Question 1

Orgasmic reconditioning and covert sensitization are effective methods for treating which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) paraphilias 
B) erectile dysfunction 
C) arousal disorders in women 
D) gender dysphoria 
A) paraphilias 
B) erectile dysfunction 
C) arousal disorders in women 
D) gender dysphoria A

Question 2

What are the penile strain gauge and the vaginal photoplethysmograph used to measure?

Accepted Answer

A) physical arousal 
B) strength 
C) pain responses 
D) hormone levels 
A) physical arousal 
B) strength 
C) pain responses 
D) hormone levels A

Question 3

Sherri and Leo have been having some sexual difficulties lately.Both have experienced some symptoms of sexual arousal disorders.They decide to have a few glasses of wine before engaging in sex tonight.How would you rate this idea?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a bad idea, as it could further impair arousal. 
B) It is a bad idea, as it tends to decrease desire. 
C) It is a good idea, as it could help performance. 
D) It is a good idea, as it could help desire. 
A) It is a bad idea, as it could further impair arousal. 
B) It is a bad idea, as it tends to decrease desire. 
C) It is a good idea, as it could help performance. 
D) It is a good idea, as it could help desire. A

Question 4

Frank is upset because he thinks he may have more than one sexual dysfunction and he thinks that this makes his case very unusual.How is Frank's doctor likely to respond to Frank's concern?

Accepted Answer

A) It is difficult to know because patients are reluctant to report more than one problem because of the stigma they feel. 
B) It is difficult to answer because some symptoms of sexual dysfunction are caused by medication but are, in fact, not true sexual dysfunctions. 
C) Seldom does one sexual dysfunction present in isolation. 
D) He is right, it is very uncommon, but that each condition can still most likely be treated. 
A) It is difficult to know because patients are reluctant to report more than one problem because of the stigma they feel. 
B) It is difficult to answer because some symptoms of sexual dysfunction are caused by medication but are, in fact, not true sexual dysfunctions. 
C) Seldom does one sexual dysfunction present in isolation. 
D) He is right, it is very uncommon, but that each condition can still most likely be treated.

Question 5

What has been suggested about the effects of marijuana on sexual pleasure?

Accepted Answer

A) It is unlikely that the chemical effects increase pleasure. 
B) There is no impact of marijuana on sexual pleasure. 
C) Marijuana enhances sexual pleasure. 
D) Marijuana decreases the likelihood of sexual dysfunction. 
A) It is unlikely that the chemical effects increase pleasure. 
B) There is no impact of marijuana on sexual pleasure. 
C) Marijuana enhances sexual pleasure. 
D) Marijuana decreases the likelihood of sexual dysfunction.

Question 6

Ron has thoughts and images of himself as female.What specifier of transvestic disorder would Ron be given?

Accepted Answer

A) fetishism 
B) gender dysphoria 
C) autogynephilia 
D) voyeurism 
A) fetishism 
B) gender dysphoria 
C) autogynephilia 
D) voyeurism

Question 7

How can chronic illness indirectly affect sexual functioning?

Accepted Answer

A) by causing fatigue, which then contributes to lack of sexual desire 
B) by separating sexual partners when one is hospitalized 
C) by making individuals overly cautious about the physical exertion involved in sexual activity 
D) by gradually creating an emotional distance between the sexual partners, which in turn, lessens sexual desire 
A) by causing fatigue, which then contributes to lack of sexual desire 
B) by separating sexual partners when one is hospitalized 
C) by making individuals overly cautious about the physical exertion involved in sexual activity 
D) by gradually creating an emotional distance between the sexual partners, which in turn, lessens sexual desire

Question 8

Which individual is most likely to have a hypoactive sexual desire disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) a 30-year-old female 
B) a 40-year-old male 
C) a 60-year-old female 
D) a 65-year-old male 
A) a 30-year-old female 
B) a 40-year-old male 
C) a 60-year-old female 
D) a 65-year-old male

Question 9

Jeff has just sought professional help for a sexual problem.Based on what is most prevalent in society today, what problem did Jeff most likely report?

Accepted Answer

A) an orgasm problem 
B) erectile dysfunction 
C) a desire problem 
D) a paraphilia-related problem 
A) an orgasm problem 
B) erectile dysfunction 
C) a desire problem 
D) a paraphilia-related problem

Question 10

Maggie and Jim have started sex therapy to deal with Jim's recent erectile dysfunction.The therapist instructed them to refrain from intercourse or genital touching, but to spend the next several days enjoying each other through hugging, kissing, and mutual massage.What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A) an erotic body awareness technique 
B) disinhibition exercises 
C) foreplay exercises 
D) stage one of sensate focus treatment 
A) an erotic body awareness technique 
B) disinhibition exercises 
C) foreplay exercises 
D) stage one of sensate focus treatment

Question 11

According to Seto and colleagues (2017), offenders against children were more likely to be pedophilic when they showed certain characteristics.Which of the following characteristics was NOT listed as one of these?

Accepted Answer

A) having multiple victims 
B) having a boy victim 
C) offending within the family 
D) offending against a very young child 
A) having multiple victims 
B) having a boy victim 
C) offending within the family 
D) offending against a very young child

Question 12

How do sexual dysfunctions compare across cultures?

Accepted Answer

A) Sexual dysfunctions in women are common across all cultures; sexual dysfunctions in men are more culture specific. 
B) Sexual dysfunctions of arousal are common across all cultures; sexual dysfunctions of performance are culture specific. 
C) Sexual dysfunctions are more likely in cultures with restrictive attitudes toward sex. 
D) Sexual dysfunctions reflect moral disapproval of a given culture. 
A) Sexual dysfunctions in women are common across all cultures; sexual dysfunctions in men are more culture specific. 
B) Sexual dysfunctions of arousal are common across all cultures; sexual dysfunctions of performance are culture specific. 
C) Sexual dysfunctions are more likely in cultures with restrictive attitudes toward sex. 
D) Sexual dysfunctions reflect moral disapproval of a given culture.

Question 13

Brotto and colleagues are showing some success in treating low sexual desire and genital pain with which treatment?

Accepted Answer

A) mindfulness intervention 
B) sexual skill training 
C) cognitive therapy 
D) medication 
A) mindfulness intervention 
B) sexual skill training 
C) cognitive therapy 
D) medication

Question 14

Although Mark constantly fantasizes about having sex with his wife, when he actually attempts intercourse, he cannot maintain an erection.This has been a persistent problem for several months now.What problem does Mark appear to have?

Accepted Answer

A) male orgasmic disorder 
B) male hypoactive sexual desire 
C) premature ejaculation 
D) erectile disorder 
A) male orgasmic disorder 
B) male hypoactive sexual desire 
C) premature ejaculation 
D) erectile disorder

Question 15

Stage two of sensate focus involves genital pleasuring but prohibits intercourse or orgasm.What is the main purpose of this stage?

Accepted Answer

A) to provide increased anticipation of intercourse 
B) to re-establish arousal 
C) to provide a break from the "usual" way that the couple has sex 
D) to allow each individual to communicate his or her desires to the partner 
A) to provide increased anticipation of intercourse 
B) to re-establish arousal 
C) to provide a break from the "usual" way that the couple has sex 
D) to allow each individual to communicate his or her desires to the partner

Question 16

Which procedure is carried out entirely in the patient's imagination and is used to reduce the inappropriate sexual arousal that exists in fetishistic behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A) covert sensitization 
B) sensate focus 
C) classical conditioning 
D) sexual retraining 
A) covert sensitization 
B) sensate focus 
C) classical conditioning 
D) sexual retraining

Question 17

Greg and Diana often begin their sexual activity with Greg putting on a striptease show for Diana.Greg says that he gets aroused by exposing himself, and Diana reports getting aroused when she watches him undress.What would a sex therapist say about Greg and Diana?

Accepted Answer

A) Neither Greg nor Diana should be diagnosed with a fetish because these behaviours involve consenting individuals. 
B) Greg is an exhibitionist, and Diana is a voyeur. 
C) Greg is a voyeur, and Diana is an exhibitionist. 
D) Both Diana and Greg have nonspecific fetishes because they admit to getting sexually excited by their atypical behaviours. 
A) Neither Greg nor Diana should be diagnosed with a fetish because these behaviours involve consenting individuals. 
B) Greg is an exhibitionist, and Diana is a voyeur. 
C) Greg is a voyeur, and Diana is an exhibitionist. 
D) Both Diana and Greg have nonspecific fetishes because they admit to getting sexually excited by their atypical behaviours.

Question 18

Vasodilating drugs such as papaverine and prostaglandin are used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction.How are these drugs delivered to the patient?

Accepted Answer

A) by injection into the arm or hip 
B) by injection directly into the penis 
C) in a capsule taken orally 
D) as a dietary supplement 
A) by injection into the arm or hip 
B) by injection directly into the penis 
C) in a capsule taken orally 
D) as a dietary supplement

Question 19

When assessing individuals with paraphilic disorder, along with the presence of paraphilic arousal what is another factor that is assessed in these individuals?

Accepted Answer

A) sexual orientation 
B) attachment 
C) social skills 
D) personality disorders 
A) sexual orientation 
B) attachment 
C) social skills 
D) personality disorders

Question 20

What is required for a paraphilia to be considered disordered?

Accepted Answer

A) a sexual attraction to a wide variety of abnormal stimuli 
B) an abnormal sexual fantasy 
C) an abnormally high level of sexual activity 
D) distress and impairment or harm or the threat of harm to others 
A) a sexual attraction to a wide variety of abnormal stimuli 
B) an abnormal sexual fantasy 
C) an abnormally high level of sexual activity 
D) distress and impairment or harm or the threat of harm to others

Orgasmic reconditioning and covert sensitization are effective methods for treating which of the following?

What are the penile strain gauge and the vaginal photoplethysmograph used to measure?

Sherri and Leo have been having some sexual difficulties lately.Both have experienced some symptoms of sexual arousal disorders.They decide to have a few glasses of wine before engaging in sex tonight.How would you rate this idea?

Frank is upset because he thinks he may have more than one sexual dysfunction and he thinks that this makes his case very unusual.How is Frank's doctor likely to respond to Frank's concern?

What has been suggested about the effects of marijuana on sexual pleasure?

Ron has thoughts and images of himself as female.What specifier of transvestic disorder would Ron be given?

How can chronic illness indirectly affect sexual functioning?

Which individual is most likely to have a hypoactive sexual desire disorder?

Jeff has just sought professional help for a sexual problem.Based on what is most prevalent in society today, what problem did Jeff most likely report?

Maggie and Jim have started sex therapy to deal with Jim's recent erectile dysfunction.The therapist instructed them to refrain from intercourse or genital touching, but to spend the next several days enjoying each other through hugging, kissing, and mutual massage.What is this an example of?

According to Seto and colleagues (2017), offenders against children were more likely to be pedophilic when they showed certain characteristics.Which of the following characteristics was NOT listed as one of these?

How do sexual dysfunctions compare across cultures?

Brotto and colleagues are showing some success in treating low sexual desire and genital pain with which treatment?

Although Mark constantly fantasizes about having sex with his wife, when he actually attempts intercourse, he cannot maintain an erection.This has been a persistent problem for several months now.What problem does Mark appear to have?

Stage two of sensate focus involves genital pleasuring but prohibits intercourse or orgasm.What is the main purpose of this stage?

Which procedure is carried out entirely in the patient's imagination and is used to reduce the inappropriate sexual arousal that exists in fetishistic behaviour?

Greg and Diana often begin their sexual activity with Greg putting on a striptease show for Diana.Greg says that he gets aroused by exposing himself, and Diana reports getting aroused when she watches him undress.What would a sex therapist say about Greg and Diana?

Vasodilating drugs such as papaverine and prostaglandin are used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction.How are these drugs delivered to the patient?

When assessing individuals with paraphilic disorder, along with the presence of paraphilic arousal what is another factor that is assessed in these individuals?

What is required for a paraphilia to be considered disordered?

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Exam 11: Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders

Orgasmic reconditioning and covert sensitization are effective methods for treating which of the following?

What are the penile strain gauge and the vaginal photoplethysmograph used to measure?

Sherri and Leo have been having some sexual difficulties lately.Both have experienced some symptoms of sexual arousal disorders.They decide to have a few glasses of wine before engaging in sex tonight.How would you rate this idea?

Frank is upset because he thinks he may have more than one sexual dysfunction and he thinks that this makes his case very unusual.How is Frank's doctor likely to respond to Frank's concern?

What has been suggested about the effects of marijuana on sexual pleasure?

Ron has thoughts and images of himself as female.What specifier of transvestic disorder would Ron be given?

How can chronic illness indirectly affect sexual functioning?

Which individual is most likely to have a hypoactive sexual desire disorder?

Jeff has just sought professional help for a sexual problem.Based on what is most prevalent in society today, what problem did Jeff most likely report?

Maggie and Jim have started sex therapy to deal with Jim's recent erectile dysfunction.The therapist instructed them to refrain from intercourse or genital touching, but to spend the next several days enjoying each other through hugging, kissing, and mutual massage.What is this an example of?

According to Seto and colleagues (2017), offenders against children were more likely to be pedophilic when they showed certain characteristics.Which of the following characteristics was NOT listed as one of these?

How do sexual dysfunctions compare across cultures?

Brotto and colleagues are showing some success in treating low sexual desire and genital pain with which treatment?

Although Mark constantly fantasizes about having sex with his wife, when he actually attempts intercourse, he cannot maintain an erection.This has been a persistent problem for several months now.What problem does Mark appear to have?

Stage two of sensate focus involves genital pleasuring but prohibits intercourse or orgasm.What is the main purpose of this stage?

Which procedure is carried out entirely in the patient's imagination and is used to reduce the inappropriate sexual arousal that exists in fetishistic behaviour?

Greg and Diana often begin their sexual activity with Greg putting on a striptease show for Diana.Greg says that he gets aroused by exposing himself, and Diana reports getting aroused when she watches him undress.What would a sex therapist say about Greg and Diana?

Vasodilating drugs such as papaverine and prostaglandin are used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction.How are these drugs delivered to the patient?

When assessing individuals with paraphilic disorder, along with the presence of paraphilic arousal what is another factor that is assessed in these individuals?

What is required for a paraphilia to be considered disordered?

Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Research Methods

Anxiety, Trauma, and Stressor-Related and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues

Legal and Ethical Issues in Mental Health

The Psychology of Health and Illness

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