Question 1

Gender differences in attitudes toward premarital sex have been over time.

Accepted Answer

A)  shrinking 
B)  increasing 
C)  fluctuating 
D)  unreliable 
A)  shrinking 
B)  increasing 
C)  fluctuating 
D)  unreliable

Question 2

A paraphilic disorder is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  a sexual dysfunction. 
B)  an attraction to inappropriate individuals or objects. 
C)  an attraction to machines. 
D)  a desire that dominates the personality. 
A)  a sexual dysfunction. 
B)  an attraction to inappropriate individuals or objects. 
C)  an attraction to machines. 
D)  a desire that dominates the personality.

Question 3

The most common of all the male sexual dysfunctions is .

Accepted Answer

A)  erectile dysfunction 
B)  inhibited orgasm 
C)  premature ejaculation 
D)  sexual aversion 
A)  erectile dysfunction 
B)  inhibited orgasm 
C)  premature ejaculation 
D)  sexual aversion

Question 4

Joe is homosexual and has an identical (monozgyotic) twin named Sam. The following statement 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 5

The following pairing is correct based on the ages most affected by the disorders:

Accepted Answer

A)  inexperienced men ­ premature ejaculation; older men - vaginismus. 
B)  inexperienced men - premature ejaculation; older men - erectile dysfunction. 
C)  inexperienced men - inhibited orgasm; older men - erectile dysfunction. 
D)  inexperienced men ­ erectile dysfunction; older men - male hypoactive sexual arousal disorder. 
A)  inexperienced men ­ premature ejaculation; older men - vaginismus. 
B)  inexperienced men - premature ejaculation; older men - erectile dysfunction. 
C)  inexperienced men - inhibited orgasm; older men - erectile dysfunction. 
D)  inexperienced men ­ erectile dysfunction; older men - male hypoactive sexual arousal disorder.

Question 6

Research studies on Viagra users indicate that

Accepted Answer

A)  most users are able to engage in intercourse and are very satisfied with the results. 
B)  approximately half of the users are able to engage in intercourse and are highly satisfied with results. 
C)  61% of men were able to get erections adequate for intercourse, but only 32% rated the results as at least "good." 
D)  most users were unable to engage in intercourse and were not satisfied with results. 
A)  most users are able to engage in intercourse and are very satisfied with the results. 
B)  approximately half of the users are able to engage in intercourse and are highly satisfied with results. 
C)  61% of men were able to get erections adequate for intercourse, but only 32% rated the results as at least "good." 
D)  most users were unable to engage in intercourse and were not satisfied with results.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Vasodilating drugs 
B)  Anti-anxiety medication 
C)  Surgical prosthetic implant 
D)  Vacuum device therapy 
A)  Vasodilating drugs 
B)  Anti-anxiety medication 
C)  Surgical prosthetic implant 
D)  Vacuum device therapy

Question 8

Jody and Howard have been happily married for several years. Howard reports that in spite of being sexually aroused and having an erection, he only reaches orgasm from intercourse about half of the time. Howard wonders if something is "wrong" with him. Howard should

Accepted Answer

A)  seek treatment for inhibited orgasm disorder. 
B)  realize that this problem means that he does not really love his wife. 
C)  relax and realize that this is normal. 
D)  seek treatment for sexual aversion disorder. 
A)  seek treatment for inhibited orgasm disorder. 
B)  realize that this problem means that he does not really love his wife. 
C)  relax and realize that this is normal. 
D)  seek treatment for sexual aversion disorder.

Question 9

Two very common medical causes of erectile dysfunction are

Accepted Answer

A)  asthma and diabetes. 
B)  vascular disease and diabetes. 
C)  vascular disease and asthma. 
D)  arthritis and diabetes. 
A)  asthma and diabetes. 
B)  vascular disease and diabetes. 
C)  vascular disease and asthma. 
D)  arthritis and diabetes.

Question 10

Vaginismus refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  painful pelvic spasms during penetration. 
B)  painful cramps during the menstrual cycle. 
C)  strong orgasms. 
D)  a disorder of male sexual responsivity. 
A)  painful pelvic spasms during penetration. 
B)  painful cramps during the menstrual cycle. 
C)  strong orgasms. 
D)  a disorder of male sexual responsivity.

Question 11

All of the following statements are correct about gender nonconformity EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  a higher proportion of gender-nonconforming children develop a homosexual orientation as adults. 
B)  gender nonconformity was related to psychological distress for gay men only. 
C)  gender nonconformity was related to psychological distress for lesbians only. 
D)  gender nonconformity was related to psychological distress for gay men and lesbians. 
A)  a higher proportion of gender-nonconforming children develop a homosexual orientation as adults. 
B)  gender nonconformity was related to psychological distress for gay men only. 
C)  gender nonconformity was related to psychological distress for lesbians only. 
D)  gender nonconformity was related to psychological distress for gay men and lesbians.

Question 12

The definition of fetishistic disorder is sexual .

Accepted Answer

A)  dysfunction 
B)  attraction to inappropriate individuals 
C)  attraction to nonliving objects 
D)  desire that dominates the personality 
A)  dysfunction 
B)  attraction to inappropriate individuals 
C)  attraction to nonliving objects 
D)  desire that dominates the personality

Question 13

One psychological aspect of voyeurism and exhibitionism that seems to maintain the disordered behavior is

Accepted Answer

A)  some anxiety that increases arousal. 
B)  the fact that these individuals are rarely caught. 
C)  the desire to hurt their victims. 
D)  some sense that their victims really enjoy being subjected to their fetish. 
A)  some anxiety that increases arousal. 
B)  the fact that these individuals are rarely caught. 
C)  the desire to hurt their victims. 
D)  some sense that their victims really enjoy being subjected to their fetish.

Question 14

Intersexuality refers to people who

Accepted Answer

A)  are born with ambiguous genitals. 
B)  are sexually attracted to members of both sexes. 
C)  like to dress like the opposite sex. 
D)  are no longer sexually active. 
A)  are born with ambiguous genitals. 
B)  are sexually attracted to members of both sexes. 
C)  like to dress like the opposite sex. 
D)  are no longer sexually active.

Question 15

An instrument that is used to assess physical changes in a woman's vagina as she experiences sexual arousal and is smaller than a tampon is called a vaginal .

Accepted Answer

A)  photoplethysmograph 
B)  strain gauge 
C)  EMG device 
D)  snap gauge 
A)  photoplethysmograph 
B)  strain gauge 
C)  EMG device 
D)  snap gauge

Question 16

Research regarding sexual orientation suggests that homosexuality is

Accepted Answer

A)  purely genetic. 
B)  that sexual orientation has an exclusively biological cause. 
C)  based on learning and choice only. 
D)  influenced by biological/genetic, psychological, and social factors. 
A)  purely genetic. 
B)  that sexual orientation has an exclusively biological cause. 
C)  based on learning and choice only. 
D)  influenced by biological/genetic, psychological, and social factors.

Question 17

The basic concept behind the covert sensitization method of treating unwanted sexual arousal is to

Accepted Answer

A)  create empathy for the victim of the behavior. 
B)  replace the immediate reinforcement of the behavior with the unpleasant consequences that ordinarily take longer to be experienced. 
C)  create a physically painful experience to replace the immediate reinforcement that the unwanted behavior has previously produced. 
D)  improve family functioning, social skills, and overall effectiveness of appropriate adult relations. 
A)  create empathy for the victim of the behavior. 
B)  replace the immediate reinforcement of the behavior with the unpleasant consequences that ordinarily take longer to be experienced. 
C)  create a physically painful experience to replace the immediate reinforcement that the unwanted behavior has previously produced. 
D)  improve family functioning, social skills, and overall effectiveness of appropriate adult relations.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is TRUE about desires of sexual disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  More than 65% of the problems who come to sexuality clinics for help complain of this disorder. 
B)  It is the most common presenting complaint of both men and women. 
C)  For women, the prevalence of this disorder (female sexual interest/arousal disorder) decreases with age. 
D)  For men, the prevalence of this disorder (male hypoactive sexual desire disorder) decreases with age. 
A)  More than 65% of the problems who come to sexuality clinics for help complain of this disorder. 
B)  It is the most common presenting complaint of both men and women. 
C)  For women, the prevalence of this disorder (female sexual interest/arousal disorder) decreases with age. 
D)  For men, the prevalence of this disorder (male hypoactive sexual desire disorder) decreases with age.

Question 19

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 tape. 
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 tape. 
A)  using a device that measures physical arousal during exposure to an erotic video or audio tape. 
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 tape.

Question 20

A woman is sent home from sex therapy with an assignment to purchase a vibrator and practice masturbating. She is likely being treated .

Accepted Answer

A)  for vaginismus 
B)  for hypoactive sexual desire disorder 
C)  for female orgasmic disorder 
D)  by a sex therapist with little or no formal training in psychology 
A)  for vaginismus 
B)  for hypoactive sexual desire disorder 
C)  for female orgasmic disorder 
D)  by a sex therapist with little or no formal training in psychology

Gender differences in attitudes toward premarital sex have been over time.

A paraphilic disorder is defined as

The most common of all the male sexual dysfunctions is .

Joe is homosexual and has an identical (monozgyotic) twin named Sam. The following statement is TRUE:

The following pairing is correct based on the ages most affected by the disorders:

Research studies on Viagra users indicate that

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

Jody and Howard have been happily married for several years. Howard reports that in spite of being sexually aroused and having an erection, he only reaches orgasm from intercourse about half of the time. Howard wonders if something is "wrong" with him. Howard should

Two very common medical causes of erectile dysfunction are

Vaginismus refers to

All of the following statements are correct about gender nonconformity EXCEPT

The definition of fetishistic disorder is sexual .

One psychological aspect of voyeurism and exhibitionism that seems to maintain the disordered behavior is

Intersexuality refers to people who

An instrument that is used to assess physical changes in a woman's vagina as she experiences sexual arousal and is smaller than a tampon is called a vaginal .

Research regarding sexual orientation suggests that homosexuality is

The basic concept behind the covert sensitization method of treating unwanted sexual arousal is to

Which of the following statements is TRUE about desires of sexual disorder?

Psychophysiological assessment of sexual dysfunction is generally conducted by

A woman is sent home from sex therapy with an assignment to purchase a vibrator and practice masturbating. She is likely being treated .

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Exam 10: Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Gender differences in attitudes toward premarital sex have been over time.

A paraphilic disorder is defined as

The most common of all the male sexual dysfunctions is .

Joe is homosexual and has an identical (monozgyotic) twin named Sam. The following statement is TRUE:

The following pairing is correct based on the ages most affected by the disorders:

Research studies on Viagra users indicate that

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

Jody and Howard have been happily married for several years. Howard reports that in spite of being sexually aroused and having an erection, he only reaches orgasm from intercourse about half of the time. Howard wonders if something is "wrong" with him. Howard should

Two very common medical causes of erectile dysfunction are

Vaginismus refers to

All of the following statements are correct about gender nonconformity EXCEPT

The definition of fetishistic disorder is sexual .

One psychological aspect of voyeurism and exhibitionism that seems to maintain the disordered behavior is

Intersexuality refers to people who

An instrument that is used to assess physical changes in a woman's vagina as she experiences sexual arousal and is smaller than a tampon is called a vaginal .

Research regarding sexual orientation suggests that homosexuality is

The basic concept behind the covert sensitization method of treating unwanted sexual arousal is to

Which of the following statements is TRUE about desires of sexual disorder?

Psychophysiological assessment of sexual dysfunction is generally conducted by

A woman is sent home from sex therapy with an assignment to purchase a vibrator and practice masturbating. She is likely being treated .

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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