Question 1

Sex therapy for erectile dysfunction has produced a positive treatment outcome in approximately _____ of the cases treated.

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A)   20-30%
B)   40-50%
C)   60-70%
D)   80-90%E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

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 sexual dysfunction such as sexual aversion disorder that has almost identical symptoms.
C)   a medical cause of the pain.
D)   vaginismus.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The largest difference in sexual behavior for men versus women is that

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A)   men are more likely to engage in premarital sex.
B)   women are more likely to engage in premarital sex.
C)   men are more likely to masturbate.
D)   women are more likely to masturbate.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Inappropriate sexual arousal,

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A)   exposure to pornography.
B)   masturbatory fantasies about the object.
C)   social "scripts" that are transferred from one generation to the next.
D)   poor social skills.
E)  g., fetishism, appears to be learned throughF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

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)   unusual interest but does not have a diagnosable disorder
C)   fetish
D)   frotteuristic obsessionE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

You have a friend who plans to use alcohol as part of a seduction scenario.You warn of the increased risk of unprotected sex in these conditions.You also point out the following effect(s) of alcohol on sexual arousal and behavior:

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A)   alcohol increases arousal and facilitates performance.
B)   alcohol suppresses central nervous system functioning, thus making it more difficult for men to achieve erection and for women to achieve lubrication.
C)   alcohol makes one socially more inhibited.
D)   alcohol increases central nervous system functioning, thus making it easier for men to achieve erection but more difficult for women to achieve lubrication.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Paraphilia is defined as

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A)   a dysfunction.
B)   an attraction to inappropriate individuals or objects.
C)   an attraction to machines.
D)   a desire that dominates the personality.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

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

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A)   1%
B)   3%
C)   5%
D)   10%E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

The prevalence of sexual arousal disorders is

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A)   much higher for men than it is for women.
B)   much lower for men than it is for women.
C)   about the same in both sexes.
D)   slightly lower for men than it is for women.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Intersexuality refers to people who

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A)   are born with the physical characteristics of both sexes.
B)   are sexually attracted to members of both sexes.
C)   like to dress like the opposite sex.
D)   are no longer sexually active.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

As you prepare to open your own Sexual Disorders Clinic,you need to order some specialized equipment.All of the following devices can be used to measure the ability of individuals to become sexually aroused EXCEPT

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A)   penile strain gauge.
B)   vaginal photoplethysmograph.
C)   sphygmomanometer.
D)   all of the above are appropriate measuresE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Differences in male and female attitudes toward sexuality have generally ___________ over the past 40 years.

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A)   decreased
B)   increased
C)   remained the same
D)   disappeared completelyE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

All of the following are factors that may play a role in gender nonconformity EXCEPT

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A)   excessive attention on the part of the mother.
B)   high levels of fetal testosterone.
C)   lack of male playmates.
D)   excessive physical contact on the part of the mother.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Which of the following treatments is NOT currently used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vasodilating drugs
B)   Anti-anxiety medication
C)   Surgical prosthetic implant
D)   Vacuum device therapyE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Describe the symptoms of three different forms of paraphilia.What do all paraphilias have in common?

Accepted Answer

Paraphilias are all characterized by sex...

Question 16

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

Question 17

What is the percentage of men in their 70s with at least some impairment of erectile function?

Accepted Answer

A)   10%
B)   20%
C)   40%
D)   60%E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

All of the following are true statements regarding transvestic fetishism EXCEPT

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A)   transvestic fetishists are either homosexual or transsexual.
B)   a significant percentage of individuals with this disorder are married.
C)   there are cross-dressing clubs and newsletters for individuals with this fetish.
D)   some transvestic fetishists compensate by joining macho or paramilitary organizations.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Of the following,the individual who should be diagnosed with gender identity disorder is

Accepted Answer

A)   Joe, who gets sexually aroused by wearing women's bras.
B)   Lisa, who is gay 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) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

A person who reports low sexual disorder might

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A)   never think about sex.
B)   never have sex.
C)   have sex, but not because of desire.
D)   all of the aboveE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 10: Sexual And Gender Identity Disorders

What is the percentage of men in their 70s with at least some impairment of erectile function?

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Describe the symptoms of three different forms of paraphilia.What do all paraphilias have in common?

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Of the following,the individual who should be diagnosed with gender identity disorder is

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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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The largest difference in sexual behavior for men versus women is that

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As you prepare to open your own Sexual Disorders Clinic,you need to order some specialized equipment.All of the following devices can be used to measure the ability of individuals to become sexually aroused EXCEPT

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

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

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Inappropriate sexual arousal,

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All of the following are factors that may play a role in gender nonconformity EXCEPT

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Which of the following treatments is NOT currently used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction?

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The prevalence of sexual arousal disorders is

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Differences in male and female attitudes toward sexuality have generally ___________ over the past 40 years.

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All of the following are true statements regarding transvestic fetishism EXCEPT

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Paraphilia is defined as

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A person who reports low sexual disorder might

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Intersexuality refers to people who

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You have a friend who plans to use alcohol as part of a seduction scenario.You warn of the increased risk of unprotected sex in these conditions.You also point out the following effect(s) of alcohol on sexual arousal and behavior:

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Sex therapy for erectile dysfunction has produced a positive treatment outcome in approximately _____ of the cases treated.

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

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