Question 1

A sexual offender being treated during the early 1960s would likely undergo:

Accepted Answer

A)   chemical castration.
B)   segregation.
C)   castration.
D)   pairing of deviant sexual thoughts with an aversive stimulus.
E)   psychoanalytic psychotherapy. D

Question 2

Describe the problems evident in diagnosing sexual dysfunctions.

Accepted Answer

Many issues exist that create challenges for diagnosticians evaluating sexual disorders. For one, it is often very difficult to determine what is normal as opposed to what is abnormal. Frequency of behaviour may not be the most important variable in determining whether behaviour is abnormal, since individuals may seek help and be diagnosed even if the majority of the population suffered from the disorder. Reliable diagnoses of satisfaction with present functioning are difficult to obtain, since deciding whether behaviour is persistent, delayed, minimal, or deficient are subjective judgments. Also, some people with sexual difficulties are not dissatisfied. In order for a sexual disorder to be diagnosed, DSM-5 requires distress to be experienced. This criterion is problematic because many paraphilic disorders cause distress to the victim but not the person him/herself. Many clinicians ignore this criterion and diagnose the individual regardless of whether or not they report being distressed. Most men who rape women or molest children do not meet the diagnostic criteria for a DSM disorder (e.g., sexual sadism or pedophilic disorder).

Question 3

The sexual response sequence of both males and females are highly variable and depend on many factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which statement is NOT true regarding erectile problems in males?

Accepted Answer

A)   The incidence of the disorder decreases with increasing age.
B)   Erectile difficulties are the most common complaint of men seeking help for sexual dysfunctions.
C)   Erectile problems can result in embarrassment, depression, and even suicidal inclinations.
D)   Most men will delay coming to a professional.
E)   The previous term for this problem was impotence.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true regarding fetishes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Only specific objects such as items of clothing or body parts can become fetishes.
B)   It is known that only men develop fetishes.
C)   Fetishes are unconscious elements from unconscious fantasies.
D)   Generally, many people with fetishes are otherwise quite well-adjusted.
E)   Fetishes are often the result of an abnormal childhood sexual experience.

Question 6

Describe the DSM-5 disorder that captures sexual pain.

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Question 7

What is the neurodevelopmental theory of pedophilia?

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Question 8

The diagnosis of __________ has shown poor reliability.

Accepted Answer

A)   sexual offender
B)   child molester
C)   voyeuristic disorder
D)   frotteuristic disorder
E)   pedophilic disorder

Question 9

The distinction between a child molester and someone with a pedophilic disorder is mostly a matter of:

Accepted Answer

A)   preference for sexual behaviour with a child.
B)   the age of the victims.
C)   the age of the offender.
D)   the presence of a mental disorder.
E)   there is no difference between a child molester and a person with pedophilic disorder.

Question 10

Which of the following has NOT been demonstrated in pedophiles?

Accepted Answer

A)   Non-right handedness.
B)   Minor physical anomalies.
C)   Head injuries before the age of 13 years.
D)   Above average IQ.
E)   Cortical deficits in regions associated with recognition of sexual stimuli.

Question 11

Which of the following statements regarding exhibitionists is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   There are no reports of exhibitionists ever committing rape.
B)   It is rare that exhibitionists will commit other sexual offenses.
C)   A substantial number of exhibitionists go on to more serious offenses.
D)   Most exhibitionists suffer marital problems, usually involving sexual issues.
E)   Exhibitionism is a relatively rare phenomenon.

Question 12

Tissot, in his 1776 treatise, ascribed a variety of psychological and physical difficulties to

Accepted Answer

A)   masturbation.
B)   premarital sexual intercourse.
C)   oral-genital sex.
D)   sexual activity with a same-sex partner.
E)   anal sex.

Question 13

Tony is a 10-year-old boy who prefers to play stereotypical "girl" games such as "house" and "dolls." Tony does not enjoy playing with boys or playing games such as trucks and guns. Tony's parents became concerned that something was wrong with their son and they brought him in for an evaluation. Tony reported that he does prefer girls as playmates and that he likes "girls' games" better as well. He knows that he is a boy, and he has no urge to wear dresses. Tony would likely be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

A)   nothing, since his behaviour does not meet the criteria for a disorder.
B)   oppositional defiant disorder.
C)   gender role confusion.
D)   gender dysphoria.
E)   gender identity disorder.

Question 14

Variations in the hormones __________, __________, and __________ can strongly affect sex drive and are thought to play a role in cases __________ of sexual desire disorder

Accepted Answer

A)   estrogen, testosterone, prolactin; many
B)   estrogen, testosterone, prolactin; few
C)   estrogen, testosterone, oxytocin; few
D)   estrogen, testosterone, oxytocin; many
E)   estrogen, testosterone, cholecystokinin; many

Question 15

Sanday's studies of patriarchal societies and rates of rape showed that

Accepted Answer

A)   men were more likely to say they would rape a woman but less likely to actually do it.
B)   rates of rape are actually higher in matriarchal societies.
C)   rape was relatively rare in most tribal societies.
D)   surprisingly, rates of rape were not as high in societies where men were already dominant.
E)   rates of rape were much higher in patriarchal societies where women were seen as the property of men.

Question 16

Although there is considerable cultural variability in sexual attitudes and behaviours, two almost universal norms pertain to:

Accepted Answer

A)   age of acceptable sex; extra-marital sex
B)   age at which intercourse is acceptable; incest taboo
C)   extra-marital sex; kissing as a form of sexual interaction
D)   kissing as a form of sexual interaction; incest taboo
E)   kissing as a form of sexual interaction; extra-marital sex as forbidden

Question 17

Partialisms are fetishes involving particular items of clothing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Nadia and Pat are in a long-term relationship and have had an active sex life, except that Nadia has never been able to achieve orgasm. If she went to seek treatment, it is likely that the therapist would recommend

Accepted Answer

A)   yohimbine hydrochloride
B)   Gingko biloba
C)   an in-depth examination by a gynecologist prior to any treatments
D)   hypnotherapy
E)   masturbation exercises

Question 19

The four stages of the sexual response cycle are

Accepted Answer

A)   arousal, intercourse, orgasm, release.
B)   arousal, foreplay, orgasm, relaxation.
C)   arousal, bodily response, genital response, orgasm.
D)   neutrality, arousal, climax, anti-climax.
E)   excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution.

Question 20

Self-induced oxygen deprivation used to achieve orgasm is also referred to as hypoxyphilia or asphyxiophilia.

Accepted Answer