Question 1

Based on stringent criteria,research data indicate that the percentage of men between the ages of 18 and 59 with erectile dysfunction is ____ percent.

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A)  1
B)  5
C)  10
D)  17E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is true regarding drugs currently available for the treatment of paraphilic disorders?

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A)  The drugs eliminate sexual desire but are only effective while they are being taken.
B)  The drugs reduce sex drive and continue to be effective long after the patient stops the medication.
C)  The drugs dramatically reduce sex drive but have side effects that make them harmful to many patients.
D)  They produce a "chemical castration" that effectively eliminates all sex drive permanently so that the patient will never desire sex even after discontinuing the medication.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

One reason that different diagnostic criteria are used for males and females with inhibited orgasm disorder is

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A)  that the disorder is relatively rare in men.
B)  that only about 20 percent of women regularly experience orgasm from intercourse.
C)  both are reasons: that the disorder is relatively rare in men, and that only about 20 percent of women regularly experience orgasm from intercourse
D)  none of theseE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Papaverine and prostaglandin,which are vasodilating drugs used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction,are delivered to the patient

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A)  in a capsule taken orally.
B)  as a dietary supplement.
C)  by injection directly into the penis.
D)  via a skin patch.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Of the following,the individual who would most likely be diagnosed with gender dysphoria is

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A)  Joe, who gets sexually aroused by wearing women's bras.
B)  Lisa, who is a lesbian and has many traditional masculine traits.
C)  Mark, who feels like a woman trapped in a man's body.
D)  Sid, who can only become sexually aroused while dressed like a woman.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 6

The percentage of identical (monozygotic) twins in which both twins are homosexual is 50 percent.This means

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A)  homosexuality is determined by genetics.
B)  genes are only one influence for sexual orientation.
C)  family relationships determines sexual orientation.
D)  genes are not an influence for sexual orientation.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Sexual dysfunctions are

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A)  more common in heterosexuals than homosexuals.
B)  more common in homosexuals than heterosexuals.
C)  equally common in heterosexuals and homosexuals.
D)  generally not reported, so little is known about their incidence.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

According to the DSM,the features of voyeurism include

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A)  behaviors involving the act of observing an unsuspecting person engaging in sexual activity.
B)  fantasies involving the use of nonliving objects.
C)  sexual urges involving the exposure of one's genitals.
D)  sexually arousing fantasies involving the act of being humiliated.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

The main feature of sexual arousal disorders is

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A)  lack of desire for sex despite normal physical sexual response.
B)  sexual arousal to inappropriate stimuli.
C)  the experience of pain during sex.
D)  lack of physical sexual response despite desire for sex.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Children or young adults who experience sexual victimization are

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A)  no more likely to experience sexual dysfunction as adults than anyone else.
B)  more likely to experience sexual dysfunction as adults if they are females.
C)  more likely to experience sexual dysfunction as adults if they are males.
D)  more likely to experience sexual dysfunction as adults.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

The percentage of women reporting significant difficulty reaching orgasm is ____ percent.

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A)  5
B)  10
C)  25
D)  40E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Explain the treatment methods of covert sensitization and orgasmic reconditioning.What do these two methods have in common?

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Question 13

As reported in your textbook,as many as 30 percent of Viagra users have experienced

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A)  severe headaches.
B)  addiction to the medication.
C)  pelvic pain.
D)  dizziness.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

All of the following are true statements regarding transvestic disorder

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A)  people with transvestic disorder are either homosexual or transsexual.
B)  a significant percentage of individuals with this disorder are married.
C)  a survey found that 2.8% of men had experienced it at least once.
D)  most people with transvestic fetishism do not seem to display any compensatory behaviors.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

A fetish is a

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A)  Source of dysfunction.
B)  attraction to non-consenting individuals.
C)  attraction to inanimate objects or very specific tactile stimulation.
D)  A sexual desire that dominates the personality.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 16

What is the percentage of men over 60 with at least some impairment of erectile function?

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A)  3
B)  5
C)  20
D)  60E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Two common medical causes of erectile dysfunction,in addition to kidney disease,are

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A)  asthma and diabetes.
B)  vascular disease and diabetes.
C)  vascular disease and asthma.
D)  arthritis and diabetes.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Before diagnosing a sexual pain disorder,it is necessary to rule out

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A)  relationship issues that could be the cause of the dysfunction.
B)  other psychological disorders that may be contributing to the symptoms
C)  a medical cause of the pain.
D)  All of the aboveE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

According to the authors of your textbook,on many occasions,the sexual sadomasochistic behaviors themselves are

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A)  very rare.
B)  dangerous.
C)  always present.
D)  mild and harmless.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Although vasodilating drugs such as papaverine and prostaglandin are effective in producing an erection for patients with erectile dysfunction,many patients discontinue use of the drugs because of

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A)  pain associated with drug administration.
B)  the fact that these drugs eventually cure the disorder.
C)  the expense of the drug.
D)  the fact that the effectiveness of the drug decreases with continued use.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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

Papaverine and prostaglandin,which are vasodilating drugs used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction,are delivered to the patient

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One reason that different diagnostic criteria are used for males and females with inhibited orgasm disorder is

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According to the DSM,the features of voyeurism include

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The main feature of sexual arousal disorders is

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As reported in your textbook,as many as 30 percent of Viagra users have experienced

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Sexual dysfunctions are

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Two common medical causes of erectile dysfunction,in addition to kidney disease,are

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What is the percentage of men over 60 with at least some impairment of erectile function?

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According to the authors of your textbook,on many occasions,the sexual sadomasochistic behaviors themselves are

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Of the following,the individual who would most likely be diagnosed with gender dysphoria is

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All of the following are true statements regarding transvestic disorder

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Before diagnosing a sexual pain disorder,it is necessary to rule out

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Children or young adults who experience sexual victimization are

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Explain the treatment methods of covert sensitization and orgasmic reconditioning.What do these two methods have in common?

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A fetish is a

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Which of the following is true regarding drugs currently available for the treatment of paraphilic disorders?

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Although vasodilating drugs such as papaverine and prostaglandin are effective in producing an erection for patients with erectile dysfunction,many patients discontinue use of the drugs because of

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The percentage of women reporting significant difficulty reaching orgasm is ____ percent.

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The percentage of identical (monozygotic) twins in which both twins are homosexual is 50 percent.This means

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