Question 1

The percentage of identical (monozygotic) twins in which both twins are homosexual is 50%. This means

Accepted Answer

A) homosexuality is determined by genetics. 
B) genes are only one influence for sexual orientation. 
C) family relationships determine sexual orientation. 
D) genes are not an influence for sexual orientation. 
A) homosexuality is determined by genetics. 
B) genes are only one influence for sexual orientation. 
C) family relationships determine sexual orientation. 
D) genes are not an influence for sexual orientation.

Question 2

Most instances of rape

Accepted Answer

A) are committed by those with a paraphilic disorder. 
B) are better characterized as an assault than by an act of sexual desire. 
C) are sadistic. 
D) are opportunistic. 
A) are committed by those with a paraphilic disorder. 
B) are better characterized as an assault than by an act of sexual desire. 
C) are sadistic. 
D) are opportunistic.

Question 3

According to results reported in your textbook, what is the percentage of women who successfully overcome vaginismus?

Accepted Answer

A) Less than 30 
B) 30 to 45 
C) 50 to 75 
D) 80 to 100 
A) Less than 30 
B) 30 to 45 
C) 50 to 75 
D) 80 to 100

Question 4

Research regarding sexual orientation suggests that homosexuality is

Accepted Answer

A) purely genetic. 
B) completely caused by biological factors. 
C) based on learning and choice only. 
D) influenced by biological/genetic, psychological, and social factors. 
A) purely genetic. 
B) completely caused by biological factors. 
C) based on learning and choice only. 
D) influenced by biological/genetic, psychological, and social factors.

Question 5

Describe Masters and Johnson's approach to sex therapy.

Accepted Answer

Masters and Johnson introduced sensate f

Question 6

The specific treatment found effective in the treatment of female orgasmic disorder is

Accepted Answer

A) antianxiety medication. 
B) sensate focus. 
C) training in masturbatory procedures. 
D) increased sexual relations. 
A) antianxiety medication. 
B) sensate focus. 
C) training in masturbatory procedures. 
D) increased sexual relations.

Question 7

According to research on gender dysphoria,

Accepted Answer

A) a biological predisposition contributes approximately 60% to the cause. 
B) environment and genetics contribute equally to the cause. 
C) it cannot be determined, as yet, regarding the extent of the genetic and environmental contributions to the cause. 
D) there is a specific set of genes that seem to contribute most to the cause. 
A) a biological predisposition contributes approximately 60% to the cause. 
B) environment and genetics contribute equally to the cause. 
C) it cannot be determined, as yet, regarding the extent of the genetic and environmental contributions to the cause. 
D) there is a specific set of genes that seem to contribute most to the cause.

Question 8

Sexual arousal disorders are diagnosed when there is an

Accepted Answer

A) inability to achieve or maintain an erection in males or a lack of desire for sex in females. 
B) inability to achieve or maintain an erection in males or a lack of orgasm in females. 
C) inability to achieve orgasm for either gender despite erection in males or lubrication in females. 
D) inability to achieve or maintain an erection in males or a lack of lubrication in females. 
A) inability to achieve or maintain an erection in males or a lack of desire for sex in females. 
B) inability to achieve or maintain an erection in males or a lack of orgasm in females. 
C) inability to achieve orgasm for either gender despite erection in males or lubrication in females. 
D) inability to achieve or maintain an erection in males or a lack of lubrication in females.

Question 9

Which surgery is used to alter anatomy physically in order to be consistent with gender identity?

Accepted Answer

A) Plastic surgery 
B) Vaginoplasty 
C) Hormone transplant 
D) Sex reassignment surgery 
A) Plastic surgery 
B) Vaginoplasty 
C) Hormone transplant 
D) Sex reassignment surgery

Question 10

Psychophysiological assessment of sexual dysfunction is generally conducted by

Accepted Answer

A) using a device that measures physical arousal during exposure to an erotic video or audio recording. 
B) asking patients to keep a diary of their sexual activities. 
C) a physician during a medical exam. 
D) using a device that measures brain waves during exposure to an erotic video or audio recording. 
A) using a device that measures physical arousal during exposure to an erotic video or audio recording. 
B) asking patients to keep a diary of their sexual activities. 
C) a physician during a medical exam. 
D) using a device that measures brain waves during exposure to an erotic video or audio recording.

Question 11

All of the following drugs EXCEPT ________ are used as "chemical castration" for paraphilics.

Accepted Answer

A) sildenafil 
B) Depo-Provera 
C) cyproterone acetate 
D) antiandrogens 
A) sildenafil 
B) Depo-Provera 
C) cyproterone acetate 
D) antiandrogens

Question 12

The penile strain gauge and the vaginal photoplethysmograph are both used

Accepted Answer

A) in the psychophysiological assessment of sexual functioning. 
B) to treat sexual disorders. 
C) as part of the interview process for couples with sexual dysfunctions. 
D) in sex therapy sessions. 
A) in the psychophysiological assessment of sexual functioning. 
B) to treat sexual disorders. 
C) as part of the interview process for couples with sexual dysfunctions. 
D) in sex therapy sessions.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) seek treatment for inhibited orgasm disorder. 
B) have a medical exam. 
C) realize that her inhibited orgasm problem means that she doesn't really love Jim. 
D) realize that this is not unusual for women and can work on achieving orgasm with her partner, Jim. 
A) seek treatment for inhibited orgasm disorder. 
B) have a medical exam. 
C) realize that her inhibited orgasm problem means that she doesn't really love Jim. 
D) realize that this is not unusual for women and can work on achieving orgasm with her partner, Jim.

Question 14

________ are individuals who receive a sexual thrill from inflicting pain on others, and ________ are individuals who receive a sexual thrill from receiving physical pain.

Accepted Answer

A) Sadists; masochists 
B) Masochists; sadists 
C) Transvestites; paraphiliacs 
D) Paraphiliacs; transvestites 
A) Sadists; masochists 
B) Masochists; sadists 
C) Transvestites; paraphiliacs 
D) Paraphiliacs; transvestites

Question 15

Of the following, the individual who would most likely be diagnosed with gender dysphoria is

Accepted Answer

A) Joe, who gets sexually aroused by wearing women's bras. 
B) Lisa, who is a lesbian and has many traditional masculine traits. 
C) Mark, who feels like a woman trapped in a man's body. 
D) Sid, who can only become sexually aroused while dressed like a woman. 
A) Joe, who gets sexually aroused by wearing women's bras. 
B) Lisa, who is a lesbian and has many traditional masculine traits. 
C) Mark, who feels like a woman trapped in a man's body. 
D) Sid, who can only become sexually aroused while dressed like a woman.

Question 16

What does alcohol do for sexual arousal and behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) It facilitates them, but only in specific environments. 
B) It suppresses them. 
C) It facilitates arousal but inhibits behaviors. 
D) It reduces inhibition but suppresses arousal. 
A) It facilitates them, but only in specific environments. 
B) It suppresses them. 
C) It facilitates arousal but inhibits behaviors. 
D) It reduces inhibition but suppresses arousal.

Question 17

Of the various hypothesized influences of paraphilia, the ones that we know the least about involve

Accepted Answer

A) biological influences such as genetics and neurotransmitters. 
B) reinforced but inappropriate masturbatory fantasies. 
C) social influences such as inadequate development of social skills. 
D) paradoxical effects of repeated attempts to suppress unwanted arousal. 
A) biological influences such as genetics and neurotransmitters. 
B) reinforced but inappropriate masturbatory fantasies. 
C) social influences such as inadequate development of social skills. 
D) paradoxical effects of repeated attempts to suppress unwanted arousal.

Question 18

Patients undergoing the procedure called orgasmic reconditioning are instructed to

Accepted Answer

A) masturbate to their usual fantasies but to substitute more desirable ones just before ejaculation. 
B) masturbate to their usual fantasies but substitute images of the consequences associated with their behavior (such as getting caught, hurting someone else, etc.) just before ejaculation. 
C) substitute images of the consequences associated with their behavior (such as getting caught, hurting someone else, etc.) every time they feel aroused by thoughts of their inappropriate desires. 
D) watch video tapes of normal adult sexuality repeatedly until such images result in arousal. 
A) masturbate to their usual fantasies but to substitute more desirable ones just before ejaculation. 
B) masturbate to their usual fantasies but substitute images of the consequences associated with their behavior (such as getting caught, hurting someone else, etc.) just before ejaculation. 
C) substitute images of the consequences associated with their behavior (such as getting caught, hurting someone else, etc.) every time they feel aroused by thoughts of their inappropriate desires. 
D) watch video tapes of normal adult sexuality repeatedly until such images result in arousal.

Question 19

Features of gender dysphoria include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) strong and persistent cross-gender identification. 
B) persistent discomfort with his or her sex. 
C) strong homosexual urges. 
D) belief that he or she was born the wrong sex. 
A) strong and persistent cross-gender identification. 
B) persistent discomfort with his or her sex. 
C) strong homosexual urges. 
D) belief that he or she was born the wrong sex.

Question 20

Greg and Diana often begin their sexual activity with Greg putting on a striptease show for Diana. They both report great satisfaction and excitement with this activity. In fact, Greg says that he gets aroused by exposing himself, and Diana reports getting aroused when she watches him undress. Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Greg is an exhibitionist, and Diana is a voyeur. 
B) Greg has gender dysphoria, and Diana has a fetishistic disorder. 
C) Both Diana and Greg have nonspecific fetishes because they admit to getting sexually excited by their atypical behaviors. 
D) Neither Greg nor Diana should be diagnosed with an exhibitionist or voyeuristic disorder because these behaviors involve consenting individuals. 
A) Greg is an exhibitionist, and Diana is a voyeur. 
B) Greg has gender dysphoria, and Diana has a fetishistic disorder. 
C) Both Diana and Greg have nonspecific fetishes because they admit to getting sexually excited by their atypical behaviors. 
D) Neither Greg nor Diana should be diagnosed with an exhibitionist or voyeuristic disorder because these behaviors involve consenting individuals.

The percentage of identical (monozygotic) twins in which both twins are homosexual is 50%. This means

Most instances of rape

According to results reported in your textbook, what is the percentage of women who successfully overcome vaginismus?

Research regarding sexual orientation suggests that homosexuality is

Describe Masters and Johnson's approach to sex therapy.

The specific treatment found effective in the treatment of female orgasmic disorder is

According to research on gender dysphoria,

Sexual arousal disorders are diagnosed when there is an

Which surgery is used to alter anatomy physically in order to be consistent with gender identity?

Psychophysiological assessment of sexual dysfunction is generally conducted by

All of the following drugs EXCEPT ________ are used as "chemical castration" for paraphilics.

The penile strain gauge and the vaginal photoplethysmograph are both used

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

are individuals who receive a sexual thrill from inflicting pain on others, and are individuals who receive a sexual thrill from receiving physical pain.

Of the following, the individual who would most likely be diagnosed with gender dysphoria is

What does alcohol do for sexual arousal and behavior?

Of the various hypothesized influences of paraphilia, the ones that we know the least about involve

Patients undergoing the procedure called orgasmic reconditioning are instructed to

Features of gender dysphoria include all of the following EXCEPT

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

The percentage of identical (monozygotic) twins in which both twins are homosexual is 50%. This means

Most instances of rape

According to results reported in your textbook, what is the percentage of women who successfully overcome vaginismus?

Research regarding sexual orientation suggests that homosexuality is

Describe Masters and Johnson's approach to sex therapy.

The specific treatment found effective in the treatment of female orgasmic disorder is

According to research on gender dysphoria,

Sexual arousal disorders are diagnosed when there is an

Which surgery is used to alter anatomy physically in order to be consistent with gender identity?

Psychophysiological assessment of sexual dysfunction is generally conducted by

All of the following drugs EXCEPT ________ are used as "chemical castration" for paraphilics.

The penile strain gauge and the vaginal photoplethysmograph are both used

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

________ are individuals who receive a sexual thrill from inflicting pain on others, and ________ are individuals who receive a sexual thrill from receiving physical pain.

Of the following, the individual who would most likely be diagnosed with gender dysphoria is

What does alcohol do for sexual arousal and behavior?

Of the various hypothesized influences of paraphilia, the ones that we know the least about involve

Patients undergoing the procedure called orgasmic reconditioning are instructed to

Features of gender dysphoria include all of the following EXCEPT

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

Filters

are individuals who receive a sexual thrill from inflicting pain on others, and are individuals who receive a sexual thrill from receiving physical pain.