Question 1

Brother-sister incest is the most common form of incest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Exhibitionists often see sexual interest in benign interactions with women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Question 4

The Canadian Male Sexual Health Council (2009) found that _____ of men suffer from premature ejaculation.

Accepted Answer

A)  9-12% 
B)  10-15% 
C)  16-27% 
D)  18-25%

Question 5

People usually receive the diagnosis of hypoactive sexual desire disorder because:

Accepted Answer

A)  They are concerned about their inability to enjoy sexual fantasies. 
B)  They come for treatment of an orgasmic disorder which is found to have a basis in hypoactive sexual desire disorder. 
C)  Someone else wants them to be more active sexually. 
D)  They wish to have children and recognize that their sexual problem must first be treated.

Question 6

Describe some of the explanations offered for the development of gender identity disorder.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe some of the explanations offered for...

Question 7

People who have experienced child sexual abuse are more likely to be a victim of sexual abuse in adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Extreme distress in response to childhood sexual abuse is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Associated with a later age of onset of abuse 
B)  Most common in supportive family environments 
C)  Associated with self-blame 
D)  Unrelated to the circumstances or nature of the abuse

Question 9

Sexual dysfunctions can be described as __________ sexual expression.

Accepted Answer

A)  unconventional 
B)  exaggerations of 
C)  denial of 
D)  inhibitions in

Question 10

Which of the following factors have Canadian researchers Hanson and Bussière identified to be the most robust predictor of sexual recidivism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prior sexual offenses 
B)  Victimization of strangers 
C)  Psychological maladjustment 
D)  Sexual interest in children

Question 11

An analysis by Marshall at Queen's University revealed that pedophiles tend to prefer:

Accepted Answer

A)  Pre-pubescent children 
B)  Pre-pubescent boys 
C)  Both pre- and post-pubescent children 
D)  Post-pubescent girls

Question 12

According to Marshall and others, what is the current consensus with regard to the use of aversion conditioning with sexual offenders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aversion conditioning is considered to be among the most effective treatments. 
B)  Aversion conditioning can have beneficial effects when used with other treatments. 
C)  Aversion conditioning should no longer be used as a form of treatment. 
D)  Aversion conditioning interferes with the progress of other therapies and if used should be conducted as a stand-alone treatment.

Question 13

In DSM-5, if a person with a paraphilia does not experience distress but causes harm to another person is considered a paraphilic disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In the treatment of rape victims, Vickerman and Margoli (2009) found that:

Accepted Answer

A)  One third of participants being treated with a PTSD approach still met criteria for PTSD 
B)  Cognitive-behavioural therapy is effective 
C)  Cognitive processing therapy is effective 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

Tyler has recently undergone successful and satisfactory sex reassignment surgery to complete his transformation from the female body he was born with (as Tamara). How should he be diagnosed, according to DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gender dyshphoria 
B)  Gender identity disorder 
C)  Post-surgical transsexual 
D)  No diagnosis, as he is not distressed or impaired

Question 16

Research on sex-reassignment surgery in gender identity disorder (GId) has found that:

Accepted Answer

A)  There is generally an extended period of post-operative regret 
B)  Male to female transsexuals have greater success than female to male transsexuals 
C)  Success depends on emotional stability, among other preoperative factors 
D)  Psychotherapy does not provide additional benefits to the patients above and beyond the surgery itself

Question 17

The most common of the following disorders is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Gender identity disorder 
B)  Hypoactive sexual desire disorder 
C)  Voyeurism 
D)  Fetishism

Question 18

Jonas experiences persistent premature ejaculation, and as a result, his wife Kayla is no longer interested in engaging in sexual relations with him. As their couples counselor, what three techniques would you use with them and why would you expect them to work?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jonas experiences persistent premature ejaculation, and as...

Question 19

What differentiates a transvestite from someone who has GID?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transvestites only cross-dress in private 
B)  People with GID want surgery while transvestites are happy with their sex. 
C)  Nothing, they are the same 
D)  Transvestites derive sexual pleasure from cross-dressing

Question 20

Therapy for rape victims includes helping the victim:

Accepted Answer

A)  Deal with reactions of her friends and family. 
B)  Identify ways she could have prevented the attack. 
C)  Put memories behind her and get on with daily living. 
D)  Decide if she is strong enough to cope with stresses of a trial.

Exam 14: Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Brother-sister incest is the most common form of incest.

Exhibitionists often see sexual interest in benign interactions with women.

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

The Canadian Male Sexual Health Council (2009) found that _____ of men suffer from premature ejaculation.

People usually receive the diagnosis of hypoactive sexual desire disorder because:

Describe some of the explanations offered for the development of gender identity disorder.

People who have experienced child sexual abuse are more likely to be a victim of sexual abuse in adulthood.

Extreme distress in response to childhood sexual abuse is:

Sexual dysfunctions can be described as __________ sexual expression.

Which of the following factors have Canadian researchers Hanson and Bussière identified to be the most robust predictor of sexual recidivism?

An analysis by Marshall at Queen's University revealed that pedophiles tend to prefer:

According to Marshall and others, what is the current consensus with regard to the use of aversion conditioning with sexual offenders?

In DSM-5, if a person with a paraphilia does not experience distress but causes harm to another person is considered a paraphilic disorder.

In the treatment of rape victims, Vickerman and Margoli (2009) found that:

Tyler has recently undergone successful and satisfactory sex reassignment surgery to complete his transformation from the female body he was born with (as Tamara) . How should he be diagnosed, according to DSM-5?

Research on sex-reassignment surgery in gender identity disorder (GId) has found that:

The most common of the following disorders is:

Jonas experiences persistent premature ejaculation, and as a result, his wife Kayla is no longer interested in engaging in sexual relations with him. As their couples counselor, what three techniques would you use with them and why would you expect them to work?

What differentiates a transvestite from someone who has GID?

Therapy for rape victims includes helping the victim: