Question 1

Belief in common sexual myths such as are more commonly held by men

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A)   who do not have sexual disorders.
B)   with conservative sexual attitudes.
C)   who have sexual disorders.
D)   who are homosexual.

Question 2

Charles gets very sexually excited by women's shoes. While he used to fantasize about women wearing particular shoes, he now focuses almost exclusively on the shoes themselves. Charles has a(n)  .

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A)   sexual dysfunction
B)   unusual interest but does not have a diagnosable disorder
C)   fetishistic disorder
D)   frotteuristic obsession

Question 3

All of the following statements about sex reassignment surgery are true EXCEPT

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A)   2% attempt suicide after surgery.
B)   15% later regret surgery.
C)   transmen generally report better post-surgical adjustment than transwomen.
D)   all of the above are true.

Question 4

Sexual problems are difficult to diagnose when

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A)   dysfunction is present and the person is distressed about it.
B)   dysfunction is present but the person is not distressed about it.
C)   the couple has been together a long time.
D)   the couple is sexually inexperienced.

Question 5

Sensate focus and non-demand 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.

Question 6

In Sweden, where attitudes toward sexuality are somewhat more permissive than they are in the United States, the percentage of Swedish women reporting use of contraception during their first sexual intercourse was

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A)   significantly higher than it was for American women.
B)   significantly lower than it was for American women.
C)   approximately the same as it was for American women.
D)   just about 100%.

Question 7

Jacob and Liu have been happily married for 10 years. Although fulfilling in other ways, Jacob typically ejaculates within 1 minute of penetration and before Liu is ready. Which of the following is true about premature ejaculation:

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A)   Premature ejaculation is uncommon, impacting only 5% of men.
B)   Premature ejaculation typically happens in older men.
C)   Premature ejaculation is most common in younger, less experienced men.
D)   Premature ejaculation is not serious and does not require a medical examination to rule out physiological causes.

Question 8

The authors of your textbook suggest that one of the most effective treatments for many sexual dysfunctions is

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A)   exploration of the patient's sexual orientation.
B)   improving the relationship with the patient's partner.
C)   education regarding normal sexuality.
D)   anti-anxiety medication.

Question 9

Why is it important that treatment for gender nonconformity be individualized for each child?

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A)   Each child has different needs.
B)   Each child is in a different social environment.
C)   Each child and family varies on the level with which gender nonconformity is problematic.
D)   All of the answers are correct.

Question 10

According to recent surveys, the following statement is true regarding sexual activity of the elderly:

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A)   very few individuals remain sexually active beyond age 70.
B)   more than half of the individuals over age 70 remain sexually active.
C)   80% of males and 50% of women aged 75 to 79 remained sexually active
D)   38.5% of males and 16.7% of women aged 75 to 85 remained sexually active.

Question 11

Female Orgasmic Disorder is characterized by

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A)   complete inability to reach sexual climax.
B)   stress, which leads to the disorder.
C)   relationship problems, which lead to the disorder.
D)   delay, absence, or decreased intensity in orgasm.

Question 12

What significant side effect is experienced by as many as 30% of Viagra users?

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A)   Severe headache
B)   Addiction
C)   Groin pain
D)   Dizziness

Question 13

Describe the evidence for the genetic and/or biological basis for homosexuality as well as the evidence for the environmental influences on sexual preference.

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Homosexuality appears to run in families...

Question 14

As a typical male with erectile dysfunction, we can expect Bill to show

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A)   decreased arousal during performance demand and an inaccurate sense of how aroused he is.
B)   decreased arousal during performance demand and an accurate sense of how aroused he is.
C)   increased arousal during performance demand and an inaccurate sense of how aroused he is.
D)   increased arousal during performance demand and an accurate sense of how aroused he is.

Question 15

The procedure that is carried out entirely in the patient's imagination and used to reduce the inappropriate sexual arousal that exists in fetishistic behavior is called .

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A)   classical conditioning
B)   sexual re-training
C)   sensate focus
D)   covert sensitization

Question 16

Explain the features of the treatment options (psychosocial and surgical sex reassignment) for gender identity disorder. Why is it so important for the patient to consider treatment options very carefully?

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The treatment for gender identity disord...

Question 17

All of the following are factors that may play a role in gender nonconformity EXCEPT

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A)   excessive attention on the part of the mother.
B)   high levels of fetal testosterone.
C)   lack of male playmates.
D)   excessive physical contact on the part of the mother.

Question 18

A person who suffers from a disorder of sexual desire may

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A)   never think about sex.
B)   never have sex.
C)   have sex (even frequently) , but not because of desire.
D)   all of the above

Question 19

One of the most important skills that therapists must possess when conducting an interview regarding sexual behavior is

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A)   communicating their own sexual values.
B)   using only the proper clinical terms for sexual behavior.
C)   demonstrating that they are comfortable talking about sexual issues.
D)   being able to diagnose medical causes of sexual dysfunction.

Question 20

One reason that your text suggests questionnaires be used when assessing sexual behavior is that

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A)   people may provide more sexual information in writing than during an interview.
B)   written information regarding sexuality has been shown to be more accurate than a verbal report.
C)   therapists are often uncomfortable asking questions regarding sexual behavior.
D)   the therapist needs a written record in the patient's own words to demonstrate progress as the patient improves.

Exam 10: Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

In Sweden, where attitudes toward sexuality are somewhat more permissive than they are in the United States, the percentage of Swedish women reporting use of contraception during their first sexual intercourse was

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One reason that your text suggests questionnaires be used when assessing sexual behavior is that

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The procedure that is carried out entirely in the patient's imagination and used to reduce the inappropriate sexual arousal that exists in fetishistic behavior is called .

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Charles gets very sexually excited by women's shoes. While he used to fantasize about women wearing particular shoes, he now focuses almost exclusively on the shoes themselves. Charles has a(n) .

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What significant side effect is experienced by as many as 30% of Viagra users?

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As a typical male with erectile dysfunction, we can expect Bill to show

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Jacob and Liu have been happily married for 10 years. Although fulfilling in other ways, Jacob typically ejaculates within 1 minute of penetration and before Liu is ready. Which of the following is true about premature ejaculation:

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Why is it important that treatment for gender nonconformity be individualized for each child?

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Describe the evidence for the genetic and/or biological basis for homosexuality as well as the evidence for the environmental influences on sexual preference.

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One of the most important skills that therapists must possess when conducting an interview regarding sexual behavior is

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Explain the features of the treatment options (psychosocial and surgical sex reassignment) for gender identity disorder. Why is it so important for the patient to consider treatment options very carefully?

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Sexual problems are difficult to diagnose when

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All of the following statements about sex reassignment surgery are true EXCEPT

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Sensate focus and non-demand pleasuring were designed by Masters and Johnson to treat sexual dysfunctions primarily through

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According to recent surveys, the following statement is true regarding sexual activity of the elderly:

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Belief in common sexual myths such as are more commonly held by men

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A person who suffers from a disorder of sexual desire may

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All of the following are factors that may play a role in gender nonconformity EXCEPT

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Female Orgasmic Disorder is characterized by

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