Question 1

An instrument that is used to assess physical changes in a woman's vagina as she experiences sexual arousal and is smaller than a tampon is called a vaginal

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A)  photoplethysmograph.
B)  strain gauge.
C)  EMG device.
D)  snap gauge.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Who will be most likely to have a sexual dysfunction?

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A)  Sihle, 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)  Lebo, who is 33 and sexually inexperienced.
D)  Queenie, who is 65 and has sex only once a week.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Psychophysiological assessment of sexual dysfunction is generally conducted by

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A)  using a device that measures physical arousal during exposure to an erotic video or audio tape.
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 tape.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following statements is TRUE about desires of sexual disorder?

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A)  More than 65% of the people who come to sexuality clinics for help complain of this disorder.
B)  It is the most common presenting complaint of both men and women.
C)  For women, the prevalence of female sexual interest/arousal disorder decreases with age.
D)  For men, the prevalence of male hypoactive sexual desire disorder decreases with age.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Treatment effectiveness studies of Masters and Johnson's sensate focus therapy have indicated that

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A)  certain aspects of the treatment, such as two therapists and daily therapy, are not necessary.
B)  many therapists using Masters and Johnson's techniques are able to demonstrate even greater treatment effectiveness than Masters and Johnson did.
C)  daily treatment is a critical component of the method.
D)  sensate focus is generally only effective when administered by Masters and Johnson.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 6

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

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A)  communicating their own sexual values.
B)  using only the proper clinical terms for sexual behaviour.
C)  demonstrating that they are comfortable talking about sexual issues.
D)  being able to diagnose the medical causes of sexual dysfunction.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Which of the following does NOT support the fact that homosexuality is related to differential hormone exposure in utero?

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A)  Homosexual males are more likely to be left-handed or mixed-handed than right-handed.
B)  Males and masculine lesbians often have a longer fourth ring finger than index finger.
C)  Homosexual males have smaller feet than heterosexual males.
D)  The actual structure of the brain in homosexuals might be different to that of heterosexuals.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

According to research on gender dysphoria,

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A)  genetics contribute around 62% of the vulnerability to experiencing gender dysphoria.
B)  environment and genetics contribute equally to the cause.
C)  it cannot be determined, as yet, regarding the extent of the genetic and environmental contributions to the cause.
D)  none of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

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

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A)  men show more sexual desire and arousal than women.
B)  men emphasise committed relationships more than women.
C)  men's self-concept is characterised in part by power, aggression and independence.
D)  women's sexual beliefs are more influenced by cultural, social and situational factors.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

The following paring is correct based on the ages most affected by the disorders:

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A)  inexperienced men ­ premature ejaculation; older men - vaginismus
B)  inexperienced men - premature ejaculation; older men - erectile dysfunction.
C)  inexperienced men - inhibited orgasm; older men - erectile dysfunction.
D)  inexperienced men ­ erectile dysfunction; older men - male hypoactive sexual arousal disorder.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 11

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) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 12

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

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Question 13

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

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A)  classical conditioning.
B)  sexual retraining.
C)  sensate focus.
D)  covert sensitisation.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

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 15

Those with ____________ are individuals who receive a sexual thrill from inflicting pain on others, and people with ____________ are individuals who receive a sexual thrill from receiving physical pain.

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A)  sexual sadism; sexual masochism
B)  sexual masochism; sexual sadism
C)  transvestic disorder; paedophilic disorder
D)  paedophilic disorder; transvestic disorderE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 16

According to 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)  80-100%E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Among men and women surveyed in the USA, Britain and France, _________were sexually experienced.

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A)  almost 100%
B)  just over 40%
C)  approximately 75%
D)  about 12%E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Statistically, homosexual males are more likely to have grown up with

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A)  older brothers.
B)  older sisters.
C)  younger brothers.
D)  younger sisters.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

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)  dizzinessE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Research regarding sexual orientation suggests that homosexuality is

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A)  purely genetic.
B)  that sexual orientation has an exclusively biological cause.
C)  based on learning and choice only.
D)  influenced by biological/genetic, psychological and social factors.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 10: Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

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