Question 1

Recent surveys of sexual practices in Western countries have suggested that the percentage of men engaging in homosexual activity is

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A)  about 10 percent, which is the same as estimated by the 1953 Kinsey surveys.
B)  about 10 percent, which is higher than estimated by the 1953 Kinsey surveys.
C)  under 5 percent, which is significantly lower that the estimates of the 1953 Kinsey surveys.
D)  between 5 and 10 percent, which is the same as estimated by the 1953 Kinsey surveys.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Explain the modern definition of the term disorder as it relates to sexual behavior.Why is the determination of a sexual disorder a somewhat subjective decision?

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Current views tend to be quite tolerant ...

Question 3

The sex therapy technique designed specifically to treat premature ejaculation is

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A)  the squeeze technique.
B)  sensate focus.
C)  nondemand pleasuring.
D)  cognitive restructuring.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following is true about most rapists?

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A)  They are sexually aroused only by violence.
B)  They are aggressive and have little regard for others.
C)  They have a paraphilic disorder.
D)  They are hypersexual and generally obsessed with sex.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

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 6

Therapy for sexual dysfunctions such as hypoactive sexual desire disorder can best be described as

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A)  well studied and widely available.
B)  well studied but only available in specialty clinics.
C)  not well studied and not available in all locations.
D)  not well studied but generally available everywhere.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Drug treatments for male erectile disorder include all of the following

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A)  Viagra.
B)  Cialis.
C)  Redux.
D)  Levitra.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

What does alcohol do for sexual arousal and behavior?

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A)  It facilitates them, but only in specific environments
B)  It suppresses them.
C)  It facilitates arousal but inhibits behaviors
D)  It reduces inhibition but suppresses arousalE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

JP often has problems with premature ejaculation.As he becomes more anxious about his problem,the amount of time between initiating intercourse and ejaculation will most likely

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A)  increase.
B)  decrease.
C)  remain the same.
D)  depend upon what is making him anxious.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT an important component of an assessment for sexual dysfunction?

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A)  A thorough review of family medical history
B)  Interviews and questionnaires
C)  a medical evaluation.
D)  A psychophysiological assessment.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

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

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The treatment for gender dysphorias is c...

Question 12

The scandal in the Catholic Church that came to widespread public awareness in the late 20th and early 21st centuries focused on priests who met the criteria for

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A)  voyeurism.
B)  exhibitionism.
C)  pedophilia.
D)  incest.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Describe the impact of culture on the definition of a sexual disorder.What cross-cultural evidence suggests that "normal" sexual behavior is culturally defined?

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Cultural influences affect what people a...

Question 14

The basic concept behind the covert sensitization method of treating unwanted sexual arousal is to

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A)  create empathy for the victim of the behavior.
B)  replace the immediate reinforcement of the behavior with the unpleasant consequences that ordinarily take longer to be experienced.
C)  create a physically painful experience to replace the immediate reinforcement that the unwanted behavior has previously produced.
D)  improve family functioning, social skills, and overall effectiveness of appropriate adult relations.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Research regarding sexual orientation suggests that homosexuality is

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A)  purely genetic.
B)  completely caused by biological factors.
C)  based on learning and choice only.
D)  influenced by biological/genetic, psychological, and social factors.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

The most accurate description for the condition called erotophobia is

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A)  negative feelings toward sexuality.
B)  negative feelings about other people.
C)  fear of sex.
D)  fear of being raped.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

The new approaches to understanding and treating intersexed individuals that have been proposed recently are based on the concept of "five sexes," which include all of the following

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A)  "herms."
B)  "merms" and "ferms."
C)  males and females.
D)  "andros" and "estros."E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Victims of incest tend to be________,and victims of non-incest pedophilia tend to be ________.

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A)  male; female
B)  young children; girls who are beginning to mature physically
C)  girls who are beginning to mature physically; young children
D)  female; maleE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Sandra and Jim have been happily married for several years.Sandra reports that she reaches orgasm from intercourse only about half the time and wonders if something is "wrong" with her.Sandra should

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A)  seek treatment for inhibited orgasm disorder.
B)  have a medical exam 
C)  realize that her inhibited orgasm problem means that she doesn't really love Jim.
D)  realize that this is not unusual for women, and can work on achieving orgasm with her partner, Jim.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

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)  paraphilic disorder.
C)  fetish.
D)  frotteuristic obsession.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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

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The new approaches to understanding and treating intersexed individuals that have been proposed recently are based on the concept of "five sexes," which include all of the following

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The scandal in the Catholic Church that came to widespread public awareness in the late 20th and early 21st centuries focused on priests who met the criteria for

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Victims of incest tend to be________,and victims of non-incest pedophilia tend to be ________.

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Which of the following is true about most rapists?

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Which of the following is NOT an important component of an assessment for sexual dysfunction?

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

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Describe the impact of culture on the definition of a sexual disorder.What cross-cultural evidence suggests that "normal" sexual behavior is culturally defined?

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Drug treatments for male erectile disorder include all of the following

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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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Recent surveys of sexual practices in Western countries have suggested that the percentage of men engaging in homosexual activity is

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Therapy for sexual dysfunctions such as hypoactive sexual desire disorder can best be described as

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Research regarding sexual orientation suggests that homosexuality is

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The sex therapy technique designed specifically to treat premature ejaculation is

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The basic concept behind the covert sensitization method of treating unwanted sexual arousal is to

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