Question 1

Which term refers to a group of disorders in which sexual arousal occurs in the context of inappropriate objects?

Accepted Answer

A)  paraphilia
B)  gender dysphoria
C)  transvestic fetishism
D)  sexual dysfunctionE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Which statement best describes funding for gender reassignment in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  All gender reassignment surgeries are publicly funded.
B)  Treatment varies by province and territory.
C)  Gender reassignment surgeries are funded up to $28,000.
D)  Gender reassignment surgery is not publicly funded.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Masters and Johnson (1970)  used sensate focus therapy for the treatment of premature ejaculation.In what percentage of cases did Masters and Johnson claim this therapy was effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  50
B)  65
C)  75
D)  almost 100E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 4

Outline the three major aspects in assessing sexual behaviour and provide examples of what to consider within each.

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Question 5

Tom thinks he shows his love and worthiness as a sex partner by working hard at the office and keeping the house in good repair.His wife Maria can't feel sexy unless he woos her with gifts and loving words.According to theorist John Gagnon, in what way do Tom and Maria differ?

Accepted Answer

A)  in their cognitive structuring
B)  in their irrational beliefs
C)  in their texts
D)  in their scriptsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Both Alex and Phyllis are seeing clinicians for the assessment and treatment of sexual arousal disorders.How is it likely is it that their sexual responsivity will be assessed?

Accepted Answer

A)  through interviews with their partners as well as subjective self-reports
B)  through the use of psychophysiological measurements
C)  through the use of psychophysiological measurements and subjective self-reports
D)  through the use of self-reportsE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 7

Which biological system are psychopathologists starting to examine to explain paraphilic behaviours?

Accepted Answer

A)  the amygdala
B)  the prefrontal cortex
C)  the behavioural inhibition system
D)  the sex chromosomesE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Which individual could be diagnosed with gender dysphoria?

Accepted Answer

A)  Christian, who gets sexually aroused by wearing women's bras
B)  Sid, who can only become sexually aroused while fantasizing that he is a woman
C)  Mark, who feels like a woman trapped in a man's body
D)  Kersti, who is gay and has many traditionally masculine traitsE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

What happens to the prevalence of hypoactive sexual desire disorder with age?

Accepted Answer

A)  For men, it stays the same; for women, it decreases.
B)  For men, it increases; for women, it decreases.
C)  For men, it increases; for women, it stays the same.
D)  For men, it increases; for women, it increases.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

What is the basic concept behind the covert sensitization method of treating unwanted sexual arousal?

Accepted Answer

A)  to replace the immediate reinforcement of the behaviour with the unpleasant consequences that ordinarily take longer to be experienced
B)  to improve family functioning, social skills, and overall effectiveness of appropriate adult relations
C)  to create empathy and sensitivity for the victim of the behaviour
D)  to create a physically painful experience to replace the immediate reinforcement that the unwanted behaviour has previously producedE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

What is the relationship between culture and gender dysphoria?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some cultures accord respect to these individuals, while in Western cultures social tolerance remains low.
B)  In Western cultures there is more social tolerance than in other cultures.
C)  Social tolerance remains low across all cultures.
D)  In non-Western cultures individuals are still without a diagnostic label for different gender experiences.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

What is the goal of autoerotic asphyxia?

Accepted Answer

A)  to reduce the flow of oxygen to the brain and enhance the sensation of orgasm
B)  to achieve pleasure out of the pain inflicted on another
C)  to achieve a level of pleasure that one is unable to achieve in any other way
D)  to injure oneselfE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following do research studies on Viagra users indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most users can engage in intercourse, but only 32 percent rated the results as "good" or better.
B)  Most users were unable to engage in intercourse and were not satisfied with the results.
C)  Approximately half of the users can engage in intercourse and are highly satisfied with the results.
D)  Most users can engage in intercourse and are very satisfied with the results.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

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

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Paraphilia refers to a condition charact...

Question 15

In two twin studies cited in your textbook, it was found that the percentage of genetic influence ranged from about 62 to 70 percent.What does this pattern of findings suggest?

Accepted Answer

A)  The environment determines vulnerability to gender dysphoria.
B)  Genes are not an influence for gender dysphoria.
C)  Genes are only one influence for gender dysphoria.
D)  Gender dysphoria is determined solely by genetics.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Which type of sexual pain is related to pelvic muscle tension?

Accepted Answer

A)  erectile dysfunction
B)  anorgasmia
C)  vaginismus
D)  sexual arousal disorderE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

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.What does Charles have?

Accepted Answer

A)  a sexual arousal disorder
B)  a frotteuristic obsession
C)  an unusual interest but not a diagnosable disorder
D)  a fetishE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

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 compress 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.What is this treatment called?

Accepted Answer

A)  erotic desensitization
B)  stimulus removal
C)  the squeeze technique
D)  retarded ejaculationE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 19

What are the Fa'afafine?

Accepted Answer

A)  a Samoan group of natal males attracted to masculine men
B)  a Samoan group of natal males attracted to gender-nonconforming men
C)  a Samoan group of gendering-nonconforming males attracted to gender-nonconforming men
D)  a Samoan group of masculine males attracted to gender-nonconforming menE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

What is NOT typically reported with hypoactive sexual desire disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  The person rarely has sexual fantasies.
B)  The person seldom masturbates.
C)  The person attempts intercourse once a month or less.
D)  The person is disgusted at the thought of sex.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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