Question 1

Self-induced oxygen deprivation used to achieve orgasm is also referred to as hypoxyphilia or asphyxiophilia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The monitoring of one's own sexual performance and the perceived responses of one's partner is referred to as __________ and is a common factor associated with __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  performance anxiety;arousal disorders
B)  social anxiety;sexual desire disorders
C)  Demand response;sexual desire disorders
D)  sexual anxiety;all sexual dysfunctions
E)  sexual performance;male erectile disorderF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

The diagnosis of __________ has shown poor reliability.

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual offender
B)  child molester
C)  voyeuristic disorder
D)  frotteuristic disorder
E)  pedophilic disorderF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

Sanday's studies of patriarchal societies and rates of rape showed that

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A)  men were more likely to say they would rape a woman but less likely to actually do it.
B)  rates of rape are actually higher in matriarchal societies.
C)  rape was relatively rare in most tribal societies.
D)  surprisingly,rates of rape were not as high in societies where men were already dominant.
E)  rates of rape were much higher in patriarchal societies where women were seen as the property of men.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Research on sexuality during the 20th century was greeted with __________ by most people.

Accepted Answer

A)  skepticism
B)  shock
C)  animosity
D)  disinterest
E)  interestF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

More recent comprehensive programs designed to treat sexual offenders involve components such as

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A)  addressing the tendency to deny or minimize their offending.
B)  eliminating the sex drive completely.
C)  techniques for self-hypnotic control of their urges.
D)  recognizing the unconscious roots of their problems.
E)  engaging the offenders' family in treatment.F) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 7

All of the following statements are true regarding orgasmic disorders EXCEPT

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A)  orgasmic disorders are some of the most commonly reported sexual dysfunctions.
B)  female orgasmic disorder is much more common than male orgasmic disorder.
C)  women are more likely to experience orgasm through masturbation than with a partner.
D)  orgasmic disorder in men and women is also known as anorgasmia.
E)  DSM-5 requires a delay in or absence of orgasm following normal excitement,causing distress or interpersonal difficulty.F) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 8

Describe the DSM-5 disorder that captures sexual pain.

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Question 9

Which of the following statements regarding exhibitionists is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are no reports of exhibitionists ever committing rape.
B)  It is rare that exhibitionists will commit other sexual offenses.
C)  A substantial number of exhibitionists go on to more serious offenses.
D)  Most exhibitionists suffer marital problems,usually involving sexual issues.
E)  Exhibitionism is a relatively rare phenomenon.F) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 10

Cross-cultural research has found that,with regard to tolerance of gender-variance,other cultures:

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A)  are similar to Western cultures in that there is very little room for persons who vary from "male" and "female" gender identities
B)  allow for some transgressing of gender roles
C)  allow for some transgressing of gender roles and provide gender-variant individuals with a distinct name and role in society
D)  are often less tolerant than Western cultures of persons who deviate from specific gender roles
E)  regard our tolerance and permissive attitudes as a sign of weaknessF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

The majority of physical treatments to treat sexual dysfunction have been developed to treat

Accepted Answer

A)  male erectile dysfunction.
B)  arousal disorders.
C)  pain disorders.
D)  premature ejaculation.
E)  hypoactive sexual disorder.F) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 12

Sensate focus is a procedure where

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A)  sexual education is a major component.
B)  couples learn to experience sexual enjoyment without ever having intercourse.
C)  couples learn techniques to communicate effectively with each other,about all issues,not just sexual issues.
D)  specific instructions for lovemaking are given,starting with pleasuring and then with intercourse.
E)  couples learn to be comfortable with each other,to pleasure and enjoy each other at first without sexual intercourse.F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 13

Discuss the historical view of sexual behaviour.In your answer,discuss the beliefs regarding appropriate/inappropriate sexual activity,as described by both religious and scientific belief.

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Beliefs about appropriate and deviant se...

Question 14

List the various paraphilic disorders and describe two of them.

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Paraphilic Disorders are described in th...

Question 15

Any sexual activity not performed solely for procreation was once considered abnormal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In the 1970s,a person who was attracted to people of the same sex and was conflicted about this sexual preference would have been diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

A)  homosexual gender dysphoria.
B)  gender dysphoria.
C)  heterosexual gender dysphoria.
D)  egodystonic homosexuality.
E)  gender identity disorder.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

A sexual offender being treated during the early 1960s would likely undergo:

Accepted Answer

A)  chemical castration.
B)  segregation.
C)  castration.
D)  pairing of deviant sexual thoughts with an aversive stimulus.
E)  psychoanalytic psychotherapy.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Voyeuristic disorder is the most frequently occurring sexual offense in Western countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The textbook names which of the following distinctions as being important in classifying and understanding sexual dysfunctions?

Accepted Answer

A)  variable vs.constant;developmental vs.acquired
B)  lifelong vs.acquired;generalized vs.situational
C)  variable vs.constant;generalized vs.situational
D)  developmental vs.acquired;aversive vs.systolic
E)  developmental vs.acquired;functional vs.cognitiveF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

Although there is considerable cultural variability in sexual attitudes and behaviours,two almost universal norms pertain to:

Accepted Answer

A)  age of acceptable sex;extra-marital sex
B)  age at which intercourse is acceptable;incest taboo
C)  extra-marital sex;kissing as a form of sexual interaction
D)  kissing as a form of sexual interaction;incest taboo
E)  kissing as a form of sexual interaction;extra-marital sex as forbiddenF) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Exam 13: Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

The majority of physical treatments to treat sexual dysfunction have been developed to treat

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In the 1970s,a person who was attracted to people of the same sex and was conflicted about this sexual preference would have been diagnosed with

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More recent comprehensive programs designed to treat sexual offenders involve components such as

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The monitoring of one's own sexual performance and the perceived responses of one's partner is referred to as __________ and is a common factor associated with __________.

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Sensate focus is a procedure where

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Which of the following statements regarding exhibitionists is true?

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All of the following statements are true regarding orgasmic disorders EXCEPT

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The diagnosis of __________ has shown poor reliability.

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Any sexual activity not performed solely for procreation was once considered abnormal.

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Voyeuristic disorder is the most frequently occurring sexual offense in Western countries.

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Sanday's studies of patriarchal societies and rates of rape showed that

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Cross-cultural research has found that,with regard to tolerance of gender-variance,other cultures:

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Research on sexuality during the 20th century was greeted with __________ by most people.

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Self-induced oxygen deprivation used to achieve orgasm is also referred to as hypoxyphilia or asphyxiophilia.

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Although there is considerable cultural variability in sexual attitudes and behaviours,two almost universal norms pertain to:

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A sexual offender being treated during the early 1960s would likely undergo:

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The textbook names which of the following distinctions as being important in classifying and understanding sexual dysfunctions?

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List the various paraphilic disorders and describe two of them.

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