Question 1

What procedure is used to strengthen more appropriate patterns of sexual arousal?

Accepted Answer

A) the squeeze technique 
B) visual stimulation 
C) klismaphilia 
D) orgasmic reconditioning 
A) the squeeze technique 
B) visual stimulation 
C) klismaphilia 
D) orgasmic reconditioning

Question 2

Nicotine has been found to be associated with the increased likelihood of which sexual dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

What is the common outcome of occasional sexual dysfunction in married couples?

Accepted Answer

A) It does not necessarily lead to sexual dissatisfaction. 
B) It is extremely stressful for any marriage. 
C) It is a normal though stressful part of every marriage. 
D) It is the greatest single cause of marital discord. 
A) It does not necessarily lead to sexual dissatisfaction. 
B) It is extremely stressful for any marriage. 
C) It is a normal though stressful part of every marriage. 
D) It is the greatest single cause of marital discord.

Question 4

David has no interest in sex at all.He has no sexual fantasies and no desire to engage in sexual activity.While he does not find sex disgusting or revolting, he does not understand what others find so exciting about it.He feels just fine remaining celibate.What condition does he most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A) male orgasmic disorder 
B) male hypoactive sexual disorder 
C) erectile disorder 
D) sexual aversion disorder 
A) male orgasmic disorder 
B) male hypoactive sexual disorder 
C) erectile disorder 
D) sexual aversion disorder

Question 5

Sven's fetish can also be referred to as partialism.Based on this information, what is his source of attraction?

Accepted Answer

A) an inanimate object 
B) a source of specific tactile stimulation 
C) a part of the body 
D) women-specific items 
A) an inanimate object 
B) a source of specific tactile stimulation 
C) a part of the body 
D) women-specific items

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a strong predictor of treatment failure or recidivism with paraphilic disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) history of unstable social relationships 
B) unstable employment history 
C) the severity of their paraphilia 
D) denial that a problem exists 
A) history of unstable social relationships 
B) unstable employment history 
C) the severity of their paraphilia 
D) denial that a problem exists

Question 7

Although vasodilating drugs, such as papaverine and prostaglandin, are effective in producing an erection for patients with erectile dysfunction, about 50 to 60 percent of patients discontinue using these drugs.Why do they usually discontinue use?

Accepted Answer

A) because of the expense of the drug 
B) because they become more confident about their sexual abilities 
C) because of painful side effects 
D) because the effectiveness of the drug decreases with continued use 
A) because of the expense of the drug 
B) because they become more confident about their sexual abilities 
C) because of painful side effects 
D) because the effectiveness of the drug decreases with continued use

Question 8

Describe two scenarios in which paraphilias may develop.

Accepted Answer

One scenario in which paraphilias may de

Question 9

Which stage of the sexual response is NOT associated with specific sexual dysfunctions?

Accepted Answer

A) desire 
B) arousal 
C) plateau 
D) orgasm 
A) desire 
B) arousal 
C) plateau 
D) orgasm

Question 10

According to Docter and Prince (1997), what percentage of men presenting with transvestic disorder were married?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 25 
C) 50 
D) 60 
A) 10 
B) 25 
C) 50 
D) 60

Question 11

Tom is having difficulties with his sex life because he climaxes as soon as he enters his partner.Sometimes he climaxes even before he enters his partner.What is Tom experiencing?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

According to the Global Study of Sexual Attitudes and Behaviours, what percentage of women report a sexual dysfunction involving an inability to achieve orgasm?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 11 
C) 20 
D) 25 
A) 5 
B) 11 
C) 20 
D) 25

Question 13

What are dilators of gradually increasing sizes used for?

Accepted Answer

A) the treatment of hyperactive sexual desire disorder 
B) the treatment of vaginismus 
C) the treatment of female orgasmic disorder 
D) the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder 
A) the treatment of hyperactive sexual desire disorder 
B) the treatment of vaginismus 
C) the treatment of female orgasmic disorder 
D) the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder

Question 14

How does inappropriate sexual arousal, such as a fetish, appear to be learned?

Accepted Answer

A) through exposure to pornography 
B) through social "scripts" that are transferred from one generation to the next 
C) through masturbatory fantasies about the object 
D) through poor social skills 
A) through exposure to pornography 
B) through social "scripts" that are transferred from one generation to the next 
C) through masturbatory fantasies about the object 
D) through poor social skills

Question 15

Tori has "erotophobia." What does this mean for Tori?

Accepted Answer

A) She has a fear of emotional intimacy. 
B) She has negative and threatening feelings toward sexuality. 
C) She has reoccurring thoughts of being raped. 
D) She experiences vomiting sensations when she thinks about physical contact. 
A) She has a fear of emotional intimacy. 
B) She has negative and threatening feelings toward sexuality. 
C) She has reoccurring thoughts of being raped. 
D) She experiences vomiting sensations when she thinks about physical contact.

Question 16

Sarah was sent home from sex therapy with an assignment to purchase a vibrator and practice masturbating.What disorder is Sarah most likely being treated for?

Accepted Answer

A) female orgasmic disorder 
B) vaginismus 
C) hypoactive sexual desire disorder 
D) clitoral dysfunction 
A) female orgasmic disorder 
B) vaginismus 
C) hypoactive sexual desire disorder 
D) clitoral dysfunction

Question 17

Sandra and Jim have been happily married for several years.Sandra reports that she reaches orgasm from intercourse only about half of the time and she wonders if something is "wrong" with her.What should Sandra do?

Accepted Answer

A) She should realize that this is normal. 
B) She should have a medical exam before assuming that she has a diagnosable psychological disorder. 
C) She should seek counselling regarding her feelings for Jim to try to understand why she does not reach orgasm more regularly. 
D) She should seek treatment for inhibited orgasm disorder. 
A) She should realize that this is normal. 
B) She should have a medical exam before assuming that she has a diagnosable psychological disorder. 
C) She should seek counselling regarding her feelings for Jim to try to understand why she does not reach orgasm more regularly. 
D) She should seek treatment for inhibited orgasm disorder.

Question 18

Oliver can ejaculate while masturbating but not with his partner.What disorder does he likely have?

Accepted Answer

A) male orgasmic disorder 
B) male hypoactive sexual desire disorder 
C) premature (early) ejaculatory 
D) hypoxiphilia 
A) male orgasmic disorder 
B) male hypoactive sexual desire disorder 
C) premature (early) ejaculatory 
D) hypoxiphilia

Question 19

In Masters and Johnson's (1970) therapy for erectile dysfunction, approximately what percentage of cases did they claim to have a positive treatment outcome?

Accepted Answer

A) 25 
B) 45 
C) 60 
D) 85 
A) 25 
B) 45 
C) 60 
D) 85

Question 20

What is a major biological contribution to the development of sexual dysfunctions?

Accepted Answer

A) endocrine deficiencies 
B) neurological diseases 
C) anxiety 
D) androgen deficiencies 
A) endocrine deficiencies 
B) neurological diseases 
C) anxiety 
D) androgen deficiencies

What procedure is used to strengthen more appropriate patterns of sexual arousal?

Nicotine has been found to be associated with the increased likelihood of which sexual dysfunction?

What is the common outcome of occasional sexual dysfunction in married couples?

David has no interest in sex at all.He has no sexual fantasies and no desire to engage in sexual activity.While he does not find sex disgusting or revolting, he does not understand what others find so exciting about it.He feels just fine remaining celibate.What condition does he most likely have?

Sven's fetish can also be referred to as partialism.Based on this information, what is his source of attraction?

Which of the following is NOT a strong predictor of treatment failure or recidivism with paraphilic disorders?

Although vasodilating drugs, such as papaverine and prostaglandin, are effective in producing an erection for patients with erectile dysfunction, about 50 to 60 percent of patients discontinue using these drugs.Why do they usually discontinue use?

Describe two scenarios in which paraphilias may develop.

Which stage of the sexual response is NOT associated with specific sexual dysfunctions?

According to Docter and Prince (1997), what percentage of men presenting with transvestic disorder were married?

Tom is having difficulties with his sex life because he climaxes as soon as he enters his partner.Sometimes he climaxes even before he enters his partner.What is Tom experiencing?

According to the Global Study of Sexual Attitudes and Behaviours, what percentage of women report a sexual dysfunction involving an inability to achieve orgasm?

What are dilators of gradually increasing sizes used for?

How does inappropriate sexual arousal, such as a fetish, appear to be learned?

Tori has "erotophobia." What does this mean for Tori?

Sarah was sent home from sex therapy with an assignment to purchase a vibrator and practice masturbating.What disorder is Sarah most likely being treated for?

Sandra and Jim have been happily married for several years.Sandra reports that she reaches orgasm from intercourse only about half of the time and she wonders if something is "wrong" with her.What should Sandra do?

Oliver can ejaculate while masturbating but not with his partner.What disorder does he likely have?

In Masters and Johnson's (1970) therapy for erectile dysfunction, approximately what percentage of cases did they claim to have a positive treatment outcome?

What is a major biological contribution to the development of sexual dysfunctions?

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

What procedure is used to strengthen more appropriate patterns of sexual arousal?

Nicotine has been found to be associated with the increased likelihood of which sexual dysfunction?

What is the common outcome of occasional sexual dysfunction in married couples?

David has no interest in sex at all.He has no sexual fantasies and no desire to engage in sexual activity.While he does not find sex disgusting or revolting, he does not understand what others find so exciting about it.He feels just fine remaining celibate.What condition does he most likely have?

Sven's fetish can also be referred to as partialism.Based on this information, what is his source of attraction?

Which of the following is NOT a strong predictor of treatment failure or recidivism with paraphilic disorders?

Although vasodilating drugs, such as papaverine and prostaglandin, are effective in producing an erection for patients with erectile dysfunction, about 50 to 60 percent of patients discontinue using these drugs.Why do they usually discontinue use?

Describe two scenarios in which paraphilias may develop.

Which stage of the sexual response is NOT associated with specific sexual dysfunctions?

According to Docter and Prince (1997), what percentage of men presenting with transvestic disorder were married?

Tom is having difficulties with his sex life because he climaxes as soon as he enters his partner.Sometimes he climaxes even before he enters his partner.What is Tom experiencing?

According to the Global Study of Sexual Attitudes and Behaviours, what percentage of women report a sexual dysfunction involving an inability to achieve orgasm?

What are dilators of gradually increasing sizes used for?

How does inappropriate sexual arousal, such as a fetish, appear to be learned?

Tori has "erotophobia." What does this mean for Tori?

Sarah was sent home from sex therapy with an assignment to purchase a vibrator and practice masturbating.What disorder is Sarah most likely being treated for?

Sandra and Jim have been happily married for several years.Sandra reports that she reaches orgasm from intercourse only about half of the time and she wonders if something is "wrong" with her.What should Sandra do?

Oliver can ejaculate while masturbating but not with his partner.What disorder does he likely have?

In Masters and Johnson's (1970) therapy for erectile dysfunction, approximately what percentage of cases did they claim to have a positive treatment outcome?

What is a major biological contribution to the development of sexual dysfunctions?

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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

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