Question 1

Approximately what percentage of males report ever masturbating?

Accepted Answer

A)  23% 
B)  42% 
C)  50% 
D)  72% 
A)  23% 
B)  42% 
C)  50% 
D)  72%

Question 2

Studies suggest that in comparison to other girls and boys, girls with congenital adrenal hyperplasia are _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  more feminine 
B)  more masculine 
C)  smaller 
D)  smarter 
A)  more feminine 
B)  more masculine 
C)  smaller 
D)  smarter

Question 3

One reason that different diagnostic criteria are used for males and females with inhibited orgasm disorder is that

Accepted Answer

A)  many men who do not achieve orgasm through intercourse can reach climax through alternate forms of stimulation. 
B)  only about 20% of women regularly experience orgasm from intercourse. 
C)  both a and b are correct. 
D)  neither a nor b is correct. 
A)  many men who do not achieve orgasm through intercourse can reach climax through alternate forms of stimulation. 
B)  only about 20% of women regularly experience orgasm from intercourse. 
C)  both a and b are correct. 
D)  neither a nor b is correct.

Question 4

Development of sexual dysfunction can be viewed as a negative cycle that involves a variety of factors, since the typical case progresses in the following manner:

Accepted Answer

A)  Initial dysfunction may be triggered by an event such as substance use; concern about the dysfunction then leads to more dysfunction, and sex itself becomes associated with negative feelings. 
B)  Initial dysfunction may be triggered by an event such as substance use; this causes a strain on the relationship and reduces the intimacy in the relationship, which then leads to anxiety about one's desirability. 
C)  Initial dysfunction occurs through slow and gradual deterioration, possibly due to a medical condition; as the medical condition develops, the individual's concern with failing sexuality increases, resulting in relationship problems. 
D)  A general medical condition triggers the first dysfunction, which is followed by increased anxiety; as the anxiety increases, the sexual dysfunction becomes more severe over time and causes loss of interest in sex. 
A)  Initial dysfunction may be triggered by an event such as substance use; concern about the dysfunction then leads to more dysfunction, and sex itself becomes associated with negative feelings. 
B)  Initial dysfunction may be triggered by an event such as substance use; this causes a strain on the relationship and reduces the intimacy in the relationship, which then leads to anxiety about one's desirability. 
C)  Initial dysfunction occurs through slow and gradual deterioration, possibly due to a medical condition; as the medical condition develops, the individual's concern with failing sexuality increases, resulting in relationship problems. 
D)  A general medical condition triggers the first dysfunction, which is followed by increased anxiety; as the anxiety increases, the sexual dysfunction becomes more severe over time and causes loss of interest in sex.

Question 5

Papaverine and prostaglandin, vasodilating drugs used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction, are delivered to the patient

Accepted Answer

A)  in a capsule taken orally. 
B)  as a dietary supplement. 
C)  by injection directly into the penis. 
D)  by injection into the arm or hip. 
A)  in a capsule taken orally. 
B)  as a dietary supplement. 
C)  by injection directly into the penis. 
D)  by injection into the arm or hip.

Question 6

An unusually high concern with nocturnal emissions has been reported in culturally held belief that loss of semen causes depletion of physical and mental energy.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ireland 
B)  Indonesia 
C)  India 
D)  Iceland 
A)  Ireland 
B)  Indonesia 
C)  India 
D)  Iceland

Question 7

Of the following, the individual who should be diagnosed with gender dysphoria is

Accepted Answer

A)  Joe, who gets sexually aroused by wearing women's bras. 
B)  Lisa, who is gay 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 gay 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 8

According to research on gender dysphoria,

Accepted Answer

A)  genetics contribute around 62% of the vulnerability to experiencing gender dysphoria. 
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)  none of the above. 
A)  genetics contribute around 62% of the vulnerability to experiencing gender dysphoria. 
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)  none of the above.

Question 9

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)  the painful nature of the treatment. 
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)  the painful nature of the treatment. 
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 10

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 are either hyposexual or asexual. 
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 are either hyposexual or asexual. 
D)  They are hypersexual and generally obsessed with sex.

Question 11

As a couple completes phase two of sensate focus therapy, they are instructed to

Accepted Answer

A)  return to full, prior sexual activity. 
B)  slowly begin sexual activity, continuing non-demand pleasuring as they progress. 
C)  take a break from sexual activity for several weeks and then slowly return to normal sexuality. 
D)  begin the "genital pleasuring" stage of the treatment. 
A)  return to full, prior sexual activity. 
B)  slowly begin sexual activity, continuing non-demand pleasuring as they progress. 
C)  take a break from sexual activity for several weeks and then slowly return to normal sexuality. 
D)  begin the "genital pleasuring" stage of the treatment.

Question 12

Data from research studies on gender differences in human sexuality reflect all of the following themes EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  men masturbate more than women. 
B)  men are more permissive about casual premarital sex than women. 
C)  men are less accepting about homosexuality than women. 
D)  men and women value sexual satisfaction equally. 
A)  men masturbate more than women. 
B)  men are more permissive about casual premarital sex than women. 
C)  men are less accepting about homosexuality than women. 
D)  men and women value sexual satisfaction equally.

Question 13

Of those identical (monozygotic) twins where one twin is homosexual, the other twin is also homosexual in 50% of cases. This means

Accepted Answer

A)  homosexuality is determined by genetics. 
B)  genes are only one influence for sexual orientation. 
C)  the environment determines 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)  the environment determines sexual orientation. 
D)  genes are not an influence for sexual orientation.

Question 14

One model of learning predicts that the following boy might grow up to be a voyeur:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT one of the three stages of sexual response?

Accepted Answer

A)  Desire 
B)  Arousal 
C)  Orgasm 
D)  Refractory period 
A)  Desire 
B)  Arousal 
C)  Orgasm 
D)  Refractory period

Question 16

Which of the following does NOT support the fact that homosexuality is related to differential hormone exposure in utero?

Accepted Answer

A)  Homosexual males are more likely to be left handed or mixed handed than right handed. 
B)  Males and masculine lesbians often have a longer fourth ring finger than index finger. 
C)  Homosexual males have smaller feet than heterosexual males. 
D)  Actual structure of the brain might be different in homosexuals than heterosexuals. 
A)  Homosexual males are more likely to be left handed or mixed handed than right handed. 
B)  Males and masculine lesbians often have a longer fourth ring finger than index finger. 
C)  Homosexual males have smaller feet than heterosexual males. 
D)  Actual structure of the brain might be different in homosexuals than heterosexuals.

Question 17

Sexual behavior surveys suggest that

Accepted Answer

A)  almost all men have more than 15 sexual partners. 
B)  most men have had more than 4 partners in the previous year. 
C)  about 21% of men have had more than 15 sexual partners. 
D)  None of the answers are correct. 
A)  almost all men have more than 15 sexual partners. 
B)  most men have had more than 4 partners in the previous year. 
C)  about 21% of men have had more than 15 sexual partners. 
D)  None of the answers are correct.

Question 18

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

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a gender difference in sexual beliefs:

Accepted Answer

A)  men show more sexual desire and arousal than women. 
B)  females are more likely to value the experience of passionate and romantic feelings. 
C)  men tend to have more negative core beliefs about sex. 
D)  a minority of women hold embarrassed, conservative, or self-conscious views toward sex. 
A)  men show more sexual desire and arousal than women. 
B)  females are more likely to value the experience of passionate and romantic feelings. 
C)  men tend to have more negative core beliefs about sex. 
D)  a minority of women hold embarrassed, conservative, or self-conscious views toward sex.

Question 20

Sexual dysfunction can be a(n) condition.

Accepted Answer

A)  lifelong 
B)  acquired 
C)  situational 
D)  all of the above 
A)  lifelong 
B)  acquired 
C)  situational 
D)  all of the above

Approximately what percentage of males report ever masturbating?

Studies suggest that in comparison to other girls and boys, girls with congenital adrenal hyperplasia are _____________.

One reason that different diagnostic criteria are used for males and females with inhibited orgasm disorder is that

Development of sexual dysfunction can be viewed as a negative cycle that involves a variety of factors, since the typical case progresses in the following manner:

Papaverine and prostaglandin, vasodilating drugs used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction, are delivered to the patient

An unusually high concern with nocturnal emissions has been reported in culturally held belief that loss of semen causes depletion of physical and mental energy.

Of the following, the individual who should be diagnosed with gender dysphoria is

According to research on gender dysphoria,

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

Which of the following is TRUE about most rapists?

As a couple completes phase two of sensate focus therapy, they are instructed to

Data from research studies on gender differences in human sexuality reflect all of the following themes EXCEPT

Of those identical (monozygotic) twins where one twin is homosexual, the other twin is also homosexual in 50% of cases. This means

One model of learning predicts that the following boy might grow up to be a voyeur:

Which of the following is NOT one of the three stages of sexual response?

Which of the following does NOT support the fact that homosexuality is related to differential hormone exposure in utero?

Sexual behavior surveys suggest that

Dilators of gradually increasing sizes are used in the treatment of .

Which of the following is NOT a gender difference in sexual beliefs:

Sexual dysfunction can be a(n) condition.

Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology

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Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

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Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

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Exam 10: Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Approximately what percentage of males report ever masturbating?

Studies suggest that in comparison to other girls and boys, girls with congenital adrenal hyperplasia are _____________.

One reason that different diagnostic criteria are used for males and females with inhibited orgasm disorder is that

Development of sexual dysfunction can be viewed as a negative cycle that involves a variety of factors, since the typical case progresses in the following manner:

Papaverine and prostaglandin, vasodilating drugs used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction, are delivered to the patient

An unusually high concern with nocturnal emissions has been reported in culturally held belief that loss of semen causes depletion of physical and mental energy.

Of the following, the individual who should be diagnosed with gender dysphoria is

According to research on gender dysphoria,

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

Which of the following is TRUE about most rapists?

As a couple completes phase two of sensate focus therapy, they are instructed to

Data from research studies on gender differences in human sexuality reflect all of the following themes EXCEPT

Of those identical (monozygotic) twins where one twin is homosexual, the other twin is also homosexual in 50% of cases. This means

One model of learning predicts that the following boy might grow up to be a voyeur:

Which of the following is NOT one of the three stages of sexual response?

Which of the following does NOT support the fact that homosexuality is related to differential hormone exposure in utero?

Sexual behavior surveys suggest that

Dilators of gradually increasing sizes are used in the treatment of .

Which of the following is NOT a gender difference in sexual beliefs:

Sexual dysfunction can be a(n) condition.

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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