Question 1

The basic concept behind the covert sensitization method of treating unwanted sexual arousal is to

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A)   create empathy for the victim of the behavior.
B)   replace the immediate reinforcement of the behavior with the unpleasant consequences that ordinarily take longer to be experienced.
C)   create a physically painful experience to replace the immediate reinforcement that the unwanted behavior has previously produced.
D)   improve family functioning, social skills, and overall effectiveness of appropriate adult relations.

Question 2

The incidence of gender dysphoria

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

Question 3

Jody and Howard have been happily married for several years. Howard reports that in spite of being sexually aroused and having an erection, he only reaches orgasm from intercourse about half of the time. Howard wonders if something is "wrong" with him. Howard should

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A)   seek treatment for inhibited orgasm disorder.
B)   realize that this problem means that he does not really love his wife.
C)   relax and realize that this is normal.
D)   seek treatment for sexual aversion disorder.

Question 4

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%

Question 5

A person who suffers from a disorder of sexual desire may

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A)   never think about sex.
B)   never have sex.
C)   have sex (even frequently) , but not because of desire.
D)   all of the above

Question 6

The percentage of women reporting significant difficulty reaching orgasm is .

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A)   5%
B)   10%
C)   25%
D)   40%

Question 7

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.

Question 8

Sensate focus and non-demand pleasuring were designed by Masters and Johnson to treat sexual dysfunctions primarily through

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A)   improving a couple's sexual skills.
B)   identifying medical conditions that contribute to sexual dysfunction.
C)   involving an objective third party.
D)   elimination of psychologically-based performance anxiety.

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.

Question 10

Maggie and Jim have started sex therapy to deal with Jim's recent erectile dysfunction. The therapist has instructed them to refrain from intercourse or genital touching but to spend the next several days enjoying each other through hugging, kissing, and mutual massage. This is an example of

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A)   phase one of sensate focus treatment.
B)   phase two of sensate focus treatment.
C)   a strict behavioral treatment for erectile dysfunction.
D)   the first step in cognitive therapy for erectile dysfunction.

Question 11

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

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Paraphilias are all characterized by sex...

Question 12

Gender dysphoria is diagnosed when

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A)   a person's physical sex 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 correct

Question 13

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.

Question 14

Intersexuality refers to people who

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A)   are born with ambiguous genitals
B)   are sexually attracted to members of both sexes.
C)   like to dress like the opposite sex.
D)   are no longer sexually active.

Question 15

One model of learning predicts that the following boy might grow up to be a voyeur:

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A)   Tim, whose father is a voyeur.
B)   Joe, who watches a lot of pornography.
C)   Sid, who masturbates while peeping at his neighbor.
D)   Jim, who thinks it's funny to spy on people.

Question 16

Of those identical (monozygotic)  twins where one twin is homosexual, the other twin is also homosexual in 50% of cases. This means

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A)   homosexuality is determined by genetics.
B)   genes are only one influence for sexual orientation.
C)   the environment determines sexual orientation.
D)   genes are not an influence for sexual orientation.

Question 17

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.

Question 18

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 above

Question 19

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

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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.

Question 20

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 completely

Exam 10: Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Sensate focus and non-demand pleasuring were designed by Masters and Johnson to treat sexual dysfunctions primarily through

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Of those identical (monozygotic) twins where one twin is homosexual, the other twin is also homosexual in 50% of cases. This means

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The main feature of sexual arousal disorders is

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Treatment for paraphilias is considered successful when someone had

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A person who suffers from a disorder of sexual desire may

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

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Jody and Howard have been happily married for several years. Howard reports that in spite of being sexually aroused and having an erection, he only reaches orgasm from intercourse about half of the time. Howard wonders if something is "wrong" with him. Howard should

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One model of learning predicts that the following boy might grow up to be a voyeur:

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The basic concept behind the covert sensitization method of treating unwanted sexual arousal is to

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Intersexuality refers to people who

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The percentage of women reporting significant difficulty reaching orgasm is .

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The incidence of gender dysphoria

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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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Psychophysiological assessment of sexual dysfunction is generally conducted by

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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

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

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Children or young adults who experience sexual victimization are

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