 
B) Himself having sex with an inanimate object 
C) Himself as a child 
D) Himself having sex with multiple women simultaneously

Question 3

An altar boy in __________ reported being abused which led to the identification of 34 victims of pedophilia.

Accepted Answer

A) Antigonish, NS 
B) St. John's, NL 
C) Cornwall, ON 
D) Chatham, ON 
A) Antigonish, NS 
B) St. John's, NL 
C) Cornwall, ON 
D) Chatham, ON

Question 4

Hunter frequently enjoys having sadistic sexual fantasies while looking at hardcore pornographic magazines and videotapes. He has never actually engaged in sexually sadistic behaviour, however. Which of the following DSM-IV disorders would fit Hunter's case?

Accepted Answer

A) Voyeurism 
B) Sexual sadism 
C) Fetishism 
D) None of the above 
A) Voyeurism 
B) Sexual sadism 
C) Fetishism 
D) None of the above

Question 5

Transsexuals are people who:

Accepted Answer

A) Are attracted to members of the same sex 
B) Dress in the clothing of the opposite sex for sexual gratification 
C) Prefer the company of people of the opposite sex 
D) Identify themselves as members of the opposite sex 
A) Are attracted to members of the same sex 
B) Dress in the clothing of the opposite sex for sexual gratification 
C) Prefer the company of people of the opposite sex 
D) Identify themselves as members of the opposite sex

Question 6

The case of John/Joan illustrates:

Accepted Answer

A) That gender identity is primarily learned from the environment. 
B) Gender confusion is the net result of being raised as though one were a member of the opposite gender. 
C) Gender identity appears largely biologically based. 
D) That masculine attributes are internalized, while feminine attributes are externalized. 
A) That gender identity is primarily learned from the environment. 
B) Gender confusion is the net result of being raised as though one were a member of the opposite gender. 
C) Gender identity appears largely biologically based. 
D) That masculine attributes are internalized, while feminine attributes are externalized.

Question 7

What has the DSM-5 changed regarding the diagnosis of Gender identity Disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Changed the term to Gender Incongruence 
B) Changed the term to Gender Dysphoria 
C) Removed the diagnosis entirely 
D) Moved the diagnosis to Axis II 
A) Changed the term to Gender Incongruence 
B) Changed the term to Gender Dysphoria 
C) Removed the diagnosis entirely 
D) Moved the diagnosis to Axis II

Question 8

Surgical implantation of a silicone rod essentially cures sexual problems in men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Why do people with paraphilias have low motivation for treatment and what can be done to counter that?

Accepted Answer

People with paraphilias may have low mot

Question 10

A person can be considered a pedophile if s/he offends against a postpubescent child who is under the age of consent and at least five years younger than the offender.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Dean et al. (2008)reported that _____ million men worldwide suffer from erectile dysfunction.

Accepted Answer

A) 25 
B) 50 
C) 100 
D) 150 
A) 25 
B) 50 
C) 100 
D) 150

Question 12

A Canadian survey (Nicolosi et al., 2006)found that ______ of people with sexual dysfunctions did not seek medical assistance.

Accepted Answer

A) <10% 
B) 15% 
C) 50% 
D) 75% 
A) <10% 
B) 15% 
C) 50% 
D) 75%

Question 13

University students who have been sexually abused as children are more likely than non-abused peers to:

Accepted Answer

A) Play sports 
B) Have PTSD 
C) Be diagnosed with avoidant personality disorder 
D) All of the above 
A) Play sports 
B) Have PTSD 
C) Be diagnosed with avoidant personality disorder 
D) All of the above

Question 14

When Sheila attempts to have sexual intercourse, the outer part of her vagina has an involuntary spasm, and it becomes impossible for her to have intercourse. Which of the following conditions would describe Sheila's problem?

Accepted Answer

A) Vaginismus 
B) Dyspareunia 
C) Female orgasmic disorder 
D) Sexual aversion disorder 
A) Vaginismus 
B) Dyspareunia 
C) Female orgasmic disorder 
D) Sexual aversion disorder

Question 15

Describe the human sexual response cycle. How is this cycle affected by the spectator role?

Accepted Answer

The human sexual response cycle is a fou

Question 16

In DSM-5, if a person with a paraphilia does not experience distress but causes harm to another person is considered a paraphilic disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In sex therapy, the sensate focus exercise involves

Accepted Answer

A) having sexual intercourse without taking on the spectator role. 
B) engaging in intercourse as often as possible to sensitize each other's bodies. 
C) nonsexual touching. 
D) caressing without engaging in intercourse. 
A) having sexual intercourse without taking on the spectator role. 
B) engaging in intercourse as often as possible to sensitize each other's bodies. 
C) nonsexual touching. 
D) caressing without engaging in intercourse.

Question 18

Viagra, a medication that medically allows for improved erectile function, acts primarily by:

Accepted Answer

A) Increasing the level of dopamine, which is associated with sexual arousal. 
B) Relaxes smooth muscles allowing increased blood flow to the penis. 
C) Stimulating the amygdala in the limbic system. 
D) Inhibiting the response of the serotonin system. 
A) Increasing the level of dopamine, which is associated with sexual arousal. 
B) Relaxes smooth muscles allowing increased blood flow to the penis. 
C) Stimulating the amygdala in the limbic system. 
D) Inhibiting the response of the serotonin system.

Question 19

Extreme distress in response to childhood sexual abuse is:

Accepted Answer

A) Associated with a later age of onset of abuse 
B) Most common in supportive family environments 
C) Associated with self-blame 
D) Unrelated to the circumstances or nature of the abuse 
A) Associated with a later age of onset of abuse 
B) Most common in supportive family environments 
C) Associated with self-blame 
D) Unrelated to the circumstances or nature of the abuse

Question 20

Which of the following is a current or proximal cause of sexual dysfunctions, according to Masters and Johnson?

Accepted Answer

A) Psychosexual trauma 
B) Fear of performance 
C) Excessive intake of alcohol 
D) Homosexual inclinations 
A) Psychosexual trauma 
B) Fear of performance 
C) Excessive intake of alcohol 
D) Homosexual inclinations

Why would a baby with male genitalia have it removed in infancy? What may occur as a result of such a surgery?

Ray Blanchard at the Clarke Institute in Toronto coined the term autogynephilia which refers to a man's tendency to become sexually aroused at the thought of or image of:

An altar boy in __________ reported being abused which led to the identification of 34 victims of pedophilia.

Hunter frequently enjoys having sadistic sexual fantasies while looking at hardcore pornographic magazines and videotapes. He has never actually engaged in sexually sadistic behaviour, however. Which of the following DSM-IV disorders would fit Hunter's case?

Transsexuals are people who:

The case of John/Joan illustrates:

What has the DSM-5 changed regarding the diagnosis of Gender identity Disorder?

Surgical implantation of a silicone rod essentially cures sexual problems in men.

Why do people with paraphilias have low motivation for treatment and what can be done to counter that?

A person can be considered a pedophile if s/he offends against a postpubescent child who is under the age of consent and at least five years younger than the offender.

Dean et al. (2008)reported that _____ million men worldwide suffer from erectile dysfunction.

A Canadian survey (Nicolosi et al., 2006)found that ______ of people with sexual dysfunctions did not seek medical assistance.

University students who have been sexually abused as children are more likely than non-abused peers to:

When Sheila attempts to have sexual intercourse, the outer part of her vagina has an involuntary spasm, and it becomes impossible for her to have intercourse. Which of the following conditions would describe Sheila's problem?

Describe the human sexual response cycle. How is this cycle affected by the spectator role?

In DSM-5, if a person with a paraphilia does not experience distress but causes harm to another person is considered a paraphilic disorder.

In sex therapy, the sensate focus exercise involves

Viagra, a medication that medically allows for improved erectile function, acts primarily by:

Extreme distress in response to childhood sexual abuse is:

Which of the following is a current or proximal cause of sexual dysfunctions, according to Masters and Johnson?

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Clinical Assessment, Classification, and Diagnosis

Research Methods in the Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Stress-Related Disorders and Health Psychology

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Exam 14: Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Why would a baby with male genitalia have it removed in infancy? What may occur as a result of such a surgery?

Ray Blanchard at the Clarke Institute in Toronto coined the term autogynephilia which refers to a man's tendency to become sexually aroused at the thought of or image of:

An altar boy in __________ reported being abused which led to the identification of 34 victims of pedophilia.

Hunter frequently enjoys having sadistic sexual fantasies while looking at hardcore pornographic magazines and videotapes. He has never actually engaged in sexually sadistic behaviour, however. Which of the following DSM-IV disorders would fit Hunter's case?

Transsexuals are people who:

The case of John/Joan illustrates:

What has the DSM-5 changed regarding the diagnosis of Gender identity Disorder?

Surgical implantation of a silicone rod essentially cures sexual problems in men.

Why do people with paraphilias have low motivation for treatment and what can be done to counter that?

A person can be considered a pedophile if s/he offends against a postpubescent child who is under the age of consent and at least five years younger than the offender.

Dean et al. (2008)reported that _____ million men worldwide suffer from erectile dysfunction.

A Canadian survey (Nicolosi et al., 2006)found that ______ of people with sexual dysfunctions did not seek medical assistance.

University students who have been sexually abused as children are more likely than non-abused peers to:

When Sheila attempts to have sexual intercourse, the outer part of her vagina has an involuntary spasm, and it becomes impossible for her to have intercourse. Which of the following conditions would describe Sheila's problem?

Describe the human sexual response cycle. How is this cycle affected by the spectator role?

In DSM-5, if a person with a paraphilia does not experience distress but causes harm to another person is considered a paraphilic disorder.

In sex therapy, the sensate focus exercise involves

Viagra, a medication that medically allows for improved erectile function, acts primarily by:

Extreme distress in response to childhood sexual abuse is:

Which of the following is a current or proximal cause of sexual dysfunctions, according to Masters and Johnson?

Introduction: Definitional and Historical Considerations, and Canadas Mental Health

Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Clinical Assessment, Classification, and Diagnosis

Research Methods in the Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Stress-Related Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Disorders of Childhood

Aging and Psychological Disorders

Outcomes and Issues in Psychological Intervention

Legal and Ethical Issues

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