Question 1

During the first few days of Masters and Johnson's sex therapy,

Accepted Answer

A) couples are instructed to have sex as often as possible and to practice the techniques they are being taught. 
B) couples are instructed not to make any changes in their sexual relationship until the assessment period is over. 
C) couples are instructed not to engage in any sexual activity. 
D) instructions about sexual activities vary depending on the particular dysfunction being treated. 
A) couples are instructed to have sex as often as possible and to practice the techniques they are being taught. 
B) couples are instructed not to make any changes in their sexual relationship until the assessment period is over. 
C) couples are instructed not to engage in any sexual activity. 
D) instructions about sexual activities vary depending on the particular dysfunction being treated.

Question 2

Joan experiences pain during sexual intercourse.The frequency of pain has been so great that she now dreads the prospect of possible sexual encounters despite experiencing sexual arousal while observing films depicting sexual acts other than intercourse.Joan most likely is suffering from

Accepted Answer

A) female orgasmic disorder. 
B) dyspareunia. 
C) imperforate hymen. 
D) vaginismus. 
A) female orgasmic disorder. 
B) dyspareunia. 
C) imperforate hymen. 
D) vaginismus.

Question 3

Bryant,as part of his treatment for committing incest,was trained to experience empathy for his victims.He was likely receiving

Accepted Answer

A) object-relations psychodynamic therapy. 
B) behavioral therapy. 
C) cognitive therapy. 
D) family therapy. 
A) object-relations psychodynamic therapy. 
B) behavioral therapy. 
C) cognitive therapy. 
D) family therapy.

Question 4

Describe the human sexual response cycle.How is this cycle affected by the spectator role?

Accepted Answer

The human sexual response cycle is a fou

Question 5

Child molesters frequently deny that they are forcing themselves on the victim because

Accepted Answer

A) they leave no physical marks. 
B) they threaten the child to deny the incident. 
C) there is rarely physical force,but instead coercion. 
D) the child may not understand the significance of being molested. 
A) they leave no physical marks. 
B) they threaten the child to deny the incident. 
C) there is rarely physical force,but instead coercion. 
D) the child may not understand the significance of being molested.

Question 6

A behavioral hypothesis regarding the etiology of paraphilias is based on ____________ theory.

Accepted Answer

A) classical conditioning 
B) Oedipal 
C) systematic desensitization 
D) modeling 
A) classical conditioning 
B) Oedipal 
C) systematic desensitization 
D) modeling

Question 7

The sense of being either male or female is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) sexual orientation. 
B) sex role stereotype. 
C) gender identity. 
D) Oedipal identification. 
A) sexual orientation. 
B) sex role stereotype. 
C) gender identity. 
D) Oedipal identification.

Question 8

Sexual desire can be affected in part by

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A) anger towards one's partner. 
B) communication problems. 
C) certain medications such as SSRI's. 
D) All of the above are correct 
A) anger towards one's partner. 
B) communication problems. 
C) certain medications such as SSRI's. 
D) All of the above are correct

Question 9

Occasional symptoms of sexual dysfunction

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A) are fairly common. 
B) typically cause marked distress. 
C) are only labeled if they reoccur. 
D) require immediate treatment. 
A) are fairly common. 
B) typically cause marked distress. 
C) are only labeled if they reoccur. 
D) require immediate treatment.

Question 10

Female orgasmic disorder is defined as

Accepted Answer

A) lack of orgasm and no desire. 
B) lack of orgasm without direct clitoral stimulation. 
C) lack of orgasm despite normal sexual excitement and stimulation. 
D) orgasm during masturbation only,if at all. 
A) lack of orgasm and no desire. 
B) lack of orgasm without direct clitoral stimulation. 
C) lack of orgasm despite normal sexual excitement and stimulation. 
D) orgasm during masturbation only,if at all.

Question 11

Describe behavior therapy for rapists.What are some differences from treatment for exhibitionists?

Accepted Answer

Behavior therapy for rapists typically i

Question 12

Directed masturbation is often used

Accepted Answer

A) to train individuals who have difficulty achieving orgasm. 
B) as a means for re-directing attention from inappropriate sexual stimuli. 
C) for excessive sexual appetite. 
D) as part of a program of treatment for sex offenders. 
A) to train individuals who have difficulty achieving orgasm. 
B) as a means for re-directing attention from inappropriate sexual stimuli. 
C) for excessive sexual appetite. 
D) as part of a program of treatment for sex offenders.

Question 13

The most common medical interventions for erectile dysfunction include

Accepted Answer

A) sildenafil (Viagra)and related medications. 
B) silicone rod implants. 
C) antidepressants such as SSRIs. 
D) None of the above-there are no known medical interventions for erectile dysfunction 
A) sildenafil (Viagra)and related medications. 
B) silicone rod implants. 
C) antidepressants such as SSRIs. 
D) None of the above-there are no known medical interventions for erectile dysfunction

Question 14

Studies indicate that __________ can interfere with specific sexual arousal.

Accepted Answer

A) erotic films 
B) low general physiological arousal 
C) low blood pressure 
D) relaxation 
A) erotic films 
B) low general physiological arousal 
C) low blood pressure 
D) relaxation

Question 15

One of the main arguments surrounding the inclusion of gender identity disorder in the DSM-IV-TR is

Accepted Answer

A) that its inclusion pathologizes a natural phenomenon which is often found in the animal kingdom. 
B) that GID is more of a medical disorder than a psychological disorder. 
C) that due to its rarity,GID should be re-labeled as a sexual disorder NOS. 
D) that its inclusion encourages people to adopt behaviors of the opposite sex. 
A) that its inclusion pathologizes a natural phenomenon which is often found in the animal kingdom. 
B) that GID is more of a medical disorder than a psychological disorder. 
C) that due to its rarity,GID should be re-labeled as a sexual disorder NOS. 
D) that its inclusion encourages people to adopt behaviors of the opposite sex.

Question 16

Male orgasmic disorder

Accepted Answer

A) is the most common sexual disorder in men. 
B) is associated with childhood sexual abuse. 
C) is a problem that is situationally bound. 
D) is defined as persistent difficulty in ejaculating. 
A) is the most common sexual disorder in men. 
B) is associated with childhood sexual abuse. 
C) is a problem that is situationally bound. 
D) is defined as persistent difficulty in ejaculating.

Question 17

Which of the following is a current or proximal cause of sexual dysfunctions,according to Masters and Johnson?

Accepted Answer

A) psychosexual trauma 
B) fear of performance 
C) excessive intake of alcohol 
D) homosexual inclinations 
A) psychosexual trauma 
B) fear of performance 
C) excessive intake of alcohol 
D) homosexual inclinations

Question 18

Elizabeth is slipping into her nightgown and watching her husband get into bed.She is fantasizing about what they will soon be doing together.In which phase of the human sexual response cycle is Elizabeth at this moment?

Accepted Answer

A) resolution 
B) orgasm 
C) desire 
D) excitement 
A) resolution 
B) orgasm 
C) desire 
D) excitement

Question 19

The negative cycle leading to child molestation involves

Accepted Answer

A) sexual fantasy while depressed,which leads to additional depression. 
B) social scorn from others,leading to sexual advances on children. 
C) family stress,leading to isolation,leading to sexual advances on children. 
D) None of the above depict a cycle leading to molestation. 
A) sexual fantasy while depressed,which leads to additional depression. 
B) social scorn from others,leading to sexual advances on children. 
C) family stress,leading to isolation,leading to sexual advances on children. 
D) None of the above depict a cycle leading to molestation.

Question 20

Rapists who enter therapy for their behavior do best when

Accepted Answer

A) the groups are highly confrontational. 
B) they complete the therapy program. 
C) they receive support from their family. 
D) they begin dating again. 
A) the groups are highly confrontational. 
B) they complete the therapy program. 
C) they receive support from their family. 
D) they begin dating again.

During the first few days of Masters and Johnson's sex therapy,

Joan experiences pain during sexual intercourse.The frequency of pain has been so great that she now dreads the prospect of possible sexual encounters despite experiencing sexual arousal while observing films depicting sexual acts other than intercourse.Joan most likely is suffering from

Bryant,as part of his treatment for committing incest,was trained to experience empathy for his victims.He was likely receiving

Describe the human sexual response cycle.How is this cycle affected by the spectator role?

Child molesters frequently deny that they are forcing themselves on the victim because

A behavioral hypothesis regarding the etiology of paraphilias is based on ____________ theory.

The sense of being either male or female is referred to as

Sexual desire can be affected in part by

Occasional symptoms of sexual dysfunction

Female orgasmic disorder is defined as

Describe behavior therapy for rapists.What are some differences from treatment for exhibitionists?

Directed masturbation is often used

The most common medical interventions for erectile dysfunction include

Studies indicate that __________ can interfere with specific sexual arousal.

One of the main arguments surrounding the inclusion of gender identity disorder in the DSM-IV-TR is

Male orgasmic disorder

Which of the following is a current or proximal cause of sexual dysfunctions,according to Masters and Johnson?

Elizabeth is slipping into her nightgown and watching her husband get into bed.She is fantasizing about what they will soon be doing together.In which phase of the human sexual response cycle is Elizabeth at this moment?

The negative cycle leading to child molestation involves

Rapists who enter therapy for their behavior do best when

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Research Methods in the Study of Psychopathology

Anxiety Disorders

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Schizophrenia

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Exam 13: Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

During the first few days of Masters and Johnson's sex therapy,

Joan experiences pain during sexual intercourse.The frequency of pain has been so great that she now dreads the prospect of possible sexual encounters despite experiencing sexual arousal while observing films depicting sexual acts other than intercourse.Joan most likely is suffering from

Bryant,as part of his treatment for committing incest,was trained to experience empathy for his victims.He was likely receiving

Describe the human sexual response cycle.How is this cycle affected by the spectator role?

Child molesters frequently deny that they are forcing themselves on the victim because

A behavioral hypothesis regarding the etiology of paraphilias is based on ____________ theory.

The sense of being either male or female is referred to as

Sexual desire can be affected in part by

Occasional symptoms of sexual dysfunction

Female orgasmic disorder is defined as

Describe behavior therapy for rapists.What are some differences from treatment for exhibitionists?

Directed masturbation is often used

The most common medical interventions for erectile dysfunction include

Studies indicate that __________ can interfere with specific sexual arousal.

One of the main arguments surrounding the inclusion of gender identity disorder in the DSM-IV-TR is

Male orgasmic disorder

Which of the following is a current or proximal cause of sexual dysfunctions,according to Masters and Johnson?

Elizabeth is slipping into her nightgown and watching her husband get into bed.She is fantasizing about what they will soon be doing together.In which phase of the human sexual response cycle is Elizabeth at this moment?

The negative cycle leading to child molestation involves

Rapists who enter therapy for their behavior do best when

Introduction and Historical Overview

Current Paradigms in Psychopathology

Diagnosis and Assessment

Research Methods in the Study of Psychopathology

Anxiety Disorders

Dissociative Disorders and Somatoform Disorders

Stress and Health

Mood Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Schizophrenia

Personality Disorders

Disorders of Childhood

Late Life and Psychological Disorders

Psychological Treatment

Legal and Ethical Issues

Filters