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Discuss sexual pain disorders, including the new psychiatric term for these disorders; which gender experiences these disorders more; and the symptoms, causes, and treatments.

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Jack is a boy that was born XXY with an extra X chromosome. As a result, when he matures, he may appear feminine and have undersized sexual organs. Jack has __________ syndrome.

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Which of the following causes symptoms that include prolonged fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, fever lasting more than ten days, night sweats, unexplained weight loss, purplish lesions on the skin, persistent cough or sore throat, persistent colds, persistent diarrhea, easy bruising or unexplained bleeding?


A) chlamydia
B) HIV\AIDS
C) hepatitis B
D) pelvic inflammatory disease

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Regarding rape, which of the following statements is FALSE?


A) Forced sex is rape only when the rapist uses a weapon or becomes violent.
B) Men who commit date rape often believe that they have done nothing wrong.
C) Attitudes, such as "women should not show direct interest in sex," or "men should take the initiative and persist in attempts at sexual intimacy," contribute to men's acceptance of rape.
D) Research has confirmed a link between acceptance of rape myths and sexual violence toward women.

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Which of the following is one of the androgens secreted mainly by the male sex organs and is responsible for the development of many male sexual characteristics?


A) thyroxin
B) epinephrine
C) testosterone
D) progestin

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Kaya was born with only one X chromosome and no additional X chromosome or Y chromosome. As an adolescent, she may appear boyish and will most likely be infertile. Kaya


A) has Turner's syndrome.
B) has Klinefelter's syndrome.
C) would be considered androgynous.
D) would be considered transsexual.

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Marital harmony is closely related to the ability to


A) mind read one's partner.
B) put yourself in another's place.
C) suppress one's anger during disagreements.
D) do all of these.

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Regarding rape, which of the following statements is FALSE?


A) Forcible rape is carried out under the threat of bodily injury.
B) Date rate is coercive, but not necessarily violent.
C) Men cannot be the victims of rape.
D) The impact of rape is so great that most women continue to report fear, anxiety, and sexual dysfunction for a year or two after being raped.

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Two of the most common paraphilic disorders are


A) voyeuristic disorder and transsexuality.
B) exhibitionistic disorder and pedophilic disorder.
C) frotteuristic disorder and bisexuality.
D) hypersexual disorder and genito-pelvic pain\penetration disorder.

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In humans, sterilization


A) usually abolishes the sex drive.
B) may lead to increased sexual activity because pregnancy is no longer a concern.
C) has the same effects on sex drive as castration.
D) changes a person's ability to achieve orgasms.

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Which of the following BEST describes the cause(s) of homosexuality?


A) Homosexuality is an expression of atypical personality traits and inadequate coping for low self-esteem.
B) Homosexuality, like other sexual orientations, is mainly caused by genetic and prenatal hormonal factors, although social, cultural, and psychological influences are also involved.
C) Homosexuality occurs as a result of an imbalance of male and female sex hormones in adulthood with gays and lesbians having significantly lower levels.
D) Homosexuality results from being raised by homosexual or lesbian parents.

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Donald was caught stealing women's undergarments from the lockers at a women's gym. Women's undergarments are his source of sexual arousal, a paraphilic disorder known as __________ disorder.


A) pedophilic
B) fetishistic
C) frotteuristic
D) sexual masochism

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Which of the following is supported by studies of sexual behavior?


A) Many females and males engage in preadolescent sex play.
B) It is uncommon for children aged two to five to show their genitals.
C) Orgasm cannot occur until secondary sex characteristics develop at puberty.
D) The capacity for sexual arousal is first apparent at the age of 10 or 11 in both sexes.

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Regarding the genetic dimension of sex, which of the following statements is FALSE?


A) Two X chromosomes initiate male development, while an X chromosome plus a Y chromosome produces a female.
B) Genetic sex is determined at the instant of conception.
C) Genetic sex remains the same throughout life.
D) Some individuals begin life with too many or too few sex chromosomes.

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Regarding sex reassignment, which of the following statements is FALSE?


A) Sex reassignment surgery is used to treat some cases of transsexuality and intersexuality.
B) Sex reassignment surgery reconfigures the external appearance of the genitals, while hormone treatments shift the chemical balance in the body.
C) Adults who deliberately seek sex reassignment surgery are generally unhappy with the results.
D) Sex reassignment surgery is becoming more common with children with supporters of this early sex assignment arguing that the benefits usually outweigh the long-term psychological costs.

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Talk of a sexual revolution has quieted in recent years, and a conservative counter-movement has been visible, especially among teenagers. Some of the reaction may reflect


A) the return to less liberal attitudes toward sexual behavior and premarital sex.
B) the decrease in sex education classes in schools.
C) the concern about sexually transmitted diseases.
D) all of these.

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Guidelines for maintaining a healthy emotional relationship with someone involve


A) trying to see things through your partner's eyes.
B) not trying to win a fight, but trying to resolve differences.
C) recognizing that anger can be appropriate.
D) all of these.

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What percent of HIV infected individuals are unaware of their infections?


A) 5 percent
B) 10 percent
C) 25 percent
D) 50 percent

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A child that is born with only one X chromosome and no additional X or Y chromosomes is genetically considered to


A) have Turner's syndrome.
B) have Klinefelter's syndrome.
C) be androgynous.
D) be transsexual.

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Regarding dyspareunia, which of the following statements is FALSE?


A) Dyspareunia is more common in women than men.
B) In women, dyspareunia is often related to vaginismus.
C) Dyspareunia and vaginismus constitute the major symptoms of sexual interest\arousal disorder.
D) Dyspareunia involves pain in the genitals before, during, or after sexual intercourse.

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