Question 1

A conservative estimate of the frequency of rape in Canada is that over 75,000 women are raped in Canada every year (around 1 every 7 minutes).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What appears to be the cause behind male erectile disorder? Use research by Marshall et al., and Abrahamson et al, to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What appears to be the cause behind...

Question 3

More recent comprehensive programs designed to treat sexual offenders involve components such as

Accepted Answer

A)  overcoming the tendency to deny or minimize their offending. 
B)  eliminating the sex drive completely. 
C)  techniques for self-hypnotic control of their urges. 
D)  recognizing the unconscious roots of their problems. 
E)  engaging the offenders' family in treatment.

Question 4

Aside from sexual pain disorders, sexual dysfunctions are classified according to which of the three phases (desire, arousal, or orgasm) is affected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a form of paraphilia?

Accepted Answer

A)  zoophilia 
B)  erotophilia 
C)  obscene phone calls 
D)  bestiality 
E)  klismaphilia

Question 6

An individual committing this offense will become sexually aroused by touching or rubbing up against an unsuspecting person. This activity is

Accepted Answer

A)  pedophilia. 
B)  voyeurism. 
C)  sensationism. 
D)  partialism. 
E)  frotteurism.

Question 7

Freund's courtship disorder theory of sexual offending suggests that

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual offenses are very rare occurrences. 
B)  fixation at any one of the stages produces sexual offending. 
C)  humans become aggressive sexually because they are similar to animals. 
D)  child molestation results from disastrous adult relationships. 
E)  there are two phases in human sexual interactions.

Question 8

In an effort towards greater precision in diagnosing Female Orgasmic Disorder, DSM-5 will:

Accepted Answer

A)  identify three stages of sexual response and provide guidelines as to how to diagnose dysfunction at each of the three stages 
B)  require that one of three indicators of reduced orgasmic response be present for at least six months and experienced on most occasions 
C)  require that orgasm be absent on most sexual occasions for at least six months 
D)  identify four subtypes of Orgasmic Disorder, based upon recognized etiological mechanisms 
E)  identify four subtypes, based upon type of impairment experienced

Question 9

The main difference among those with heterosexual as opposed to homosexual gender dysphoria is (other than preferred sexual partner)

Accepted Answer

A)  homosexuals are more likely to be aroused by cross-dressing. 
B)  homosexuals with gender dysphoria are more likely to develop an interest in cross-dressing. 
C)  other than preferred sexual partners, there are no real differences among the two groups. 
D)  heterosexual males with this disorder usually have surgery to change their physical characteristics. 
E)  heterosexual males with this disorder were usually not labelled "sissies" as children.

Question 10

Comprehensive treatments of sexual offenders commonly include a component that emphasizes positive psychology, which takes into account the offender's strengths and helps them construct a meaningful and prosocial life

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Systematic research has shown that vaginismus is likely caused by a conditioned fear of intercourse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Paul finds it necessary to wear his wife's underwear in order to become sexually aroused. Paul would be given a diagnosis of

Accepted Answer

A)  transsexualism. 
B)  frotteurism. 
C)  partialism. 
D)  gender identity disorder. 
E)  transvestic fetishism.

Question 13

The idea that conditioning is the basis of acquired preferences motivating men to engage in deviant or unusual sexual practices has received strong empirical support.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which statement is true regarding the refractory period?

Accepted Answer

A)  After multiple orgasms, women are briefly unresponsive to further sexual stimulation. 
B)  Men experience a sense of orgasmic inevitability, and ejaculation cannot be prevented. 
C)  Following orgasm, the body returns to its prearoused state. 
D)  Men are unresponsive to sexual stimulation for a certain amount of time. 
E)  Men are responsive to further sexual stimulation, if that stimulation quickly after orgasm.

Question 15

Any sexual activity not performed solely for procreation was once considered abnormal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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 17

John believes that he is actually a female trapped in a man's body. John wears dresses and make-up, has gotten electrolysis to remove his facial hair and insists on being called "Joan." He is sexually attracted to males and has been labeled effeminate since he was young. John would most likely receive a diagnosis of

Accepted Answer

A)  gender dysphoria. 
B)  he would not receive a diagnosis because he is really a woman. 
C)  sexual preference disorder. 
D)  homosexual gender dysphoria. 
E)  transsexualism.

Question 18

Papaverine rapidly increases heart rate and blood pressure, thus increasing blood flow to the penis, resulting in erection amongst men with erectile disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 fetishists are otherwise quite normal. 
E)  Fetishes are often the result of an abnormal childhood sexual experience.

Question 20

The DSM-5 proposal is to combine Vaginismus and Dyspareunia into one disorder. One reason FOR and one reason AGAINST this proposed change is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  clinicians are not well-able to differentiate between the two; however most women with Vaginismus demonstrated avoidance behaviors during the procedures of a study whereas the women with Dyspareunia did not 
B)  there is overlap between features of the disorder; however Vaginismus does not have a clear basis in anxiety as does Dyspareunia 
C)  both disorders have a basis in anxiety; however only Vaginismus is typically present at the moment of orgasm whereas Dyspareunia dissipates with sexual response 
D)  both disorders have a clear physical basis; however their physical bases are different 
E)  there is overlap in the physical correlates of the disorders; however Dyspareunia does not have a clear basis in anxiety

Exam 13: Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

A conservative estimate of the frequency of rape in Canada is that over 75,000 women are raped in Canada every year (around 1 every 7 minutes).

What appears to be the cause behind male erectile disorder? Use research by Marshall et al., and Abrahamson et al, to support your answer.

More recent comprehensive programs designed to treat sexual offenders involve components such as

Aside from sexual pain disorders, sexual dysfunctions are classified according to which of the three phases (desire, arousal, or orgasm) is affected.

Which of the following is NOT a form of paraphilia?

An individual committing this offense will become sexually aroused by touching or rubbing up against an unsuspecting person. This activity is

Freund's courtship disorder theory of sexual offending suggests that

In an effort towards greater precision in diagnosing Female Orgasmic Disorder, DSM-5 will:

The main difference among those with heterosexual as opposed to homosexual gender dysphoria is (other than preferred sexual partner)

Comprehensive treatments of sexual offenders commonly include a component that emphasizes positive psychology, which takes into account the offender's strengths and helps them construct a meaningful and prosocial life

Systematic research has shown that vaginismus is likely caused by a conditioned fear of intercourse.

Paul finds it necessary to wear his wife's underwear in order to become sexually aroused. Paul would be given a diagnosis of

The idea that conditioning is the basis of acquired preferences motivating men to engage in deviant or unusual sexual practices has received strong empirical support.

Which statement is true regarding the refractory period?

Any sexual activity not performed solely for procreation was once considered abnormal.

Which statement is NOT true regarding erectile problems in males?

Papaverine rapidly increases heart rate and blood pressure, thus increasing blood flow to the penis, resulting in erection amongst men with erectile disorder.

Which of the following statements is true regarding fetishes?

The DSM-5 proposal is to combine Vaginismus and Dyspareunia into one disorder. One reason FOR and one reason AGAINST this proposed change is that: