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When the term paraphilia is used to describe the behavior of a rapist,it means that the rapist is aroused by


A) images of forced sex.
B) any sexual image.
C) consensual sex.
D) nonviolent sexual imagery.

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

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An unusually high concern with nocturnal emissions has been reported in ___________ where there is a strong culturally held belief that loss of semen causes depletion of physical and mental energy.


A) Ireland
B) Indonesia
C) India
D) Iceland

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

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As a couple completes phase two of sensate focus therapy,they are instructed to


A) return to full, prior sexual activity.
B) slowly begin sexual activity, continuing non-demand pleasuring as they progress.
C) take a break from sexual activity for several weeks and then slowly return to normal sexuality.
D) begin the "genital pleasuring" stage of the treatment.

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

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The sex therapy technique designed specifically to treat premature ejaculation is ___________.


A) the squeeze technique
B) sensate focus
C) non-demand pleasuring
D) cognitive restructuring

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

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According to Dr.Csernansky in the CD-ROM "Abnormal Psychology Live," Clark meets the DSM-IV criteria for


A) Sexual Addiction Disorder.
B) Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder.
C) Male Erectile Disorder.
D) both Male Erectile Disorder and Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder.

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

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Gender identity disorders are characterized by dissatisfaction with


A) sexual experiences.
B) gender role expectations.
C) one's biological sex.
D) media portrayals of gender.

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

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According to recent surveys (Diokno et al.,1990) ,the following statement is true regarding sexual activity of the elderly:


A) very few individuals remain sexually active beyond age 70.
B) more than half of the individuals over age 70 remain sexually active.
C) 80% of males and 50% of women aged 75-79 remained sexually active
D) 50% of males and 36% of women aged 75-79 remained sexually active.

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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The main feature of sexual arousal disorders is


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

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The effects of alcohol on sexual behavior were well noted by William Shakespeare and can be summarized as


A) alcohol decreases desire and performance.
B) alcohol may increase desire but it decreases performance.
C) alcohol may increase performance but it decreases desire.
D) alcohol may increase desire, but nobody wants to sleep with a drunk!

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

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


A) in a capsule taken orally.
B) as a dietary supplement.
C) by injection directly into the penis.
D) by injection into the arm or hip.

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

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Premature ejaculations are


A) clearly defined by the amount of time between penetration and climax.
B) generally a result of perception of control rather than actual time.
C) always a sign of serious sexual problems.
D) tied to sexual experience.

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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Research studies on Viagra users indicate that


A) most users are able to engage in intercourse and are very satisfied with the results.
B) approximately half of the users are able to engage in intercourse and are highly satisfied with results.
C) most users are able to engage in intercourse but only 32% rated the results as "good" or better.
D) most users were unable to engage in intercourse and were not satisfied with results.

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

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Research suggests that gender nonconformity typically results in _____________.


A) gender identity issues
B) homosexual preferences
C) bisexuality
D) none of the above

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

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Which of the following is TRUE about most rapists?


A) They are sexually aroused only by violence.
B) They are aggressive and have little regard for others.
C) They are either hyposexual or asexual.
D) They are hypersexual and generally obsessed with sex.

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

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The incidence of gender identity disorder


A) is higher than that of transvestism.
B) occurs three times more frequently in males than females.
C) is based on studies in Norway, United Sates, and England.
D) is moderate, with about 5% or more of the population affected.

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

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On the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 10,Clark is diagnosed not only with a sexual dysfunction but also with __________________.


A) obsessive-compulsive disorder
B) bipolar disorder
C) depression
D) social phobia

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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Roderick and his partner are seeking treatment for Roderick's premature ejaculation.The therapist encourages the couple to stimulate Roderick's penis to nearly full erection and then to squeeze the penis firmly to quickly reduce arousal.After repeating this process,insertion is to be attempted without thrusting and the penis removed if arousal proceeds too quickly.This treatment is called


A) torture.
B) erotic desensitization.
C) stimulus removal.
D) the squeeze technique.

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

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Sexual dysfunctions are


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

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Sandra and Jim have been happily married for several years.Sandra reports that she reaches orgasm from intercourse only about half of the time and wonders if something is "wrong" with her.Sandra should


A) seek treatment for inhibited orgasm disorder.
B) realize that her inhibited orgasm problem means that she doesn't really love Jim.
C) relax and realize that this is not unusual for women.
D) have a medical exam before assuming that she has a diagnosable psychological disorder.

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

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According to the text,each stage of sexual activity has disorders associated with it.These stages,in order,are


A) desire, orgasm, arousal.
B) arousal, desire, orgasm.
C) desire, arousal, orgasm.
D) arousal, orgasm, desire.

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

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