Question 1

Sexual dysfunction can be a(n) _______________ condition.

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A)  lifelong
B)  acquired
C)  situational
D)  all of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Just the thought of sex makes Harry anxious.When exposed to sexual images,he reports feeling disgusted.Harry would most likely be diagnosed with

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A)  hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
B)  hyperactive sexual desire disorder.
C)  sexual aversion disorder.
D)  gender dysphoria.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

All of the following terms are associated with treatments for paraphilias

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A)  sexual surrogacy.
B)  covert sensitization.
C)  orgasmic reconditioning.
D)  chemical castration.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above A

Question 4

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,____ percent of men and ____ percent of women had 15 or more partners during their lifetime.

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A)  15; 10
B)  29; 9
C)  10; 15
D)  26; 6E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Dilators of gradually increasing sizes are used in the treatment of

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A)  female orgasmic disorder.
B)  vaginismus.
C)  hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
D)  all of theseE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Of the various hypothesized influences of paraphilia,the ones that we know the least about involve

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A)  biological influences such as genetics and neurotransmitters.
B)  reinforced but inappropriate masturbatory fantasies.
C)  social influences such as inadequate development of social skills.
D)  paradoxical effects of repeated attempts to suppress unwanted arousal.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

All of the following drugs ________ are used as "chemical castration" for paraphilics.

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A)  sildenafil
B)  Depo-Provera
C)  cyproterone acetate
D)  triptorelinE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

According to results reported in your textbook,what is the percentage of women who successfully overcome vaginismus?

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A)  Less than 30
B)  30 - 45
C)  50 - 75
D)  80 - 100E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Describe the symptoms of three different forms of paraphilia.What do all paraphilias have in common?

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Paraphilias are all characterized by sex...

Question 10

What is the difference between gender dysphoria and transvestic fetishism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gender dysphoria is a formal diagnosis in the DSM and transvestic fetishism is not.
B)  Gender dysphoria has to do with one's sense of identity, while transvestic fetishism is only about sexual gratification
C)  Gender dysphoria is not harmful, while transvestic fetishism can be dangerous
D)  There are no differences, hence the revisions to DSM-5 to combine them into a single diagnosisE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

All of the following statements are correct about gender nonconformity

Accepted Answer

A)  a higher proportion of gender-nonconforming children develop a homosexual orientation as adults.
B)  gender nonconformity was related to psychological distress for gay men only.
C)  gender nonconformity was related to psychological distress for lesbians only.
D)  gender nonconformity was related to psychological distress for gay men and lesbians.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B) B

Question 12

Sensate focus and nondemand pleasuring were designed by Masters and Johnson to treat sexual dysfunctions primarily through

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A)  improving a couple's sexual skills.
B)  identifying medical conditions that contribute to sexual dysfunction.
C)  involving an objective third party.
D)  elimination of psychologically based performance anxiety.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following individuals is most likely to be diagnosed with a paraphilic disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ms. A, who is married to a man but often fantasizes about sex with women
B)  Mr. B, who is sexually aroused by touching strangers on the subway
C)  Ms. C, who stumbled across a video of animals having sex and enjoyed watching it
D)  Mr. D, who feels like he is addicted to masturbation, sometimes doing it 5 times per dayE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Features of gender dysphoria include all of the following

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A)  strong and persistent cross-gender identification.
B)  persistent discomfort with his or her sex.
C)  strong homosexual urges.
D)  belief that he or she was born the wrong sex.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 15

The most common of all the male sexual dysfunctions is

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A)  premature ejaculation.
B)  inhibited orgasm.
C)  erectile dysfunction.
D)  sexual aversion.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

According to research on gender dysphoria,

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A)  a biological predisposition contributes approximately 60 percent to the cause.
B)  environment and genetics contribute equally to the cause. a biological predisposition contributes approximately 60 percent to the cause.
C)  it cannot be determined, as yet, regarding the extent of the genetic and environmental contributions to the cause.
D)  there is a specific set of genes that seem to contribute most to the cause.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

According to the DSM,the features of fetishism include

Accepted Answer

A)  behaviors involving the act of observing an unsuspecting person engaging in sexual activity.
B)  fantasies involving the use of nonliving objects.
C)  sexual urges involving the exposure of one's genitals.
D)  sexually arousing fantasies involving the act of being humiliated.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C) B

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  men show more sexual desire and arousal than women.
B)  men emphasize committed relationships more than women.
C)  men's self-concept is characterized in part by power, aggression, and independence.
D)  women's sexual beliefs are more influenced by cultural, social, and situational factors.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

A poor prognosis associated with the treatment of paraphilic disorders is related to all of the following factors

Accepted Answer

A)  having multiple paraphilias.
B)  having had the paraphilia for more than 10 years.
C)  a history of unstable social relationships.
D)  continuing to live with the victim (an incestuous situation, for example) .E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Psychophysiological assessment of sexual dysfunction is generally conducted by

Accepted Answer

A)  using a device that measures physical arousal during exposure to an erotic video or audio recording.
B)  asking patients to keep a diary of their sexual activities.
C)  a physician during a medical exam.
D)  using a device that measures brain waves during exposure to an erotic video or audio recording.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 9: Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria

Sexual dysfunction can be a(n) _______________ condition.

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Just the thought of sex makes Harry anxious.When exposed to sexual images,he reports feeling disgusted.Harry would most likely be diagnosed with

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All of the following terms are associated with treatments for paraphilias

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,____ percent of men and ____ percent of women had 15 or more partners during their lifetime.

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Dilators of gradually increasing sizes are used in the treatment of

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Of the various hypothesized influences of paraphilia,the ones that we know the least about involve

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All of the following drugs ________ are used as "chemical castration" for paraphilics.

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According to results reported in your textbook,what is the percentage of women who successfully overcome vaginismus?

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Describe the symptoms of three different forms of paraphilia.What do all paraphilias have in common?

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What is the difference between gender dysphoria and transvestic fetishism?

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All of the following statements are correct about gender nonconformity

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Sensate focus and nondemand pleasuring were designed by Masters and Johnson to treat sexual dysfunctions primarily through

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Which of the following individuals is most likely to be diagnosed with a paraphilic disorder?

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Features of gender dysphoria include all of the following

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The most common of all the male sexual dysfunctions is

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According to research on gender dysphoria,

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According to the DSM,the features of fetishism include

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