Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) Vasodilating drugs 
B) Antianxiety medication 
C) Surgical prosthetic implant 
D) Vacuum device therapy 
A) Vasodilating drugs 
B) Antianxiety medication 
C) Surgical prosthetic implant 
D) Vacuum device therapy B

Question 2

Explain the features of the treatment options (psychosocial and surgical sex reassignment) for gender dysphoria. Why is it so important for the patient to consider treatment options very carefully?

Accepted Answer

Treatment options for gender dysphoria include psychosocial and surgical interventions.

Psychosocial treatment options typically involve therapy and counseling to help individuals explore their gender identity, cope with the challenges of gender dysphoria, and make decisions about their transition. This may include individual therapy, group therapy, and support groups, as well as interventions to help manage any associated mental health concerns such as anxiety or depression.

Surgical sex reassignment, also known as gender-affirming surgery, involves procedures to change an individual's physical characteristics to align with their gender identity. This may include procedures such as chest surgery, genital reconstruction, and facial feminization or masculinization.

It is important for patients to carefully consider their treatment options for several reasons. Firstly, gender dysphoria is a complex and deeply personal experience, and individuals may have different needs and preferences when it comes to their transition. It is important for patients to explore their options and make informed decisions that align with their own values and goals.

Additionally, both psychosocial and surgical interventions can have significant impacts on an individual's life, including physical, emotional, and social changes. It is important for patients to carefully consider the potential risks, benefits, and long-term implications of each treatment option, and to weigh these against their own needs and priorities.

Furthermore, accessing gender-affirming care can be a challenging and sometimes lengthy process, and patients may need to navigate various healthcare systems and providers to access the care they need. It is important for patients to be well-informed and empowered advocates for their own healthcare, and to carefully consider their options in order to make the best decisions for themselves.

Overall, considering treatment options carefully is important for patients with gender dysphoria in order to ensure that they receive the care that is most appropriate for their individual needs, values, and circumstances. This can help to support their overall well-being and quality of life as they navigate their gender transition.

Question 3

According to the classical conditioning model of learning, which boy might grow up to be a voyeur?

Accepted Answer

A) Sameer, who masturbates while peeping at his neighbor 
B) Lee, who watches a lot of pornography 
C) Tim, whose father is a voyeur 
D) Ming, who thinks it's funny to spy on people 
A) Sameer, who masturbates while peeping at his neighbor 
B) Lee, who watches a lot of pornography 
C) Tim, whose father is a voyeur 
D) Ming, who thinks it's funny to spy on people A

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Paraphilia refers to a condition charact

Question 5

Joe is homosexual and has an identical (monozygotic) twin named Sam. Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Sam is more likely than the general population to be homosexual. 
B) Sam is no more likely than the general population to be homosexual. 
C) Sam is homosexual also. 
D) Sam is only likely to become homosexual if Joe is a positive role model. 
A) Sam is more likely than the general population to be homosexual. 
B) Sam is no more likely than the general population to be homosexual. 
C) Sam is homosexual also. 
D) Sam is only likely to become homosexual if Joe is a positive role model.

Question 6

Masters and Johnson reported that the use of sensate focus therapy for the treatment of premature ejaculation was effective in ____% of cases treated.

Accepted Answer

A) 50 
B) 65 
C) 75 
D) almost 100 
A) 50 
B) 65 
C) 75 
D) almost 100

Question 7

Which of the following most correctly describes the victim of an incest perpetrator?

Accepted Answer

A) Any relative 
B) A daughter only 
C) A blood relative only 
D) A son or daughter 
A) Any relative 
B) A daughter only 
C) A blood relative only 
D) A son or daughter

Question 8

Dilators of gradually increasing sizes are used in the treatment of

Accepted Answer

A) female orgasmic disorder. 
B) vaginismus. 
C) hypoactive sexual desire disorder. 
D) all of these are correct 
A) female orgasmic disorder. 
B) vaginismus. 
C) hypoactive sexual desire disorder. 
D) all of these are correct

Question 9

Therapy for sexual dysfunctions such as hypoactive sexual desire disorder can best be described as

Accepted Answer

A) well studied and widely available. 
B) well studied but only available in specialty clinics. 
C) not well studied and not available in all locations. 
D) not well studied but generally available everywhere. 
A) well studied and widely available. 
B) well studied but only available in specialty clinics. 
C) not well studied and not available in all locations. 
D) not well studied but generally available everywhere.

Question 10

Research regarding the success of treating paraphilic disorders with procedures such as orgasmic reconditioning and covert sensitization indicates that

Accepted Answer

A) treatment is generally not successful. 
B) treatment is successful in only the small number of cases where the patient completes all treatment sessions. 
C) the number of cases in the research studies is too small to make conclusions at this point. 
D) treatment is generally effective. 
A) treatment is generally not successful. 
B) treatment is successful in only the small number of cases where the patient completes all treatment sessions. 
C) the number of cases in the research studies is too small to make conclusions at this point. 
D) treatment is generally effective.

Question 11

Recent surveys of sexual practices in Western countries have suggested that the percentage of men engaging in homosexual activity is

Accepted Answer

A) about 10%, which is the same as estimated by the 1953 Kinsey surveys. 
B) about 10%, which is higher than estimated by the 1953 Kinsey surveys. 
C) under 5%, which is significantly lower that the estimates of the 1953 Kinsey surveys. 
D) between 5% and 10%, which is the same as estimated by the 1953 Kinsey surveys. 
A) about 10%, which is the same as estimated by the 1953 Kinsey surveys. 
B) about 10%, which is higher than estimated by the 1953 Kinsey surveys. 
C) under 5%, which is significantly lower that the estimates of the 1953 Kinsey surveys. 
D) between 5% and 10%, which is the same as estimated by the 1953 Kinsey surveys.

Question 12

Which of the following individuals is most likely to be diagnosed with a paraphilic disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Ms. A, who is married to a man but often fantasizes about sex with women 
B) Mr. B, who is sexually aroused by rubbing against strangers on the subway 
C) Ms. C, who stumbled across a video of animals having sex and enjoyed watching it 
D) Mr. D, who feels like he is addicted to masturbation, sometimes doing it five times per day 
A) Ms. A, who is married to a man but often fantasizes about sex with women 
B) Mr. B, who is sexually aroused by rubbing against strangers on the subway 
C) Ms. C, who stumbled across a video of animals having sex and enjoyed watching it 
D) Mr. D, who feels like he is addicted to masturbation, sometimes doing it five times per day

Question 13

Although vasodilating drugs such as papaverine and prostaglandin are effective in producing an erection for patients with erectile dysfunction, many patients discontinue use of the drugs because of

Accepted Answer

A) pain associated with drug administration. 
B) the fact that these drugs eventually cure the disorder. 
C) the expense of the drug. 
D) the fact that the effectiveness of the drug decreases with continued use. 
A) pain associated with drug administration. 
B) the fact that these drugs eventually cure the disorder. 
C) the expense of the drug. 
D) the fact that the effectiveness of the drug decreases with continued use.

Question 14

Describe and contrast male erectile disorder and female sexual arousal disorder with inhibited orgasmic disorders.

Accepted Answer

Male erectile disorder and female sexual

Question 15

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 have a paraphilic disorder. 
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 have a paraphilic disorder. 
D) They are hypersexual and generally obsessed with sex.

Question 16

What is the difference between gender dysphoria and transvestic fetishism?

Accepted Answer

A) Gender dysphoria is a formal diagnosis in the DSM and transvestic fetishism is not. 
B) Gender dysphoria has to do with one's sense of identity, while transvestic fetishism is only about sexual gratification. 
C) Gender dysphoria is not harmful, while transvestic fetishism can be dangerous. 
D) There are no differences, hence the revisions to DSM-5 to combine them into a single diagnosis. 
A) Gender dysphoria is a formal diagnosis in the DSM and transvestic fetishism is not. 
B) Gender dysphoria has to do with one's sense of identity, while transvestic fetishism is only about sexual gratification. 
C) Gender dysphoria is not harmful, while transvestic fetishism can be dangerous. 
D) There are no differences, hence the revisions to DSM-5 to combine them into a single diagnosis.

Question 17

According to your textbook, the features of sexual masochism include

Accepted Answer

A) behaviors involving the act of observing an unsuspecting person engaging in sexual activity. 
B) fantasies involving the use of nonliving objects. 
C) sexual urges involving the exposure of one's genitals. 
D) sexually arousing fantasies involving the act of being humiliated. 
A) behaviors involving the act of observing an unsuspecting person engaging in sexual activity. 
B) fantasies involving the use of nonliving objects. 
C) sexual urges involving the exposure of one's genitals. 
D) sexually arousing fantasies involving the act of being humiliated.

Question 18

The disorder in which a man achieves orgasm only with great difficulty is called as

Accepted Answer

A) delayed ejaculation. 
B) postmature ejaculation. 
C) premature ejaculation. 
D) vaginismus. 
A) delayed ejaculation. 
B) postmature ejaculation. 
C) premature ejaculation. 
D) vaginismus.

Question 19

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 20

Sherri and Leo have been having some sexual difficulties lately. Both have experienced some symptoms of sexual arousal disorders. They decide to have a few glasses of wine before engaging in sex tonight. Is this a good idea or a bad idea?

Accepted Answer

A) It's a good idea, since wine could increase desire. 
B) It's a good idea, since wine could help performance. 
C) It's a bad idea, since wine could further impair arousal. 
D) It's a bad idea, since wine tends to increase inhibition. 
A) It's a good idea, since wine could increase desire. 
B) It's a good idea, since wine could help performance. 
C) It's a bad idea, since wine could further impair arousal. 
D) It's a bad idea, since wine tends to increase inhibition.

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

Explain the features of the treatment options (psychosocial and surgical sex reassignment) for gender dysphoria. Why is it so important for the patient to consider treatment options very carefully?

According to the classical conditioning model of learning, which boy might grow up to be a voyeur?

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

Joe is homosexual and has an identical (monozygotic) twin named Sam. Which of the following statements is true?

Masters and Johnson reported that the use of sensate focus therapy for the treatment of premature ejaculation was effective in ____% of cases treated.

Which of the following most correctly describes the victim of an incest perpetrator?

Dilators of gradually increasing sizes are used in the treatment of

Therapy for sexual dysfunctions such as hypoactive sexual desire disorder can best be described as

Research regarding the success of treating paraphilic disorders with procedures such as orgasmic reconditioning and covert sensitization indicates that

Recent surveys of sexual practices in Western countries have suggested that the percentage of men engaging in homosexual activity is

Which of the following individuals is most likely to be diagnosed with a paraphilic disorder?

Although vasodilating drugs such as papaverine and prostaglandin are effective in producing an erection for patients with erectile dysfunction, many patients discontinue use of the drugs because of

Describe and contrast male erectile disorder and female sexual arousal disorder with inhibited orgasmic disorders.

Which of the following is true about most rapists?

What is the difference between gender dysphoria and transvestic fetishism?

According to your textbook, the features of sexual masochism include

The disorder in which a man achieves orgasm only with great difficulty is called as

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

Sherri and Leo have been having some sexual difficulties lately. Both have experienced some symptoms of sexual arousal disorders. They decide to have a few glasses of wine before engaging in sex tonight. Is this a good idea or a bad idea?

Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Research in Psychopathology

Anxiety, Trauma- and Stressor-Related, and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

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Exam 9: Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria

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

Explain the features of the treatment options (psychosocial and surgical sex reassignment) for gender dysphoria. Why is it so important for the patient to consider treatment options very carefully?

According to the classical conditioning model of learning, which boy might grow up to be a voyeur?

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

Joe is homosexual and has an identical (monozygotic) twin named Sam. Which of the following statements is true?

Masters and Johnson reported that the use of sensate focus therapy for the treatment of premature ejaculation was effective in ____% of cases treated.

Which of the following most correctly describes the victim of an incest perpetrator?

Dilators of gradually increasing sizes are used in the treatment of

Therapy for sexual dysfunctions such as hypoactive sexual desire disorder can best be described as

Research regarding the success of treating paraphilic disorders with procedures such as orgasmic reconditioning and covert sensitization indicates that

Recent surveys of sexual practices in Western countries have suggested that the percentage of men engaging in homosexual activity is

Which of the following individuals is most likely to be diagnosed with a paraphilic disorder?

Although vasodilating drugs such as papaverine and prostaglandin are effective in producing an erection for patients with erectile dysfunction, many patients discontinue use of the drugs because of

Describe and contrast male erectile disorder and female sexual arousal disorder with inhibited orgasmic disorders.

Which of the following is true about most rapists?

What is the difference between gender dysphoria and transvestic fetishism?

According to your textbook, the features of sexual masochism include

The disorder in which a man achieves orgasm only with great difficulty is called as

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

Sherri and Leo have been having some sexual difficulties lately. Both have experienced some symptoms of sexual arousal disorders. They decide to have a few glasses of wine before engaging in sex tonight. Is this a good idea or a bad idea?

Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Research in Psychopathology

Anxiety, Trauma- and Stressor-Related, and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues

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