Question 1

Which of the following statements is true about sexual sadism disorder and sexual masochism disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)   Women are much more likely than men to enjoy sadomasochistic sex, in the roles of both sadist and masochist.
B)   The authors of the DSM-5 are proposing to remove sexual sadism disorder and sexual masochism disorder and make these disorders criminal acts instead.
C)   The sexual rituals in these disorders involve physical restriction, the administration of pain, hypermasculinity practices, and humiliation.
D)   Sadomasochistic sex between consenting adults always results in injury, especially among partners who practice hypoxyphilia.E) None of the above
F) C) and D) C

Question 2

Men with the _____ form of erectile disorder have never been able to sustain an erection for a desired period of time.

Accepted Answer

A)   recurrent
B)   situational
C)   lifelong
D)   acquiredE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

The stop-start technique is used primarily to help:

Accepted Answer

A)   men with delayed ejaculation reach orgasm faster and more consistently.
B)   men who have premature (early)  ejaculations to learn to control their ejaculations.
C)   women with anorgasmia gain some control over their vaginal contractions.
D)   women with genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder control the pain they experience during intercourse.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Al's wife has been complaining about their sex life. She feels he is experiencing difficulty controlling his orgasms and ejaculates with minimal sexual stimulation. Al is likely experiencing _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   sexual aversion disorder
B)   impotence
C)   premature ejaculation
D)   hypersexual arousalE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 5

The recurrent inability of a man to attain or maintain an erection until the completion of sexual activity is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   male dysfunction disorder
B)   delayed ejaculation
C)   male sexual arousal disorder
D)   erectile disorderE) B) and C)
F) C) and D) D

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT typically regarded as a cause of vaginal dryness or irritation in women who experience sexual pain?

Accepted Answer

A)   Indigestion
B)   Contraceptive use
C)   Vaginal infections
D)   AntihistaminesE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Howard gains sexual gratification by rubbing against and fondling the body parts of nonconsenting adults. In the context of paraphilias, Howard is most likely engaging in _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   exhibitionism
B)   voyeurism
C)   frotteurism
D)   transvestismE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Which premature (early)  ejaculation treatment technique is used less often because it is harder to teach clients in sex therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Stimulation therapy
B)   Stop-start technique
C)   Sensate focus therapy
D)   Squeeze techniqueE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

_____ desire disorder is characterized by males having little desire for sex.

Accepted Answer

A)   Hyposexual
B)   Hyperactive sexual
C)   Male hypersexual
D)   Male hypoactive sexualE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true of exhibitionistic disorder?

Accepted Answer

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 C)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a likely reason why men and women of a lower socioeconomic status experience more sexual dysfunctions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Greater psychological stress
B)   Worse physical health
C)   Less education about their bodies
D)   Less imbalance of power in relationshipsE) A) and B)
F) All of the above D

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true of gender dysphoria?

Accepted Answer

A)   Adults who might be diagnosed with gender dysphoria sometimes are called transsexuals.
B)   People with gender dysphoria who cross-dress are sexually aroused by this practice.
C)   Gender dysphoria is quite common and is more prevalent among men than women.
D)   Individuals with gender dysphoria are more often asexual than they are homosexual or heterosexual.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

For a diagnosis of sexual sadism disorder to be made, which of the following criteria must be met in addition to sexual fantasies, urges, or behaviors involving inflicting pain and humiliation on the person's sex partner?

Accepted Answer

A)   The urges and behavior must be enjoyed by the person's partner.
B)   The urges and behavior may cause the person significant distress or impairment in functioning but must only involve a consenting partner.
C)   The urges must involve animals as sex partners.
D)   The urges and behavior must cause the person significant distress or impairment in functioning or involve a non-consenting partner.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

A diagnosis of male hypoactive sexual desire would be made when a male:

Accepted Answer

A)   does not initiate sex because of the inability to have an orgasm.
B)   experiences a lack of sexual desire specifically due to overexertion and exhaustion.
C)   is obsessed with thoughts about sex, thereby letting it interfere with daily functioning, for a consistent period of six months.
D)   has little desire for sex, does not fantasize about sex, and may be unresponsive when a partner initiates sex.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Describe the therapeutic techniques for treating early ejaculation.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Most men diagnosed with delayed ejaculation:

Accepted Answer

A)   can ejaculate during intercourse.
B)   can ejaculate with manual or oral stimulation.
C)   can't ejaculate with oral or manual stimulation.
D)   can't ejaculate at all.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Most men who engage in cross-dressing as a symptom of transvestic disorder report that:

Accepted Answer

A)   the behavior began secretly during late adolescence.
B)   it is the women's clothes themselves that are arousing.
C)   they find dressing in women's clothes arousing.
D)   they participate in the activity in groups.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 18

Most psychosocial theories of gender dysphoria focus on the role parents play in:

Accepted Answer

A)   allowing children to experience autonomy.
B)   modeling sex-stereotypical behaviors.
C)   shaping their children's gender identity.
D)   showing bias between siblings of different gender.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Tobias has been having trouble performing adequately during sexual encounters. He finds himself worrying before and during sex, which seems to exacerbate his problems with performance. Which of the following psychological factors best explains Tobias's symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)   Premature ejaculation
B)   Spectatorship
C)   Letting go
D)   Performance anxietyE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Rose anxiously attends to her reactions and performance during sex by checking her position, rhythm, and breathing. Rose's behavior is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   anorgasmia
B)   spectatoring
C)   voyeurism
D)   displacementE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 13: Sexual Disorders

Which of the following statements is true about sexual sadism disorder and sexual masochism disorder?

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Men with the _____ form of erectile disorder have never been able to sustain an erection for a desired period of time.

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The stop-start technique is used primarily to help:

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Al's wife has been complaining about their sex life. She feels he is experiencing difficulty controlling his orgasms and ejaculates with minimal sexual stimulation. Al is likely experiencing _____.

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The recurrent inability of a man to attain or maintain an erection until the completion of sexual activity is referred to as _____.

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Which of the following is NOT typically regarded as a cause of vaginal dryness or irritation in women who experience sexual pain?

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Howard gains sexual gratification by rubbing against and fondling the body parts of nonconsenting adults. In the context of paraphilias, Howard is most likely engaging in _____.

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Which premature (early) ejaculation treatment technique is used less often because it is harder to teach clients in sex therapy?

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_____ desire disorder is characterized by males having little desire for sex.

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Which of the following statements is true of exhibitionistic disorder?

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Which of the following is NOT a likely reason why men and women of a lower socioeconomic status experience more sexual dysfunctions?

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Which of the following statements is true of gender dysphoria?

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For a diagnosis of sexual sadism disorder to be made, which of the following criteria must be met in addition to sexual fantasies, urges, or behaviors involving inflicting pain and humiliation on the person's sex partner?

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A diagnosis of male hypoactive sexual desire would be made when a male:

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Describe the therapeutic techniques for treating early ejaculation.

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Most men diagnosed with delayed ejaculation:

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Most men who engage in cross-dressing as a symptom of transvestic disorder report that:

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Most psychosocial theories of gender dysphoria focus on the role parents play in:

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Tobias has been having trouble performing adequately during sexual encounters. He finds himself worrying before and during sex, which seems to exacerbate his problems with performance. Which of the following psychological factors best explains Tobias's symptoms?

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Rose anxiously attends to her reactions and performance during sex by checking her position, rhythm, and breathing. Rose's behavior is referred to as _____.

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