Question 1

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.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

"Opportunistic" rape differs from sadistic rape in that the rape in the latter is committed by an individual

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A)   who meets the criteria for antisocial personality disorder.
B)   with a particular pattern of sexual arousal.
C)   who rarely masturbates.
D)   during an unplanned assault.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

The definition of a fetish is sexual _______________.

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A)   dysfunction
B)   attraction to inappropriate individuals
C)   attraction to nonliving objects
D)   desire that dominates the personalityE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

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 sensitizationE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

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) None of the above

Question 6

What is considered to be "normal" sexual behavior

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A)   is remarkably similar across cultures.
B)   is culture-dependent.
C)   is determined by the dominant religious organizations.
D)   will vary greatly depending on gender.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following sexual disorders are gender-specific?

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A)   Vaginismus and sexual arousal disorder
B)   Hypoactive sexual desire disorder
C)   Vaginismus and premature ejaculation
D)   Dyspareunia and premature ejaculationE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Maggie and Jim have started sex therapy to deal with Jim's recent erectile dysfunction.The therapist has instructed them to refrain from intercourse or genital touching but to spend the next several days enjoying each other through hugging,kissing,and mutual massage.This is an example of

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A)   phase one of sensate focus treatment.
B)   phase two of sensate focus treatment.
C)   a strict behavioral treatment for erectile dysfunction.
D)   the first step in cognitive therapy for erectile dysfunction.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

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.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

A likely explanation for the gender differences in frequency of masturbation is

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A)   anatomical differences between men and women.
B)   women being socialized to associate sex with intimacy whereas men are socialized to associate sex with physical gratification.
C)   gender differences in attitudes toward sexuality.
D)   greater societal approval of masturbation in women than in men.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

________ describes a group of disorders in which sexual arousal occurs in the context of inappropriate objects or non-consenting people.

Accepted Answer

A)   Paraphilia
B)   Gender identity disorder
C)   Transvestic fetishism
D)   DyspareuniaE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

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) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

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)   female-to-male conversions adjust better than male-to-female conversions.
D)   all of the above are trueE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

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%.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Two extremely common medical causes of erectile dysfunction are

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A)   asthma and diabetes.
B)   vascular disease and diabetes.
C)   vascular disease and asthma.
D)   arthritis and diabetes.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Major biological contributions to the development of sexual dysfunctions include _____________.

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A)   endocrine deficiencies
B)   neurobiological diseases
C)   anxiety
D)   both a and cE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Who will be most likely to have a sexual dysfunction?

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A)   Santo, a 28-year-old, who sometimes gets overexcited and ejaculates after a couple of minutes.
B)   Henry, who is 65 and once had a heart attack.
C)   Imelda, who is 33 and sexually inexperienced.
D)   Katrina, who is 65 and has sex only once a week.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

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.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

________ refers to psychological dissatisfaction with one's biological gender.

Accepted Answer

A)   Paraphilia
B)   Gender identity disorder
C)   Transvestic fetishism
D)   DyspareuniaE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

The procedure called orgasmic reconditioning works according to the principle of ____________.

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A)   punishment of inappropriate arousal
B)   extinction of inappropriate arousal
C)   reinforcement of appropriate arousal
D)   reinforcement of self-controlE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 10: Sexual And Gender Identity Disorders

________ describes a group of disorders in which sexual arousal occurs in the context of inappropriate objects or non-consenting people.

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"Opportunistic" rape differs from sadistic rape in that the rape in the latter is committed by an individual

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A likely explanation for the gender differences in frequency of masturbation is

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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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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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________ refers to psychological dissatisfaction with one's biological gender.

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Which of the following sexual disorders are gender-specific?

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What is considered to be "normal" sexual behavior

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Maggie and Jim have started sex therapy to deal with Jim's recent erectile dysfunction.The therapist has instructed them to refrain from intercourse or genital touching but to spend the next several days enjoying each other through hugging,kissing,and mutual massage.This is an example of

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Two extremely common medical causes of erectile dysfunction are

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

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Who will be most likely to have a sexual dysfunction?

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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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Research regarding sexual orientation suggests that homosexuality is

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Sexual dysfunction can be a(n) _______________ condition.

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Major biological contributions to the development of sexual dysfunctions include _____________.

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

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The definition of a fetish is sexual _______________.

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The procedure called orgasmic reconditioning works according to the principle of ____________.

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