Question 1

Belief in common sexual myths such as "women normally reach orgasm every time they have intercourse" 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.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Treatment for paraphilias is considered successful when someone had

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A)   completed all treatment session.
B)   demonstrated no deviant sexual arousal on objective physiological testing.
C)   had no legal record of any charges of deviant sexual activity.
D)   all of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) D

Question 3

The specific treatment found effective in the treatment of female orgasmic disorder is ____________.

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A)   anti-anxiety medication
B)   sensate focus
C)   explicit training in masturbation procedures
D)   increased sexual relationsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

________ is a psychosocial treatment carried out entirely in the imagination of the patient.

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A)   Orgasmic reconditioning
B)   Covert sensitization
C)   Imaginary relapse reconditioning
D)   Relapse preventionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) B

Question 5

Gender identity disorder is diagnosed when

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A)   a person's physical gender is inconsistent with the person's gender identity.
B)   an individual receives sexual pleasure from cross-dressing.
C)   an individual is born with ambiguous genitalia.
D)   All of these are correctE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Recent twin studies suggest that the majority of the vulnerability for gender identity disorder comes from

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A)   genetic factors.
B)   environmental factors.
C)   medical accidents.
D)   media exposure.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

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)   painful side effects.
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) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

The original concept of performance anxiety as a cause of sexual dysfunction has been replaced with a more modern view that performance anxiety is comprised of

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A)   distraction, cognition, and depression.
B)   arousal, anxiety, and distraction.
C)   cognition, arousal, and distraction.
D)   arousal, cognitive processes, and negative affect.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

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.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

According to the authors of your textbook,the concurrent existence of masochistic and sadistic fetish within the same individual is _________________.

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A)   very rare
B)   impossible because the behaviors are opposite
C)   always present
D)   commonE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

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

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A)   men masturbate more than women.
B)   men are more permissive about casual premarital sex than women.
C)   men are less accepting about homosexuality than women.
D)   men and women value sexual satisfaction equally.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 12

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) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Joe is homosexual and has an identical (monozgyotic) twin named Sam.The following statement is TRUE:

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A)   Sam is more likely than the general population to be homosexual.
B)   Sam is no more likely than the general population to be homosexual.
C)   Sam is homosexual also.
D)   Sam is only likely to become homosexual if Joe is a positive role model.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

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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Question 15

If a man can obtain a normal erectile response while asleep,but not while with a partner,the cause of his sexual dysfunction likely

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A)   is psychological in nature.
B)   is physiological in nature.
C)   involves problems with his biological clock.
D)   is still unknown.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

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

Question 17

The percentage of men with erectile dysfunction who take Viagra and are then able to maintain an erection sufficient for intercourse is between _____________.

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A)   5% and 40%
B)   50% and 80%
C)   80% and 90%
D)   90% and 100%E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

The difference between hypoactive sexual desire disorder and sexual aversion disorder is that

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A)   hypoactive sexual desire disorder involves excessive sexual desire.
B)   sexual aversion disorder involves excessive sexual desire.
C)   hypoactive sexual desire disorder involves fear, panic, or disgust brought about by the thought of sex or a brief touch.
D)   sexual aversion disorder involves fear, panic, or disgust brought about by the thought of sex or a brief touch.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

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

Question 20

Sexual arousal disorders are diagnosed when there is an

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A)   inability to achieve or maintain an erection in males and a lack of desire for sex in females.
B)   inability to achieve or maintain an erection in males and a lack of orgasm in females.
C)   inability to achieve orgasm for either gender despite erection in males and lubrication in females.
D)   inability to achieve or maintain an erection in males and a lack of lubrication in females.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 10: Sexual And Gender Identity Disorders

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

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