Question 1

According to recent surveys, the following statement is true regarding sexual activity of the elderly:

Accepted Answer

A)  very few individuals remain sexually active beyond age 70. 
B)  more than half of the individuals over age 70 remain sexually active. 
C)  80% of males and 50% of women aged 75 to 79 remained sexually active 
D)  38.5% of males and 16.7% of women aged 75 to 85 remained sexually active. 
A)  very few individuals remain sexually active beyond age 70. 
B)  more than half of the individuals over age 70 remain sexually active. 
C)  80% of males and 50% of women aged 75 to 79 remained sexually active 
D)  38.5% of males and 16.7% of women aged 75 to 85 remained sexually active.

Question 2

Jacob and Liu have been happily married for 10 years. Although fulfilling in other ways, Jacob typically ejaculates within 1 minute of penetration and before Liu is ready. Which of the following is true about premature ejaculation:

Accepted Answer

A)  Premature ejaculation is uncommon, impacting only 5% of men. 
B)  Premature ejaculation typically happens in older men. 
C)  Premature ejaculation is most common in younger, less experienced men. 
D)  Premature ejaculation is not serious and does not require a medical examination to rule out physiological causes. 
A)  Premature ejaculation is uncommon, impacting only 5% of men. 
B)  Premature ejaculation typically happens in older men. 
C)  Premature ejaculation is most common in younger, less experienced men. 
D)  Premature ejaculation is not serious and does not require a medical examination to rule out physiological causes.

Question 3

The procedure that is carried out entirely in the patient's imagination and used to reduce the inappropriate sexual arousal that exists in fetishistic behavior is called .

Accepted Answer

A)  classical conditioning 
B)  sexual re-training 
C)  sensate focus 
D)  covert sensitization 
A)  classical conditioning 
B)  sexual re-training 
C)  sensate focus 
D)  covert sensitization

Question 4

A person who suffers from a disorder of sexual desire may

Accepted Answer

A)  never think about sex. 
B)  never have sex. 
C)  have sex (even frequently), but not because of desire. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  never think about sex. 
B)  never have sex. 
C)  have sex (even frequently), but not because of desire. 
D)  all of the above

Question 5

Why is it important that treatment for gender nonconformity be individualized for each child?

Accepted Answer

A)  Each child has different needs. 
B)  Each child is in a different social environment. 
C)  Each child and family varies on the level with which gender nonconformity is problematic. 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  Each child has different needs. 
B)  Each child is in a different social environment. 
C)  Each child and family varies on the level with which gender nonconformity is problematic. 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 6

Describe the evidence for the genetic and/or biological basis for homosexuality as well as the evidence for the environmental influences on sexual preference.

Accepted Answer

Homosexuality appears to run in families

Question 7

As a typical male with erectile dysfunction, we can expect Bill to show

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased arousal during performance demand and an inaccurate sense of how aroused he is. 
B)  decreased arousal during performance demand and an accurate sense of how aroused he is. 
C)  increased arousal during performance demand and an inaccurate sense of how aroused he is. 
D)  increased arousal during performance demand and an accurate sense of how aroused he is. 
A)  decreased arousal during performance demand and an inaccurate sense of how aroused he is. 
B)  decreased arousal during performance demand and an accurate sense of how aroused he is. 
C)  increased arousal during performance demand and an inaccurate sense of how aroused he is. 
D)  increased arousal during performance demand and an accurate sense of how aroused he is.

Question 8

One reason that your text suggests questionnaires be used when assessing sexual behavior is that

Accepted Answer

A)  people may provide more sexual information in writing than during an interview. 
B)  written information regarding sexuality has been shown to be more accurate than a verbal report. 
C)  therapists are often uncomfortable asking questions regarding sexual behavior. 
D)  the therapist needs a written record in the patient's own words to demonstrate progress as the patient improves. 
A)  people may provide more sexual information in writing than during an interview. 
B)  written information regarding sexuality has been shown to be more accurate than a verbal report. 
C)  therapists are often uncomfortable asking questions regarding sexual behavior. 
D)  the therapist needs a written record in the patient's own words to demonstrate progress as the patient improves.

Question 9

Belief in common sexual myths such as are more commonly held by men

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A)  who do not have sexual disorders. 
B)  with conservative sexual attitudes. 
C)  who have sexual disorders. 
D)  who are homosexual. 
A)  who do not have sexual disorders. 
B)  with conservative sexual attitudes. 
C)  who have sexual disorders. 
D)  who are homosexual.

Question 10

All of the following are factors that may play a role in gender nonconformity EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive attention on the part of the mother. 
B)  high levels of fetal testosterone. 
C)  lack of male playmates. 
D)  excessive physical contact on the part of the mother. 
A)  excessive attention on the part of the mother. 
B)  high levels of fetal testosterone. 
C)  lack of male playmates. 
D)  excessive physical contact on the part of the mother.

Question 11

In Sweden, where attitudes toward sexuality are somewhat more permissive than they are in the United States, the percentage of Swedish women reporting use of contraception during their first sexual intercourse was

Accepted Answer

A)  significantly higher than it was for American women. 
B)  significantly lower than it was for American women. 
C)  approximately the same as it was for American women. 
D)  just about 100%. 
A)  significantly higher than it was for American women. 
B)  significantly lower than it was for American women. 
C)  approximately the same as it was for American women. 
D)  just about 100%.

Question 12

Charles gets very sexually excited by women's shoes. While he used to fantasize about women wearing particular shoes, he now focuses almost exclusively on the shoes themselves. Charles has a(n) .

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual dysfunction 
B)  unusual interest but does not have a diagnosable disorder 
C)  fetishistic disorder 
D)  frotteuristic obsession 
A)  sexual dysfunction 
B)  unusual interest but does not have a diagnosable disorder 
C)  fetishistic disorder 
D)  frotteuristic obsession

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The treatment for gender identity disord

Question 14

Sensate focus and non-demand pleasuring were designed by Masters and Johnson to treat sexual dysfunctions primarily through

Accepted Answer

A)  improving a couple's sexual skills. 
B)  identifying medical conditions that contribute to sexual dysfunction. 
C)  involving an objective third party. 
D)  elimination of psychologically-based performance anxiety. 
A)  improving a couple's sexual skills. 
B)  identifying medical conditions that contribute to sexual dysfunction. 
C)  involving an objective third party. 
D)  elimination of psychologically-based performance anxiety.

Question 15

Female Orgasmic Disorder is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  complete inability to reach sexual climax. 
B)  stress, which leads to the disorder. 
C)  relationship problems, which lead to the disorder. 
D)  delay, absence, or decreased intensity in orgasm. 
A)  complete inability to reach sexual climax. 
B)  stress, which leads to the disorder. 
C)  relationship problems, which lead to the disorder. 
D)  delay, absence, or decreased intensity in orgasm.

Question 16

All of the following statements about sex reassignment surgery are true EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  2% attempt suicide after surgery. 
B)  15% later regret surgery. 
C)  transmen generally report better post-surgical adjustment than transwomen. 
D)  all of the above are true. 
A)  2% attempt suicide after surgery. 
B)  15% later regret surgery. 
C)  transmen generally report better post-surgical adjustment than transwomen. 
D)  all of the above are true.

Question 17

The authors of your textbook suggest that one of the most effective treatments for many sexual dysfunctions is

Accepted Answer

A)  exploration of the patient's sexual orientation. 
B)  improving the relationship with the patient's partner. 
C)  education regarding normal sexuality. 
D)  anti-anxiety medication. 
A)  exploration of the patient's sexual orientation. 
B)  improving the relationship with the patient's partner. 
C)  education regarding normal sexuality. 
D)  anti-anxiety medication.

Question 18

What significant side effect is experienced by as many as 30% of Viagra users?

Accepted Answer

A)  Severe headache 
B)  Addiction 
C)  Groin pain 
D)  Dizziness 
A)  Severe headache 
B)  Addiction 
C)  Groin pain 
D)  Dizziness

Question 19

One of the most important skills that therapists must possess when conducting an interview regarding sexual behavior is

Accepted Answer

A)  communicating their own sexual values. 
B)  using only the proper clinical terms for sexual behavior. 
C)  demonstrating that they are comfortable talking about sexual issues. 
D)  being able to diagnose medical causes of sexual dysfunction. 
A)  communicating their own sexual values. 
B)  using only the proper clinical terms for sexual behavior. 
C)  demonstrating that they are comfortable talking about sexual issues. 
D)  being able to diagnose medical causes of sexual dysfunction.

Question 20

Sexual problems are difficult to diagnose when

Accepted Answer

A)  dysfunction is present and the person is distressed about it. 
B)  dysfunction is present but the person is not distressed about it. 
C)  the couple has been together a long time. 
D)  the couple is sexually inexperienced. 
A)  dysfunction is present and the person is distressed about it. 
B)  dysfunction is present but the person is not distressed about it. 
C)  the couple has been together a long time. 
D)  the couple is sexually inexperienced.

According to recent surveys, the following statement is true regarding sexual activity of the elderly:

Jacob and Liu have been happily married for 10 years. Although fulfilling in other ways, Jacob typically ejaculates within 1 minute of penetration and before Liu is ready. Which of the following is true about premature ejaculation:

The procedure that is carried out entirely in the patient's imagination and used to reduce the inappropriate sexual arousal that exists in fetishistic behavior is called .

A person who suffers from a disorder of sexual desire may

Why is it important that treatment for gender nonconformity be individualized for each child?

Describe the evidence for the genetic and/or biological basis for homosexuality as well as the evidence for the environmental influences on sexual preference.

As a typical male with erectile dysfunction, we can expect Bill to show

One reason that your text suggests questionnaires be used when assessing sexual behavior is that

Belief in common sexual myths such as are more commonly held by men

All of the following are factors that may play a role in gender nonconformity EXCEPT

In Sweden, where attitudes toward sexuality are somewhat more permissive than they are in the United States, the percentage of Swedish women reporting use of contraception during their first sexual intercourse was

Charles gets very sexually excited by women's shoes. While he used to fantasize about women wearing particular shoes, he now focuses almost exclusively on the shoes themselves. Charles has a(n) .

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

Sensate focus and non-demand pleasuring were designed by Masters and Johnson to treat sexual dysfunctions primarily through

Female Orgasmic Disorder is characterized by

All of the following statements about sex reassignment surgery are true EXCEPT

The authors of your textbook suggest that one of the most effective treatments for many sexual dysfunctions is

What significant side effect is experienced by as many as 30% of Viagra users?

One of the most important skills that therapists must possess when conducting an interview regarding sexual behavior is

Sexual problems are difficult to diagnose when

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Exam 10: Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

According to recent surveys, the following statement is true regarding sexual activity of the elderly:

Jacob and Liu have been happily married for 10 years. Although fulfilling in other ways, Jacob typically ejaculates within 1 minute of penetration and before Liu is ready. Which of the following is true about premature ejaculation:

The procedure that is carried out entirely in the patient's imagination and used to reduce the inappropriate sexual arousal that exists in fetishistic behavior is called .

A person who suffers from a disorder of sexual desire may

Why is it important that treatment for gender nonconformity be individualized for each child?

Describe the evidence for the genetic and/or biological basis for homosexuality as well as the evidence for the environmental influences on sexual preference.

As a typical male with erectile dysfunction, we can expect Bill to show

One reason that your text suggests questionnaires be used when assessing sexual behavior is that

Belief in common sexual myths such as are more commonly held by men

All of the following are factors that may play a role in gender nonconformity EXCEPT

In Sweden, where attitudes toward sexuality are somewhat more permissive than they are in the United States, the percentage of Swedish women reporting use of contraception during their first sexual intercourse was

Charles gets very sexually excited by women's shoes. While he used to fantasize about women wearing particular shoes, he now focuses almost exclusively on the shoes themselves. Charles has a(n) .

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

Sensate focus and non-demand pleasuring were designed by Masters and Johnson to treat sexual dysfunctions primarily through

Female Orgasmic Disorder is characterized by

All of the following statements about sex reassignment surgery are true EXCEPT

The authors of your textbook suggest that one of the most effective treatments for many sexual dysfunctions is

What significant side effect is experienced by as many as 30% of Viagra users?

One of the most important skills that therapists must possess when conducting an interview regarding sexual behavior is

Sexual problems are difficult to diagnose when

Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Research Methods

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

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services

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