Question 1

Our current understanding of the psychological causes of sexual dysfunction suggests that the primary psychological factor in sexual dysfunction is .

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A)   anxiety
B)   distraction
C)   relationship issues
D)   unreasonable expectationsE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

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

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A)   the squeeze technique
B)   sensate focus
C)   non-demand pleasuring
D)   cognitive restructuringE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following is a true cultural difference in the views of sexuality in children:

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A)   West African girls masturbate more frequently than West African boys.
B)   Munda people in India encourage mutual masturbation among cohabiting children.
C)   Brazilian boys have more semen than Brazilian men.
D)   Incest is considered acceptable in Norway.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 4

All of the following are true statements regarding transvestic disorder EXCEPT

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A)   all people with transvestic disorder are either homosexual or transsexual.
B)   a significant percentage of individuals with this disorder are married or have been married at some time.
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) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

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

Question 6

The typical adult who molests a child

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A)   is violent and aggressive.
B)   threatens the child physically but is not violent.
C)   does not use physical force.
D)   is fully aware of the psychological damage that he is causing the child.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Victims of incest tend to be ___________.

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A)   male; female , and victims of pedophilia (who are not also incest victims)  tend to be
B)   young children; girls who are beginning to mature physically
C)   girls who are beginning to mature physically; young children
D)   female; maleE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Sexual arousal disorders are diagnosed when there is an

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A)   inability to achieve or maintain an erection in males and a lack of desire for sex in females.
B)   inability to achieve or maintain an erection in males and a lack of orgasm in females.
C)   inability to achieve orgasm for either gender despite erection in males and lubrication in females.
D)   inability to achieve or maintain an erection in males and a lack of lubrication in females.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

In reference to sexuality, which of the following is NOT true:

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A)   most men and women have engaged in vaginal intercourse with someone of the opposite sex.
B)   most men and women have engaged in oral sex with someone of the opposite sex.
C)   most men and women have engaged in anal intercourse with someone of the opposite sex.
D)   few men and women have engaged in some type of intercourse with someone of the same sex.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

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.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 11

Among men surveyed for a CDC study, were sexually experienced.

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A)   almost 100%
B)   just over 40%
C)   approximately 75%
D)   about 12%E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

One of the reasons that Viagra has become so widely accepted as a treatment for erectile dysfunction is that

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A)   it is more effective than the other available treatments.
B)   it is less expensive than other medications such as vasodilators.
C)   people are unaware of the other options.
D)   an oral medication is less awkward and intrusive than other treatments.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following is TRUE regarding drugs currently available for the treatment of paraphilias?

Accepted Answer

A)   The drugs eliminate sexual desire but are only effective while they are being taken.
B)   The drugs reduce sex drive and continue to be effective long after the patient stops the medication.
C)   The drugs dramatically reduce sex drive but have side effects that make them harmful to many patients.
D)   They produce a "chemical castration" that effectively eliminates all sex drive permanently so that the patient will never desire sex even after discontinuing the medication.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Greg often has problems with premature ejaculation. As he becomes more anxious about his problem, the amount of time between initiating intercourse and ejaculation will most likely .

Accepted Answer

A)   increase
B)   decrease
C)   remain the same
D)   depend upon what is making him anxiousE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

A boy who consistently behaves in feminine ways is exhibiting

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A)   gender non-activation.
B)   gender experimentation.
C)   gender crises.
D)   gender nonconformity.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

The new approaches to understanding and treating intersexed individuals that have been proposed recently (Fausto- Sterling, 2000)  are based on the concept of "five sexes," which include all of the following EXCEPT _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   "herms"
B)   "merms" and "ferms"
C)   males and females
D)   "andros" and "estros"E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

The prevalence of sexual arousal disorders appears to be

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

Question 18

Sexual dysfunction is often related to .

Accepted Answer

A)   dislike for partner
B)   perception of self as less attractive than before
C)   guilt about sex
D)   all of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)   10%
B)   30%
C)   50%
D)   70%E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 10: Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Which of the following is TRUE regarding drugs currently available for the treatment of paraphilias?

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Greg often has problems with premature ejaculation. As he becomes more anxious about his problem, the amount of time between initiating intercourse and ejaculation will most likely .

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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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Gender dysphoria is diagnosed when

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Sexual arousal disorders are diagnosed when there is an

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Our current understanding of the psychological causes of sexual dysfunction suggests that the primary psychological factor in sexual dysfunction is .

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In reference to sexuality, which of the following is NOT true:

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Victims of incest tend to be ___________.

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One of the reasons that Viagra has become so widely accepted as a treatment for erectile dysfunction is that

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Among men surveyed for a CDC study, were sexually experienced.

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All of the following are true statements regarding transvestic disorder EXCEPT

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The new approaches to understanding and treating intersexed individuals that have been proposed recently (Fausto- Sterling, 2000) are based on the concept of "five sexes," which include all of the following EXCEPT _______________.

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

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Sexual dysfunction is often related to .

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A boy who consistently behaves in feminine ways is exhibiting

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Children or young adults who experience sexual victimization are

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The prevalence of sexual arousal disorders appears to be

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The typical adult who molests a child

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

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Which of the following is a true cultural difference in the views of sexuality in children:

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