Question 1

A diagnosis of hypoactive sexual desire would be made when an individual:

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A)   does not initiate sex because of the inability to have an orgasm.
B)   experiences a lack of sexual desire due to overexertion and exhaustion.
C)   is obsessed with thoughts about sex, thereby letting it interfere with daily functioning.
D)   does not initiate sexual activity due to a lack of desire, does not fantasize about sex, and may be unresponsive when a partner initiates sex.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Which form of pedophilia is the rarest?

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A)   Women who are attracted to young children
B)   Homosexual men who are attracted to young boys
C)   Heterosexual men who are attracted to young girls
D)   Heterosexual men who are attracted to young boysE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

_____ is characterized by sexual activities that focus on nonliving objects, prepubescent children, nonconsenting adults, suffering, or humiliation.

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A)   Impotence
B)   Paraphilia
C)   Sexual deviancy
D)   AnorgasmiaE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Gideon has erectile disorder. His doctor has recommended _____, which is a popular treatment for this problem.

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A)   Risperidone
B)   Fioricet
C)   Prozac
D)   ViagraE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

_____ can be used to study sexual arousal in men, while a(n)  _____ is used to study sexual arousal in women.

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A)   Strain gauges; photoplethysmograph
B)   Oximeter; strain gauge
C)   Photoplethysmograph; strain gauge
D)   Photoplethysmograph; oximeterE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

The statements "What if I can't get an erection? I'll die of embarrassment!" and "I've got to have an orgasm, or he'll think I don't love him!" are both indicative of _____.

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A)   sexual aversion
B)   performance anxiety
C)   spectatoring
D)   hypoactive sexual desireE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Sex therapy often includes teaching or encouraging clients to masturbate. This technique can be especially helpful for:

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A)   older adults.
B)   anorgasmic women.
C)   men with low levels of testosterone.
D)   men with substance-induced sexual dysfunction.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Summarize the major treatments for the paraphilias.

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Question 9

_____ is a form of sexual arousal by obtaining sexual gratification by exposing ones genitals to involuntary observers.

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A)   Sadism
B)   Voyeurism
C)   Exhibitionism
D)   FrotteurismE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Describe the major biological treatments for sexual dysfunctions.

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Question 11

Which of the following statements is true about sensate focus therapy?

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A)   In the early phases of this therapy, partners are instructed to focus on intercourse.
B)   Intercourse between partners is forbidden only if the problem is a female arousal disorder.
C)   Clients are told to focus intently on the pleasure created by the exercises.
D)   The client with the problem is instructed not to be selfish and to focus on satisfying his or her partner.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Some couples in long-term relationships have abandoned _____, activities that arouse sexual interest in both partners.

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A)   love rituals
B)   seduction rituals
C)   mating rituals
D)   courtship ritualsE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Approximately _____ of women experience report frequent pain during intercourse.

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A)   1 to 3
B)   5 to 17
C)   8 to 15
D)   12 to 39E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true of exhibitionism?

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A)   Exhibitionists are not likely to be caught and rarely confront their victims in a public place, such as a park or on a bus.
B)   Men and women are equally likely to be exhibitionists.
C)   Exhibitionists rarely return to the places where they have already exhibited themselves.
D)   Arousal comes from observing the victim's surprise, fear, or disgust or from a fantasy that the victim is becoming sexually aroused.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Nicholas believes that, despite his male genitalia, he is a woman. Nicholas is likely to be diagnosed with _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   gender dysphoria
B)   sexual identity disorder
C)   gender role disorder
D)   sex role disorientationE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

The idea that the loss of semen can be detrimental to health is not accepted in Western cultures but is relevant to traditional:

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A)   Chinese and Japanese cultures.
B)   Japanese and Iranian cultures.
C)   Iranian and Indian cultures.
D)   Indian and Chinese cultures.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Describe the phases of sensate focus therapy.

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Question 18

One type of personal trauma often associated with sexual desire disorders in women is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   anxiety disorders
B)   the loss of a loved one
C)   medical illness
D)   sexual assaultE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Fred and Jennifer are having marital difficulties. He says that her negative attitude toward sex is frustrating. Jennifer admits that she goes overboard sometimes, but can't seem to change the way she thinks about sex. All of the following may contribute to Jennifer's negative perception of sexual intercourse EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   socioeconomic status
B)   distrust of others
C)   poor body image
D)   sense of shame about sexE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 20

One the most common biological contributors to sexual dysfunction is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   sexually transmitted diseases
B)   diabetes
C)   hypertension
D)   multiple sclerosisE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Exam 13: Sexual Disorders

Sex therapy often includes teaching or encouraging clients to masturbate. This technique can be especially helpful for:

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The statements "What if I can't get an erection? I'll die of embarrassment!" and "I've got to have an orgasm, or he'll think I don't love him!" are both indicative of _____.

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Gideon has erectile disorder. His doctor has recommended _____, which is a popular treatment for this problem.

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_____ is characterized by sexual activities that focus on nonliving objects, prepubescent children, nonconsenting adults, suffering, or humiliation.

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Summarize the major treatments for the paraphilias.

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A diagnosis of hypoactive sexual desire would be made when an individual:

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The idea that the loss of semen can be detrimental to health is not accepted in Western cultures but is relevant to traditional:

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Nicholas believes that, despite his male genitalia, he is a woman. Nicholas is likely to be diagnosed with _____.

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One the most common biological contributors to sexual dysfunction is _____.

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One type of personal trauma often associated with sexual desire disorders in women is _____.

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Which of the following statements is true of exhibitionism?

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_____ is a form of sexual arousal by obtaining sexual gratification by exposing ones genitals to involuntary observers.

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_ can be used to study sexual arousal in men, while a(n) _ is used to study sexual arousal in women.

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Describe the major biological treatments for sexual dysfunctions.

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Some couples in long-term relationships have abandoned _____, activities that arouse sexual interest in both partners.

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Approximately _____ of women experience report frequent pain during intercourse.

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Which of the following statements is true about sensate focus therapy?

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Describe the phases of sensate focus therapy.

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Which form of pedophilia is the rarest?

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The idea that the loss of semen can be detrimental to health is not accepted in Western cultures but is relevant to traditional:

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Nicholas believes that, despite his male genitalia, he is a woman. Nicholas is likely to be diagnosed with _____.

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